I just sent mine back. I live in Michigan and wanted to use it for ice fishing little did I know the heater is useless below 40° that’s a no go for me back to the Chinese diesel heater
For heating Why don’t you RU-vidrs ever mention it doesn’t work under 40 degrees. Smh. You’d think thats kind of important to mention ? Especially winter use in the evening when you need it the most
You’re so right. They stop after “ the good, the bad and…. The end” it’s so frustrating that the unit don’t work below 38F /5degrees.. so whats even the purpose of heating. You can’t use it in a cold winter environment. (I use it in our Camper van). So that’s “the ugly” which all YB’er mis or leave out. Thanks for pointing this out.
@@NomadLoFiChillLounge I guess maybe to not use outside air via the intake tube? And just keep the window open to allow cold air into the trailer that way so it mixes with the warmer air that’s above 40 degrees
I'm very disappointed with the ecoflow Wave 2 air conditioner/heater. My recommendation is to use 7 inch air duct insulation to put over the AC exhaust hose. Because the exhaust hose omits a lot of heat from it. Also, the right side of the Wave 2 housing/body gets extremely warm and omits heat. This should be insulated on the inside. And I've noticed the Wave 2 fresh air hose when connected it seems to draw in the hot Texas summer air and diminishes cooling output. As well I noticed the battery life barely works for 2 hours on max before it is completely drained of power and dead! This unit is very overpriced for the performance that it shortly offers.
I use mine in my bedroom. Much more quiet than a conventional window AC. Btw, you can filter and drink the condensate. True it’s a heat pump and won’t work below 40*F but that’s true of all heat pumps. There is a work around. Use a resistive based heater or a fuel source heater.
I hope this message finds you. So does the unit itself come with a battery installed and you are charging it or when you say charging you are charging the add on battery? 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Can you run the wave 2 with the extra battery while it charges via solar? I would like to ideally use the wave 2 while it charges with a 400w solar panel for continuous use.
Great video man ! I just purchased it and I’m hoping for my use I don’t regret it ! I plan on using it for mainly my addict and my tent while camping which I know it can be be great for those but I plan on using it in the back seat of my car so on my lunch break I don’t have to idle my engine at 100 degree weather but is this a viable option ? I know car seats aren’t completely flat ?
I happen to own both the Zero Breeze Mark2 and Wave1, and upon reviewing the video, it appears that the Mark2 remains the preferable choice for my outdoor activities. Unlike the Wave2, which exclusively relies on Ecoflow's own battery and power storage, the Mark2 allows me to utilize alternative power storage and battery systems from other brands. This limitation of the Wave2 is quite frustrating for me. Additionally, the connection cable between the air conditioner and the battery is noticeably bulky and prone to being misplaced, unlike the ZB Mark2, which can be conveniently positioned between the front seats. Concerning the quality issues encountered with the Wave1, such as fan axle breakage and display failure, users have expressed their apprehensions. It is challenging to anticipate when these problems may arise. Unfortunately, Ecoflow has not shared any information regarding the measures taken to address these issues during this period, leaving me uncertain if the Wave2 has indeed resolved these concerns.
I'm assuming there's a DC power supply for the AC input. If so, I'm wondering if the output can be tapped with a battery that isn't an ecoflow. I've seen another video where they tried tapping the ecoflow DC port, but it didn't work because of the data lines. I don't think those would be present on the output of a power supply.
After watching this video, there are a few points about Wave2 that caught my attention: The accompanying battery cannot be charged separately; it must be connected to the air conditioner to charge. This is particularly troublesome and unreasonable. When I deplete the battery of the air conditioner outdoors and want to charge it, I have to carry the entire air conditioning unit with me. Keep in mind that this adds up to a weight of 50 pounds. Wow, 50 pounds! What does that have to do with portability? For me, portability is a crucial factor to consider, and I might choose Zero Breeze instead. Their product weighs less than 30 pounds, which is half the weight of Wave2, and can be easily lifted with one hand.
I own several Ecoflow products. This one is not ready for prime time at this price point. I can buy an inverter ac w/heat pump for aprox $450-$500 and that’s a 12000btu unit.
I charged my ecoflow wave 2 to 100% battery. I set it to eco mode, low fan, and 66f. Ecoflow claims 8 hours of run time, but my unit says around 7 hours and drops pretty quickly. Do you think I have a faulty battery?
Hi, some reviewers opted to NOT connect the intake hose essentially avoiding pulling in hot air from outside and making the WAVE 2 more efficient by recirculating the cooled air in the van or room. What are your thoughts on this? Keep in mind that in hot places like Nevada the ambient air itself is warm and not just the sun.
The problem with that is that it would create a pressure differential, which will result in hot, outside air infiltrating the room, anyway--so I don't think you'd increase efficiency. (And if, like me, you primarily use an air conditioner during wildfire season--when the house can't be cooled down at night be opening the windows, due to smoke--this approach wouldn't be good, because it would bring in outside air, via the pressure differential.)
I have wave 1 on my 37 footer. In thailand. Its bullshit. And draws 40 amps run off a inverter and 60 amps charging the battery. You wont be happy unless you just cool a small cabin like the v birth. It wont cool my main cabin even with all other cabins closed. You need 10,000 btu to cool just the cabin. 15,000 to cool the entire boat. Dont waste youre money
@@martyb3783 My research has shown me that 1 proper marine unit of 16,000 btu with ducting to different parts of the boat is the only way to go. If money is a issue like it is for me its a jagged pill. I wasted almost 2,000.00 on the wave 1 getting it to thailand and i got the battery for free or it would have cost 3,000.00. Its wortless on 37 feet I should have bought a marlbor 12v inverter16,000 btu aircon from day 1. But there 10,000.00 delivered to thailand. They draw only 40 amps per hour. Same as wave 1 Live and lean. I was trying a hail mary and it failed. The hype around wave 1 was what tricked me. I have a 10,000 btu portable aircon that works good. Cost 400.00 but draws 100 amps a hour. Thats the jagged pill. A honda 3,000 would run it. But thats not the answer either. Made is a name brand that makes inverter window aircons . Cheap. 300.00 for 8,000 btu. Draws 40 amps. Not available in thailand but are in usa Check it out. Put in the hatch or companion way.
Have you had any problem with condensate leaking from the bottom? Mine is not completely emptying through the drain port. As soon as I pick it to move it, water starts leaking from several places on the bottom. Not just drips either, enough water to create a puddle. Not good in a converted van.
A mod. to the rear drain pipe is required to allow the plug in attachment for the pipe to drain properly. Ecoflow needs to fix this drain pljg attachment.
I wonder if there is a way to rig the output to cool or heatup two tents - suggestion? I would imagine I could find something at a hardware store to do this with.
Got mine for using in RV, time came to use it as a heater BUT guess what? It doesn't turn on if the temp is too cold. Meaning it's useless as a heater unless it's 40 degrees of higher where it's being used.
Can the Wave 2 choose charging options if it is plugged into both wall outlet and solar panels? For example I want to run the Wave 2 from the wall outlet, while charging the battery using the solar panels, so that I am at least somewhat conserving energy, will that be possible?
Did you sell your original Wave? I have the original and want to replace it with this one to replace a diesel heater to conserve space in my truck camper. My concerns is shipping the battery. How did you sell yours? Or did you keep it? Or do you think a diesel heater, wave 1 would be more efficient. I camp in Colorado winter months. Thanks in advance, also enjoyed your review.
I sold the original locally on FB Marketplace. I don't suggest shipping. Can't really comment on how efficient this will be in Colorado. I live in Florida so I can't really test the heat function.
Does the Wave 2 require downloading an extra app to operate? I don't install any third-party apps on my personal device, especially for basic functions like cooling a small room.
What about the ZERO BREEZE, I've been torn between the wave 2 and the mark 2 lately, I think the wave 2 has the advantage of the heating function, while the mark 2 is much lighter and the fact that the wave 2 has to be charged with the battery makes me sad!
I bought the MK2 last summer and just got the Wave2 this summer. The Wave2 is way bigger than the MK2. The design of the MK2 is so cool; it feels like a legit portable air conditioner. Their AC and battery come with nice grab handles.
I am planning on installing the ecowave 2 in the sleeper of my 2003 379 Peterbilt. Do you see any issues venting it out through the floor of the sleeper?
If to use in the car is necesary to install those hoses? If to push the hot air outside thru that tube, do I need to install the second tube for incoming air? Or we can use it inside of the car without those tubes?
Hi there, great video, can this unit be run off a wall power point in your house or caravan park powered site? I want to run it off a generator mostly if I’m out off grid.
Correct... that's what I do with mine and it works more efficiently at cooling. Not many know to do this thinking they need to take in fresh outside air all the time.
No, you cannot UNLESS you also buy the awful battery pack they sell. The XT60 port doesn't function to run the compressor without the battery attached. The only direct DC option without also buying their battery pack is to get a EcoFlow battery which has the special connector (with data pins to prevent using the port with non-ecoflow products)
@@altkev True. And lame. Seems like a great unit otherwise, but this one aspect of it annoys me greatly, since I want to power it off of a solar generator (with a much larger and better-chemistry battery).
If the compressor runs on DC, there's a DC power supply in there to convert the AC. I'm wondering if you can tap into the output of that power supply with a battery that isn't ecoflow's. Their DC port has data pins to communicate with their battery and power bank, but I doubt the unit is communicating with the DC power supply.
I bought the first model and totally regret it. I live on a small boat. It does not do the job well at all. I am used to a 10,000 btu aircon that really does work. I tried eco flow because the battery i got free. Still think its junk
I kind of doubt it. Those are not very well insulated, and also typically are outfitted with a 13,000 BTU A/C....which is more than twice the output of the Wave 2. If you have a separate bedroom, it would probably cool that, though.
It really depends on what you plan to use if for, If your need fits in the specs of what it was designed to be, yes, its worth it. First generation was not that great. This one is good.
@Down Grid Survival I want it mostly for camping. My shiftpod tent. This design fits the bill. Pricey, but it fits the bill: 1. I can carry it in two parts. 2. It has two vents like my tent. 3. Lasts 8 hours at night on the battery. 4. The batter is sealed separately, so I don't have to worry about seeping. 5. I can carry it. 6. I can carry it. I cannot carry the regular "portable" ac units, they're about 60 pounds and I was not aware of that until my brother mentioned it. So, yes, pricey, but it works with me. If it does what it says, I'm easily satisfied. I have the mark xero breeze spot cooler, and very satisfied with it for what it does as it performs as advertised. But, I want a little more space now. ^_^
I plugged in to my Ecoflow Delta 2000 watt solar generator to my LG Window 5000 btu A/C ( $125.00 Amazon ) and was surprised to see how many hours it would run on Ecoflow Power !
Too expensive for most folks.....and for multi-day home use (I Live in Hurricane Florida), a budget, generic 3200w gas generator plus a 6000-8000 BTU portable AC unit on wheels (will cool a medium-sized room...all day and all night...easily) is still cheaper...even if you add in the cost of decent extension cords, power strips, fuel and 3 or 4 five gal gas cans. RVers can get a 2000w Generator/inverter and a smallish 5000 BTU portable that will provide better cooling for longer....plus all the benefits and the flexibility of a small, relatively quiet emergency power source. Again, for less than the cost of one of these toys.
Valid points, but while spendy yes, I have gone 100% EcoFlow: Delta Max 2000 and Wave 1 last year, Wave2, Glacier and River Pro 2 this year ... all sale bundles. I have not purchased solar panels yet. I live in rural NW Montana ... BUT power is underground from the highway 1.7 miles away. 17 years in this house with few outages but they have been increasing in the last 2 years: equipment failures NOT storms although one can probably be blamed on super-cold. I have 3 goals: cover power outages at my home where I also work and have a substantial amount of food in 3 freezers (Summer is my most vulnerable time for cooling, freezers and water), Off grid power and A/C in my 20 year old motorhome (has an ONAN gen ...will get to that later), not the A/C but River2 and Frig/Freezer for shopping trips in my Jeep Wrangler. I don't have propane or gas at my home. Personal preference but I am not a fan of gas gen although I know there are some that are quieter than the 20 year old Onan, but I don't want to store gas either and if I have gone to the trouble of finding a gorgeous spot off the beaten path, I do not want to listen to a generator. House: I do plan to get a dual fuel genset to run my well-pump with propane. And my house is set up with a cutoff from power grid to a gen house. Bottomline, for me I made the decision to go EcoFlow for the quiet, the efficiency and transportability plus not having to store gas. Personal choice to spend more for a solution I prefer. FWIW, so far 2 power outages: 1 was 7 hours when temp was -18F. I have woodstove and there was snow so heat and water was not an issue although I did run a helper heater in a closet that houses the pressure tank and was getting cold. I had internet (I use a cellular router), laptop, big monitor for work. I used 20% of Delta Max no muss/no fuss. Again personal choice for my situation. So far, I have spent just under $6K . ***Edited to add that I live and travel in low/very low humidity places. Wave1 cooled my home office which is on the south end of my home with windows/slider on 3 sides ... 10 x 12 room with computer stuff running. Temps to 96F outside, 72F inside.
It technically has 4 vents. It’s spilt ac/heat. So back and back too can pull and vent outside air, while the front and front top vent inside air. So you can maintain humidity and inside pressure & temperature. It’s much better ac this way. Like if you ever used a portable ac with single vent which blow all the hot air out while front gives you the cool air. It has to switch between cooling and evaporating the excess water. So doesn’t just blow constant cool. Where as window ac unit is split at the window so all the heat and water is outside, while just cool air insides. Some do or don’t draw fresh air. Eco Wave 2 is really quite a cool top end product. Interested.
You Will NEVER pull 200 watts ( safely) from a STANDARD 12 volt outlet in your vehicle , the wiring will cause the fuse to pop , or you will have a fire that starts under your dash !!!
And as with the last one, they're still locking us into using their bullshit battery. And as with the last one, I won't be buying it until someone can provide a work around. I refuse to use their overpriced batteries when I've got 3kwh of my own battery and solar available to use.
An incredible design stupidity is the placement of the hot air outlet in close proximity to the fresh air inlet (using tubes that have outlets on the plate right next to each other). I see this in a number of RU-vid videos for this unit (EcoFlow Wave 2) and can't help but wonder. There is even something similar supplied from the manufacturer as a backing. Are there that many people with such incredibly poor knowledge of the elementary laws of physics? I wonder what happens when a fan pushes air into some space that is effectively identical to the place from which the air is drawn back. Logically, at the point of discharge of the pump, there is an increase in pressure that rapidly expands in all directions, but preferentially to areas of lower pressure. Thus, if there is underpressure in close proximity caused by the air conditioner intake pipe, then much of the hot air from the outlet will be drawn back into the air conditioner inlet. All this can of course be verified and clearly seen, e.g. by colouring the air flow. Of course, by sucking hot exhaust air back into the system, the efficiency of the whole system decreases. It's unbelievable how such stupid designers could make such a good air conditioner. Whose stupid idea was it to have those two pipes ending in holes right next to each other? I can't believe the designers themselves could come up with that. Maybe the engineers were on vacation and the cleaning lady filled in. It would be much more efficient to use only a pipe with a hot air outlet to the outside and leave the intake of air from the interior, i.e. air that is already partially cooled. The underfloor pressure in the room itself will already take care of the air supply from other places, e.g. from the corridor or through vents from the rooms, which can be chosen in places where the air is cooler.
