Jason, I have been watching you for a while now and I just wanted to tell you that you’re very very good. You do an excellent job, explaining whatever the product is that you are demonstrating. Keep up the good work young man. You are appreciated.
Can you add a link to an overview of all of your graded solar chargers? Your reviews and analysis is top of the line and simplifies finds for us lay people. Thanks for your channel Jason! You are the best go to out there for solar generators.
I've been a Pecron fan for a while as I do have several of their products. You can get a 3 year warranty by responding to the service email you get after registration. This would bring their grade up to a "9" on your new scale. (B+) New feature additions are great but their solar 7 pin inputs and voltage requirements drive me nuts.
I got their LP2000 34 days ago but after watching this video ask Pecron if I could return my new unit and upgrade to the E1500 w/ the 3000 battery pack. They said NO! I like the new WiFi capability so I can control the unit remotely specifically turning the inverter on/off according to a schedule. Any idea if I can use my LP2000 to trickle charge the E1500 using the DC In/Out? I do not want my LP2000 to become a boat anchor only after 34 days
I'm hoping that the E3600LFP has at least 2 700 watt solar inputs and up to 3 expansion battery capabilities And mostly a split phase option with 30A @ 240V (7200 watt)
I'm hoping they have even higher solar. It will need 150v input to compete with the larger systems. The 95v solar cutoff isn't as high as the Delta Pro or the Bluetti AC300.
I have to say that I LOVE the 30A DC port which would actually allow you to hook up a much more efficient low wattage AC inverter for really small load so you don't have to fire up the big (somewhat wasteful) built in AC inverter.
Great news from pecron about this model :) P.S. Pecron has just extended the warranty of the e1500lfp (even if you already bought it) to 5 YEARS !!!!! P.P.S. Make sure that you get over to the website and register your system today and extend your warranty from 2 years to 5 years !!!!! P.P.P.S. :)
@@Jasonoid We just tested the e2000lfp (upgraded controllers) and the e1500lfp with VOC of 80v and everything ran perfect, So yes, The are getting much better :)
This video was HUGE! So much to test on these units now :) The expansion battery is pretty useful with both the DC charging and DC outputs built into it!
They need to do much better with threir app. I can't connect to the unit at all and i'm most certainly not alone. Contacted support and got no help whatsoever.
Thanks 4 the gr8 review. I bought the Pecron E1500LFP based on your review. I think you might have to give the rating a bump up since they are offering 5 years when you register online.❤
Pecron really stepped up their game on this one. The expansion battery is awesome in that it can be used separately, too bad the main unit doesn't have the same capacity though. I love the 90° cables. It's about time somebody finally listened to the public. As always comma another fantastic video Jason
Super in-depth video, such great data. Impressive DC output on the system and extra battery, Pecron has really been upping their game. The new grading system and new overlays are really good! I wonder if you should award extra credit for things like 30A DC output or expansion.
Thanks, Todd! One of my new requirements is to have 150 watts of DC output for powering larger DC loads like diesel heaters. A lot of machines will miss out on that new requirement, this one didn't though! :)
Can unit solar run in Series & Parallel for 93volts (VOC) 76volts (normal) @ up to 17.2amps (8.6amp x2)* * I assume unit reduces amps to 15amp max input. Thanks for your time.
93 volts is a little high, probably too high for the charge controller. Remember that when it's cold outside solar panels produce higher voltage numbers than their rated VOC so give yourself 5 to 6 volts extra head room.
Did you get a chance to try to check the acceptable Max input on the PV 12 - 18VDC input ?? There are lots of Solar Blankets out there with 21.5VDC voltage, if you only have one.
Thanks so much for this review. I have been a part-time van dweller since I built out a Ram Promaster in 2018 and have had several different battery options, starting with an AGM-battery Goal Zero, then a crowd-sourced Bluetti (OK, but disappointing in several areas), and finally a Pecron E3000. I didn't know much about the Pecron brand, but it seemed to offer excellent bang for the buck, so I took a chance. It has been excellent and allowed me to go almost 100% electric in the van. Naturally, I use it for the usual stuff: vent fan, Wabasto, lights, and fridge. However, I do most of my cooking using electricity now. The Pecron powers a small microwave, a small electric pressure cooker, an induction burner, and a small capsule-type coffee maker. Naturally, I'm not running all these things simultaneously, and I'm very aware of my power usage. For instance, I may make a couple cups of coffee (about 6-7 minutes) and use the induction burner to fry some eggs (another 5-6 minutes). One surprising and economical find was my 3-quart electric pressure cooker. It uses full power to reach pressure (around 10 minutes) but very little power to maintain pressure as it cycles on and off during that cooking phase. I can usually recharge the system with the 400 watts of solar that I have on the roof, but I can also run my van's power to an inverter that powers the E3000 power brick and charge that way when I'm driving. The Pecron has turned out to be an excellent choice and is well-built. My unit is simple (not many bells and whistles), but it does the job. I would love to upgrade to the E1500 plus the expansion battery, but I'm now retired with other responsibilities. Perhaps, someday. Here is a wishful thought to Pecron. Do you want someone to do a real-world test in a van using the E1500 and the accessory battery? I would be happy to comply :). Ahh, yes, wishful thinking. But for now, I'm very happy with my E3000.
@@Jasonoid I live in the Midwest and do a lot of local camping the states surrounding. Also love to spend time out west in the camper-Arizona, Utah, Colorado, etc.
If one power station is too small, and another is just too big, could it be this one is perfect? I think a lot of buyers will like the versatility and expandability of this particular product, especially at this price point. :)
e600, e1500, e2000 wow, hard to remember that... said facetiously. Nice video content though. Nice product and great price! Also LFP battery can last 10+ years, yes?
Do I understand you right, that the app only works on Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth? So you can’t use this unit with the app when you are camping, for example? Thanks!
From what I understand, you only need WiFi the first time to set the app up. Then you can turn off the WiFi and only use Bluetooth. Pecron has a short video on their RU-vid channel. Good luck.
Fantastic review, it was very concise and detailed. Great job! Love my 600LFP from Pecron and will be picking this up in the very near future. I too found it strange that the 24V Converter worked on the aviation port for charging given it should have needed 32+V, I have to run a 48V on my 600. Have a good one and keep those reviews coming!
@@rickandpiesretirementadven9000 owners manual and website say 1 year warranty plus 1 additional year with registration. They need to publish the 3 year warranty if they indeed have one.
12 - 18VDC on the Low Power Solar input ... that leaves my single 21.4VDC Solar Blanket out; unless I 'series' two of them & move to the other port. :(( I was so close to grabbing this unit until I seen that. I do have 2 Blankets in Series; but if one fails, I can't just jump to the lower port to keep things going.
@@Jasonoid Somehow my reply was trashed... so I will try again. Sorry if this turns out as a duplicate. Mine is a 200 Watt, HardKorr 21.5V @ 9.35A MAX (26.7 VOC) Solar Blanket. (as shown here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gvUPDmtcTyU.html). While I normally use two in series, which would be fine on the 32VDC port. However, I sometimes like to use just one. In that case, my concern is with the 12 to 18VDC input is too low; while the 32VDC input is too high. I'm kind-a caught in the middle. My worry is if the 21.4VDC max'ed out on the 18VDC input, it would be damaged.
Hello Jason, I have a Pecron E1500LFP and an Ecoflow Delta 2 Max, the inverter of the Delta 2 Max is 2400W and that of the E1500LFP is 2200W. I replaced my Ecoflow in my camper with the Pecron because the Delta 2 Max does not succeed in starting the air conditioning while the E1500LFP does it without problem. I bought it with your link during its pre-launch and I am pleasantly surprised by the services it provides me. thank you for your reviews
Excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing. Love the 12v output options and the high amp loads. Jackery and Bluetti are going to lose truck/van/boat/car business to this unit since they have practically abandoned 12v output options in their newest units. The Pecron E1500 Pro also has some very nice 12v output options. For use in my truck/car/boat where I need strong 12v options - I would pick either of these Pecron units over the newer Jackery/Bluetti units.
I totally agree with you on this. Why have a portable battery with such much power inside to only have 130 watts output on DC?! SO glad Pecron knows what people are looking for!
I recently bought 600LFP. One year warranty with purchase, two year with registration. Three year if you complete a feedback survey at registration. I received a replacement 120v AC charger in less than a week from notifying them. Great thorough and organized reviews!
Any thoughts or ideas for adapting a 90 degree elbow on the 700 Watt solar charging input cable (GX165)? Seems like a flimsy connection that sticks straight out & not secure. This is even more of a concern if one is considering using the DC/DC higher wattage converter for charging while driving. Also seems like they are running a large amount of current through that GX16-5 plug?
i just got twi expansion batteries from Pecron for the 1500 , what do you set the serial number knob to on each ? 1 then 2 ? or is the piwer station considered one , so the batteries setting should be 2 and 3 ?
Thanks For the Discount code. I buy one. For the Vanlife, I think it's one of the best one. I already have Delta 2 Max but this EcoFlow mist a huge feature in the 12V 30A. I will replace this unit by the Pecron E1500LFP. It's my favorite one for my use. She have more capacity than Bluetti AC1800 and Solix C1000, She have contectivity than the Pecron E2000LFP didn't have, she have the 30A missing on EcoFlow and she have better charging option than Bluetti AC200MAX.
I'm a "retired" EE, so i really appreciate your thoroughness. I've built & installed several multi KW arrays on my roof and property because I found that the topology of my roof only permitted single 6KW & 3KW arrays, and I then tied them together with some other panels, often using solar generators when they were cheap. I have several engineer friends with battery design expertise, so i'm well covered there as well. Really glad to see someone like you enter the review space because i have lotsa neighbors & friends who call on me for advice & you look like a good resource for those folks! Keep up the good work! Mike
I love your channel and expertise sir. I preordered the E1500LFP immediately after watching this video. Used your promo code, thanks for that discount! I see I can add on the EP3000 additional battery for $1300. In the video you used a 48v battery to charge. My question is, why wouldn't I just buy a 48v 50Ah/2560Wh LiFePO4 online for about $600 and use the aviation style connector? I could buy 2 (+5000Wh!) for less than the price of one Pecron battery. Is there an advantage to the Pecron besides it's cool rugged case? These will be stationary in one room in the house. Dan in AZ
Only the proprietary E3000 battery will charge and discharge equally with the power station. If you use a standalone 48v battery to charge the power station, it won't sync with the power station automatically like the E3000 expansion battery. You'll have to charge it independently.
Be aware that if you received a defective unit which I did, they wants you to pay to ship it back for them to fix. Shipping a 40lb of lithium ion battery pack is not cheap. Assumming that the repaired unit will work as adevertised, this unit just became the most expensive unit you can buy.
It's not affected much on an LFP battery. These batteries can be cycled so many times without degradation it's almost impossible to even notice a difference.
Thank you Jason for all your videos. Excellent rundown. I'm trying to figure out what's going on at 24:21 though. The nearest panel is not connected. I'm guessing you shot that piece as you were tearing down the setup?
Thanks for the new grading system 2.0. For this unit, I think Pecron hit the gold. With a 30a 12V, wireless charger, good UPS, app, expendable (with connectors on this extra battery), a 90 degres connector for the extra batteries, a bunch of cables, Ac cable without brick and all connectors in front of the unit. they start to play in major ligue.
I see your power grading sheet, but I curious about direct comparaison between the Pecron E1500LFP and the Bluetti AC1800. The Bluetti score more but I have a litle cruch on Pecron. What do you thing?
I just found your channel today enjoyed how you hooked up the batteries to the power stations. I have a original my ecoflow delta would love to see a video how to hook up extra battery to itThanks.
Thank you for the fantastic review! The EP3000 has some amazing features, including a solar input of 400w, priced at 1238€ for 3kW. That’s truly remarkable in the solar generators/power stations market! I've pre-ordered one to try out as a single battery, using your code, for a total of 1177€. Might buy next the E1500LFP bundled with another EP3000 for +7kW total
Hi there, if you are looking for high-power 12V output the Fossibot F3600 might be interesting for you as well. It has a 3840Wh battery with a 12V 25A output but additionally you get an 3600W inverter, PD outputs, 2000W solar input etc. It is a bit more expensive but considering the features I still consider it a great option at currently around 1600$ here in Europe. Jason reviewed the "little brother" the F2400, this one also offers a 12V 25A output if that's your main criteria.
Great review as always Jasonoid :) P.S. We really enjoyed all of our pecron products that we have over the last 1 year :) 1 x e2000lfp (full 8kw system) 2 x eb3000 batteries 1 x e600lfp 2 x pv300 solar panels 1 x pv100 solar panel P.S. We are really hoping to be able to review this power station and the e3600lfp power station from pecron :)
How long does it take to charge by solar the units to capacity, or can this be done in a single day by solar? The reason I ask is to see what would happen in an extended power outage, such as after a storm causing disruptions in electrical service? Txs!
Here's how you Calc runtimes: Power station capacity / wattage of loads = runtime in hours 3072wh / 2000 watts = 1.53 hours runtime 👍 Usually take off a little bit of additional time that the inverter uses as well.
@@YouLookinAtMe-Bro yep, electric heaters are not a good way to get heat in an emergency. Think of using alternate options like running a natural gas furnace or propane options. If you ever wondered why your electric bill is sky high in the winter, it's from running electric space heaters.
Awesome review Jason! With the price comparison and expandability of power stations it almost makes more sense to use this for a full time van conversion power source. I have a couple of questions in regards to this. 1) In terms of using it as a power source in a van what are your thoughts when it comes to durability due to vibration of the vehicle or do they do any testing, certification for this kind of environment. 2) One thing that's kept me from using a power station vs an individual component build station is the lack of DC-DC charging. Noticed that in your video the Pecron perform as one of the slowest charging from the vCctron DC-DC. converter Saw your workout around video using the Victron DC-DC charger and I'm wondering how this Pecron stacks up or if you could add the results of that test to your overall testing spreadsheet. 3) Follow up to the question above are you able to keep the DC-DC charger and Solar panels connected and charging at the SAME time at high capacity using a Victron Energy Orion 12/24-Volt 20 amp DC-DC Converter or Orion TR DC-DC 12-12- 30AM and somehow plug in a DC-DC charger along with 4x100 Watt panels without maxing out the 700 watt limit so it theoretically has the ability to charge up to 700 Watts using 400 from the panels and 300 from the DC to DC charger acting as a 700 watts solar panels but also having the benefit of charging form the vehicle when sun conditions are not ideal. 4) Is 30A on the DC to DC outlet enough to connect to a 12 volt DC blue sea distro fuse box to run the following: Air max fan, LED lighting 2-3 USB charging outlets 12 volt wall mounted fan 12 volt wall mounted LED RV reading light 12 volt water pump or I'm I better off spreading out each component using the 12 volt cigarette lighter port for set power fridge, some long USB cables for the tech device outlets and barrell plug for the LED lights and Air max fan. Thank you!
Lots of questions here so I'll do my best to briefly answer them: 1) I don't think they are certified for anything specific but I do feel the E1500lfp is very solidly built and will handle a bit of vibration. You could always build in some sort of rubber feet or isolaters for a van install. 2)When testing with my 24v dc to dc converter I was able to get 260 watts charging on the aviation charging port. If you used the 30 volt victron you'd probably see around 300 to 330 watts charging on that port. 3) You could use both charging ports at the same time for faster charging, just remember the 5521 charging port is limited to 100 watts, so a 120w solar panel is all that would be worth connecting there. 4) All the items you listed are very low wattage devices, no issues at all powering all those at the same time off the 30 amp DC output / distro box.
Awesome! Thank you@@Jasonoid Noticed that the EP2000 has two aircraft ports rated up to 600 Watts seems like that's exactly what I'm trying to do by having a DC to DC charger and at least 400-600 watts of solar. The drawback there would be the 20A limit on the barrel plugs to connect to the 12 fuse box vs using the Anderson connector. If this 1500 had two aviation plugs like the their 2000 model it would be perfect. What about if I got the EP3000 expansion battery could I achieve what I'm trying to do by running the DC to DC to the power station and Panels directly to the expansion battery while cascading/ connecting both and would they automatically balance each other out. Sorry for all the questions 😬 or lastly would the best/most efficient option just be a 1000 watt AC inverter on a remote switch to take advantage on the dual charging you demoed so I can turn it on and charge while driving as needed
Very impressive, thanks Jason. The short warranty is still mystifying me. Can there be any other reason besides inferior reliability? Maybe there's too much marketing/gimmicky bs surrounding long warranties and they just don't want to invest in that side of things? If it does come down to reliability then I guess they'll need to up their game further still before the brand can hit new heights. Looks like they're on their way though.
@@Jasonoid Yeah I guess it's too much to ask from a smaller brand. But with the popularity they have now I expect them to start addressing this soon, otherwise I can only assume that reliability is an issue.
@Jasonoid I dont know if you still have this Pecron power station. I have a very specific usecase and was wondering if you could confirm. Will this unit charge with 2 DC sources conncted simultaneously. 12V from the vehicle connected to the 5521 barrel port at 100W and a 200W solar panel connected to the aviation style DC port. I am trying to maximize the DC power input into the unit..so that it charges from both the vehicle and solar when I am driving and solar only when I am parked
Great job, enjoyed the video! When expansion battery is connected, and solar is connected to ONLY the power station.....does the battery and power station both recharge together?
To another word, just tell me it can't run my refrigerator it's 2000 Watts, O k, is not a good thing it's to EB 2000 was able to run it right so that makes up smallest so I can't remember I'm as much in my house II won't buy that 1 that's too small of a power station at the 2002 smaller powers. That's really sick and used for something..
Any recommendations on some rigid panels that I could mount on my RV or rooftop tent for the E1500 LFP? Don’t wanna use flexible or portable folding ones. Your videos have helped me so much! Thanks!
Jason I just started watching you mainly I've been interested in getting a alternat power supply I first looked at some other videos just to get an idea of what's good at a price I could afford the Pecron E600LFP looked like a good choice but then I got to thinking about what I'd be using it for and how adaptable it is not great I really think that even though It might take a little longer but the Pecron E1500LFP has a lot more power and the option to add a second battery makes it a better choice, I really appreciate your break down so unless I find something better at a decent price my minds made up thanks again
The Pecron E1500LFP is an excellent option. If you want something even bigger the new E3600LFP is priced really well and will give you very long runtimes.
Thanks, Jason, I was doing a bit of research on charging a lifepo4 battery using the xt60 port; in my case, mine is 25 amps, not 30 amps, but at least I know it can work. Really appreciate the content, very helpful! Can always get a charger if it doesn't charge it enough.
I'm not sure what set power fridge you have , but I set mine to 5 C and left it on my Jackary 550 for 12 hours .... it went from 100 to 98 .. I just got my set power FC20 so I'm assuming it was running on eco mode because it was defiinitely working very well ... Prior to it I had a thermo electric pulling 70 watts ...Thermo electric fans blew and I'm grateful cuz I LOVE MY SET POWER
The EP3000 expansion battery is, for now, hard to come by. Is there any way to boost the earlier model EB3000 battery and fit it to make it an expansion battery for this E1500 lFP maybe?
Pecron's expansion batteries are the best with up to 400 watts charging via solar and 30A 12V outs Always pricing better than the only comparable Bluettis
I watched this video a while back. I enjoyed it and ordered one. Mine is to be delivered Monday the thirteenth of November. Your video with the 600,2000,ant the 1500 was cool because I will now have all three
Their website states the EP3000 battery is also compatible with the E3600LFP. Anyone know what the specs are on on the 3600? It's not on their site yet.
@@Jasonoidis the first battery serial knob set to two and the second battery set to three ? with the power station being considered one ? or is the first battery after the power station set to one and the second battery set to two ? its not clear to me at all in the instruction manual
@@harrystewart9674 I never changed any knob settings. I just connected them and they communicated properly. I'm guessing you might need to adjust the settings if a second expansion battery is involved.
Hi Jason, little question, I would want to connect a AC fridge permanently to a Pecron E1500LFP. I would connect 2, 300 watt panels to it in series. the AC fridge uses roughly between 300 and 550 wh a day. If I understand correctly, I would need to also take into account the 2,3% AC idle usage a day and add this to the consomption of the fridge right? That would mean roughly between 1344 to 1599 wh per day (idle usage + fridge), which on a sunny day would work with the panels probably but it the winter it wouldn't. So next to the solar input I would also need to use the AC input at all times. Is it possible to use solar input and AC input at the same time, and connect a fridge to it (24/7)? thanks for you help! I'm still new at this:)
This power station supports dual charging so having both AC and DC input together should not be an issue. You can see a breakdown of all the features on my grading system: jasonoid.com/powerstations/
My car has 400 watt inverter to AC. Can you set this one to only pull 400 watt input on the AC in the app or on the unit? Currently have AC180 that when in silent mode pulls 287 watts.
@@Jasonoid Thanks yeah I had seen that. Something like this would be my last resort. If I could use the max 400 watts out of my car converter I would be ok with extra 100 watts. Currently it works as I had planned just barely isn't able to keep up.
Looks like some great upgrades! I would really like to see them get away from those aviation plugs, and go to something more standard, like xt60 or anderson inputs. I've been watching you for several months and built my own portable unit in a toolbox. 100ah lifepo4, 2000 watt inverter, 40 amp charge controller, 2 fans, fuse block, lights, charger, and four 100 watt panels. You gave me the confidence to it, and I thank you!👍
I’m waiting on your review on the Oupes Mega 2 before I choose between it and the Pecron E1500. The high amperage DC output is a big selling point for me in a power station…
I'm not sure what that cable is. If it's designed to connect to the aviation port I bet it will work. You can also buy a cheap MC4 solar extension cable online that will do the same thing since this comes with an MC4 adapter.
@@Jasonoid Thanks! I have another question. I tried recharging E1500LFP with a gasoline generator - A Pulsar 1200W but it did not re-charge. Recharging by wall socket works fine. Am I doing something wrong charging by gasoline generator or is my 1200W Pulsar not generating enough current (too small)?
@@j_t_p did the generator overload since it's so close to the peak output? Is the generator a pure sine wave output? You might want to test the voltage of the generator with a voltmeter to see if it's near 120v.
@@Jasonoid The generator did not overload but is probably not a pure sine wave output. How do I correct for this? Will a Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protector Power Strip help?
Hi Jason, I am looking for a smaller station to power a 12 volt cooler. I am thinking this Pecron is too big for SUV camping. How does the Pecron E600LFP compare to the Ecoflow Pro 2? The Ecoflow Pro 2 is now $399 from Costco, so it seems like a great deal for the Ecoflow. I see the Pecron E600 is now $299 on the website. Trying to decide which is better, or is it worth the money for the larger Pecron E1500.
What is the maximum solar array can you use it's saying that it E1500 can handle 800 watts I'm not sure if that's maximum ability to charge or is that maximum only 800 w of soler panels
AWESOME review!!!! Not only did I give you a thumbs up but I also asked for notifications for any new videos. I'm not an expert on power stations but I've watched a ton of these power station YT review videos lately and as a reviewer you are at the top of the list. Super thorough review and I can't think of anything you could do to improve your reviews. So keep up the GREAT work....much appreciated!!! Regarding the Pecron E1500LFP, it looks like an excellent product that checks all of the boxes. The only thing that I'd like to see is more AC output ports (only 3?). I'd like to see a minimum of 4 AC ports and 5/6 would be more ideal...even if they had to make the unit a bit larger to accommodate them. Is there any reason why or any limitations regarding using an power extension cord with this unit to expand the number of AC ports? If not then this will likely be my solution to the limited number of ports. Do you happen to know if the E1500LFP in combo with the EP3000 would qualify for the Federal Tax "rebate" of 30%? Or do you know of any resources (other than an accountant) that could clarify on that issues ?
I'm not sure about the tax question. As for use extension cords and surge protectors to get more outlets... There isn't an issue doing that. You'd want to make sure you use a 12awg extension cable and use a high quality surge protector and you'll be golden running multiple devices at once through 1 outlet on the power station.
I always wonder why various LFP claim 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000 recycles. What's the diff? Are these basically Grade B batteries and that is why it only does 3500 cycles instead of 6000 like others do?
The most important part is that the power station has LFP chemistry vs other battery chemistries. I think the ratings can be a little exaggerated sometimes and that's why I don't really dwell on them. Usually the more expensive the power station the better batteries you'll be getting. With a standalone battery you can definitely get the full 6000 cycles (till 80%) because it's on a very large system that will drain only 60 percent depth of discharge over it's life repeatedly. With a smaller power station like this you are more likely to drain it down 100% every time.
Jason can you recommend rigid solar panel that will max out Delta Pro 150v, 15amp. 1600 watts? I would prefer the least number of panels if possible to overpanel to truly get 1600 watts input. Of course if you have an affiliate link to help the channel that would be great. Amazon prime preferred. Thank you!
So Im wondering what happens if you connect the E1500LFP to the EP3000 and their capacities are not within 10% of each other? Seems like it could be difficult to keep them within 10% seeing how the EP3000 can only be charged with DC from solar. Maybe im missing something...
The owners manual says it won't balance properly if they are too far apart in SOC. It's pretty simple to get them at the same SOC. Just charge both to 100% and then connect them. You can use any AC to DC power supply to charge the EP3000, a 12v, 24v, 36v, or 48v converter will work. Not just solar panels.
Maybe I missed it if it was asked already. You stated the unit has noise on the inverter (7:30 ish time); HOBOTECH states that it is "pretty clean." Are you both testing the same thing or something different?
Sounds 'pretty noisy' at 7:46 if you ask me. It's popping and crackling worse than other power stations. I put out a power station video today that was clean, you can compare the difference. I also tested the E1500LFP with my dirty electricity meter a few seconds earlier in the video and the reading was so high it didn't show on my meter (2000+mv of noise). It's definitely noisy and I'm not sure how Hobotech proved it was clean.
wondering if the e600lfp external charging brick will work on the solar input of this 1500 for slower charging. That charger works on the 2000lfp model just fine. Unless I missed it I couldn't find anywhere on your video if you can control the charging input on the app for this 1500 model.
I guess the lfp600 has a different mppt board, I asked pecron and they said connecting a battery to the solar/HV input would fry it. I settled on a dc to dc boost. How locked down is the battery expansion system? Any chances of adding a homemade 48 volt battery? Still 700 in isn’t bad and makes for a quick expansion to an off grid system.
The expansion battery has multiple communication pins so unlikely to use your own unless it's connected to the higher power charging port like a DIY expansion battery.
Does adding an additional battery, mean that the power bank will take the same amount of time to charge or take longer with an additional battery hooked up? This would be by using the 600 watt capacity solar panels during an extended outage?? Can (main unit & battery(s) fully be recharged in 1 day ?😢
Adding an expansion battery does add to the total charging time. You can add 400 watts of solar panels to the expansion battery at the same time so it can charge with 700 watts of solar plus 400 watts of solar if you wanted.
I want to use a power station to power some computers, monitors etc and have them hooked up 24/7 with the power station having solar & ac power connected at the same time, all the time. This is being done strictly to help lower my electric bill. Assuming the unit has solar charging priority, can you get this unit or any unit to automatically have AC power kick in at say 20% battery power? The goal here is use as much solar power as possible but use AC power to insure the unit never has a full battery drain and shut off.
