Yeah this is way better than investing $2,100 for a 4kwh battery expansion for my ecoflow delta pro 3 when I found a steal from ecoworthy selling 2 12v 280ah batteries for $760 giving an overall total of 6,720Wah. 1/3 the price at almost triple the capacity but my confusion is if a battery charger can charge the two batteries simultaneously in series or do they have to be charged individually?
My power queen battery keeps shutting down when fully charged on solar can’t keep my charger controller on once it 14.4 it shuts down my other battery can stay hooked up to charge controller something is not right..
Thanks for this. I've done the 12/24 step up converter and ran a Bestek 300w pure sine inverter connected to the ac brick. Another way is to get a AC200p 400w ac brick with a higher watt inverter to the EB150 port. The EB150/240 are great machines, too bad Bluetti discontinued them.
THANK YOU! I was considering doing something similar using 2x 50AH 12V batteries hooked up to a Bluetti EB3A exactly like that. I was considering the Redodo 50AH 12V ($170), two of which fit perfectly inside a Milk Crate box topped off with a plywood cap the EB3A would sit on (I don't like messy wire setups).
I'm considering doing something similar. I just got the EB3A and a 120 watt panel. I really like the combo so far but of course I'd like to increase the capacity inexpensively without too much of a hassle. Dr. Prepare is at the top of my list currently.
So can i add the batteries internally? What will happen if i connected the solar and solar charger controller internally and at the same time powering devices?
I would say this is great for emergency situations or just to prolong the use of the power station without paying the high price for the units with expandable batteries. For this model I would recommend 4 batteries in series to max out the charging input around 48 to 52 volts since this model can take up to 60 volts and up to 10 amps charging. It would work great at night when solar is not available or you can have a good size solar charger and solar panel set charging the batteries while charging the power station and running something like a window unit for longer run times.
@@assemblywizard8 yes. though most people say charging and discharging at the same time puts more stress on the batteries and shortens the life of them.
@@jw3843 how is that possible? i thought most people with expensive setups or few batteries have solar charge controller and inverter connected all the time.
@@john-j7e7e All you have to do is use the batteries as solar input to the power station which will charge the power station like solar would. The older version of bluetti ones only take dc input. The easy way would be to use the solar charging cable, connect them to the batteries and use the charging plug for the power station. You can still have the batteries connected to a solar charge controller during the day. If used for this purpose you would not need to have an inverter separate from the power station. Of course, if you have the batteries set up for 48 volts, then you would need a solar charge controller made for 48 volt batteries.
i mean, it's kind of the same thing? charge up the batteries with spare solar comming in. when there's little/no sun use the batteries to charge the Bluetti.
Is it normal for it to make a spark, for example Positive alligator clip goes on red terminal, than the negative goes on black terminal, once I connect the negative it gave me a spark, but it's charging.
I have the 240 and went with the B300 and have 800 watts of solar running the system - my concern is leaving the inverter on 24/7 to run the fridge. We will see how this goes - I can't protect the 240/B300 - the temps in the cabin run 14F to 125F - let the games begins. Like your set up and would likely do similar later but with an inverter not a solgen and use my solar, or new solar. I like the panels are getting smaller but more powerful too - don't have the real estate to cover with panels right now. So less being more is nice. Costs are leveling off for the short term, so I best bite soon.
I’d like to do this with my EB 150 except the thing quit working altogether. Two months out of warranty. Guess what…no way to get the damn things repaired😢.
I know your post is old, but I thought I'd mention my EB150 display stopped working after the warranty expired. I contacted bluetti support and after a couple of back and forth emails, they sent me a new display board and a video on how to replace it. Was easy to do.
Do not try this with a Jackery. The Jackery reads that its charging off of Car and doesn't allow more than 100watts even using both inputs but allows 400watts solar. It shows a Car charger icon and has solar icon which i guess would allow more and cant find a work around. My 1000 V2 is 35 days old and can't return so its going up for sale. Also means you cant use a charger1 or Pecron Smart C which was the goal.
I just thought about this again today and realized that nobody under the age of 40-45 knows what the F@#$$ I'm talking about when I say "Cigarette lighter port"
Yeah, I try to say something like "vehicle style outlet" in my videos. I don't think my impulse to call it a cigarette lighter outlet will ever go away though.
if using solar to charge all the batteries you would need another solar charge controller for the external batteries and might as well get a few more panels too. So you need more batteries, more chargers, more wires, and more panels. So its like you just need two complete solar generators minus the second inverter.
Tbh it’s more another way to charge the Bluetti than changing the capacity. Thought you will open it up and add those batteries to the internal charging circuit. Maybe my fault. 😔
In a pinch, this is good... Although I wouldn't use this otherwise because you're depreciating the life cycles of on system to charge another... Why not just use solar... But, yea in a pinch I can see this being useful...
@@MrCharmz81 Of course but, what I'm saying is why not use a gas or, propane generator during those times... Otherwise it's redundant, and you are depreciating the life cycles for nothing...
@@apocalypticminister1369 You do strike up a good point there, problem with me is gas storage. I only have one gas gen that works, other one died. I don't have propane, but that would be great to have though in a situation without sun.
@@MrCharmz81 Thank you brother... Yes! I have a 4,000 watt 5,000 peak gas generator... I actually plan on installing a propane converter because Propane is non-perishable so in a SHTF episode or, just to charge my batteries it's indeed much more efficient over using my lipo life cycles... I have two 200ah Power Queens with the Victron setup... The funny thing with the charge controller is that you can charge your batteries, and if they are full, you can hook up an inverter to absorb the excess power into your power Station, instead of depleting your life cycles... Or, in my case, I have the actual panels that are compatible with my Power Station, and I use it for both systems... I will be making a video soon so you should subscribe, I can show you my process in detail...
@@apocalypticminister1369 You're welcome and right on, That's ironic you mention SHTF stuff. I feel the same way about to have some kind of contingencies in place. Those power queens you mention are they pretty good quality? I will head over to your channel and subscribe I am interested in watching the process in detail.
I did something similar. I bought 4 - 50ah Power Queen batteries . 51.2V in Series, it charges my Ecoflow Delta 2 at 500 watts.
I was thinking of doing something similar with 24V and a Bluetti EB3A. Nice to know it works!
That’s good to know, thank you for the tip.
Absolutely do this scenario with a eb70s, and talk more about different ways to charge up the batteries. All options please, thanks for sharing.
I wish there was a way to attach batteries like this that charge like the over priced expansion batteries most companies sell.
I just got my brand new Bluetti eb240 on sale . For extra capacity I got another one .That gives me 4800 Watts for 41 cents per Watt .
Yeah this is way better than investing $2,100 for a 4kwh battery expansion for my ecoflow delta pro 3 when I found a steal from ecoworthy selling 2 12v 280ah batteries for $760 giving an overall total of 6,720Wah. 1/3 the price at almost triple the capacity but my confusion is if a battery charger can charge the two batteries simultaneously in series or do they have to be charged individually?
My power queen battery keeps shutting down when fully charged on solar can’t keep my charger controller on once it 14.4 it shuts down my other battery can stay hooked up to charge controller something is not right..
Thanks for this. I've done the 12/24 step up converter and ran a Bestek 300w pure sine inverter connected to the ac brick. Another way is to get a AC200p 400w ac brick with a higher watt inverter to the EB150 port. The EB150/240 are great machines, too bad Bluetti discontinued them.
You can't beat the simplicity of the EB150/240.
Hi paul, would you happen to have a link to the battery charger for the batterys ? Thanks paul😊
THANK YOU! I was considering doing something similar using 2x 50AH 12V batteries hooked up to a Bluetti EB3A exactly like that. I was considering the Redodo 50AH 12V ($170), two of which fit perfectly inside a Milk Crate box topped off with a plywood cap the EB3A would sit on (I don't like messy wire setups).
Excellent!
The Timeusb 50ah @ $140 are a good deal
@@mdunbar04 power queen, timeusb, redodo all the same I think.
I'm considering doing something similar. I just got the EB3A and a 120 watt panel. I really like the combo so far but of course I'd like to increase the capacity inexpensively without too much of a hassle. Dr. Prepare is at the top of my list currently.
So can i add the batteries internally? What will happen if i connected the solar and solar charger controller internally and at the same time powering devices?
I built a 2000ah expansion battery using scooter batteries for around $250. Well worth the money.
I would say this is great for emergency situations or just to prolong the use of the power station without paying the high price for the units with expandable batteries. For this model I would recommend 4 batteries in series to max out the charging input around 48 to 52 volts since this model can take up to 60 volts and up to 10 amps charging. It would work great at night when solar is not available or you can have a good size solar charger and solar panel set charging the batteries while charging the power station and running something like a window unit for longer run times.
you can charge while you use the inverter, right? So effectively is like having a bigger battery
@@assemblywizard8 yes. though most people say charging and discharging at the same time puts more stress on the batteries and shortens the life of them.
@@jw3843 how is that possible?
i thought most people with expensive setups or few batteries have solar charge controller and inverter connected all the time.
@@john-j7e7e All you have to do is use the batteries as solar input to the power station which will charge the power station like solar would. The older version of bluetti ones only take dc input. The easy way would be to use the solar charging cable, connect them to the batteries and use the charging plug for the power station. You can still have the batteries connected to a solar charge controller during the day. If used for this purpose you would not need to have an inverter separate from the power station. Of course, if you have the batteries set up for 48 volts, then you would need a solar charge controller made for 48 volt batteries.
It’s a cost effective option. I Appreciate your ideas.
Good info. Definitely good to know all the ways you can recharge a solar generator.
Hi paul,where can I get a charger like the one you use in the video
It's just a cheap one from Amazon. Does the job fine. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3CV4S2Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
thanks for the help, but the cable that I am referring to is the one that you connect to the battery and connect it to the bluetti where I can get it
Thanks for the video , a question with my powerstation and a 200 watts solar panel,may I charge directly one lithium 12 volt 100 ah, thanks
My question is does it add to the capacity of the eb150 or it’s just another way to charge it
i mean, it's kind of the same thing? charge up the batteries with spare solar comming in. when there's little/no sun use the batteries to charge the Bluetti.
Hi. Did you charge your battery by solar? Thank you.
Is it normal for it to make a spark, for example Positive alligator clip goes on red terminal, than the negative goes on black terminal, once I connect the negative it gave me a spark, but it's charging.
What the connector called. Or and model off barrel connector
I have the 240 and went with the B300 and have 800 watts of solar running the system - my concern is leaving the inverter on 24/7 to run the fridge. We will see how this goes - I can't protect the 240/B300 - the temps in the cabin run 14F to 125F - let the games begins. Like your set up and would likely do similar later but with an inverter not a solgen and use my solar, or new solar. I like the panels are getting smaller but more powerful too - don't have the real estate to cover with panels right now. So less being more is nice. Costs are leveling off for the short term, so I best bite soon.
Could you send the link
I’d like to do this with my EB 150 except the thing quit working altogether. Two months out of warranty. Guess what…no way to get the damn things repaired😢.
That sucks that's usually with many things, hell my car was out of warranty by one month, had to pay cash for the repairs.
I know your post is old, but I thought I'd mention my EB150 display stopped working after the warranty expired. I contacted bluetti support and after a couple of back and forth emails, they sent me a new display board and a video on how to replace it. Was easy to do.
Just getting into solar or power banks. I have a Delta Max, will this work on that too?
I can't confirm that it will since I don't have one but I don't see reason why it wouldn't? It works on my older Jackery 500 as well.
Do not try this with a Jackery. The Jackery reads that its charging off of Car and doesn't allow more than 100watts even using both inputs but allows 400watts solar. It shows a Car charger icon and has solar icon which i guess would allow more and cant find a work around. My 1000 V2 is 35 days old and can't return so its going up for sale. Also means you cant use a charger1 or Pecron Smart C which was the goal.
I just thought about this again today and realized that nobody under the age of 40-45 knows what the F@#$$ I'm talking about when I say "Cigarette lighter port"
lol
Jeez... I'm only ~60 and I know why it's the size it is... and it ain't a cigarette. 😀
(yes... it's a CIGAR lighter. 😉 )
Hahaaa😂
Yeah, I try to say something like "vehicle style outlet" in my videos. I don't think my impulse to call it a cigarette lighter outlet will ever go away though.
Yeah, I’m 63 and remember pay phones, when LED watches were invented, calculators, etc. I’m glad a few things still have the cigarette lighter socket.
How do you recharge the external battery? Will they recharge through the bank or do you need a separate device?
Scroll to 6:30 in the video. You need an external charger.
if using solar to charge all the batteries you would need another solar charge controller for the external batteries and might as well get a few more panels too. So you need more batteries, more chargers, more wires, and more panels. So its like you just need two complete solar generators minus the second inverter.
i would never buy a portable power station, but i have been using solar power since i was younger and love building new systems.
Tbh it’s more another way to charge the Bluetti than changing the capacity. Thought you will open it up and add those batteries to the internal charging circuit. Maybe my fault. 😔
If anyone wants me to do this same video but with the Bluetti EB70 let me know.
You can buy a 300 watt pure sin wave 12 volt inverter than charge with the ac plug. I have done it in my suburban .
Why not just get a 24V battery?
Because of my back. LOL.
@@paulgallant8115 lol
In a pinch, this is good... Although I wouldn't use this otherwise because you're depreciating the life cycles of on system to charge another... Why not just use solar... But, yea in a pinch I can see this being useful...
Because of clouds? or it's getting more cloudy? just a thought.
@@MrCharmz81 Of course but, what I'm saying is why not use a gas or, propane generator during those times... Otherwise it's redundant, and you are depreciating the life cycles for nothing...
@@apocalypticminister1369 You do strike up a good point there, problem with me is gas storage. I only have one gas gen that works, other one died. I don't have propane, but that would be great to have though in a situation without sun.
@@MrCharmz81 Thank you brother... Yes! I have a 4,000 watt 5,000 peak gas generator... I actually plan on installing a propane converter because Propane is non-perishable so in a SHTF episode or, just to charge my batteries it's indeed much more efficient over using my lipo life cycles... I have two 200ah Power Queens with the Victron setup... The funny thing with the charge controller is that you can charge your batteries, and if they are full, you can hook up an inverter to absorb the excess power into your power Station, instead of depleting your life cycles... Or, in my case, I have the actual panels that are compatible with my Power Station, and I use it for both systems... I will be making a video soon so you should subscribe, I can show you my process in detail...
@@apocalypticminister1369 You're welcome and right on, That's ironic you mention SHTF stuff. I feel the same way about to have some kind of contingencies in place. Those power queens you mention are they pretty good quality? I will head over to your channel and subscribe I am interested in watching the process in detail.
Do not use a pwm if it’s an MPPT solar generator
Cool!
A 12V solar panel is 18V
yeah i was super confused because my Renogy is listed as 12v but it charges my Bluetti eb150 just fine.
Battery box with cigarette socket on it
Or you could just get a bluetti Enhancer that does the same thing.
the enhancer doesn't work with eb150, I could be wrong.
If you don’t have solar charging capabilities, doing this is futile.