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Hi! I love your videos! Have you considered doing this sort of video, but with power banks? Like the ones that are $200 or less. A lot of people can't afford the full size generators, but there are a lot of power banks that could provide people with a few days of phone charges after an emergency. After our last tornado went through, I was able to convince a few of my friends to buy power banks, but there are so many on the market it's hard to pick! Some have fold out solar panels, and it would be great to hear your view on which ones are best! Thanks, and stay safe! :)
RIGHT NOW THE ECO FLOW DELTA THAT YOU ARE SHOWING IS ON SALE FOR $399 ON AMAZON. I BOUGHT ONE LAST WEEK BEFORE I SAW THIS VIDEO. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THE SALE IS ON FOR. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.
I am currently researching these as I am ready to upgrade from my little Jackery; thank you for all the work you have put into this! My biggest concern with the Ecoflow units is the poor efficiency. I’m leaning toward the Pecron due to the cost difference from other comparable units. I would not buy another Jackery unit only because of the battery technology; they have just not advanced their technology but still want to charge the highest price. Thanks again Kris.
I am not happy with my Pecron, they have weird solar panel requirements, proprietary solar input connections, and seem just really clunky compared to the other brands I have. Look at Oupes 1800 and Oupes 1200, I have both to help run my home fridge, very easy, take all my Bluetti and Allpowers solar panels, great price, and my 1800 watt unit had a display problem and the company replaced it within days of me contacting and sending photos of the display gibberish. I also have several Bluetti EB3A units for low watt recharging or even for charging the larger Oupes unit which weighs about 32 pounds and is a problem for my chronic back problems, whereas taking several 10-pound EB3A units out to charge and then back in is far easier!
I have an Ecoflow Delta Pro that I bought after using your spreadsheet. I like it, the solar panels are heavy for me to move. I'm happy that I have it and hope to get 2 more panels and the solar panel tracker thing.
Great Vid❗ I have an EcoFlow Delta 1300 and am using two Off Grid Trek 200 watt solar blankets as listed in the description. They are amazing. Plus they work in low light which wasn't mentioned. I did a video about using them in poor conditions and cable hook up. Off Grid Trek really helped me out after the freeze here in Texas. Customer service blew me away. I called twice with questions and both times Rene the owner answered the phone.
Hi now that I see your spreadsheet. I know I can't afford those. Thats so sad that items we will need in emergencies. Some of us can't get. I will still be watching you... have great day
I have a 300 watt Enginstar but no panels lol. Could barely save for the Solar Generator. But am proud of myself that I was able to do that. 🙏 for panels. It's amazing how many demonstrations that you do! I know it's a job but ThsnknYou for your time. This is a great solar generator. Stay Safe God Bless.
Surprisingly, the Harbor Freight panels that I purchased for CHEAP- on sale, have done really well for me, now 2 years in. Running my shed & tools with them. Best advice on these, try them out right away & check their output. If you got a bad one, take it back right away-- they won't have a problem exchanging or returning it. I have 3 & they all love the Florida sunshine & 1 consistently puts out higher than it's rated for! 114- 119! It's rated 100. One is almost dead on 100, & 1 comes in at the mid 90's. 🍀 to you.
Your comparison spreadsheet is great but you need to add a link to your TH-cam channel in it. I opened the sheet, closed TH-cam then had a tough time finding the video I got it from.
I purchased one of these and had problems with it out of the box. I spent almost 2 months jumping through there hoops to diagnose prior to them telling me to return. They diagnosed it as a faulty battery. I was informed that they would send me a refurbished replacement. I questioned them about this and they informed me after 30 days they won’t give a new one. So wondering what is the point having a 5 year warranty?
A great and honest review, certainly not nearly as "rosey" as some other reviews. I was considering this as a backup for my refrigerator, but dropped it for the EPS inconsistancies between multiple reviewers, dropping solar completely when AC is present (no dual charging), and pretty low AC efficiency when compared to other EcoFlow products. Still quite a bit of bang for the buck though and continuing the trend that the Bluetti EB3A started with a large inverter with a smaller battery. Thanks!
@@johntate5284 Thanks John, I will look into that one. I had seen it listed but wasn't sure if it was old tech or not and hadn't got around to looking at it.
I have been researching solar generators for over a year and am leaning towards the Generark (now known as Geneverse.) I am looking to the HomePower2 generator. The solar panels are all weather, it also has a 5 year warranty, their website also states that when fully charged this generator can store and hold the power for at least a year. So far this one sounds amazing and has great reviews. Have you or anyone on your channel tried this generator? Would be great to hear a personal review. Thank you for this info in today’s review, I was actually going to look into this company as I just learned of them, but with info received I’ll pass.
After purchase delta 2 for myself, I can say that THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT IT. Why? because it answers on some my questions which definitely newbuyers will have. I bought myself a new one, it looks really "just from a factory", everything looks new but...when it comes up to supplying my PC when we have power disabled(hey ho, yes, i'm from Ukraine and because ruzzian terrorist firing at power plants and other infrastructure we have some downtimes) i'm noticing that i'm not getting 1kwt but it's more like 700-760 watts(my pc+monitor+router takes around 84-90wt/h with sometime jumps up to 130-140 watts, some gaming takes 120-130 watts and recalculations on predicted battery time/battery percentage gives me 700-760 watts of available power suppluing). and THAT IS THE MAIN INFO WHICH MUST BE SAID AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY POWER STATION REVIEW Thank you sir
I got the 220 solar panel for this generator. Took me 3 days to charge it to 100% via solar and I used it to see how it charges my hybrid. Took me 3 days to charge the ECOFLOW only to charge my car up to 4 miles. (My car normally gives me anywhere from 43-53 miles of EV.)
@@betterarmed You wouldn't know unless you or someone else tried. That's why I'm sharing... It's specifically referring to a hybrid. Not for household. Which I wish he could've demonstrated in the video.
You must have had a lot of cloud or a bad angle, the math for your solar panel and this unit means it should NOT take 3 days to charge it!! Get another panel so you get closer to the max it can take, and make sure you have the right angling and decent sun days.
A very nice review covering most of the features. One bit of information missing is how much power it eats plugged into the AC mains. With all outputs off and battery fully charged it uses over 15 Watts all the time. With AC output on this goes up to 17 Watts again with nothing plugged in. This makes it an expensive solution for the UPS function. A video on the use of the control schedules would be nice and they only seem to keep working if unit always powered turning the charging and setting output times.
I bought the Delta 1300, 1260 Wh battery. Just getting in to this. I am saving up and buying them as I can pay for them, so hopefully I can cashflow a decent system where I could run most of my systems in the event of a sustained power outage. Just ordered a EcoFlow 175 watt solar panel. Thank you for the info!
I think the reason why the AC efficiency is relatively low is that the unit supports extension batteries. Since all AC output is from the main unit, it requires a bigger inverter to deal with both main battery and extension batteries.
Actually, it is based on your needs if it's strictly based on price then yes but when it comes to warranties fast charging and reliability then ecoflow is the way.
These are neat little portable devices. I jumped ahead and DIY'd an off-grid solution with 4Kw of panels, an 8Kw LF split phase inverter, and 20KwH of rack mount batteries. Not portable, but I don't have a cabin anywhere. Maybe a portable bug out EcoFlow in the future. Cheers
I'd like a unit where I can replace the battery when exhausted. I need pure sine wave but willing to do without inductive chargers and other small conveniences.
My biggest issue with using these units as preps is that all lithium battery technologies recommends storing at less than 50% charge. So, you have to choose whether to only have 50% of your stated energy available when crisis hits, or damage the batteries inside by keeping them fully charged, or use them regularly. VERY FEW people are aware of this when buying these as emergency preps.
@@wardmontgomery9259 using them for power tools at work is the exact opposite of storing them. If you have a li-ion battery from 2016 that is holding over 10% charge you will certainly receive prize money from battery manufacturers everywhere. Tool batteries, have an expected life of 300 cycles. Less than one year of daily use.
@@byrondaniels421 I know exactly why. These units are primarily designed to throw in the back of a pickup and provide power to a jobsite or similar. They are being marketed to the prepping crowd as a "set it and forget it" option.
Completely new to this. Just ordered a delta 2. Do you have a video on hooking up solar panels that are coming with it. Intimidated about hooking up the panels. Deer in the headlight.
Yesterday I purchased the Delta 2 and the extra battery as a combo package for $1049. I've got to set up a small solar panel system yet. Hopefully it will be enough to keep my refrigerator and small chest freezer going in case of emergency.
I have a 100 dollar ecoflow gift card. Bought the delta 2 for 599. So pretty much paid 499 after gift card. Happy with my purchase. Works well with my wave.
Just bought one during Amazon Prime Days for $479 and free shipping. Note, there are no returns unless it is damaged as it qualifies as "hazardous material". I sure hope I like it!
I just purchased this with 400 watt solar panel and Delta 2 extra battery mainly for fridge and or freezer. just under $3000. Hope I did well. I am not very tech savvy. a friend will help me to set it up.
Is there a way to connect the EcoFlow Delta 2 to the home electric panel to select the circuits you want rather then running extension cords? No reviews has covered this that I could find. Thanks.
You should add a column that takes into account the cycle count for each battery. It seems like you are paying more for the EcoFlow, but when you compare the lifecycle of an LFP battery, it gets 5 to 8 times more usable life, so you are actually getting more bang for you buck than one that has only a 500 or 800 cycle life.
Which solar generator would you recommend for apartment use in winter for a canadian if our grid were to go down? Say for Lights/wifi/portable heaters being the biggest thing in winter/fridge/freezer/washer type things to just look at.
13:38 Not sure what Jackery model is behind you but the comparable Delta2 model is the Jackery 1000 and it only accepts 126W(12~30V,7.5~8.33A ) solar max input. Even the much more expensive 1500 max input rating is 400w according to the user manual.
Thanks for the review. Just ordered one even though there maybe better options. I just love the 3000+ cycles. I can see this lasting me the next decade. Also the option to expand is a great draw.
@@allaboutroofing2 I haven’t had a chance to take it camping so haven’t had a chance to put it through it’s paces. It took about 4 days to get it. If you plan on serious use, I’d get something bigger. I used it to power a laptop, 2 monitors, iPad, iPhone and a small light, it gave me a run time of 5 hours from a 95% charge.
My Ecoflow Delta 2 unit is about two months old & currently won’t charge beyond 23%, had been planning to buy another but now I’m not so sure. Don’t think it’ll last much longer myself
@@joneslr25 supposed to be a 5 year warranty but paperwork says 2 year, I charged quite a few devices & had 1% showing for around 3 days. I’d guess it forgot where the discharged level was & had zero at around 77%, seems to be back to normal but its put me off buying their extra battery or another unit to expand storage.
Thanks for the informative video. Rare to see these detailed comparisons. If possible please compare the delta pro with zendure superbase v and the new anker powerhouse 767
I am looking for an EcoFlow battery to be an energy backup for a sump pump. How should I hook it up ? Ecoflow to the outlet and then plug the sump pump into the EcoFlow ? ...
Late comment: thanks for the great review. I suspect the efficiency has more to do with the actual capacity of the battery than conversion efficiency. At 1800 W, 75% efficiency means you’re dissipating 450W into the environment. That seems high. more likely it’s really only an 850 or 900 watt hour battery
This is useful I'm still researching what I need, but I'm in SoCal and a downed tree took my power out for 60 hours so I'm looking at solar generators since I'm in a place with earthquakes and can't rely on gas or propane in this environment, but also my place is 850 Sq FT so really considering my energy needs here. I think for my the ecoflow would be generally fine since it's not likely to see heavy use, but we will see.
I have an Oupes 1800 that runs my home fridge for 24 hours and takes 400W of solar, so it does charge fairly quickly in good sun. Great price, weighs about 32 pounds. I have various units from about 6 companies, lol, I started with small ones about 3 years ago, but I sure love that I can run my fridge with the Oupes 1800 (and an Oupes 1200 for when I charge the bigger unit with solar outside), plus have smaller units for phone charging and lights, etc. Bluetti EB3A units are great for the smaller stuff, just 10 pounds, can often get them for $250 or even less, and they take 200 W of solar for quite fast charging of a unit that is only 600W.
Great review thank you. I decided to get this over other options including Delta 2 max and other technically better options. My logic was I have 1+some solar panels for short backup emergency power and camping (including powering the ecoflow wave portable AC), and for the price I can eventually get another Delta 2 and its still less than the max, that way in a longer term emergency one can be solar charging and one can be backup power and hopefully can just keep swapping them indefinitely. :)
I just got mine but I’m sending it back as I can’t see where I can fix solar panel. Looks like I have to buy their brand of solar panel. I found it very difficult to use and very happy for me to lift up which is a shame because I’m still with Jacory.
Recommended solar battery system for apartment dwellers? I currently have a Jackery 500. There is a building generator but I want to have a backup for the mini ceramic heater for my crested gecko in case of cold weather, heated blankets, & cooking hot plate. Eventually, I would like to have a small portable fridge for camping/emergency use.
I got a good laugh out of that, Kris. Still walking around the house chuckling. “Remote cabin” “Off-grid cabin” “Monitor over the Internet” Tears in my eyes laughing. 😂😂😂
@@danielyoung_ I’m just saying, …a remote, off grid cabin that doesn’t even have electricity. That’s hilarious. Now I’m going to get satellite Internet so I can monitor the thing providing power to the satellite Internet. Priceless.
I live fairly remote, 30 minutes to nearest town. In a cabin, in the woods, in Colorado. I work remote using Starlink. Everything is powered by a Delta Pro and extra battery. I regularly check on the status of the batteries from my fone when in town, as well as my cameras that make use of Starlink as well.
@@charlesmilam3062 Yep. Our hunting cabin is set up the same way. But that’s absolutely considered “on grid”. Wireless perhaps. But on grid nonetheless. Lol.
Just picked up one of these and their 220w solar panels for $999 on Amazon Prime day sale. Not exactly sure how I’m going to use it. Im hoping it can lessen my carbon footprint. Maybe lower my bill but I’m mostly wanting it to power necessities if the power goes out. Last time I lost power for about a full 24 hrs and it SUCKED!!!
What would be the best choice for emergency use during blackouts. Or maybe what features should you look for? This would be for a senior with some minor disability issues.
When I moved into my house I found a transfer switch next to the basement junction box later I found a 30 amp L 5 cable and plug in my garage. So looks like the previous owner of the house had a portable generator. My question is can I use this setup to connect a Ecoflow pro providing the 4 pin plug is changed to fit for the Pro. Or do I need to change to all their cables an switches?
I’m looking for a solar generator that I could use in place of a gas generator strictly for power outages. This means the unit is going to sit for long periods of time without being used because I really have no need for it other than for when the power goes out in the home. I contacted EcoFlow and it seems that the delta2 is really not designed to be stored for long periods of time with a charge so it doesn’t look like it would be a good choice for emergency back up power. I looked at the information for the Jackery 1000 pro and the documentation says that you can store a charge of up to 80% for 365 days. So it seems like the Jackery 1000 pro is a better choice to be used strictly as an emergency generator for when the power goes out. Have you looked into this yourself and have come to any conclusions? Thank you so much for your help.
Have you considered testing this unit powering a RV air conditioner and having something like a Honda a generator supplementing the charge at the same time? Please tell me if I’m wrong but I found out that this set-up does not work. I’m assuming that the Delta prefers a DC charge from the EcoFlow generator. Not an AC charge from another generator. The only way I could get the Delta to charge with another generator is with no load on the Delta 2. That is inconvenient.
Can you hook together 2 of the main units to make one (gives me more ports) or do I have to have the extra battery only to expand the system?. I hope I explained this right. I am not savvy with termology.
You should check out Grid Point Designs. They were at the RV and Van Expo in Portland Oregon last weekend, and Ecoflow decided to not even show up! It's a much higher grade product.
Thanks for this video. I'm considering buying one. Do you have a video that talks in more detail about solar blankets. I have a solar blanket and would like to connect it to the exoflow. Great video. Really appreciate it.
I live in New Zealand, our power points are different. Would I require an adapter or two, which would make it look odd or does the ecoflow fit the right power points for a southern hemisphere country? Thanks. Love your content, I learn a thing or two. I van around my beautiful country when not working and seeking a power source to make things comfortable.
On Ecoflow's website for the Delta 2, it shows the info below: AC Input Voltage 100~120V (50Hz/60Hz). I bought a 3,408 Watt Licciti battery box (with 1,000 Watt pure sine wave inverter) which doesn't have a built in AC charging module and can only do about 200 watts input with a built in MPPT. $650 USD Battery box with 284 Ah Lifepo4 DIY battery kit and $158 USD 30 Amp AC charger. It has Anderson input/output plugs that can take around 500 Watts solar with a separate externalMPPT. The biggest positive point is that the battery can be changed since it's a BYOB (Bring Your Own Battery) device even after it burns down all 100% capacity of the battery and is dirt cheap. Also, The cost per KWh for the Licciti box with a 284 Ah Lifepo4 prismatic battery kit DIY and 30 Amp AC charger (120 / 240 Volt input) comes out to about .29 USD while the Ecoflow Delra 2 is currently on sale at Amazon for $499 USD so the cost per KWh is about .49 USD. It seems like a no brainer to buy another additional Licciti but have to put another 284 Ah Prismatic cell battery together and have to keep track of the 30 Amp AC charger puts me a bit off. I really would like to have the convenience and perks of the Ecoflow Delra 2. I will watch a few more Ecoflow Delra 2 video reviews before deciding.
Just curious if one of the upcoming generators you are planning to review might be the 4Patriots 1800? I recently purchased it and plan on testing it out a bit myself next week on a camping trip. Would be curious to see how it stacks up against the others you have reviewed.
A terrible thing! Over priced, over hyped, & under powered. Sadly, I got one before I knew what I was doing, then there was death in the family, & I found out what I had - too late to return it. The return shipping will be expensive, but you will still be better off! I'm getting more power out of about $600 of parts. Picked up my panels at Harbor Freight & Northern Tools when they were on sale, inherited a 1000w inverter, bought a controller & cables from renogy. Only need to upgrade my batteries, & still won't come near price of 4P junk!
@@CityPrepping hi , I'm looking for a power pack in the £1k range, would say this one is better than the BLUETTI EB150 ? Or is there another you would recommend in that price range?
I would love to see direct comparison with Bluetti AC180. I haven't seen any video about it at all. Anyone has both units and what has been your experience? Thx.
Great review ! Would you get the pecron e1500lfp or ecoflo delta 2 plus extra battery?(I am looking for a power station for camping). Both of these are around same price at the moment. Thanks for the video!
To all potential buyers, please avoid buying Ecoflow products. I recently cancelled my 2 orders of Ecoflow Delta 2. They are refusing to refund me. I've never received the products since they have recalled the shipment. I felt robbed :( Just a public service to all potential buyers.
This is too technical for me. I purchased an eco flow max 2000. Can you do a video on how to use it on an every day basis if you want to solar charge it at the same time as using it. I can’t keep moving it due to the weight. Thank you.
I find that recharging my solar generators with a gas generator is much more reliable and effective than solar panels. The EF2 with the super fast charging makes this by far the best recharging setup. I just put in just enough gas to power the generator for a short time which fully charged two or 3 solar generators and I am set for days. The solar panels are nice as free power source but are unreliable. They don't work well when it's storming or cloudy outside and do not work at all at night. I would recommend a smaller gas generator before the solar panels as most gas generators are about the same as the solar panels. But do get some solar panels as they will still add in some power to your system. Thanks again for your time with putting together these reviews as many of us would be stuck with a lot of junk. 😎🤠🔥🔦🍳🍮👍
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Ours just arrived in the mail! Thanks for the review!
Hi! I love your videos! Have you considered doing this sort of video, but with power banks? Like the ones that are $200 or less. A lot of people can't afford the full size generators, but there are a lot of power banks that could provide people with a few days of phone charges after an emergency. After our last tornado went through, I was able to convince a few of my friends to buy power banks, but there are so many on the market it's hard to pick! Some have fold out solar panels, and it would be great to hear your view on which ones are best! Thanks, and stay safe! :)
You say that it has 3000 ish charge cycle but there website only says 800 which is just over the warranty period
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@CityPrepping The Ecoflow Delta 2 does allow you to control and monitor the power station without internet connection, simply by using Bluetooth mode.
Please do more of these reviews and comparisons, I planning on buying a solar generator and solar panels and your reviews are very helpful.
Thank you for this review. Says us potential buyers a lot of time in sorting through all the specs and details. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
RIGHT NOW THE ECO FLOW DELTA THAT YOU ARE SHOWING IS ON SALE FOR $399 ON AMAZON. I BOUGHT ONE LAST WEEK BEFORE I SAW THIS VIDEO. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THE SALE IS ON FOR. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO.
Is there a difference charging two of these together vs getting an extra battery?
@@gametek7592 I don't know. I asked the same question in a separate comment. No answer yet.
I know you’re so tired of talking about solar generators but I learn something new each time. Maybe I’m a slow learner. 🤣
I am currently researching these as I am ready to upgrade from my little Jackery; thank you for all the work you have put into this! My biggest concern with the Ecoflow units is the poor efficiency. I’m leaning toward the Pecron due to the cost difference from other comparable units. I would not buy another Jackery unit only because of the battery technology; they have just not advanced their technology but still want to charge the highest price. Thanks again Kris.
They are poor quality, mine broke in two months.
You have to return it no refund or exchange. Buyers beware.
@@stephenb5560 who? Ecoflow or Pecron?
@@online_now6834 Ecoflow.
I bought direct from the website.
The little lower efficiency of the battery type is offset by the lifespan and higher safety of the battery chemistry.
I am not happy with my Pecron, they have weird solar panel requirements, proprietary solar input connections, and seem just really clunky compared to the other brands I have. Look at Oupes 1800 and Oupes 1200, I have both to help run my home fridge, very easy, take all my Bluetti and Allpowers solar panels, great price, and my 1800 watt unit had a display problem and the company replaced it within days of me contacting and sending photos of the display gibberish.
I also have several Bluetti EB3A units for low watt recharging or even for charging the larger Oupes unit which weighs about 32 pounds and is a problem for my chronic back problems, whereas taking several 10-pound EB3A units out to charge and then back in is far easier!
Thanks for all you do for the community.
I have an Ecoflow Delta Pro that I bought after using your spreadsheet. I like it, the solar panels are heavy for me to move. I'm happy that I have it and hope to get 2 more panels and the solar panel tracker thing.
Great Vid❗ I have an EcoFlow Delta 1300 and am using two Off Grid Trek 200 watt solar blankets as listed in the description. They are amazing. Plus they work in low light which wasn't mentioned. I did a video about using them in poor conditions and cable hook up. Off Grid Trek really helped me out after the freeze here in Texas. Customer service blew me away. I called twice with questions and both times Rene the owner answered the phone.
Hi now that I see your spreadsheet. I know I can't afford those. Thats so sad that items we will need in emergencies. Some of us can't get. I will still be watching you... have great day
Love the opening quote! LOL Thanks for all the details you have given us on a wide variety of the solar generators. Truely appreciate it.
caught me off guard with that quote
I have a 300 watt Enginstar but no panels lol. Could barely save for the Solar Generator. But am proud of myself that I was able to do that.
🙏 for panels.
It's amazing how many demonstrations that you do! I know it's a job but ThsnknYou for your time. This is a great solar generator.
Stay Safe God Bless.
Surprisingly, the Harbor Freight panels that I purchased for CHEAP- on sale, have done really well for me, now 2 years in. Running my shed & tools with them. Best advice on these, try them out right away & check their output. If you got a bad one, take it back right away-- they won't have a problem exchanging or returning it. I have 3 & they all love the Florida sunshine & 1 consistently puts out higher than it's rated for! 114- 119! It's rated 100. One is almost dead on 100, & 1 comes in at the mid 90's. 🍀 to you.
Last weeks video really helped me clearly understand what I need to look for
That’s awesome!
Your comparison spreadsheet is great but you need to add a link to your TH-cam channel in it. I opened the sheet, closed TH-cam then had a tough time finding the video I got it from.
I purchased one of these and had problems with it out of the box. I spent almost 2 months jumping through there hoops to diagnose prior to them telling me to return. They diagnosed it as a faulty battery. I was informed that they would send me a refurbished replacement. I questioned them about this and they informed me after 30 days they won’t give a new one. So wondering what is the point having a 5 year warranty?
Good info. Thanks.
A great and honest review, certainly not nearly as "rosey" as some other reviews. I was considering this as a backup for my refrigerator, but dropped it for the EPS inconsistancies between multiple reviewers, dropping solar completely when AC is present (no dual charging), and pretty low AC efficiency when compared to other EcoFlow products. Still quite a bit of bang for the buck though and continuing the trend that the Bluetti EB3A started with a large inverter with a smaller battery. Thanks!
So what would you recommend?
For $100 more ($1399 on sale now) you can get the Bluetti AC200P, everything except for UPS function, 2000 watt battery and inverter
@@johntate5284 Thanks John, I will look into that one. I had seen it listed but wasn't sure if it was old tech or not and hadn't got around to looking at it.
@@The_Tool_Scoop Don't expect anyone to answer the phone at bluetti if you need assistance.😖
@@fckjb284 It sounds like you're speaking from exoerience there. Thanks for the warning.
I have been researching solar generators for over a year and am leaning towards the Generark (now known as Geneverse.) I am looking to the HomePower2 generator. The solar panels are all weather, it also has a 5 year warranty, their website also states that when fully charged this generator can store and hold the power for at least a year. So far this one sounds amazing and has great reviews. Have you or anyone on your channel tried this generator? Would be great to hear a personal review. Thank you for this info in today’s review, I was actually going to look into this company as I just learned of them, but with info received I’ll pass.
As always great video Kris I very much appreciate the time you put into these videos.
After purchase delta 2 for myself, I can say that THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT IT. Why? because it answers on some my questions which definitely newbuyers will have.
I bought myself a new one, it looks really "just from a factory", everything looks new but...when it comes up to supplying my PC when we have power disabled(hey ho, yes, i'm from Ukraine and because ruzzian terrorist firing at power plants and other infrastructure we have some downtimes) i'm noticing that i'm not getting 1kwt but it's more like 700-760 watts(my pc+monitor+router takes around 84-90wt/h with sometime jumps up to 130-140 watts, some gaming takes 120-130 watts and recalculations on predicted battery time/battery percentage gives me 700-760 watts of available power suppluing).
and THAT IS THE MAIN INFO WHICH MUST BE SAID AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY POWER STATION REVIEW
Thank you sir
Hi from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else and thank you for sharing everything
Thanks Kris for another very informative effort on our behalf!
Very good video. I love your work on the spread sheet. Its nice to see a fair and balanced review.
Thanks for bringing more great content to the community
Excellent and thorough review of the product. Much appreciated.
These black friday deals are insane with EcoFlow. Purchased the Delta 2 with panels. I'm excited.
What was your total price on sale with Tax .. and where did you buy it - at EcoFlow..? We have a EcoFlow Delta 1300.. and it works great ..
Hows it been working out for ya?
Nice job Kris! Really like the expansion capabilities so you can buy in and grow your capacity as your income and needs dictate
I got the 220 solar panel for this generator. Took me 3 days to charge it to 100% via solar and I used it to see how it charges my hybrid. Took me 3 days to charge the ECOFLOW only to charge my car up to 4 miles. (My car normally gives me anywhere from 43-53 miles of EV.)
Yikes, I definitely would not of bought a unit of this size if that’s the job I wanted it to do.
@@betterarmed You wouldn't know unless you or someone else tried. That's why I'm sharing... It's specifically referring to a hybrid. Not for household. Which I wish he could've demonstrated in the video.
You must have had a lot of cloud or a bad angle, the math for your solar panel and this unit means it should NOT take 3 days to charge it!!
Get another panel so you get closer to the max it can take, and make sure you have the right angling and decent sun days.
3 days with their 220w panel? Where do you live?
220w is theoretical ofc, but 160w should definitely be achievable of that and with 160w it shouldn't take 3 days
A very nice review covering most of the features.
One bit of information missing is how much power it eats plugged into the AC mains. With all outputs off and battery fully charged it uses over 15 Watts all the time. With AC output on this goes up to 17 Watts again with nothing plugged in. This makes it an expensive solution for the UPS function.
A video on the use of the control schedules would be nice and they only seem to keep working if unit always powered turning the charging and setting output times.
I bought the Delta 1300, 1260 Wh battery. Just getting in to this. I am saving up and buying them as I can pay for them, so hopefully I can cashflow a decent system where I could run most of my systems in the event of a sustained power outage. Just ordered a EcoFlow 175 watt solar panel. Thank you for the info!
I think the reason why the AC efficiency is relatively low is that the unit supports extension batteries. Since all AC output is from the main unit, it requires a bigger inverter to deal with both main battery and extension batteries.
I suggest the poor efficiency is because the battery capacity isn't what Ecoflow say it is
Love the transparency
Thank you for the review!!
My pleasure!
“If I have to do one more solar generator review, I’ll kill myself.” -Probably not Abe Lincoln 😂
Yeah I don't think that's how he died😅
"It was on the internet so it must be true" -Abraham Lincoln.
Based on your data...seems pecron e2000lfp is solid option for the price, solar input, and efficiency.
yup
Actually, it is based on your needs if it's strictly based on price then yes but when it comes to warranties fast charging and reliability then ecoflow is the way.
Thank you for explaining it in a way that I can understand.
I have 2 days to decide between the delta 2 and blueti ac 180 both on sale for the same price for 2 more days. Both have virtually the same spec
These are neat little portable devices. I jumped ahead and DIY'd an off-grid solution with 4Kw of panels, an 8Kw LF split phase inverter, and 20KwH of rack mount batteries. Not portable, but I don't have a cabin anywhere. Maybe a portable bug out EcoFlow in the future. Cheers
I'd like a unit where I can replace the battery when exhausted. I need pure sine wave but willing to do without inductive chargers and other small conveniences.
My biggest issue with using these units as preps is that all lithium battery technologies recommends storing at less than 50% charge. So, you have to choose whether to only have 50% of your stated energy available when crisis hits, or damage the batteries inside by keeping them fully charged, or use them regularly. VERY FEW people are aware of this when buying these as emergency preps.
I didn’t know this. Thank you!
My lithium powered batteries that I use for power tools at my work hold up well being stored at 100% charge - I’ve been using them since 2016 …
@@wardmontgomery9259 using them for power tools at work is the exact opposite of storing them.
If you have a li-ion battery from 2016 that is holding over 10% charge you will certainly receive prize money from battery manufacturers everywhere. Tool batteries, have an expected life of 300 cycles. Less than one year of daily use.
I agree. Most reviews NEVER cover this important limitation. I don't know why but I can suspect.
@@byrondaniels421 I know exactly why. These units are primarily designed to throw in the back of a pickup and provide power to a jobsite or similar. They are being marketed to the prepping crowd as a "set it and forget it" option.
Completely new to this. Just ordered a delta 2. Do you have a video on hooking up solar panels that are coming with it. Intimidated about hooking up the panels. Deer in the headlight.
Solid work as always Kris.
Really appreciate you making this video
Yesterday I purchased the Delta 2 and the extra battery as a combo package for $1049. I've got to set up a small solar panel system yet. Hopefully it will be enough to keep my refrigerator and small chest freezer going in case of emergency.
Thank your for condensing all of this research. Gonna check the Bluetti one out to. Thank you!
Curious, have you reached out to Ecoflow regarding the Pure Sine Wave issue in you test. The manual for the Delta 2 states "Pure Sine Wave".
I have a 100 dollar ecoflow gift card. Bought the delta 2 for 599. So pretty much paid 499 after gift card. Happy with my purchase. Works well with my wave.
Just bought one during Amazon Prime Days for $479 and free shipping. Note, there are no returns unless it is damaged as it qualifies as "hazardous material". I sure hope I like it!
Do you like it?
I just paid $449 on Amazon.
@@Bruce_Quin I just paid $379 after tax. Cyber Monday 🥳
I just purchased this with 400 watt solar panel and Delta 2 extra battery mainly for fridge and or freezer. just under $3000. Hope I did well. I am not very tech savvy. a friend will help me to set it up.
Thank you for doing all the work on these!
Is there a way to connect the EcoFlow Delta 2 to the home electric panel to select the circuits you want rather then running extension cords? No reviews has covered this that I could find. Thanks.
You should add a column that takes into account the cycle count for each battery. It seems like you are paying more for the EcoFlow, but when you compare the lifecycle of an LFP battery, it gets 5 to 8 times more usable life, so you are actually getting more bang for you buck than one that has only a 500 or 800 cycle life.
The delta 2 has a LPF battery
@@michaelbalabanoff9441 Yes. That's what I said.
@@jacobweinfeld3855 my bad I misread your comment
Which solar generator would you recommend for apartment use in winter for a canadian if our grid were to go down? Say for Lights/wifi/portable heaters being the biggest thing in winter/fridge/freezer/washer type things to just look at.
13:38 Not sure what Jackery model is behind you but the comparable Delta2 model is the Jackery 1000 and it only accepts 126W(12~30V,7.5~8.33A ) solar max input. Even the much more expensive 1500 max input rating is 400w according to the user manual.
It looks like one of the larger pro models.
I don’t know if I’m not typing in your discount code in right but it’s not wrong
Thanks for the review. Just ordered one even though there maybe better options. I just love the 3000+ cycles. I can see this lasting me the next decade. Also the option to expand is a great draw.
How's it working for you so far? How long did it take to get?
@@allaboutroofing2 I haven’t had a chance to take it camping so haven’t had a chance to put it through it’s paces. It took about 4 days to get it.
If you plan on serious use, I’d get something bigger. I used it to power a laptop, 2 monitors, iPad, iPhone and a small light, it gave me a run time of 5 hours from a 95% charge.
@@allaboutroofing2 correction. I ran it down to 35% with the previous setup.
My Ecoflow Delta 2 unit is about two months old & currently won’t charge beyond 23%, had been planning to buy another but now I’m not so sure. Don’t think it’ll last much longer myself
Isn't it still under warranty???
@@joneslr25 supposed to be a 5 year warranty but paperwork says 2 year, I charged quite a few devices & had 1% showing for around 3 days. I’d guess it forgot where the discharged level was & had zero at around 77%, seems to be back to normal but its put me off buying their extra battery or another unit to expand storage.
Thanks for the informative video. Rare to see these detailed comparisons. If possible please compare the delta pro with zendure superbase v and the new anker powerhouse 767
I am looking for an EcoFlow battery to be an energy backup for a sump pump.
How should I hook it up ? Ecoflow to the outlet and then plug the sump pump into the EcoFlow ? ...
My InergyFlex is arriving today after a 3-month wait. Woo- hoo!
Good review, thank you!
The 3000 charge cycles takes the cake. It will certainly last for more than 10 years.
Late comment: thanks for the great review. I suspect the efficiency has more to do with the actual capacity of the battery than conversion efficiency. At 1800 W, 75% efficiency means you’re dissipating 450W into the environment. That seems high. more likely it’s really only an 850 or 900 watt hour battery
For me, the peak and constant output is the most important.
Love my flo' saved us last yr. Agree can use a tad more juice!⚡
This is useful I'm still researching what I need, but I'm in SoCal and a downed tree took my power out for 60 hours so I'm looking at solar generators since I'm in a place with earthquakes and can't rely on gas or propane in this environment, but also my place is 850 Sq FT so really considering my energy needs here. I think for my the ecoflow would be generally fine since it's not likely to see heavy use, but we will see.
I have an Oupes 1800 that runs my home fridge for 24 hours and takes 400W of solar, so it does charge fairly quickly in good sun. Great price, weighs about 32 pounds. I have various units from about 6 companies, lol, I started with small ones about 3 years ago, but I sure love that I can run my fridge with the Oupes 1800 (and an Oupes 1200 for when I charge the bigger unit with solar outside), plus have smaller units for phone charging and lights, etc. Bluetti EB3A units are great for the smaller stuff, just 10 pounds, can often get them for $250 or even less, and they take 200 W of solar for quite fast charging of a unit that is only 600W.
Great review thank you. I decided to get this over other options including Delta 2 max and other technically better options. My logic was I have 1+some solar panels for short backup emergency power and camping (including powering the ecoflow wave portable AC), and for the price I can eventually get another Delta 2 and its still less than the max, that way in a longer term emergency one can be solar charging and one can be backup power and hopefully can just keep swapping them indefinitely. :)
I just got mine but I’m sending it back as I can’t see where I can fix solar panel. Looks like I have to buy their brand of solar panel. I found it very difficult to use and very happy for me to lift up which is a shame because I’m still with Jacory.
Recommended solar battery system for apartment dwellers? I currently have a Jackery 500. There is a building generator but I want to have a backup for the mini ceramic heater for my crested gecko in case of cold weather, heated blankets, & cooking hot plate. Eventually, I would like to have a small portable fridge for camping/emergency use.
I got a good laugh out of that, Kris. Still walking around the house chuckling.
“Remote cabin”
“Off-grid cabin”
“Monitor over the Internet”
Tears in my eyes laughing. 😂😂😂
Definitely funny, but you could certainly control it over a local network, regardless of internet
@@danielyoung_ I’m just saying, …a remote, off grid cabin that doesn’t even have electricity. That’s hilarious. Now I’m going to get satellite Internet so I can monitor the thing providing power to the satellite Internet. Priceless.
I live fairly remote, 30 minutes to nearest town. In a cabin, in the woods, in Colorado. I work remote using Starlink. Everything is powered by a Delta Pro and extra battery. I regularly check on the status of the batteries from my fone when in town, as well as my cameras that make use of Starlink as well.
@@charlesmilam3062 Yep. Our hunting cabin is set up the same way. But that’s absolutely considered “on grid”. Wireless perhaps. But on grid nonetheless. Lol.
Just picked up one of these and their 220w solar panels for $999 on Amazon Prime day sale. Not exactly sure how I’m going to use it. Im hoping it can lessen my carbon footprint. Maybe lower my bill but I’m mostly wanting it to power necessities if the power goes out. Last time I lost power for about a full 24 hrs and it SUCKED!!!
Why doesn't ecoflow customer support offer support? They promised a call back but forgot me.
Where to buy the solar blanket you mentioned thank you love the videos
Awesome video. First time viewer. What are your thoughts on anker 757 power station?
I just bought 2 for $650 each on Amazon :) Gonna connect them in series. That way I have 1 if 1 fails in my campervan.
What would be the best choice for emergency use during blackouts. Or maybe what features should you look for? This would be for a senior with some minor disability issues.
When I moved into my house I found a transfer switch next to the basement junction box later I found a 30 amp L 5 cable and plug in my garage. So looks like the previous owner of the house had a portable generator. My question is can I use this setup to connect a Ecoflow pro providing the 4 pin plug is changed to fit for the Pro. Or do I need to change to all their cables an switches?
I’m looking for a solar generator that I could use in place of a gas generator strictly for power outages. This means the unit is going to sit for long periods of time without being used because I really have no need for it other than for when the power goes out in the home. I contacted EcoFlow and it seems that the delta2 is really not designed to be stored for long periods of time with a charge so it doesn’t look like it would be a good choice for emergency back up power. I looked at the information for the Jackery 1000 pro and the documentation says that you can store a charge of up to 80% for 365 days. So it seems like the Jackery 1000 pro is a better choice to be used strictly as an emergency generator for when the power goes out. Have you looked into this yourself and have come to any conclusions? Thank you so much for your help.
4:56 you say that this model can connect with to their smart generator and also communicate with the smart generator.
Is this true?
Have you considered testing this unit powering a RV air conditioner and having something like a Honda a generator supplementing the charge at the same time? Please tell me if I’m wrong but I found out that this set-up does not work. I’m assuming that the Delta prefers a DC charge from the EcoFlow generator. Not an AC charge from another generator. The only way I could get the Delta to charge with another generator is with no load on the Delta 2. That is inconvenient.
It definitely is better than most of the other power stations, Nothing charges faster.
Can you hook together 2 of the main units to make one (gives me more ports) or do I have to have the extra battery only to expand the system?. I hope I explained this right. I am not savvy with termology.
I just bought one
Me too.
Other reviews show over 80% capacity. The PS has been available for $420-430 recently. 😊
You should check out Grid Point Designs. They were at the RV and Van Expo in Portland Oregon last weekend, and Ecoflow decided to not even show up! It's a much higher grade product.
Thanks for this video. I'm considering buying one. Do you have a video that talks in more detail about solar blankets. I have a solar blanket and would like to connect it to the exoflow. Great video. Really appreciate it.
I live in New Zealand, our power points are different. Would I require an adapter or two, which would make it look odd or does the ecoflow fit the right power points for a southern hemisphere country? Thanks. Love your content, I learn a thing or two. I van around my beautiful country when not working and seeking a power source to make things comfortable.
On Ecoflow's website for the Delta 2, it shows the info below: AC Input Voltage
100~120V (50Hz/60Hz).
I bought a 3,408 Watt Licciti battery box (with 1,000 Watt pure sine wave inverter) which doesn't have a built in AC charging module and can only do about 200 watts input with a built in MPPT. $650 USD Battery box with 284 Ah Lifepo4 DIY battery kit and $158 USD 30 Amp AC charger.
It has Anderson input/output plugs that can take around 500 Watts solar with a separate externalMPPT. The biggest positive point is that the battery can be changed since it's a BYOB (Bring Your Own Battery) device even after it burns down all 100% capacity of the battery and is dirt cheap.
Also, The cost per KWh for the Licciti box with a 284 Ah Lifepo4 prismatic battery kit DIY and 30 Amp AC charger (120 / 240 Volt input) comes out to about .29 USD while the Ecoflow Delra 2 is currently on sale at Amazon for $499 USD so the cost per KWh is about .49 USD.
It seems like a no brainer to buy another additional Licciti but have to put another 284 Ah Prismatic cell battery together and have to keep track of the 30 Amp AC charger puts me a bit off.
I really would like to have the convenience and perks of the Ecoflow Delra 2. I will watch a few more Ecoflow Delra 2 video reviews before deciding.
Due to the efficiency issue would you recommend the pecron or the bluettie over this?
Just curious if one of the upcoming generators you are planning to review might be the 4Patriots 1800? I recently purchased it and plan on testing it out a bit myself next week on a camping trip. Would be curious to see how it stacks up against the others you have reviewed.
Return it you can. It’s hands down the biggest piece of junk on the market.
Yea man that thing is trash, unfortunately so is the company....
A terrible thing! Over priced, over hyped, & under powered. Sadly, I got one before I knew what I was doing, then there was death in the family, & I found out what I had - too late to return it. The return shipping will be expensive, but you will still be better off!
I'm getting more power out of about $600 of parts. Picked up my panels at Harbor Freight & Northern Tools when they were on sale, inherited a 1000w inverter, bought a controller & cables from renogy. Only need to upgrade my batteries, & still won't come near price of 4P junk!
@@CityPrepping hi , I'm looking for a power pack in the £1k range, would say this one is better than the BLUETTI EB150 ? Or is there another you would recommend in that price range?
I would love to see direct comparison with Bluetti AC180. I haven't seen any video about it at all. Anyone has both units and what has been your experience? Thx.
Great review ! Would you get the pecron e1500lfp or ecoflo delta 2 plus extra battery?(I am looking for a power station for camping). Both of these are around same price at the moment. Thanks for the video!
To all potential buyers, please avoid buying Ecoflow products. I recently cancelled my 2 orders of Ecoflow Delta 2. They are refusing to refund me. I've never received the products since they have recalled the shipment.
I felt robbed :( Just a public service to all potential buyers.
Thank you for the information.....it does help!
This is too technical for me. I purchased an eco flow max 2000. Can you do a video on how to use it on an every day basis if you want to solar charge it at the same time as using it. I can’t keep moving it due to the weight. Thank you.
Love the “probably Abraham Lincoln” quote! 😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂😂
I love the intro 😂
How does storing them being fully charged damage them? What is the science behind that? Does anyone know?
Thank you… is it possible for you to do a review of the Oupes 2400 ? Thanks again
I find that recharging my solar generators with a gas generator is much more reliable and effective than solar panels. The EF2 with the super fast charging makes this by far the best recharging setup. I just put in just enough gas to power the generator for a short time which fully charged two or 3 solar generators and I am set for days. The solar panels are nice as free power source but are unreliable. They don't work well when it's storming or cloudy outside and do not work at all at night. I would recommend a smaller gas generator before the solar panels as most gas generators are about the same as the solar panels. But do get some solar panels as they will still add in some power to your system. Thanks again for your time with putting together these reviews as many of us would be stuck with a lot of junk. 😎🤠🔥🔦🍳🍮👍
Chris please let one of those reviews be on the BLUETTI ep500 pro generator ❤
I’d love one of these for my setup thx for sharing.