I have a older river power station and (2) of the river 2:and the power max unit ..I got them all for a $ GREAT $ deal . Because people didn't not understand what each units limitations and potential were so they would be disappointed and just wanted to get rid of them .I paid probably for all (5 units ) half of wat the power max cost brand new ..all in there boxes with all cords and manuals...
Good detailed overview. It was hard to find a good small LFP unit and one that fits my somewhat undefined needs. I live in Florida so power loss from hurricanes is possible. But I got this partly to power my dash cam in “parking mode”. Employing the meter showing pure sine wave is very scientific (and impressive of Ecoflow).
It could last waaay longer than 10 years. Unless you’re using it every day. I still have some li-ion batteries from 2008 still kicking. You can tell their capacity has dropped, but they’re still going strong enough for my needs 15 years later.
Yes but you know to extend the battery life . If it runs down to 20% or so on the app set it to slow charge if you're in no hurry to use it . A slow charge is good for it because you don't heat the battery up by fast charging heat is not good for a battery . I slow charge my units and rotate using them so they all get as much equal use I don't just charge and use one and leave the rest sitting in there box you could ?? But I have been told to have them at 50 % if you know you are not good to use it for awhile.?? Don't know why ?? Anybody ???
Hey there I just got one and it’s pretty good I use light power tools that work fine with the unit .. I know this will work with a 110 watt solar panel I have a chance to get a 120 watt solar panel is that to much for it or would work to charge it ?? I know u never get the full voltage out of a solar panel so what do u recommend ???
Will this work with my 5 amp bike charger? I'll be charging this with my car's power. So, basically need this to work as an inverter capable of that 5a output.
Thank U so much for Ur help I'm a bit Dyslexia and I wasn't sure how to use the generator I haven't downloaded the app yet ,I'm glad U showed it will run A slow cooker a 90 29:11 watt one ,I need to run a ten inch TV to ,I've a small hand hover I think that's 50 watt ,charge my phone chang or run my usb lights and usb fan a usb cooler ,if it runs those then I haven't wasted my money it took me 4 years to save for two small 256Watt and one solar panel ,I want to use the generators all the time for the small appliances I mentioned ,only use the solar panel now and then or if the grid goes down ,what sort of products with the two plug part can I but that's compatible with this generator please ,I will try find Ur video how to use the solar panel I bought a 110w solar panel ,thank U so much for Ur help as I've no one to help me understand all this 👍🤗🙏💖🇬🇧
Hey there, thank you for watching! It really means a lot. In the video, I'm using a Poniie PN2000 watt meter. I think it's currently $26.99 on Amazon, however, I'm sure there are lower priced ones, too.
Impossible for someone to know that because everyone’s consumption habits vary greatly. What you should do is get a meter, and plug a power bar into it with your three appliances attached. Then run your system over a period of 4 hours giving it a decent stress test. Then record what your meter is telling how many watts you consumed. If you consumed 800W in 4 hours, that’s 200W per hour or 200Wh which is roughly in line with this unit. It would give you approximately 1 hour of run time. Further complicating that is your peak wattage could shut down your battery unit by pulling too much wattage. Your monitors are fairly constant, but your power supply could have heavy draw, especially if it’s 300W or 400W.
What's the point of reviewing an appliance that the inverter can handle, without specifying how long you can run the (tested) appliance for? Or did I miss something?
On the power station ( ecoflow ) it tells you how long you can run that particular device on the screen till you run the battery down .. set the station to shut down at 10% don’t drain the battery 🔋 all the way and don’t charge it to 100% do it to 90 or 95 and don’t fast charge lower wattage input to charge the battery .. it heats up with rapid charge so if your not in a hurry charge it at 250 watts takes little longer but extends battery life
Bruh. There are many factors to determine that. This River 2 uses LiFePO4 batteries rated for about 3,000 charge cycles, so you're gonna have to do your own estimate based on usage.
@@WatsitTooyah Isn't it already running 70-80% because it has a 70-80% efficiency ? I have a river 2 pro. I used a 1000 watt appliance on it. Even with X-boost on, It was only able to draw around 800+ watts.
@@user-ul5wq3kv4p Yea especially when you throw DC to AC. I think I'd expect about 75-80% of rated capacity to power AC. DC outputs are closer to 90%. After 3000 cycles, expect 80% of what you got when it was new.
It ain't a surprise that the new River 2 is more capable than the old one. Ecoflow really did know what to improve on, like the 60 minute charge time.
I have a older river power station and (2) of the river 2:and the power max unit ..I got them all for a $ GREAT $ deal . Because people didn't not understand what each units limitations and potential were so they would be disappointed and just wanted to get rid of them .I paid probably for all (5 units ) half of wat the power max cost brand new ..all in there boxes with all cords and manuals...
Got to Love that App so clean
Good detailed overview. It was hard to find a good small LFP unit and one that fits my somewhat undefined needs. I live in Florida so power loss from hurricanes is possible. But I got this partly to power my dash cam in “parking mode”.
Employing the meter showing pure sine wave is very scientific (and impressive of Ecoflow).
The 5 year warranty is more than enough reason for it to be the best portable power station.
Wait that’s amazing I thought it was only 2 years?
Router, USB fan, USB light, laptop, iPhone. 24 hours.
What I do like is the 3000 charge cycle that translates to about 10 years of service.
It could last waaay longer than 10 years. Unless you’re using it every day. I still have some li-ion batteries from 2008 still kicking. You can tell their capacity has dropped, but they’re still going strong enough for my needs 15 years later.
That is definitely a power station I could carry with me at all times, since it only weighs 3.5 kilos.
I keep mine in my purse!
It weighs 7.7 lbs.
This River 2 is oozing with technology. It already has the fastest charging speed for a portable power station.
Yes but you know to extend the battery life . If it runs down to 20% or so on the app set it to slow charge if you're in no hurry to use it . A slow charge is good for it because you don't heat the battery up by fast charging heat is not good for a battery . I slow charge my units and rotate using them so they all get as much equal use I don't just charge and use one and leave the rest sitting in there box you could ?? But I have been told to have them at 50 % if you know you are not good to use it for awhile.?? Don't know why ?? Anybody ???
Hey there I just got one and it’s pretty good I use light power tools that work fine with the unit .. I know this will work with a 110 watt solar panel I have a chance to get a 120 watt solar panel is that to much for it or would work to charge it ?? I know u never get the full voltage out of a solar panel so what do u recommend ???
Does the A/C operate at 60 Hz or 50Hz? on the screen? By default?
Also does it operate a device less than 10 watts without shutting off?
Will this work with my 5 amp bike charger? I'll be charging this with my car's power. So, basically need this to work as an inverter capable of that 5a output.
Thank U so much for Ur help I'm a bit Dyslexia and I wasn't sure how to use the generator I haven't downloaded the app yet ,I'm glad U showed it will run A slow cooker a 90 29:11 watt one ,I need to run a ten inch TV to ,I've a small hand hover I think that's 50 watt ,charge my phone chang or run my usb lights and usb fan a usb cooler ,if it runs those then I haven't wasted my money it took me 4 years to save for two small 256Watt and one solar panel ,I want to use the generators all the time for the small appliances I mentioned ,only use the solar panel now and then or if the grid goes down ,what sort of products with the two plug part can I but that's compatible with this generator please ,I will try find Ur video how to use the solar panel I bought a 110w solar panel ,thank U so much for Ur help as I've no one to help me understand all this 👍🤗🙏💖🇬🇧
how manny 6s 1350Mah lipos can i charge with it?
Nice pots where Did you get them
It's a great power station but the fan is noisy when charging, anyway I still love the power station.
I feel like its just a bit to little Wh for that size. Would love about 140 more
Can you have stuff plugged into it while having plugged into the wall in case of power outage?
Yes you can like a ups
This powerstation is about to be my life. This thing better be able to play my JBL speaker 24/7 Im about to abuse this thing
what is a good watt meter you recommend?
nothing too expensive, less than $100.
btw, GREAT VIDEO
Hey there, thank you for watching! It really means a lot.
In the video, I'm using a Poniie PN2000 watt meter. I think it's currently $26.99 on Amazon, however, I'm sure there are lower priced ones, too.
Do you know if it has Airplane mode? Or can you turn off bluetooth and Wifi? TY
Will this power a 12v cigarette iceless cooler
Hey there,
Do you know how many Amps it takes to power the cooler?
Thank you for watching!
Quick question how many hours can one use this to power a desktop with 2 x 15 inch screens ?
Impossible for someone to know that because everyone’s consumption habits vary greatly.
What you should do is get a meter, and plug a power bar into it with your three appliances attached.
Then run your system over a period of 4 hours giving it a decent stress test. Then record what your meter is telling how many watts you consumed.
If you consumed 800W in 4 hours, that’s 200W per hour or 200Wh which is roughly in line with this unit. It would give you approximately 1 hour of run time.
Further complicating that is your peak wattage could shut down your battery unit by pulling too much wattage. Your monitors are fairly constant, but your power supply could have heavy draw, especially if it’s 300W or 400W.
Divide your watts used by the watt hours available
Watt hours store / watts being drawn = hours of use
But you need to allow for inefficiencies. So ball park 0.75 of the above calculation.
Not very long.
What's the point of reviewing an appliance that the inverter can handle, without specifying how long you can run the (tested) appliance for? Or did I miss something?
On the power station ( ecoflow ) it tells you how long you can run that particular device on the screen till you run the battery down .. set the station to shut down at 10% don’t drain the battery 🔋 all the way and don’t charge it to 100% do it to 90 or 95 and don’t fast charge lower wattage input to charge the battery .. it heats up with rapid charge so if your not in a hurry charge it at 250 watts takes little longer but extends battery life
Watt hours stored / watts drawn = hours it will run.
Allow for losses and inefficiencies by multiplying above result by 0.75
After 10 years of use how long until the battery completely dies?
Bruh. There are many factors to determine that. This River 2 uses LiFePO4 batteries rated for about 3,000 charge cycles, so you're gonna have to do your own estimate based on usage.
They say 80% of original capacity after 10 years or 3000 cycles
@@WatsitTooyah Isn't it already running 70-80% because it has a 70-80% efficiency ?
I have a river 2 pro. I used a 1000 watt appliance on it. Even with X-boost on, It was only able to draw around 800+ watts.
@@user-ul5wq3kv4p Yea especially when you throw DC to AC. I think I'd expect about 75-80% of rated capacity to power AC. DC outputs are closer to 90%. After 3000 cycles, expect 80% of what you got when it was new.
So, yea.
so much empty talk included