FOSSiBot F2400 - Don't Skip Over This Power Station! LFP - UPS Mode - Fast Charging - 2400w Inverter
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- In this video I review and test the FOSSiBOT F2400. This power station is affordable and has great performance. If you want to learn more about the F2400, check out the links below!
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Video Timestamps:
FOSSiBOT F2400 Features: (0:00)
AC Inverter Testing: (1:53)
Thermal Heat Test, Noise Testing: (4:35)
DC / USB Output Testing: (7:12)
DC Max Load Test: (9:38)
Charging the F2400: (12:02)
Dual Charging and PassThrough Charging: (14:57)
LED Light, Water Resistance, Warranty: (15:33)
Grading the Power Station: (16:44)
Pros and Cons: (17:49)
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This is very tempting Jason 😊👍🏼
What a deal!
Thank you. Great deal, been watching this for quite a while. Extra coupon made the difference.
I wish I knew about your channel sooner. Doesn't seem like they gave you a very long duration with your discout code. Any more codes to share? I'll be watching all your new videos from now on
@@billybethel the discount code wasn't valid very long, I agree. I think you'll enjoy the future videos!
I just bought one and have done preliminary testing. It arrived in good shape. It feels solid and well made. It is not light weight and feels like you are getting something for your money. It had a 30 percent charge out of the box. I plugged the power cable into the wall outlet to charge it and set it on 500 for a slower charge instead of 1100 watts. in about 4 or 5 hours it was at 100 percent. I plugged several devices into it including an 1500 watt heater. It ran fine with no indication of overheating. I only ran it for a few minutes so far. I will test it to see how long it will run before shutting off and add that to this comment. I tested my 200 watt solar panel connected to the XT-90 input and found it reached 176 watts charging at mid day. I have 2 of these 200 watt Renogy foldable panels and am pleased with the efficiency. I will continue to test it and update this post.
That adjustable charge rate is extremely attractive... I'll have one of these one day, and that will be a deciding feature.
Glad to see these makers are finally getting serious about providing decent UPS functionality.
I liked your review of the Fossibot F2400. It reminded me of the Oukitel P2000.
I currently have several different power stations. Including a Oukitel P2000. This power station Fossibot F2400 seems like a improved version of the Oukitel P2000 station. It has has several improvements over the Oukitel P2000 power station. The three major improvements of this power station are the input power adjustment limit, the Invertor output power level (25% higher), and the 25 amp DC power output XT60 connector (I really like that addition. )
Only major gripe I have with this station is I wish they had used a XT60 connector for the DC power input.
I have had too many problems with the small Anderson connectors used as the DC Input on the Oukitel P2000 power station. Had to replace the MP4 to Anderson connector cable twice due to burnt contacts. Also, if the station is on the ground is very difficult to install the Anderson DC input connector into the unit due to the connector cover. Pretty much have to either pick up the power station, and put it on a table, or I lay down on the ground to install the DC input cable. Not fun doing that.
Please pass comment that along to the manufacturer of the unit. Hopefully they will come up with a solution to the issues of the DC power connector.
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Thank you Jason. Disneyland was a blast and your giveaway really helped with charging in our long drive. Great content as usual. Thank you again.
Glad it came in handy for your trip 😁
@@Jasonoid you are the man! With 4 cell phones, iPads and more, everything worked great.
Nice unit. This appears to be an updated version. Of the Oukitel p2001. Like the ability to control the recharging speed of the unit with AC. This unit has four USB-C ports. They should have made one other USB-C port at 100 watts (total 2). Great review.
I agree, it would have been better to have two of the 100w USBc ports and two of the 20w ports.
William Cohen - I wuz gonna be a smart-a** and ask if he could charge the Oukitel P2001 from it . Am very happy with the P2001 & see no need for this 'up-grade' . take care, rh
P.S. Great review as always Jasonoid :)
P.P.S. THANK YOU !!!!!
Great review as always Jason, packed with info. This looks like a good value unit, might give the AC200 a run for it’s money. Thermal camera is super cool!
Thanks Todd, it's hard to chose with so many different options on the market! The price point is really competitive.
I bought an F2400 last month and it has been working normally so far！Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, glad to hear you are enjoying it!
Just came across this brand. Is it still holding up 3 months later?
Great review!! I got one a couple months ago and really like it. Just waiting for camping weather to get the camper van out and see how it works out over the weekend 👍🤙🌞
Keep us updated on how it goes!
@@Jasonoid will do! 👍🤙
Wow, so much information presented so efficiently. This seems like a decent unit. I guess with units this size, many people talk about expandability. Not as big a deal to me, but maybe I am not thinking far enough ahead, but like you said, you can’t put everything into it at this price. What would be nice is to hear how this unit does a few months or a year down the road. Thanks again for your great work.
I'll be using it daily as a UPS on my computer / home office so I'll give an update down the road. It's been working great so far in that role.
@@Jasonoid hallo Jason is it still running strong ? I am thinking about the Bluetti AC180 but The F2400 is 'only"849 Euro at the moment
Thanks for another comprehensive review. I don't really need another power station but with the Amazon coupon combined with your code giving a discount price of $989.15, I couldn't resist. It is my first power station with a UPS function. I have several Pecron's and so I'm a bit spoiled with their high efficiency in the 90%+ range vs this unit that barely hits 80%. This appears to be an update to the FFPower P2001 and shares the same capacity issues and all the same advantages with a few extras. Probably has the same internal battery I suspect. Too bad the discount code doesn't work with the green colored version of the F2400.
People might consider that if we get into a conflict with China that power stations, solar panels, and assorted tech may become unavailable and very expensive. That and the American power grid is loaded to capacity and not being expanded, so blackouts and power interruptions can be counted on in the future. Might want to buy now while units are reasonably priced and available. Just where do they think the power necessary to charge up all those overpriced EV's is coming from?
Should be receiving mine by end of week. Thanks again!
Great thoughts Ronbotex! I've also been thinking about this same situation....just in case we have a conflict where we lose basically all supply at our stores. I'm sure nearly 85% of the stuff we consume as Americans comes from China.
Fans sound really load, interesting unit! 👍👍
What up Doe!?
The Big 3 EF, Blu, Anker are getting a lot of very good competition as of late. And the pricing is nice!
Great vid as usual Dr J'
Thanks 👍🏼
Thanks Mr Campbell!
Could you use the AC charger for this unit while using larger loads on the outlet of the unit? Example: would be to use an inverter on my truck @ 300w AC charging while using power tools that pull 1000w. This is unclear to me or is the ups always on?
Your reviews are fantastic and make it both easy and hard to make a choice these days. Was waiting for an EcoFlow Delta 2 sale but this larger capacity unit for the same price is tempting. Can you help a novice understand the negative of the 110v output you identified. I plan to use it primarily to power a Setpower refrigerator. Thanks for all your great work
Just do some good research and see which one will work best for your main use case. If warranty and support are super important to you, you might want to chose Ecoflow over this one.
@@Jasonoid Does the 110v output impact the main use of powering the Setpower refrigerator? Thanks
@@lilbunnybrit the 110v output is on the AC inverter. The DC output on this excellent and will work perfectly on your Setpower fridge (the fridge is better to run off DC power).
The battery capacity test will can vary depending on the battery C-rating and discharge rate. Discharging a battery quickly vs over time can give you different bresults
I always test at a 0.2C rate.
Wow! A true giant for the same price as the EcoFlow Delta 2 (with your extra discount). That price is incredibly low for a 2/2.4 KW power station at about 50 cents per watt! Great and very thorough review as always!
Thanks John, the last minute discount code was a nice surprise! Priced under $1000 is a great deal on this one.
It’s $800 now after $300coupon. Mine arriving Sunday
Great review as usual Jason! Definitely some nice features compared to the Pecron E2000LFP, which I think is a competitor based on price. It has a larger inverter, and 2400W is more useful than the 2000W of the Pecron. The built-in charger is also nice compared to the Pecron. The 25A XT60 and adjustable AC charge rate are nice but not really features I care much about, though I can see the value to some. But the Pecron, even being lower rated capacity ends up having more real world capacity. Plus the much lower self discharge rates of both the AC and DC outputs on the Pecron are better, along with the higher voltage and power solar charging. Overall the Fossibot is a nice alternative at an amazing price and something I'd probably get if the Pecron wasn't around.
Great feedback about units, those are great thoughts! The Pecron is a great unit.
Debating on these two.. which one would you prefer?
@@ychongy I prefer charging with solar and Pecron has better customer service. I'd lean a little more to the Pecron E2000
sadly in pass through charging the ground wire isn't passed through to the sockets... it's missing in this esv mode. ecoflow had the same problem and all powerstations were recalled
Looks good, other than the poor capacity. Before the economy crashes, I may turn some cash into tangible assets, so a big power station is likely. The solar input range is good too. I need to review your spreadsheet when I get home.
It's a great affordable option. It has a lot of value for the price. It doesn't have all the premium features you get with a more expensive model but not everyone needs all those. Just depends on what you are looking for.
For my off grid use case I’d rather have 1000 watt solar and 500 watt ac charger but other than that looks like a great unit at a gray price
I wish I could afford a large unit like this to experiment with running my Frigidaire air conditioner. It only uses 400 watts. In cooler weather (80 and below) the thermostat cycles the compressor off a lot and I get a very long run time from my 300ah battery...up to 24 hours...but in Summer here it`s in the high 90s for months and that changes. I`d like to have plenty of backup for hurricane season and "free" air conditioning during the day and evening. 300ah helps but it isn`t enough for full time in Summer. Still it`s better than nothing and I can use the 20 amp plug in charger with my Bluetti EB70 power stations to add another few hours of run time if they aren`t needed for my freezer. We had three weeks with no power after two hurricanes in 2020...Laura and Delta. The heat was beyond brutal so that`s why I got all this stuff. I have a cheap "Tailgator" type gas generator too. Can`t afford to run it much though.
I think it is a good unit and slightly better than the oukitel which it seems to be just a better version of the oukitel/ffpower unit. Probably made by the same company, but that is just my guess based on the look and design. Wish it had 120 volt output instead of the 110 on the ac and higher voltage input on the solar. So far the pecron 2000 I bought has had no issues and takes in over 66 volts per solar input, I dont have a way to test it to its full solar input rating without going over it.
This is definitely an upgrade over the P2001 units since it has the larger inverter, adjustable charging, and the 25 amp DC output. This and the Pecron are both great affordable units, each one has their benefits. The Pecron can definitely take in more solar but also has the external charging bricks. I don't think one can go wrong with either option.
Could I use for example Longi’s 515 watt solar panel (voc 46) with Fossibot F2400 power station without damaging the f2400 power station?
Yep, as long as the voltage doesn't go over 50voc you'll be good. The power station will limit the amperage automatically.
Did you make that portable solar ground mount? Do you have another video about that? Or a link to where you bought it? I just purchased 25 used panels from SanTan and am looking to make a few different solar arrays for portable and semi-portable litium iron phosphate batteries/power stations. Thank you for posting about this unit. I'm seriously considering adding it to my current set up
Heres the build video, it's a little older but should give you a good idea how to put it together. It's held up REALLY well! th-cam.com/video/agK3rrwSifU/w-d-xo.html
@@Jasonoid thank you!
Hi Jason. I can buy this unit Eco Play new for 725.00. Not happy about the battery capacity. But do you think its worth it?
So Eco Play makes a similar model? Never heard of them. If it looks the same it might be similar. I haven't tested it so its hard to tell how it would perform.
This may be a stupid question but I was wondering if you could run your 12v compressor fridge/cooler off that XT60 outlet? And if so, can you buy a XT60 to cig 12v adaptor?
Yes you can run a 12v fridge off that port. You might be able to find an adapter, you could always make a cable like this and just put an xt60 on it instead of 5521:
th-cam.com/video/Ylml-ogE3FE/w-d-xo.html
@@Jasonoidgreat!! 👍🤙will check out that video. Thanks for the quick reply!!
I really like this one. Pretty straight forward I just worry about the weight of these.
This one weighs 48lbs, about 10 lbs lighter than the larger 2000wh devices.
@@Jasonoid WOW that’s really a big deal for me Thank You!!! 👍🏼
After ther coupon and codes this unit comes in at the same price point as the FF power/ Oukitel P2001. Same PV in, same usable battery effecnicy. The only bonus the Fozzi has is 400w more on the AC inverter and adjustable AC charging speed. Really bummed the AC inverter is 110V - Why Fozzi why! Besides that, basically the same unit just beefed up a tad. We are not going to see expandable batterys and smart app features at this price point for at least another 1.5yrs on B level sogens.
its better than you can imagine.
@@grindychum it also has the 25 amp DC output, but yes at this price point you don't get all the premium features (smart app connectivity and high solar input).
one more question. please) if the input amperes exceed 20A, may it cause damage?
The power station limits the amperage, so it can't pull over 20 amps.
thanks for the reveiw. Can't find anywhere the information about charging with solar panel. I know only, that Fossibot can input 500 w max, but how much Amperes and voltage ? Perhaps, this information is somewhere on the station?
I break down that information @12:02 in the video and complete some charging demos.
@@Jasonoid thanks)
Hello. Do you know what happened when long press USB ON/OF button?
I'm not sure, what are you seeing?
@@Jasonoid i see that th-cam.com/video/dvZ63UwVCDs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Si-99_T1LhmRDjxj
Some times on the right shows 2 or 3, on the left always 10
Great video. i just look at AMZ, it also has the same exact model but with hand truck for $1299 with $100 coupon off. It does not make sense why the on e in your video is $1399 with $200 coupon since both come out to be the same price of $1199 except one of them you get the hand truck with it.
I wish they just had one listing with all three options, but there are three separate listings! Just makes it more confusing. 🤷
I recently purchased this product and find it to be very good except I have an issue with the solar charging. If the unit is powered off and then the sun covers the solar panels in the morning, I get an internal relay clicking and the fan going on and off and it keeps doing that until the solar wattage reaches around 16w - 20w and then it powers on. Is this normal or do you think I have a faulty unit? Other than that, I think it's an excellent unit.
I have since started testing that on power stations and adding the results to my videos. This video was done before that process. That is normal behavior for the Fossibot and it's not broken. If you want to avoid the relay clicking, you'll want to connect solar panels after sun is on the panels.
@@Jasonoid Thank you so much for the quick reply. I can continue to use the unit now without fear of it getting damaged.
how manny ahours open if power
Acoustic amp interference also indicates it won’t handle surge draws well regardless of what they advertise. There’s no substitute for a heavy transformer.
Definetly true, if you're pulling huge surge loads it's probably best to go with a low frequency inverter instead. Most common household appliances do fine on these power stations.
@@Jasonoid I’ve seen these things fail the 1100 watt microwave test regardless of their advertised surge capacity. I notice most TH-cam testers avoid real world tests of surge claims.
@@JamesAmbrose48 ive used both my 10 inch miter saw and 1000w microwave off this same style inverter (the Oukitel and FFpower 2000w model) and it powered those load fine. The voltage does drop just like in your house when the lights go dim. It's hard to show everything in one video or it ends up being an hour long. I think I showed surge testing on the original Oukitel P2001 video. Both the microwave and 10 inch saw.
wow i was looking to order the pecron e2000lfp because of the price, and now i am thinking twice.
They are both priced similar and have different advantages. The Pecron has more usable capacity and more solar. The Fossibot has the UPS mode and fast AC wall charging. Decisions decisions! Haha
Ahhh......50volts only 😞 What use case could I use the 25amp dc xt60 plug for. Could I charge another power station with it?
Powering led lights, DC fans, a diesel heater, and 12v fridge all at the same time. Think of it as a DC hub to connect to your camping rig.
@@Jasonoid do you have a video on that sort of thing on your channel?
@@Moes_Prep_and_Tech I don't have a tear drop trailer, or a small camper to demonstrate but that's how it would work. I am planning on doing some electrical mods in the back of my truck for camping so maybe someday.
Yes, I purchased a F2400. It seems can charge another power stations, or get power from other power stations.
Hello Jason,
I got 2 of these for my Grid power backup Paired with a Sportsman 3500 dual fuel generator.
1. I want to get 2 REC 290 watt solar panels installed to each Fossibot 2400
Technical Specifications
Model Number REC290TP2
STC Rating 290.0
PTC Rating 267.7
Open Circuit Voltage (V) 38.8
Short Circuit Current (A) 9.58
2. Can I install 2 of these in Parallel for each unit keeping the voltage at 38.8 while providing over 500 W of power.
3. does the USB C 100 allow me to chain these together
Thanks in advance.
You even with ideal conditions expect to see 80 to 85% solar input. In your case 85% would be just under 500 watts. In general my understanding is most solar chargers limit the wattage (current) to the systems rating and it’s the over and upper voltage that can cause issues or damage. Good luck looks like a nice unit
@@zanedzikonski4234 thanks I will pick up the panels on Monday.
Have you reviewed the Westinghouse iGen1000s Quick Charge Portable Power Station and Solar Generator, 3000 Peak Watts and 1500 Rated Watts? Looks like a pretty solid solar Generator?
That Westinghouse power station is an Ecoflow Delta in disguise. Looks identical in spec the the older Ecoflow Delta 1000 with NMC batteries. 400 watts of solar, 1008wh capacity, and 1500 watt inverter. Might be cheaper and better to purchase the Ecoflow delta unit from them. You'll probably get better warranty and support....plus their smart app connectivity.
@@Jasonoid I read an almost identical comment as yours on one of the reviews maybe it was you lol
@@mannyfragoza9652 nope, but by looking at the display, buttons, and ports they are all layed out identically haha. Even the specs are the same.
@@Jasonoid im guessing there are only a hand full of Chinese manufactures that make the majority of these solar Generators ? so it is very possible there are clones in the mix.
Thanks for a great review. I noticed in your Pros/Cons section of the video you neglected to mention the RF interference of this product. For a lot of us, RF noise is a deal breaker. I wish this was a bigger part of TH-cam PSU reviews as many of us deploy with this kind of equipment in Emergency situations. A noisy PSU can completly eliminate Emergency RF Communications. Thanks
Only a small portion of my viewers run the type of equipment that's effected by the inverter noise. Most people won't even see a difference while they use it. For the people who are aware of noise and interference and use that radio equipment, they can look at other options.
I am not that tech savvy but i would be grateful if someone can explain to me why in Jason's table UPS for fossibot f 2400 is 1100w when it has invertor that supplies up to 2400W
While delta 2 max has 2400w invertor and UPS up to 2400w
is that a mistake or i got something wrong ?
For the Fossibot, it only charges at 1100 watts via AC so it can only support a continuous load of 1100 watts while in UPS mode. I'll edit the EcoFlow to be 1800 watts in UPS mode. Thanks for catching that error.
@@Jasonoid no problem)) can you please explain to me UPS is when you connect ac cord into the station and the other side into the socket of the flat and plug all devices you need directly into the station, so when the electricity is off, devices use station as a power source. If so , then in what mode can the station provide 2400 w of power? And not 1100w only
Also can this station be used to provide electricity to the whole flat , lets say if i turn off local electricity supply and get a cable that has European plug from both sides and plug 1 side it into the socket of the flat and the other side into the station , to create one big loop of electricity across my flat (including lights etc ) how much power can it supply in that case?
@@scooter_don8569 yes, that's how UPS mode works, you have your loads connected to the power station, and when the power cuts off, it will keep the devices going until the battery dies.
Here in the USA we are limited to 1800 watts since that's what our normal 120v 15amp outlets can provide. The max UPS mode power would be 1800 watts for any 120v USA power station.
@@Jasonoid what about 220 v European? Can it be 2400w?
@@scooter_don8569 I'm not familiar with other country models, I'm sorry
Right now, the Fossibot F2400 is at €859 in Europe ($899 in the US) and it is very close in price to the UGREEN 1200 (€730 from the UGREEN EU store, or 899 if bought from a local dealer). Given that the Fossibot is one class higher in power, capacity, and connectivity, which would be the better buy with these prices? The question came from the rating of these two power banks which suggests that the UGREEN is a better unit (it's not very clear how much the different class affects the comparison between them).
The Fossibot is probably the option I would chose. You always want the larger capacity and inverter.
Thanks. I thought so too.
However, the rating system should be able to address that.
The rating for the FOSSIBOT is F with a score of 5.5/10 and the UGREEN is a B with a score of 8.5/10/ That will be quite confusing for most people.
I really love your channel and it's the first channel I go to when I want to check power stations, so if you don't mind, I would like to make a suggestion that I believe will make it much better and a really useful tool for everyone on the market for power station. Keep the rating as is, but make the score absolute.
Instead of using arbitrary numbers for the scores, use numbers that make sense and are relevant to the actual performance.
For example, AC capacity rating could be based on the actual Wh of the unit, minus the % losses, for example, the FOSSIBIT with the 2048Wh rating and the 1650Wh of real AC capacity should get 16.5(Wh) - 2 (for the 20% losses) 14.5 points for AC capacity.
Fan noise could be measured with a real-world load, like charging through solar and AC simultaneously (if applicable) while powering a fridge and charging a laptop. Score for regular-use noise could be 10 if the fans don't have to kick in, or 0 if they do.
Fan noise score could give 10 points for 42db of fan noise (which is the best in your list) and every 3db of increase in noise should take away one point from the unit.
Inverter power could give 1 point for every 100W of real inverter power and half a point for every 100W of "turbo" power (or however they wanna call it) for example the Fossibot could get 24 points (due to the 2400W of inverter power) and the UGREEN 1200 should get 18points for inverter power (12+6).
The charge rating for both AC and Solar could be valued by the actual Watts the unit can handle for charging, with 2 points for every 100W of charge.
Battery technology could give points according to the actual benefits of each technology, for example, LFP could get 10 points for safety and another 10 points for longevity (since it will last approximately 10 times longer than NMC) while NMC would get zero points for either, etc etc.
That way it would be much easier to just take a look at the score and figure out which unit is better regardless of price or class.
uk amazon has 3 different products with 200w solar panels, there is no stand alone option
The purchasing options will be a bit different over there, I'm sorry!
@@Jasonoid thankyou Jason, do you see any other option that will compete with the ac200max solar input for the same price range. or is a ac200p still a option for 2023. im looking to max out for solar input with multiple renogy solar flex panels (175w/200w). thanks again
HIGH AMP DC OUTLET!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!!
Yeah this is pretty descent for the price.
This is unable to be purchased in Canada (we have stupid battery laws) but is being sold under another brand called " Eco Play ". I assume its the same, just private labelling. Am I correct to assume this? Would ya'll take a chance? It's also about 100$ less than dealing with USD/ CAD not factoring having to use a reshipper / or pay gas fees to go to the US to get it (with an amazon discount code). And since it's amazon, I suppose I can test it and get refunded if need be - I just doubt Eco Play will be a company in 2 years if the warranty needs used - but will Fossibot be around?
I'm pretty sure Oukitel makes these units, at least the battery, and inverter are supplied by Oukitel and they let others rebrand it. Acevolt, FFpower have the earlier version of this model. Oukitel didn't release this same version unfortunately so it's not quite as good ( older Oukitel P2001). I don't know how long Fossibot or Eco Play will be around, Oukitel should be for awhile though.
@@Jasonoid Thanks! I think I'll pull the trigger - The main draw is the 25A dc output (w/xt connector) and pass through for my camper van. Would you recommend the AC200Max over this? It would cost me 700$ more (1500 vs 2200 CAD). Or any others with high DC output?
@@milbsssy1692 this is one of the best options for the price, especially for the high DC output. The AC200MAX is kinda in a different category with expansion batteries, smart app connectivity and higher solar charging. Hard to compare the two with the price difference.
@@Jasonoid Thanks again! Ordered - Tried using your affiliate link but unsure if it worked because I had to switch to Canadian Amazon - BUT I'll be picking up an iceco VL45 as well and will use your affiliate code. Awesome channel man, keep up the good work.
@@milbsssy1692 much appreciated 😊👍spread the word, that's the biggest help!
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You should add expand ability to the rating system, also the ffpowers is the same thing with slightly smaller inverter for only $899 right now.
The FFpower P2001 is a similar unit, this one does have the adjustable charging and the larger DC output @25 amps.
I'll have to find a way to integrate the expansion batteries. It's hard because small units don't need them but large units do.
I have the FFpower 2001 and it is a great little unit. very similar, lacking only the charging input variability, although you can lower the charge speed by placing a load on the powerstation at the same time as charging, as the max input is 1100 watts and whatever load you place on it will lower the charging speed by that amount
Let us know if you get an updated valid code
On which product?
Hello Jason, I received my Fossibot F2400 a few weeks ago and also did extensive tests and made videos about it. It seems there is quite some variation in the capacity that can be drawn from the units. My own test resulted in 73% on AC und 77% on DC. A viewer of mine got 83% another 79%, both on AC. I contacted Fossibot and they replied that 6% of the actual battery capacity are reserved in order to prolong lifetime. Could be this is only true for my unit (because of bad cells?).
We also found that the power plug for charging the Fossibot could shock you as there are around 110V AC between ground and both pins (our units are european models so 230V nominal ). There is very little current behind so it's not really dangerous but it still could shock people. I've also posted the official replies from Fossibot in my video comments if somebody is interested.
Nearly forgot an important issue - there's oviously different firmware on your unit compared to mine as well as my own unit turns off both AC and DC somewhere between 4 and 6 hours without a load. Just as information for people who want to run low periodic loads on the Fossibot - make sure your unit behaves like Jason's as soon as you get it.
Different discharge rates will get you different levels of capacity. Usually you'll see the best performance at 20% or a. 2C. I've seen pretty similar numbers each time I've discharged this one. I've done about 6 tests and they were all near the same number. I also saw your video about the voltage on the charging plug. I'm sure many power stations also have the same setup since the AC inverter, UPS mode and the charging circuit are all integrated. I haven't ever thought to test if having the power cord just hanging off all the time to see if it's dangerous with voltage. I'd just unplug the cable when not charging since there's no reason to leave it just hanging there.
@@Jasonoid Of course I agree about the difference in capacity at different dischrage rates. Thing si we all tested at aprx. 360-400W, pure resistive loads, so 0.2C as is the standard. Also our units are consistent in themselves as well, just not between multiple units.
About the plug being charged - I wouldn't have thought about it either, one of my viewers found the issue so I made it public and asked Fossibot for a statement - which they kindly delivered.
regarding dual charging please also be aware of the following information from Fossibot directly: there is no solar priority at all and this can't be changed. Below 70 % SOC the solar input can charge in parallel to the AC input. Above 70% solar input is ignored and only AC input is used when both are connected.
@@mariokleidosty9175 thanks for the clarification Mario! That's good to know you'll need to unplug AC if you want to only charge off solar if the SOC is above 70%. That's what the youtube community is for, finding all these quirks and features and are almost impossible to find by one person and months of testing.
Video says one of the fastest switch-over times at 8-ms. Chart shows 20-ms.
how much the price sir
It's currently priced at $1099, you can see it here on Amazon: amzn.to/473QO4y
This is a good product for computer, charging phone and small items. I wouldn't use it for my refrigerator
It worked fine with my refrigerator which pulls 2600 watts surge when the compressor turns on,, but yes it also works great with electronics.
This was crap. It arrived and did not charge from the wall even after following the troubleshooting. Support is hard to access too. Luckily I did it through Amazon so I'll get my money back
I never liked covers but since I charge stuff up outside, I always think about bugs. haha
Love that charge speed knob. Its analog but something is better than nothing when you dont have app control.
Kinda interesting that they went 4 usb ports and 3 are 20 watts. Dang a 60 would have been nice.
Yikes @ the 25 amp port. I still need to figure out a way to use that. I have some ideas but I need to find a cable around here somewhere. I thought I was gonna be able to do something with those ACP cables you sent but they were both male I believe.
Im almost kinda shocked at the size and would have taken it being a little smaller with the smaller inverter instead of same capacity and bigger inverter. But thats just my initial take.
Pretty great improvements over previous options that are similar.
I'm sure bugs love to crawl inside and get warm on a cold day haha
max 500W. But you charged with 180+180+180+180=720 W. How can F2400 charge then?
P.S. I'm a noob in the solar system)
It limits the charging power to 500 watts, so if you have 720 watts going in, it won't go over that 500 watts.
@@Jasonoid so I could use 300W + 300W ? And it will be more efficient than one 500w panel?
@@Sandro667386 you can use any combination of panels, as long as they don't go over the max voltage input of the charging port. The power station will limit the amperage automatically.
@@Jasonoid can the station work as UPS while charging from just a solar panel?
@@Sandro667386 it only works as ups when charging from wall power. It will passthrough charge with solar though.
sadly in pass through charging the ground wire isn't passed through to the sockets... that's a dangerous design fault. Ecoflow had the same problem and all powerstations were recalled. Fossibot won't write anything about this dangerous situation on the website... just nothing
Thanks for the heads up on the grounding being disconnected. I'm curious how many people use grounding rods on their gas generators / power stations? I have never seen someone connect their portable camping setup to a ground.
@@Jasonoid no, you don't understand.... Pass through mode or ESV mode on means, the house electricity is passed through BUT HERE WITHOUT grounding. Take a minute to think about this dangerous situation. Why are all ecoflows with same dangerous design fault recalled 😌😌
interesting, besides the variable charging, this seems like it's almost identical to the P2001 that i have.
it also looks an awful lot like the unit you were reviewing that had an issue you mentioned during a live stream, am i right or is it another one? also if it is the same unit, did they repair it, or send you a different one/ how did they fix it for you? thanks again
There are a few differences vs the P2001. This has a larger 2400w inverter, the 25 amp DC output (330 watts), and adjustable charging. The first unit was replaced under warranty due to the inverter noise. They swapped it out with this one.
good to hear they swapped it out for you
I have sold all my Bluetti equipment and will be building my own system using Victron gear. These power stations are over rated and overpriced. They also have very high idle usage. Customer service from a lot of these companies are slim to none.
If you got the skills to build you own system then that's excellent. They have HUGE advantages over all in one systems because you save a lot of money and they can be repaired. I love DIY builds and I have built a few on the channel.
Now in contrast, most of the people have no clue how to build something like that and the cost of having someone install / build it can be more expensive than one of these all in one's. Roof top solar is a perfect example of this. I was quoted 32k for a 5kw grid tie system a couple years ago... I'm guessing most of that cost was labor since the components only costed about 10k. I didn't end up going with that system, it was too expensive lol.
500W solar input=HUGE CON! No buy.
It's all about price, so you'll have to pay a bit more for a power station if you want more solar charging.
Pecron 2000lfp is cheaper and can charge up to 1,300 watts via solar.
@@rallyraul1 yeah that’s the one I’m thinking about getting. I also like the fact it can be upgraded in storage.
Pull the trigger, I picked it up a month ago and have no regrets. Only thing I wish it had was the output for 30amp hook ups.
AC fully charging within 2 hours.
can u review 120/240 v range 2,000 -3,000 wh batt Lipo4 Thanks
I am testing the Zendure Superbase V right now, it fits those specs.
Looks really nice, with a pretty good price point, too bad it doesn't have a NEMA TT-30 receptacle (the standard 30 Amp RV), which could be considered a con. That would open up a whole new sales niche. Nice review, Thanks!
Yeah I agree it would add value. Usually the larger 3000 watt inverter power stations go with the larger 30amp ports. This can still put out 20 amps so you could just buy a 'nema 15 amp to 30 amp' adapter and connect it that way. Those adapter are fairly inexpensive.
@@Jasonoid I've seen them on sale for under $10 at Harbor Freight, even.