I’m putting together an eco flow system this summer with the smart generator I think. I sometimes use lots of power and sometimes I use barely any so I think this will work for me. When I’m using a lot the generator can turn on and when I use less the solar will take care of it.
Nice video Mike! The power just went out for a second in my high rise condo yesterday. It went out years ago for over a day! I’m looking for a unit like this tho I may wait as I’m about to start a van build when it gets built and delivered in June. Love your channel.
What are your thoughts on the 60V limit for the solar inputs? What is the recommended solar setup to achieve 2,400 watts of input? Is this something that Anker could address via a software update?
I do actually also have the EcoFlow Delta Ultra that I’m testing out… And I built my home with solar panels and an EcoFlow Delta Pro with an expansion battery - so I do have a bit of experience with em.
Hi, Mike! Been subbed for several years. I’m even wearing one of your flannels! I was wondering if you could do a video on what equipment would be required to fully recharge a Surron Light Bee and/or an Ultra Bee while out camping using only an electric generator and solar panels as well as how long it would take. For reasonable portability, what’s the smallest generator and how many panels would be necessary to have a fully charged bike everyday on a 2-3 day trip while still having a decent charge on the generator for other camping equipment usage?
i just got the bluetti 200L to charge my talaria and power my things while off grid. at 2,400W, it charges the battery and all my gear easily. the talaria only pulls around 500-600W and I believe the sur ron is the same or less. just need to get solar panels to power the generator back up. this thing is 60lbs, and i couldnt imagine fitting a larger unit in my rig. i essentially decided the 200L was the best unit for my suv/riding/camping because of the output for the talaria and portability.
*DISCLAIMER* I’m an idiot and have to watch your videos to help me understand about the subject matter and still get confused, sometimes😅 *END DISCLAIMER* So I’m debating between this setup and the Ecoflow Delta Pro 7200 watt that they sell at Harbor Freight. With a coupon and having to buy a separate solar panel for it, the Ecoflow is cheaper than the Anker but is cheaper better in this conversation? I work at an elementary school here in The Bay Area/NorCal so cost is something I have to take into deep consideration but at the same time I don’t want to fail my family because I want to save a few dollars. Thank you for taking time at of your day to read this comment. Wishing you and the family an amazing rest of your day. -RJ Magayanes
If the TH-cam thing doesn't work out you have options suited to you.... Talk show host. Preacher. Politician. All jobs that require a shit load of talking! Hahaha.
These questions miss the mark. You should be asking what I've done to glorify God today, love others, how often am I praying, and if you really cared to nerd out, probably some theology questions rather than "Which denomination are you?"... Though I guess I have no idea what you're actually trying to get at, since those questions are pretty meaningless and weird, with no context. I could only gather what you're actually trying to get at is "are you actually prepared for the second coming of Christ?" - then yeah, I am.
I'm not really good with words so my questions may come off as weird. I was asking because I wanted to know more about your Christian Journey. You've provided me some great questions to ask. How often do you pray? Do you regularly attend church and help others within your fellowship? I know this is a prepping channel so I apologize for the off topic.
Ah gotcha. Been a Christian pretty much my whole life - my dad was a pastor (chaplain in the army for most of his career), so I was born into it, but dug much deeper to understand why I believed what I did during college and the following years. Have certainly gone through periods where I’ve strayed a bit, but never too far, and then more often periods of not going to church as often as I should. I pray often, but could certainly do more devotionals more often. I’ve read through the bible a few times over, but also don’t do that as much as I should.
I love these gear/grid down scenario videos you do. Love the old pew pew videos you used to do as well, any of those coming down the pipeline in the future?
Can you doan update on solar panels . . Starting to camp and travel . . Looking for panels and solar generators to travel with and would appreciate your recommendations . . Thanks
Electric heaters are 100% efficient at point of use as they convert every watt of electricity taken from the wall into usable heat, meaning there's zero waste. In this sense, all electric heaters do in fact have the same efficiency. 🙃 @19:15 "Electric Heating is super inefficient"
You're correct - I didn't word that as well as I should have. Inefficient in the sense that it is the most cost inefficient method of heating, as compared to BTU/$ you can get from natural gas, wood, pellets, diesel, etc typically. IE if you're going to be heating - there are more efficient ways to do it.
This particular product was sent to me from Anker - but I’ve been meaning to do a video to talk about “how I afford things” in general. A combination of many jobs and investments I’ve made through the years though.
Awesome video Mike! I have a small Bluetti powerstation that I got as backup power and use when traveling. Power from where I live is pretty stable for most and traveling is not often too. Based on your experience to tons of these, is there a maintenance for powerstations that aren't used often? Thanks!
I'd love to see a video about the Golf R. I like my overland vehicle, but my daily city runabout is a MK7.5 GTI that I love. Like to hear your thoughts on the platform.
But remembering when you were building your house you used the ecoflow's. Would you take the anker over the ecoflows? They are also 240v if i remember right.
Been a subscriber since you started! Ive learned so much useful stuff! Thank you Mike for your content.
I’m putting together an eco flow system this summer with the smart generator I think. I sometimes use lots of power and sometimes I use barely any so I think this will work for me. When I’m using a lot the generator can turn on and when I use less the solar will take care of it.
Thanks Mike very nice unit.👍🔥💙😎
Nice video Mike! The power just went out for a second in my high rise condo yesterday. It went out years ago for over a day! I’m looking for a unit like this tho I may wait as I’m about to start a van build when it gets built and delivered in June. Love your channel.
You have any southern exposure? Could pair a battery and some solar, and be ready for a pretty decent power outage!
@@LastLineOfDefense
Nah. Mostly north and east. On lake shore drive. When the van is done going to search for better state to live in.
Btw. You’re homestead is awesome!! I have family in Golden. Colorado has amazing nature and I love hiking and camping also fall and winter!
Coughs in eco flow delta ultra. Leaning towards that system to back up my home 🤙🏽
I have that system also. I’d say that’s a better system where the primary use is house backup, and the F3800 is a little more portable for mixed use.
It would be nice to get a Delta Pro 2 that does 240v off of a single unit
Damn the amount of cars you got
What are your thoughts on the 60V limit for the solar inputs? What is the recommended solar setup to achieve 2,400 watts of input? Is this something that Anker could address via a software update?
$3,600 for a power box....DAAAMMMNNN!!! .id love to get that for free...✌️😎
I only had to put in about a decade of video making to get one!
@LastLineOfDefense Mike I apologize if you took that wrong bro. It wasn't meant as a bash.
Ha, you’re good.
@LastLineOfDefense Thanks Mike I love the content. Been a subscriber since 2016. Cheers bro!
But does one really need to power the whole house in a grid down? Think about it.
It's want VS need here.
I really like your channel and would like to show you this outdoor product!
waiting for you！
Any experience with the eco flow system
Looking for a system to grow with
Thoughts ?
Thanks for the video🤘🏻
I do actually also have the EcoFlow Delta Ultra that I’m testing out… And I built my home with solar panels and an EcoFlow Delta Pro with an expansion battery - so I do have a bit of experience with em.
Would you consider a comparison of the eco flow ultra vs this system?
Would this (and similar other battery units) electronics survive an EMP?
Hi, Mike! Been subbed for several years. I’m even wearing one of your flannels! I was wondering if you could do a video on what equipment would be required to fully recharge a Surron Light Bee and/or an Ultra Bee while out camping using only an electric generator and solar panels as well as how long it would take. For reasonable portability, what’s the smallest generator and how many panels would be necessary to have a fully charged bike everyday on a 2-3 day trip while still having a decent charge on the generator for other camping equipment usage?
i just got the bluetti 200L to charge my talaria and power my things while off grid. at 2,400W, it charges the battery and all my gear easily. the talaria only pulls around 500-600W and I believe the sur ron is the same or less. just need to get solar panels to power the generator back up. this thing is 60lbs, and i couldnt imagine fitting a larger unit in my rig. i essentially decided the 200L was the best unit for my suv/riding/camping because of the output for the talaria and portability.
Mike, can you solicit Garmin or Spot for some units for testing, not sure why there is so little reviews of sat coms in the EDC/ preparedness space
Yeah let me hit up Garmin - any specific models you want to see?
Mini in reach 2 maybe
do they not make 240v only units for the EU
*DISCLAIMER*
I’m an idiot and have to watch your videos to help me understand about the subject matter and still get confused, sometimes😅
*END DISCLAIMER*
So I’m debating between this setup and the Ecoflow Delta Pro 7200 watt that they sell at Harbor Freight. With a coupon and having to buy a separate solar panel for it, the Ecoflow is cheaper than the Anker but is cheaper better in this conversation?
I work at an elementary school here in The Bay Area/NorCal so cost is something I have to take into deep consideration but at the same time I don’t want to fail my family because I want to save a few dollars.
Thank you for taking time at of your day to read this comment. Wishing you and the family an amazing rest of your day.
-RJ Magayanes
What KUHL jacket is that?
If the TH-cam thing doesn't work out you have options suited to you....
Talk show host.
Preacher.
Politician.
All jobs that require a shit load of talking! Hahaha.
Ooooo he has a big black barn….. sooooo coool…
I like big barns and I cannot lie
@@LastLineOfDefense I like your big black barn and I cannot lie
How can anyone give an honest review when it’s sponsored video? 🤦♂️ 14:38 Ethics 101
Pretty simple actually, you just don’t lie.
not long, is the answer, just get a generator for whole house
How often do you read the Bible? Attend church? Which denomination are you?
When our power grid goes down he can use this thing to start an off grid Overland church and Bible study group… 😂
These questions miss the mark. You should be asking what I've done to glorify God today, love others, how often am I praying, and if you really cared to nerd out, probably some theology questions rather than "Which denomination are you?"... Though I guess I have no idea what you're actually trying to get at, since those questions are pretty meaningless and weird, with no context.
I could only gather what you're actually trying to get at is "are you actually prepared for the second coming of Christ?" - then yeah, I am.
@@joeybiden7755 It's true - we can read the bible from led lanterns, rather than candle light.
I'm not really good with words so my questions may come off as weird.
I was asking because I wanted to know more about your Christian Journey. You've provided me some great questions to ask. How often do you pray? Do you regularly attend church and help others within your fellowship? I know this is a prepping channel so I apologize for the off topic.
Ah gotcha. Been a Christian pretty much my whole life - my dad was a pastor (chaplain in the army for most of his career), so I was born into it, but dug much deeper to understand why I believed what I did during college and the following years. Have certainly gone through periods where I’ve strayed a bit, but never too far, and then more often periods of not going to church as often as I should. I pray often, but could certainly do more devotionals more often. I’ve read through the bible a few times over, but also don’t do that as much as I should.
How is this man so fucking rich?
Depending on who I’m hanging out with, I’m often found to be the poorest of the group…
When are we going to get a shirt that says "Hey Guys! How's it goin? Hope you've been well" I'd buy it lol
I love these gear/grid down scenario videos you do. Love the old pew pew videos you used to do as well, any of those coming down the pipeline in the future?
7:57 "They're not as good for home backup" vs title "Serious GRID Down power for The Whole House" click bait AF
They’re about as good as it gets for a portable unit. No clickbait here.
Place looks amazing Mike, as always
Appreciate it!
Can you doan update on solar panels . . Starting to camp and travel . . Looking for panels and solar generators to travel with and would appreciate your recommendations . . Thanks
Electric heaters are 100% efficient at point of use as they convert every watt of electricity taken from the wall into usable heat, meaning there's zero waste. In this sense, all electric heaters do in fact have the same efficiency. 🙃
@19:15 "Electric Heating is super inefficient"
You're correct - I didn't word that as well as I should have. Inefficient in the sense that it is the most cost inefficient method of heating, as compared to BTU/$ you can get from natural gas, wood, pellets, diesel, etc typically. IE if you're going to be heating - there are more efficient ways to do it.
How do you afford all this stuff?
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He doesn’t, they send it to him to make videos about like this one.
This particular product was sent to me from Anker - but I’ve been meaning to do a video to talk about “how I afford things” in general. A combination of many jobs and investments I’ve made through the years though.
@@LastLineOfDefensethat would be a glorious rambling video that we need
@LastLineOfDefense Yeah that kind of video would be great. It was more what looks like hundreds of thousands in vehicles and mods that made me wonder
A while back, you said you got a new puppy and that they get car sick. How are they doing? Still getting sick or over it?
Still pukes every time, unfortunately
Awesome video Mike! I have a small Bluetti powerstation that I got as backup power and use when traveling. Power from where I live is pretty stable for most and traveling is not often too. Based on your experience to tons of these, is there a maintenance for powerstations that aren't used often? Thanks!
I'd love to see a video about the Golf R. I like my overland vehicle, but my daily city runabout is a MK7.5 GTI that I love. Like to hear your thoughts on the platform.
But remembering when you were building your house you used the ecoflow's. Would you take the anker over the ecoflows? They are also 240v if i remember right.
I'd love to see a mashup video with Clint from Classic Firearms video tbh. Logistics are tough, but I'm sure it is doable.
❤️🌞🙏🏻
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I use it to power my 4 room home! Bypass electric company