Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.
I could Literally be off grid for 2 weeks with out needed any input. Mushroom picking, camping, fishing. Cold beers after a long hike will have never tasted sweeter! I am super excited for this opportunity! Also love your content Jehu! I have been following you for over 3 years now!
Thanks for taking the time to take this beast of a battery apart! So many other reviews on the 200P but this was the first one that showed us the inside components. =D
I have the Indi pre-production... and I was a bit miffed that the company was delivering the AC200P before I received my unit. This would be a nice upgrade!
Half of my city is out of power and technologies like this on a large scale could radically change the way we think about the grid. Thank you for all the videos, keep up the great work!
This is absolutely beautiful! I want to go camping with it, have a great hike, drink some whiskey, wake up & cook eggs, pack up, head home, 10 hours goes by and wake up in my own bed realizing that my brand new Bluetti was left in the woods.
I've been following AC200, NOW AC200P for a while, from Hobotec to a bunch of different TH-camrs, I'm planning on moving down to Puerto Rico and would love to go off grid with this AC200P, i don't have a lot of things to from ac to plug in, i love the DC output, i could use a 12/24 Volt chest freezer, this will be my dream come true, God bless you and keep up the great work...
Whoa, that things pretty cool. The build looks to be along the same lines as commercial online UPS's. Other than the price being a bit out of reach, it looks like a stellar companion for serious juice on the go.
I know absolutely NOTHING about this kit other then I bought one due to recommendations. Your explanation to a complete amateur made me want to watch the whole lot. So well done 👍 I know more now then I did 20mins ago. THANKS 😎😎😎
I am of two minds when it comes to building your own battery or purchasing one that is already built. In my van the battery I built is not a polished as any that can be purchased. But I customized it to my needs, researched, did a lot of guessing (educated ones) and nothing blew up, not even a hint of smoke. Is it perfect, heck no hahaha. A unit like this one makes my eyes twinkle, tongue salivate and all I have to do is plug it in. When it doesn’t work you have someone to call. My I call for support on my DIY, I seem to always get a busy single. Why, because I’m calling myself. All this to say, Bluetti’s unit looks and sounds very good. I would be happy to add it to my van, heck I need it here in the DR while I’m traveling. We do have a lot of power outages. Thanks for sharing this video and your insights. Good luck everyone.
Bluetti has stepped up it's game. Looking forward to seeing that big 500 you showed at end. Love the way you move the camera around. It makes the video more real.
The device is the holy grail for campers. I don't know anything like it. Sure the price is high, but what quality you get for it you saw in the video. So price performance is right.
I am very impressed with the improvements from pre-production as well! The idea of building vs. buying is now available to consumers as well as, hobbyists, off grid, RV'ing etc. Well done as always!
i love the construction and the features of AC200P, the upside is it is expandable with a extra battery. this can do vert well during a power outage with six AC outlets. i would love to use this with Bluetti's expansion battery. this would also be ideal for Camping and charging from solar.
Glad to hear your confidence in adding a buddy battery. I asked Bluetti service if I could add a LifePo4 to my AC200P and this is the reply from yesterday. "AC200P can be charged by external lead-acid battery or solar panel, but external lithium battery charging is not recommended, because different lithium batteries connected to AC200 may not be safe to use, there are hidden dangers, so we do not advocate." I was really excited after watching your solutions to the older AC200 using the bike battery and imputing through the Aviation plug. The ability to add extra capacity from a larger pack even at a reduce rate would be appealing. Hoping you have the solution
4 degrees tomorrow and could sure use this with a 1500W heater for the one day a year that my greenhouse heat requirements exceed the 20amp circuit which drives two 1500w heaters and a fan to move the air around. Not to mention taking it on road trips to blow dry the puppies. UPDATE several days later. I'm in Texas. went a day and 1/2 with no power. 22degrees inside even with gas fireplace is a noticeable problem. Learned a lot. an off-grid back up plan is a must have. Medical equipment like CPAP, wheel Chairs need power to work... blow dry fuzzy puppies after a serious shat fest is a must have so 1500w blow dry is a necessity at below about 50 as they don't like sticking their butt in the fireplace....:-). never so happy has to have some consistency with rolling power starting to roll...
Great presentation. I have a 5 year old 0.75 kw hour Powerit Unit originally from Walmart and cost about $320 can. It still works but would like to replace it with a larger capacity unit like the Bluetti you demonstrated for our camp on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia Canada. We are about 1/2 mile from the nearest power pole so we use a 100watt solar panel to recharge the Powerit unit. We run all our led lights for the camp from this unit all spring summer and fall.
diy is tons better and cheaper. look up will prowse he builts a crate diy "solar generator" basically this thing but you can get double the capacity for same price
@@eksine unless you are Will prowse ain’t nobody getting anywhere near the discount this man get on batteries, sine wave inverters, mppt controllers ect. Factor that in and lots of the plug and play begin to make sense price wise. Still I plan on going both routes cause I love DIY.
@@louiss.w1944 nah dude, bluetti is overpriced as hell. for a third or half the price you can get the same or better specs. you don't even need a discount, just china communist cheap lifepo4 from aliexpress
@@eksine I refrained from getting a bluetti. Looking DIY the cheapest 100ah lithium battery is like $650 CAD. Decent sine wave inverter $130/150CAD Mppt controller $120/150. Wiring/fuses ain’t cheap! It’s hard not to get discouraged.. Items aren’t cheap like in the USA
Thanks for the thorough analysis of the build quality of this unit. I've had my eyes on this for a while but given the price and lack of history, I decided to wait a bit. Looks like its a terrific product so far.
Oh … my… god… look at THIS THING! This thing would CHANGE MY LIFE when I camp with my family, I’d cop the Bluetti 120watt panel or something smaller. Running inverters straight off the car battery is so risky lol. I work in the cellphone industry, so I’m constantly battery bank recharging with all of my stuff on the go especially for spring and summer camping the family uses up all my banks, nieces and nephews and their tablets! Been watching your content for awhile, got sucked in due to the battery technology, and DIY. Love when I see vids with some MASSIVE packs. Lord of 18650’s I hope I get picked! 🙏 Liked and shared!
Great 👍 Video I really appreciated all the time and effort you took to take this unit apart and to explain to us why and how the manufacturer had improved the build quality over the preproduction model that they had sent you! It is not often you get to see how a unit like this is put together and what kind of quality is in the unit! I am a HAM (Amateur Radio) radio operator and have been into emergency communications and preparedness. I would love to add a unit like the Bluetti AC200P to my capabilities to help power devices for my Family and for my Emergency Communications wether at home or in the field! I had initially come across this unit in my search for a portable Power Bank that could suit my wide range of needs but the price was a bit out of my budget but this unit seems several cuts indeed above the competition for sure! .....Thank You again for sharing and for all of your great content much appreciated! God Bless!
Hi @@jehugarcia, thank you 🙏 so very very much!!! You made my Day/Week/Month!!!! I am so very excited and am looking so very forward to using this! Thank You again God Bless!
I love the cooling tunnel for the components that can overheat. That's a really good idea. The only improvment I can think of would be for them to neck it down at one end, then re-expand it at the other end. That should pump the speed of the air of the components, sucking away more heat.
Dang, that thing looks quite nice. I always assumed those were mostly junk, and would never nearly meet the spec. Getting 1.8kWH out the AC port, at half load is honestly impressive. I'd very much like to have one of those guys for camping.
I recently started building my own large capacity batteries from recycled cells, but pre-made solutions like this Bluetti are awesome for people who are not very tech savvy. I have a FIL outside of Dallas who has been without power for about a day due to winter storms, and this type of solution is perfect for people like him.
Thank you Jehu! Please make a video on how to extend this battery with external one and possible charge it from this unit. The MPPT and MBS are great on this unit, I'd like to see how can we max the capacity.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Your reviews go so far beyond the norm! By taking the time to break down the product you have given us a glimpse inside which we cannot get anywhere else. This is very helpful and I really appreciate it. Your unique way of reviewing this product has given me valuable information that I can use in making my purchasing decision. Keep up the good work!!!
I wish to have this during the hurricane season back in 2017. Many people suffered with no power on PR during a long period of time. And it is affordable for every family.
PCBs have long been a great choice for all kinds of "non-typical" purposes: they're made with high precision, have low setup/tooling costs, can be fairly large, can be visually attractive, are very strong, have good flame/fire resistance, don't melt when heated, their stiffness/flexibility can be varied as needed by changing the thickness, ..., and these days they're more affordable than ever. Plus, a PCB that's essentially being used as a convenient source of printed fibre glass panels for some kind of housing/enclosure can of course easily have electronics added if you decide you want the enclosure to have some LEDs or a user interface! So anyone who's been dismissing the idea of using PCBs to build battery packs - even several years ago - doesn't know what they're talking about, IMO! 😁 Oh and the AC200P looks pretty awesome, too! 😯😅
Many improvements on the AC200P from the pre-production model....however, they were selling the AC200 in Canada as a production model, which has since sold out. Now Bluetti has the AC200P on sale for $200 off on their website as well as on Amazon. That makes this a pretty sweet deal. Thanks Jehu for the tear down!!!
_whistles_ That is one well-built device. I'm glad to see engineering quality put into it for the price point. The meaty rubber standoffs to protect the BMS is a nice touch.
This teardown was very informative. Showed how well the unit was engeneered and designed. Definitley will last a long time. I will be getting one when my stepvan build is finished. I want a plug and play unit,this is it.
I like the detail you put in showing everybody what is going on with the Bluetti AC200P. I build fast rc cars that use Lipo batteries as power source so recharging my packs at track meets with out a long cord is awesome.
I have the AC200 production unit and it is very nice to know that the unit should not be difficult to service. I also got a couple of the 36V scooter batteries that I am using to replace my former 24V electric trike system. I also intend to use those scooter batteries in series to help pump in more power into the AC200 to give a little extra juice during power outages.
I have been looking into buying a power pack that can be charged with my solar panels, I love your breakdown of how the AC200 works and it’s capabilities. Thanks for a great and honest review of this unit.
This was a very good informative video. I’ve been researching “solar” generators for several months now and this was by far the best no nonsense one I’ve come across. My wife and I camp and boondock often so for this reason I’m considering this as an option to my simple solar set up. Thanks!
Planning to use one of these in my travel trailer I am building for full time living. I plan to have 300W solar on my tow vehicle (pickup camper shell) so that I can charge my solar generator from my tow vehicle as need and always find the sun. Just find a sunny spot at work and park the trailer in the shade. Keeps the travel trailer cool and the batts charging.
The Bluetti AC200P looks very good. The huge heatsink and 2 fans for good cooling. I was surprised that it's a 16S (51.2V) design, but that decreases the current by a factor of 4 compared to 4s.
First of all I want to THANK YOU on behalf of the residents of Puerto Rico you aid us with your battery portable system design and certainly for the long lasting and massive hurricanes and earthquakes emergencies you provided us with tools to save lifes all over the Island. Jesus MIL BENDICIONES (TONS OF BLESSINGS) To you and Family. This review of the new AC200P is the needed information for determined the most trustworthly prepareness equipment. I myself as Public Health and Prepareness worker can not thank you enough. Sincerely, Raymond
thanks for the awesome teardown. also, thank you for doing the initial teardown, it really looks like your feedback was listened to, and for the rest of us we definitely have a better product available in the market!
I have been happy with Bluetti products, I have one of their smaller units. This one looks to be able to run sump pumps and keep fridges going in the event of a power outage! Thanks for the video.
I watched your first video on the pre-production unit, now watched this one and put an order in for the unit with some solar panels. Need to watch your scooter battery video next, wish you just had the link here to buy from you WITH the connectors needed for this AC 200P in a package form... Thanks for all the information and taking this unit apart so we can see the inside before buying- greatly appreciated!
Talk about a complete review! Thank you for this. I am learning a lot about solar generators on TH-cam. Growing up we had propane powered generators but now I live in a high rise and that is no longer an option. Trying to make an informed decision as this would be an investment.
My family has been without power for most of this week. First it started with rolling black outages, then total of 60 hrs+ consecutively without power. I would love to win this!!!
Good review. It is very helpful to see the inside the AC200P without having to tear into a void the warranty of our $1999 solar generators. I'm looking forward to the extra battery backup video.
I was going to DYI a rig, but lost my job due to covid, so that will have to wait for when better times come around! Great breakdown and comparison, Thanks!
First time here but, I have watched hundreds of these reviews/teardowns and yours is one of the best. I am not sure how much of what you highlight will be what I seek, and it is late, but I will see you tomorrow for more vids. Thanks again for the info! Be well
I've been excited for a while about building a DIY some time in the future but these units are getting more and more impressive. Thanks for your continued diligent reviews and how-tos. Definitely fuel for the imagination and knowledge for the mind!
Thanks for the final review. Glad they fixed some of the issues. Would love to use it in my kitchen for my hot plate so to stop tripping my breakers. 👍
Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.
*Lightweight, quiet and versatile. I love the duel fuel operation. I feel this **Generater.Systems** was a great value.*
I could Literally be off grid for 2 weeks with out needed any input. Mushroom picking, camping, fishing. Cold beers after a long hike will have never tasted sweeter! I am super excited for this opportunity! Also love your content Jehu! I have been following you for over 3 years now!
Thanks for comparing pre-production to production. It's always nice to see what a company is doing and how active they are. And an A+ for the review
Oh man this is what we needed here in Texas!! The cold was horrible.. Definitely a great investment!!
Thanks for taking the time to take this beast of a battery apart! So many other reviews on the 200P but this was the first one that showed us the inside components. =D
I have the Indi pre-production... and I was a bit miffed that the company was delivering the AC200P before I received my unit. This would be a nice upgrade!
Thank you Jehu, it's so generous of you to be giving one of these units away! Much gratitude and blessings to you my friend!
This would be a sweet addition to my ride when i next drive across the country to see my family! Cook my own meals, keep my gear charged up, nice!
Half of my city is out of power and technologies like this on a large scale could radically change the way we think about the grid. Thank you for all the videos, keep up the great work!
Liked the Tease, at the end. TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY UNIT, I wouldn't want to sue you for damages, Win or Lose, Iwish you the Best.
Bluetti has changed the game with me. I used to use the goal zero, but this one will surely help my needs in times of power outages.. nice tear down
This is absolutely beautiful! I want to go camping with it, have a great hike, drink some whiskey, wake up & cook eggs, pack up, head home, 10 hours goes by and wake up in my own bed realizing that my brand new Bluetti was left in the woods.
hope you like ice hiking cause all the roads are closed due to snow here
Would love to have would benefit us greatly
Thanks for taking it apart. I think your are the only one to do this and it was sincerely appreciated.
U need to make your own unit to sell seriously, you definitely have the knowledge. Liked an shared 🙏🏽
He does make his own units, been thinking about buying a few:):) batteries are sold separately, so you can decide what mAh you want to run.
i ear that!
I've been following AC200, NOW AC200P for a while, from Hobotec to a bunch of different TH-camrs, I'm planning on moving down to Puerto Rico and would love to go off grid with this AC200P, i don't have a lot of things to from ac to plug in, i love the DC output, i could use a 12/24 Volt chest freezer, this will be my dream come true, God bless you and keep up the great work...
I'm a D.IY guy, but I would definitely see the advantages of having a unit like this. Definitely well thought out. Thanks for sharing.
That is a fantastic product. I would like to see the battery being disassembled further and see how hard it would be to take out a cell in the future.
Whoa, that things pretty cool. The build looks to be along the same lines as commercial online UPS's. Other than the price being a bit out of reach, it looks like a stellar companion for serious juice on the go.
I know absolutely NOTHING about this kit other then I bought one due to recommendations.
Your explanation to a complete amateur made me want to watch the whole lot.
So well done 👍 I know more now then I did 20mins ago. THANKS 😎😎😎
I Really needed something like this during the Winter Storm in Texas.
I am of two minds when it comes to building your own battery or purchasing one that is already built. In my van the battery I built is not a polished as any that can be purchased. But I customized it to my needs, researched, did a lot of guessing (educated ones) and nothing blew up, not even a hint of smoke. Is it perfect, heck no hahaha. A unit like this one makes my eyes twinkle, tongue salivate and all I have to do is plug it in. When it doesn’t work you have someone to call. My I call for support on my DIY, I seem to always get a busy single. Why, because I’m calling myself. All this to say, Bluetti’s unit looks and sounds very good. I would be happy to add it to my van, heck I need it here in the DR while I’m traveling. We do have a lot of power outages. Thanks for sharing this video and your insights. Good luck everyone.
This would help if anyone needed to use medical equipment at home during the California public safety power shutoffs.
Or in texas right now
@@dickflakes yes! I have friends there.
This guy's knowledge is insane every video he drops gems. Why he's not building and selling his own units is beyond me. If he is I'd purchase one.
When you say "pre-production" are you referring to the Indiegogo AC200 or the demo AC200 they sent out to reviewers before that campaign?
Bluetti has stepped up it's game. Looking forward to seeing that big 500 you showed at end. Love the way you move the camera around. It makes the video more real.
Cannot wait for how you add scooter batteries to expand the storage with, what COULD BE, my AC200P if you pick me and I win :)
The device is the holy grail for campers. I don't know anything like it. Sure the price is high, but what quality you get for it you saw in the video. So price performance is right.
I am very impressed with the improvements from pre-production as well! The idea of building vs. buying is now available to consumers as well as, hobbyists, off grid, RV'ing etc. Well done as always!
When can we look forward to the review on the big boy?
i love the construction and the features of AC200P, the upside is it is expandable with a extra battery. this can do vert well during a power outage with six AC outlets. i would love to use this with Bluetti's expansion battery. this would also be ideal for Camping and charging from solar.
This would be perfect for my medical corps trip to Africa!
Glad to hear your confidence in adding a buddy battery. I asked Bluetti service if I could add a LifePo4 to my AC200P and this is the reply from yesterday. "AC200P can be charged by external lead-acid battery or solar panel, but external lithium battery charging is not recommended, because different lithium batteries connected to AC200 may not be safe to use, there are hidden dangers, so we do not advocate."
I was really excited after watching your solutions to the older AC200 using the bike battery and imputing through the Aviation plug.
The ability to add extra capacity from a larger pack even at a reduce rate would be appealing. Hoping you have the solution
They are full of shit and have no clue what they are saying
Well, I wouldn’t mind winning one if this is an international giveaway. If not, and somehow I win, feel free to move on and give it to someone else.
Thank you for being literally the only person that tore this thing down.
I really wanted to see what was inside so thank you.
For the ones who don’t win any discount codes to get one? I did like and shared!
4 degrees tomorrow and could sure use this with a 1500W heater for the one day a year that my greenhouse heat requirements exceed the 20amp circuit which drives two 1500w heaters and a fan to move the air around. Not to mention taking it on road trips to blow dry the puppies. UPDATE several days later. I'm in Texas. went a day and 1/2 with no power. 22degrees inside even with gas fireplace is a noticeable problem. Learned a lot. an off-grid back up plan is a must have. Medical equipment like CPAP, wheel Chairs need power to work... blow dry fuzzy puppies after a serious shat fest is a must have so 1500w blow dry is a necessity at below about 50 as they don't like sticking their butt in the fireplace....:-). never so happy has to have some consistency with rolling power starting to roll...
Gimme I need it AC200P For The Win!
Great presentation. I have a 5 year old 0.75 kw hour Powerit Unit originally from Walmart and cost about $320 can. It still works but would like to replace it with a larger capacity unit like the Bluetti you demonstrated for our camp on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia Canada. We are about 1/2 mile from the nearest power pole so we use a 100watt solar panel to recharge the Powerit unit. We run all our led lights for the camp from this unit all spring summer and fall.
This will save me from trying to DIY a solar generator
You should still try a diy solar generator. Its not that difficult, and you can save some money, and gain some experience and knowledge.
diy is tons better and cheaper. look up will prowse he builts a crate diy "solar generator" basically this thing but you can get double the capacity for same price
@@eksine unless you are Will prowse ain’t nobody getting anywhere near the discount this man get on batteries, sine wave inverters, mppt controllers ect. Factor that in and lots of the plug and play begin to make sense price wise. Still I plan on going both routes cause I love DIY.
@@louiss.w1944 nah dude, bluetti is overpriced as hell. for a third or half the price you can get the same or better specs. you don't even need a discount, just china communist cheap lifepo4 from aliexpress
@@eksine I refrained from getting a bluetti. Looking DIY the cheapest 100ah lithium battery is like $650 CAD. Decent sine wave inverter $130/150CAD
Mppt controller $120/150. Wiring/fuses ain’t cheap! It’s hard not to get discouraged.. Items aren’t cheap like in the USA
Thanks brother. I've been rolling through reviews of your vids to find something reliable and easy enough for a 70 year old mom to use.
My goodness what was that huge battery at the end. Please share more details.
Thanks for the thorough analysis of the build quality of this unit. I've had my eyes on this for a while but given the price and lack of history, I decided to wait a bit. Looks like its a terrific product so far.
Glad to help
You have the only review I've seen where you pull the whole thing apart. Thanks!
Oh … my… god… look at THIS THING! This thing would CHANGE MY LIFE when I camp with my family, I’d cop the Bluetti 120watt panel or something smaller. Running inverters straight off the car battery is so risky lol.
I work in the cellphone industry, so I’m constantly battery bank recharging with all of my stuff on the go especially for spring and summer camping the family uses up all my banks, nieces and nephews and their tablets!
Been watching your content for awhile, got sucked in due to the battery technology, and DIY. Love when I see vids with some MASSIVE packs.
Lord of 18650’s I hope I get picked! 🙏
Liked and shared!
Great 👍 Video I really appreciated all the time and effort you took to take this unit apart and to explain to us why and how the manufacturer had improved the build quality over the preproduction model that they had sent you! It is not often you get to see how a unit like this is put together and what kind of quality is in the unit! I am a HAM (Amateur Radio) radio operator and have been into emergency communications and preparedness. I would love to add a unit like the Bluetti AC200P to my capabilities to help power devices for my Family and for my Emergency Communications wether at home or in the field! I had initially come across this unit in my search for a portable Power Bank that could suit my wide range of needs but the price was a bit out of my budget but this unit seems several cuts indeed above the competition for sure! .....Thank You again for sharing and for all of your great content much appreciated! God Bless!
Congrats
Hi @@jehugarcia, thank you 🙏 so very very much!!! You made my Day/Week/Month!!!! I am so very excited and am looking so very forward to using this! Thank You again God Bless!
I love the cooling tunnel for the components that can overheat. That's a really good idea. The only improvment I can think of would be for them to neck it down at one end, then re-expand it at the other end. That should pump the speed of the air of the components, sucking away more heat.
problem is the faster the air moves less heat it can absorb, its a balancing act between speed and thermal dispersion
Dang, that thing looks quite nice. I always assumed those were mostly junk, and would never nearly meet the spec. Getting 1.8kWH out the AC port, at half load is honestly impressive. I'd very much like to have one of those guys for camping.
I recently started building my own large capacity batteries from recycled cells, but pre-made solutions like this Bluetti are awesome for people who are not very tech savvy. I have a FIL outside of Dallas who has been without power for about a day due to winter storms, and this type of solution is perfect for people like him.
I own the Wagan 1500 , also the Briggs & Stratton P4500.
Thank you Jehu!
Please make a video on how to extend this battery with external one and possible charge it from this unit. The MPPT and MBS are great on this unit, I'd like to see how can we max the capacity.
It is not only the platsic itself, but also the structure stat comes from the mold that gives the strenght to the casing.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Your reviews go so far beyond the norm! By taking the time to break down the product you have given us a glimpse inside which we cannot get anywhere else. This is very helpful and I really appreciate it. Your unique way of reviewing this product has given me valuable information that I can use in making my purchasing decision. Keep up the good work!!!
I wish to have this during the hurricane season back in 2017. Many people suffered with no power on PR during a long period of time. And it is affordable for every family.
PCBs have long been a great choice for all kinds of "non-typical" purposes: they're made with high precision, have low setup/tooling costs, can be fairly large, can be visually attractive, are very strong, have good flame/fire resistance, don't melt when heated, their stiffness/flexibility can be varied as needed by changing the thickness, ..., and these days they're more affordable than ever.
Plus, a PCB that's essentially being used as a convenient source of printed fibre glass panels for some kind of housing/enclosure can of course easily have electronics added if you decide you want the enclosure to have some LEDs or a user interface!
So anyone who's been dismissing the idea of using PCBs to build battery packs - even several years ago - doesn't know what they're talking about, IMO! 😁
Oh and the AC200P looks pretty awesome, too! 😯😅
Jehu,
Great follow-up to your original review of this bluetti. Love to have this in my RV along with some solar panels! Have a great weekend!
Many improvements on the AC200P from the pre-production model....however, they were selling the AC200 in Canada as a production model, which has since sold out. Now Bluetti has the AC200P on sale for $200 off on their website as well as on Amazon. That makes this a pretty sweet deal. Thanks Jehu for the tear down!!!
Thank you for showing us the quality. It is nice to be able to look inside and seeing how they are made. Thank you again for your work.
_whistles_
That is one well-built device. I'm glad to see engineering quality put into it for the price point. The meaty rubber standoffs to protect the BMS is a nice touch.
This teardown was very informative. Showed how well the unit was engeneered and designed. Definitley will last a long time. I will be getting one when my stepvan build is finished. I want a plug and play unit,this is it.
I like the detail you put in showing everybody what is going on with the Bluetti AC200P. I build fast rc cars that use Lipo batteries as power source so recharging my packs at track meets with out a long cord is awesome.
Didn't see this before I got my own AC200P but now that I see how well they've done the inside I'm even more happy with my purchase :D
same here ;)
I've always loved bluetti products, they keep making sure what they offer to the public will always serve their needs.
I have the AC200 production unit and it is very nice to know that the unit should not be difficult to service. I also got a couple of the 36V scooter batteries that I am using to replace my former 24V electric trike system. I also intend to use those scooter batteries in series to help pump in more power into the AC200 to give a little extra juice during power outages.
Good information, both practical and technical. Thanks for all your hard work showing us the inside of the unit (ACP200P).
I have been looking into buying a power pack that can be charged with my solar panels, I love your breakdown of how the AC200 works and it’s capabilities.
Thanks for a great and honest review of this unit.
Jehu! I bought this unit because of u! Thanks for the in-depth tear down. U are awesome!
This was a very good informative video. I’ve been researching “solar” generators for several months now and this was by far the best no nonsense one I’ve come across. My wife and I camp and boondock often so for this reason I’m considering this as an option to my simple solar set up. Thanks!
I am Elderly, Handicapped Missing my Left Leg,Almost Completely Blind, amongest Other Health Problems and Like your Review of the Power Box :))
Glad to see the company was listening
Planning to use one of these in my travel trailer I am building for full time living. I plan to have 300W solar on my tow vehicle (pickup camper shell) so that I can charge my solar generator from my tow vehicle as need and always find the sun. Just find a sunny spot at work and park the trailer in the shade. Keeps the travel trailer cool and the batts charging.
The Bluetti AC200P looks very good. The huge heatsink and 2 fans for good cooling. I was surprised that it's a 16S (51.2V) design, but that decreases the current by a factor of 4 compared to 4s.
Sounds like a man who knows what he is talking about. I'm sold
Recently introduced to the Bluetti & real excited at the opportunities this provides in the RV world. Thank you for your expertise and sharing.
First of all I want to THANK YOU on behalf of the residents of Puerto Rico you aid us with your battery portable system design and certainly for the long lasting and massive hurricanes and earthquakes emergencies you provided us with tools to save lifes all over the Island. Jesus MIL BENDICIONES (TONS OF BLESSINGS) To you and Family. This review of the new AC200P is the needed information for determined the most trustworthly prepareness equipment. I myself as Public Health and Prepareness worker can not thank you enough. Sincerely, Raymond
Awesome! Thank you for disassembling and showing the inside! What a difference to other units...
a lot better than my 200wh diy project.. nice to see the development/evolution of power stations!!
I like the fact that it uses a LiFePo battery now for safer use and longevity.
I have watched so many Portable Power Stations Reviews! Bluetti is my #1 pick!! It would be a great blessing to win one!!!
thanks for the awesome teardown. also, thank you for doing the initial teardown, it really looks like your feedback was listened to, and for the rest of us we definitely have a better product available in the market!
I have been happy with Bluetti products, I have one of their smaller units. This one looks to be able to run sump pumps and keep fridges going in the event of a power outage! Thanks for the video.
I watched your first video on the pre-production unit, now watched this one and put an order in for the unit with some solar panels. Need to watch your scooter battery video next, wish you just had the link here to buy from you WITH the connectors needed for this AC 200P in a package form... Thanks for all the information and taking this unit apart so we can see the inside before buying- greatly appreciated!
Talk about a complete review! Thank you for this. I am learning a lot about solar generators on TH-cam. Growing up we had propane powered generators but now I live in a high rise and that is no longer an option. Trying to make an informed decision as this would be an investment.
Bloody hell, those things are coming along in leaps and bounds aren't they. Very impressed.
My family has been without power for most of this week. First it started with rolling black outages, then total of 60 hrs+ consecutively without power. I would love to win this!!!
Thank you for being so thorough in your videos. As well as for your contributions to this DIY community.
Good review. It is very helpful to see the inside the AC200P without having to tear into a void the warranty of our $1999 solar generators. I'm looking forward to the extra battery backup video.
I was going to DYI a rig, but lost my job due to covid, so that will have to wait for when better times come around! Great breakdown and comparison, Thanks!
Awesome to see they improved the quality of the build for the final production unit.
First time here but, I have watched hundreds of these reviews/teardowns and yours is one of the best.
I am not sure how much of what you highlight will be what I seek, and it is late, but I will see you tomorrow for more vids.
Thanks again for the info! Be well
Would love this to my Astronomy setup. Thos quiet times under the stars don't usually include AC power.
I hope laser soldering becomes more popular in the DIY community, it's super convenient.
I've been excited for a while about building a DIY some time in the future but these units are getting more and more impressive. Thanks for your continued diligent reviews and how-tos. Definitely fuel for the imagination and knowledge for the mind!
Thanks for the update. Glad for the improvements.
We needed the AC200P during the hard freeze in Texas several weeks ago when our power was taken down for six days.
Nice review. Im living offgrid with the scooter batteries for about a month now in my tiny home this is honestly not a bad price!
Thanks for the final review. Glad they fixed some of the issues. Would love to use it in my kitchen for my hot plate so to stop tripping my breakers. 👍
I agree with all the other viewers, we will absolutely support your development and production of your own portable power station
i built a portable solar power one by just watching your videos, but this one is beautiful. i've been watching your vids for years.
Everybody told me I'm crazy using PCBs ,whose having the last laugh now!! Hats off to you my friend.