I always wait for my favorite part, because I'm a DJ and sometimes need remote power, the amplifier test. Thank you for doing that , I do appreciate it.
I like the way you showed real time real life usage. Thanks for showing the interference on amps radios etc. This shows that the producer has skimped on electrical filtering. Generark, please include filtering. Many ham radio operators have these types of units, but this shows this is not a unit I would buy, just for that sole reason.
I just bought two 1000w I believe one is extra station w/panel. Then I seen the silver one after I ordered. I hope to get that next because I'm on oxygen. I need more thing two generators. Can you please make a video on hooking up a inverter, the generator, & solar panels all together & pass through charging. I'm a newbie. It sounds like I know but I really don't. I learned a lot from your videos so thank you!!!! Much 💛
Hi Hobo! Thank you for what you do. I am 64 years old, looking to live in a van or RV, probably an RV trailer. Out of all you've reviewed, is there one single solar generator you'd recommend giving me so much power, I can run an air conditioner in 120 degree weather, refrigerator and all other home appliances. I'm guessing Pecron is one of the strongest at $7000.
I am also 64, but my reason is where I live power goes out when the wind is high and am able to run basic appliances like my 3d printer (haha). Also want to get something for my son who lives in NOLA. I did buy a Jackery 1kw, looking for something a bit more powerful.
Thanks Professor! The proprietary solar panel hookups are a deal breaker for me, which is a shame because I really like everything else. Hopefully they will listen to us and make a more compatible system.
Yeah, 400/800 watts of solar for something this size in late 2021 is weak. Even worse that you have to use basically Jackery-proprietary solar connections out of the box.
Nice video ! Have you found the source for the thick pin to thin pin adapter shown on minute 8:07 of the video , you talk about the "Jackery Solar adapter"
I'm stuck. Currently I have a huge 9,500 watt generator, max 12,000 watts. I have an enclosed trailer, currently looking for a rig to build so hauling this generator isn't an issue. It's wicked overkill for my needs. I don't know yet what I'll do for power on the rig. I'm almost thinking a combo of a solar generator and solar panels to 2 litho batteries. I could keep the 9,500 watt generator to charge on cloudy days. Way to much to think of. Lol. As for a layout I have a design in mind that will work in a van, bread truck, box truck or old RV.
Watch Will Prowse videos to learn how to diy build the complete system for everything from golf carts to RVs to large houses. Hobo is the man for pre-built systems.
is the AC charger as loud in the Generark HomePower 1? I want to use the unit as an emergency power source. I'm not happy that the unit passes thru, but doesn't turn on automatically when the power goes out.
@@HOBOTECH thank you...I wondered if the HomePower 1 was the same as the HomePower2. I'm having doubts about this technology compared to other generators. What's attractive to me is that it's 1000w...what else is there at that 1000w?
Prof Hobo, I'm watching this video again, because I'm new to all this and dont understand alot of the vocabulary such as watts snd volts vs Amps. or solar generator anything. Because of ur reviews I'm starting to. So be be clear, this Generarc does not like gas generators to recharge them. Unless it chargers at 1000w , exactly 💯%? (I use breathing and oxygen concentrator machines at night). My wife likes road trips and camping, and we now live where the power grid is not reliable. I might need to recharge with my gas generator(in the day) which is too loud for night time and solar at the same time.Would Ecoflo be better for my needs. Right now they both are sold out of what I really want. so if you know a comprable product for me to consider, please let me know. Thanks 😊 Steve
Hobo tech I woke up this morning and my blue ready 200 ACP was not working. We put the multimeter in the end of the adapter we’re getting 48 V when we plug it into the 200 P it’s not even turning it on. Yes I am on Photo voltaic I am not getting any juice into the generator at all. My unit is four months old I am in the dead in Pahrump and the boxes are in Salt Lake City… What can I do to jumpstart this blue Etti 200p please…Also one of the turn off my 200 W panels is the laminating and turning brown I have pictures… Can you help me… Thanks the rock
That whole proprietary solar jack is foolish. This company most likely pays licensing fees from jackery to copy them. We have all seen their copy cat blue E1000 model.
Will it handle a instant pot and 120 frig maybe lighting, a fan? Thank you! I'm short on funds but I feel like I need something! I'm so confused little money so don't want to mess up I'm tetter between this and the eco flow max! Getting scared of this dark winter junk! Upstate NY very old 5 to 6 months out of the year!
Good information... even with my little EB55 (new for a few weeks) I am finding shortcomings and making it work, but this is a bit more clumsy in usability for me. The EB55 does discharge with things turned off (this past trip) so will monitor that possible issue ... and contact them about it. also... do we have any all and in American (while it is still America) made (Not foreign in America made) backup?
Could you tell me please, will any old MC4 adapter cable from any store work on this particular so-gen, ( like they do with the Jackery from your other video where you used it to adapt to your solar panels you had ), so that I can use my own solar panels and thank you...So-gen's are really getting cooler and cooler all the time aren't they?
Unfortunately, no. Because they went with the "thick pin" it means the typical MC4 to 8mm adapter won't work. I have been unable to find a source for a thick pin to thin pin adapter.
One more thing where the plug is connected inside usually people do some kind of work does not cause interference usually when somebody gets microphone just the same thing
Could you please review the Volta max? I'm a slightly rehabbed paraplegic on Medicaid and snap. My mother lives with me and she is retired and on medical devices. We can't really afford a big power bank but the small ones won't cycle freezer ver long. Also the gas generator isn't practical for our physical shape and what happens if the gas prices rise or can't operate due to not having power or internet? Are there any small whole house systems like Mango power is coming out with that the government might subsidize? Thank you sir. Have a blessed day
Nice, but why not LiFePO4? I don't understand why. It's meant to be basically a stationary unit at home or the office. Why not go for the longer life span. It's still a nice unit but a no go for me at that price point.
I tried to explain this in the video with overlays. LiFePO4 is older, heavier, tech with 4x the lifespan of NMC. NMC is a newer lighter more power dense tech used where weight is an issue like power tools.
@@HOBOTECH Now I'm really confused because the TITAN often highlights it's ability to be utilized with power tools. I know it has a much higher inverter limit but it uses lighter batteries. Sorry if I don't full understand the premise. I'm just giving my opinion after owning a couple of different power stations of different chemistry.
I don't understand your comment about UPS mode wearing out the batteries. I would have thought that if you are getting say 1000 watts from the wall charger, that voltage is 'charging' the batteries, but you are simultaneously pulling 1000 Watts from the batteries/inverter, so they should equal out and no power would actually go in or out of the batteries. I suppose that the charger might be supplying a 'charging' voltage, rather than a float charge to the batteries in this circumstance and that wouldn't be good for the them. You likened it to APC UPS units. All APC UPS units I have come across in the past have used Lead Acid batteries, which I believe is the main reason you have to change them after 3 to 5 years. Happy to be educated if I have miss-understood this. Thanks.
Pass through charging does use the batteries "slightly" which over long enough time will wear them out. Granted, you keep the load under 1000w it would likely take years for this to happen. However, I don't want folks blaming me for their sogen blowing up thinking they can use this as a UPS forever.
One more thing before I go you ever try to get it in Vider small just enough that will give supplies to the amplifier and then plug that inside the get Inverter like people plug inside of their vehicle small enough that you can plug into the solar generator and then plug it to the speaker and see if it makes the same noise again that’s one way it’s always trying a different thing
@@HOBOTECH thanks but I already have Bouge RV panels and I need to find something that is compatible with those. I purchased them for them Bluetti Atc200 after watching your review and the unit wouldn’t take on the solar charging so I sent it back to them. Now I have two panels and no generator. 😞 I was trying to be ready for a future blackout and buy something powerful enough to keep my full sized fridge and a chest freezer in the garage. Now I have nothing and am confused as to what to buy that is compatible. Any suggestions?
@@robinmiddlebrook861 you can sell the panels and buy a new panels and battery bundle. You shouldn’t mismatched the parts from different manufacturers unless you know it’s ok.
Help! Need a battery backup method for a natural gas furnace! Has Hobotech done a video on easiest way to setup a way to keep a house's gas furnace working during electric power grid outages??!! I've spent hours searching, but every solution I've found is so complicated & expensive, it's beyond me. I already have a propane-powered generator, for some lights & electronics & a few hours per day for the frig & freezer. But the furnace needs a separate backup system, due to its regular on/off cycling (for the ignition & fan). Any recommendations? If no video yet, I guarantee there are 1,000s of people who would be interested in a viable solution with some portable (vs. a dedicated) backup system. Please help -- this winter could be worse than last year. 🙏🏻❗️😩
So... apart from sexier design and the 5-year warranty, how is this any better than the AC200MAX? I'm not seeing anything else, and the AC200MAX has LiFePO4, is expandable, and allows standard MC4 connections to solar. They have about the same capacity, and right now with discount codes the AC200MAX is $100 less during the current Bluetti Halloween sale.
Ha! But seriously, if I were in sales, and a potential client/customer asked me, "How is this worth $100 more than the AC200MAX", I'd have a hard time. The "sexy" design (I do like it) is cosmetic mostly, unless you need a smaller footprint and you have room for something taller. The warranty (5 years versus 2) is admittedly a big deal and the one strong selling point, but you are representing a company that has not demonstrated they will even be around that long to honor it. Other than that, the AC200MAX beats this one in almost every way and is $100 *less* during the current Bluetti sale.
Maybe this has been covered if so please accept my apology but if I wanted something similar but only wanted lifepo4 battery chemistry is there a brand that is currently using lifepo4 batteries? Thanks btw I appreciate your videos!
Prof Hobo, I'm watching this video again, because I'm new to all this and dont understand alot of the vocabulary such as watts snd volts vs Amps. or solar generator anything. Because of ur reviews I'm starting to. So be be clear, this Generark does not like gas generators to recharge them. Unless it chargers at 1000w , exactly 💯%? (I use breathing and oxygen concentrator machines at night). My wife likes road trips and camping, and we now live where the power grid is not reliable. I might need to recharge with my gas generator(in the day) which is too loud for night time and solar at the same time.Would Ecoflo be better for my needs. Right now they both are sold out of what I really want. so if you know a comprable product for me to consider, please let me know. Thanks 😊 Steve
I really feel like some of these off brand sogen products are market test brands the way Aiwa used to be Sony's experimental line of stereos. That way they can avoid tarnishing their bigger brand name with new features if they don't work as promised.
I'm sure there is a Cease and Desist letter on the way or a court case in the works. Perhaps it's the same company and the "Ark" part means it's portable.
Like so many other lesser offerings, 110vac, a throwback to the 1950's USA standard of vac supply.. LOL! It appears this 'SoGen' is a bit deficient in several areas, but the price is right up their and even more than many better products.. But, the US sheeple will buy it anyway..! Tom, as always, is entertaining and informative..
If ups power supply units are built like almost all and maybe all units that use sealed lead acid batteries they keep the battery at 12 volts and discharge them to 10.8 volts which causes sulfated plates that kills the battery I've bought booster packs to charge my cordless tools they'd only last 12 to 14 months before they wouldn't take or hold a charge so because they were cheap around 60 $ so I bought a new one every year or two then I found utube and found out that the problem was with the charging parameters I thought that the manufacturer should know proper charging parameters for their units but my old black and decker was handy so I opened it up to find the battery manufacturer thinking I'd go to their website and find out what their charge parameters were didn't have to written right on the battery was do not discharge below 12.2 float charge is 13.4 and full charge is 14.8 and on the built in charger was 12 volts so it was dead to start with and being discharged way too much no wonder it failed it was designed to fail so I'd be curious if ups units are the same way also found out some companies lie I have 2 units I bought before I found utube they charge to 13.1 so I phoned the maker and they assured me that was fully charged but I noticed that the amount of boosts I could get from a charge was down after almost a year my units dropped from 5 boosts to 4 and then to 3 so I hooked up my good charger through the booster cables turned on the booster cables and plug in the charger it got it to 13.2 let it charge overnight but it wouldn't get any higher used it to boost my pt cruiser 3 times hooked up the charger it got it a little higher after a few cycles it finally got to full charge but I noticed that that it will only charge to 13. 9 it's now 18 months and still going if I can get 2 years before they die I'm happy if I can get 5 years great because I found utube videos telling me how to change the battery in these units and I have some good units that i can replace the battery in and upgrade to by putting in 12 volt regulated circuitry as well as usb quick charge and type C both would be nice
The noise you making with the amplifier do you going directly to the unit you need a filter that will cut that noise down believe me I’m a ham operator tech testing need filter nothing is 100% when I cover when I’m running about 5000 watts i’m pretty sure the next time you come on TH-cam what are amplifier you probably come out with a filter like that it will not interfere believe me I got faith in you put a filter between that and when you go near the amplify it won’t make noise I have one of those at home I forgot what they called but it’s me for my ham radio you’re the technician believe me that’s all you got a time to get a filter and I know it will be gone
Good review but these things are too much money for too little,, a good charging system battery and inverter are still better, why don't you incorporate some small solar builds
I'm a amateur radio operator looking for one that possibly doesn't have RF that wipes out all ham bam frequencies within a 50-ft range of operating any power off of one of these ? anybody found any that will work for amateur radio operators without all the hash noise ? I do have an EB 150 have to turn it off anytime I want to operate radio even if this is at end of a 50 foot extension cord.
@Larry Butler Hahahahaaaaa! OK Larry, good point, but help me out. I'm almost 70 YOA and a female on my own and I need something I can understand, something I can physically handle, something with an inverter and solar panels because I refuse to deal with gas and it's dangers. Besides, I want something long term and gas is not the way to go. I'm tired of shopping, I'm sick to death of trying to comprehend this gizmo and that thing-a-ma-bob, and hooking up this to that and watching out for this and that. I just want to be able to stay warm during the winter and cool during the summer, and something that keeps my food fresh. And for God's sake, don't tell me I need a man!! If you can find me a descent man that can deal with me and all my faults and vice versa, then by all means send him my way. Otherwise, I'll settle for the type of generator I described in the above description. Thank you.
I always wait for my favorite part, because I'm a DJ and sometimes need remote power, the amplifier test. Thank you for doing that , I do appreciate it.
@Larry Butler I would love to see pics of you doing this and how you wire this up. Very interested.
Yes!! The bottle makes another appearance with an original ST reference. Nicely done. Love that bottle
I like the way you showed real time real life usage. Thanks for showing the interference on amps radios etc. This shows that the producer has skimped on electrical filtering. Generark, please include filtering. Many ham radio operators have these types of units, but this shows this is not a unit I would buy, just for that sole reason.
Love the capacity test music. So dramatic!
One of my favorite parts of these videos, lol
@@asdfjkl7430 I been thinking about pulling it to save time but I know I'd get flak.
AS having done FCC validation tests, add a feride bead to the cable, works wonders for static interference.
I just bought two 1000w I believe one is extra station w/panel. Then I seen the silver one after I ordered. I hope to get that next because I'm on oxygen. I need more thing two generators. Can you please make a video on hooking up a inverter, the generator, & solar panels all together & pass through charging. I'm a newbie. It sounds like I know but I really don't. I learned a lot from your videos so thank you!!!! Much 💛
Can this power a residential refrigerator?
Yes, no problem.
As expected, nice full review
Hi Hobo! Thank you for what you do. I am 64 years old, looking to live in a van or RV, probably an RV trailer. Out of all you've reviewed, is there one single solar generator you'd recommend giving me so much power, I can run an air conditioner in 120 degree weather, refrigerator and all other home appliances. I'm guessing Pecron is one of the strongest at $7000.
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I am also 64, but my reason is where I live power goes out when the wind is high and am able to run basic appliances like my 3d printer (haha). Also want to get something for my son who lives in NOLA.
I did buy a Jackery 1kw, looking for something a bit more powerful.
Great, thorough review - good job!
I LOVE this review. Thank you HoboTech. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕
Thanks Professor! The proprietary solar panel hookups are a deal breaker for me, which is a shame because I really like everything else. Hopefully they will listen to us and make a more compatible system.
HOBO ROCKS
Thank you! I always appreciate your reviews. Still not sure what I need for my small 5th wheel camper, but learning from you😀
If you want to run a camper with a 30A hookup you'll want a Bluetti AC200Max or AC300. I have reviews on both.
What household appliances will this thing support,,,,eg refrigerator/freezer etc
That thing is nuts. Impressive
Enjoyed the review, but I won't buy this product if I can't use my own panels. I also want higher PV voltage so I can hook my panels in series.
Yeah, 400/800 watts of solar for something this size in late 2021 is weak. Even worse that you have to use basically Jackery-proprietary solar connections out of the box.
You can use your own panels, you just have to splice your own cables.
Do you have a video on comparing lithium vs OTHER batteries. which to choose for what reason?
Nice video ! Have you found the source for the thick pin to thin pin adapter shown on minute 8:07 of the video , you talk about the "Jackery Solar adapter"
Same question. Anyone?
Solar adapters? No thanks, If I can't use my existing panels I'm not interested.
Hobo ! holla i have the 1000 watts but wanna use a different solar panel plz tell me witch one to buy n what kind of connector to get
Wow there's a serious brain in there. Brilliant review, brought me back to reality on the unit....
Very Information alert I am still running two kodiac generators and beat on them still working fine
Is this the same as the Homepower 2 Pro?
I'm stuck. Currently I have a huge 9,500 watt generator, max 12,000 watts. I have an enclosed trailer, currently looking for a rig to build so hauling this generator isn't an issue. It's wicked overkill for my needs. I don't know yet what I'll do for power on the rig. I'm almost thinking a combo of a solar generator and solar panels to 2 litho batteries. I could keep the 9,500 watt generator to charge on cloudy days. Way to much to think of. Lol. As for a layout I have a design in mind that will work in a van, bread truck, box truck or old RV.
Watch Will Prowse videos to learn how to diy build the complete system for everything from golf carts to RVs to large houses. Hobo is the man for pre-built systems.
is the AC charger as loud in the Generark HomePower 1? I want to use the unit as an emergency power source. I'm not happy that the unit passes thru, but doesn't turn on automatically when the power goes out.
I'm not getting a straight answer from tech support...just that the fans are under 49 decibels, but that's not the AC charger
If you watch the video I demo it has no external charger.
@@HOBOTECH thank you...I wondered if the HomePower 1 was the same as the HomePower2. I'm having doubts about this technology compared to other generators. What's attractive to me is that it's 1000w...what else is there at that 1000w?
Prof Hobo, I'm watching this video again, because I'm new to all this and dont understand alot of the vocabulary such as watts snd volts vs Amps. or solar generator anything. Because of ur reviews I'm starting to. So be be clear, this Generarc does not like gas generators to recharge them. Unless it chargers at 1000w , exactly 💯%? (I use breathing and oxygen concentrator machines at night). My wife likes road trips and camping, and we now live where the power grid is not reliable. I might need to recharge with my gas generator(in the day) which is too loud for night time and solar at the same time.Would Ecoflo be better for my needs.
Right now they both are sold out of what I really want. so if you know a comprable product for me to consider, please let me know.
Thanks 😊
Steve
Are there solar generators you can recharge at a car charging station?
YOU MADE ME SMILE ! THANKS
Hobo tech I woke up this morning and my blue ready 200 ACP was not working. We put the multimeter in the end of the adapter we’re getting 48 V when we plug it into the 200 P it’s not even turning it on. Yes I am on Photo voltaic I am not getting any juice into the generator at all. My unit is four months old I am in the dead in Pahrump and the boxes are in Salt Lake City… What can I do to jumpstart this blue Etti 200p please…Also one of the turn off my 200 W panels is the laminating and turning brown I have pictures… Can you help me… Thanks the rock
Dear Hobo , can this unit handle charging DC (Solar panels) and have ac loads working simultaneusly ?
Professor needs to wear a bow tie for that serious scientist look.
And a Pocket Protector...
@@Tenright77 I tried the pocket protector but it kept making noise in the mic.
Easy to maneuver and start. Enough power to keep refrigerator, microwave, laptop, and space heater when the power goes out.
I need a Solar For Dummies book...
For us ADHD'ers, all talk and no print is a no go. I need a book with spreadsheet style charts comparing features
Will Prowse has one
That whole proprietary solar jack is foolish. This company most likely pays licensing fees from jackery to copy them. We have all seen their copy cat blue E1000 model.
Could someone let me know what TV show the music Hobo uses just before he does the tests.
Its music from Audiohero, not a show.
Great video, thanks!
Can I use two 320 wat 39 volt 9 amps one I. Each port
Yep
Hi professor hobo... please review the Geneverse ( formerly generark) home pro 2 with lifepo4 battery/ ies... Thankx
that music played during the capacity test sounds familiar. what is it from?
I keep getting asked. Its music from AudioHero.
Yeah, due to copyright, I didn’t think it was well known. It just sounded so familiar
"I SAID GIVE ME THE BRANDY!!!" said the EVIL captain Kirk!
I love Shatner! Thanks for the video.
Will it handle a instant pot and 120 frig maybe lighting, a fan? Thank you! I'm short on funds but I feel like I need something! I'm so confused little money so don't want to mess up I'm tetter between this and the eco flow max! Getting scared of this dark winter junk! Upstate NY very old 5 to 6 months out of the year!
Yes
Good information... even with my little EB55 (new for a few weeks) I am finding shortcomings and making it work, but this is a bit more clumsy in usability for me. The EB55 does discharge with things turned off (this past trip) so will monitor that possible issue ... and contact them about it.
also... do we have any all and in American (while it is still America) made (Not foreign in America made) backup?
Could you reveiw the EB70S thats on amazon, plzz
Thank you for the review.
Could you tell me please, will any old MC4 adapter cable from any store work on this particular so-gen, ( like they do with the Jackery from your other video where you used it to adapt to your solar panels you had ), so that I can use my own solar panels and thank you...So-gen's are really getting cooler and cooler all the time aren't they?
Unfortunately, no. Because they went with the "thick pin" it means the typical MC4 to 8mm adapter won't work. I have been unable to find a source for a thick pin to thin pin adapter.
@@HOBOTECH Thank you!
One more thing where the plug is connected inside usually people do some kind of work does not cause interference usually when somebody gets microphone just the same thing
Can you PLEASE review the EGO Nexus Power Station??? Purty Please....
what do you feel about the battery type instead of Lifepo4?
I feel fine about it. If you want something small and light you have to go with NMC.
Could you please review the Volta max? I'm a slightly rehabbed paraplegic on Medicaid and snap. My mother lives with me and she is retired and on medical devices. We can't really afford a big power bank but the small ones won't cycle freezer ver long. Also the gas generator isn't practical for our physical shape and what happens if the gas prices rise or can't operate due to not having power or internet? Are there any small whole house systems like Mango power is coming out with that the government might subsidize? Thank you sir. Have a blessed day
Nice, but why not LiFePO4? I don't understand why. It's meant to be basically a stationary unit at home or the office. Why not go for the longer life span. It's still a nice unit but a no go for me at that price point.
careful jerk may delete your post.
It would be heavier and bulkier for same output. Not very good for the portable part.
@@13669wrights I'd take the weight for the longevity.
I tried to explain this in the video with overlays. LiFePO4 is older, heavier, tech with 4x the lifespan of NMC. NMC is a newer lighter more power dense tech used where weight is an issue like power tools.
@@HOBOTECH Now I'm really confused because the TITAN often highlights it's ability to be utilized with power tools. I know it has a much higher inverter limit but it uses lighter batteries. Sorry if I don't full understand the premise. I'm just giving my opinion after owning a couple of different power stations of different chemistry.
Professor Hobo, can you do a review of the Hybrid Power Solutions 8000 watts Solar Generator?
Hoping to have one.
Didn’t realize you mic was a wireless battery powered one! Cool! What mic is it?
Rode
No external batteries? I’ll go bluetti ac200 max before this
Must have tool in the prep tool box👍
Hey Santa I need this 😁🎅
👌🎅
Yes, but where is the phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range?
"Hey, just what you see pal..." 🔫😉
I don't understand your comment about UPS mode wearing out the batteries. I would have thought that if you are getting say 1000 watts from the wall charger, that voltage is 'charging' the batteries, but you are simultaneously pulling 1000 Watts from the batteries/inverter, so they should equal out and no power would actually go in or out of the batteries. I suppose that the charger might be supplying a 'charging' voltage, rather than a float charge to the batteries in this circumstance and that wouldn't be good for the them. You likened it to APC UPS units. All APC UPS units I have come across in the past have used Lead Acid batteries, which I believe is the main reason you have to change them after 3 to 5 years. Happy to be educated if I have miss-understood this. Thanks.
Pass through charging does use the batteries "slightly" which over long enough time will wear them out. Granted, you keep the load under 1000w it would likely take years for this to happen. However, I don't want folks blaming me for their sogen blowing up thinking they can use this as a UPS forever.
One more thing before I go you ever try to get it in Vider small just enough that will give supplies to the amplifier and then plug that inside the get Inverter like people plug inside of their vehicle small enough that you can plug into the solar generator and then plug it to the speaker and see if it makes the same noise again that’s one way it’s always trying a different thing
If you would have caught your fingers in the magnetic base we would have seen Hobotech dance like an idiot LOL
Will my wife and two daughters be able to dry their hair at the same time with this?
If they all are using low heat... otherwise they have to take turns.
@Larry Butler Acres... to do what?
Do I understand correctly that only Generark solar are panels can be used? If so, my interest is lost, no go.
Unless you make your own cables.
@@Tommyr lol, that’s out of my scope of knowledge.
You can use Jackery panels too since they are identical.
@@HOBOTECH thanks but I already have Bouge RV panels and I need to find something that is compatible with those. I purchased them for them Bluetti Atc200 after watching your review and the unit wouldn’t take on the solar charging so I sent it back to them. Now I have two panels and no generator. 😞 I was trying to be ready for a future blackout and buy something powerful enough to keep my full sized fridge and a chest freezer in the garage. Now I have nothing and am confused as to what to buy that is compatible. Any suggestions?
@@robinmiddlebrook861 you can sell the panels and buy a new panels and battery bundle. You shouldn’t mismatched the parts from different manufacturers unless you know it’s ok.
Great video. Thanks
Do you review or recommend any generators that are not made in China?
Help! Need a battery backup method for a natural gas furnace! Has Hobotech done a video on easiest way to setup a way to keep a house's gas furnace working during electric power grid outages??!! I've spent hours searching, but every solution I've found is so complicated & expensive, it's beyond me. I already have a propane-powered generator, for some lights & electronics & a few hours per day for the frig & freezer. But the furnace needs a separate backup system, due to its regular on/off cycling (for the ignition & fan). Any recommendations? If no video yet, I guarantee there are 1,000s of people who would be interested in a viable solution with some portable (vs. a dedicated) backup system. Please help -- this winter could be worse than last year. 🙏🏻❗️😩
So... apart from sexier design and the 5-year warranty, how is this any better than the AC200MAX? I'm not seeing anything else, and the AC200MAX has LiFePO4, is expandable, and allows standard MC4 connections to solar. They have about the same capacity, and right now with discount codes the AC200MAX is $100 less during the current Bluetti Halloween sale.
The groovy rolling base?
Ha! But seriously, if I were in sales, and a potential client/customer asked me, "How is this worth $100 more than the AC200MAX", I'd have a hard time. The "sexy" design (I do like it) is cosmetic mostly, unless you need a smaller footprint and you have room for something taller. The warranty (5 years versus 2) is admittedly a big deal and the one strong selling point, but you are representing a company that has not demonstrated they will even be around that long to honor it. Other than that, the AC200MAX beats this one in almost every way and is $100 *less* during the current Bluetti sale.
Maybe this has been covered if so please accept my apology but if I wanted something similar but only wanted lifepo4 battery chemistry is there a brand that is currently using lifepo4 batteries? Thanks btw I appreciate your videos!
Search for hobotech lifepo4 and you should get all of the models.
Prof Hobo, I'm watching this video again, because I'm new to all this and dont understand alot of the vocabulary such as watts snd volts vs Amps. or solar generator anything. Because of ur reviews I'm starting to. So be be clear, this Generark does not like gas generators to recharge them. Unless it chargers at 1000w , exactly 💯%? (I use breathing and oxygen concentrator machines at night). My wife likes road trips and camping, and we now live where the power grid is not reliable. I might need to recharge with my gas generator(in the day) which is too loud for night time and solar at the same time.Would Ecoflo be better for my needs.
Right now they both are sold out of what I really want. so if you know a comprable product for me to consider, please let me know.
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Steve
I really feel like some of these off brand sogen products are market test brands the way Aiwa used to be Sony's experimental line of stereos. That way they can avoid tarnishing their bigger brand name with new features if they don't work as promised.
Hey hobo can I use my two 24 volt pannnel mx open vold37 v 9 amps one each mppt
Yes but only one per controller.
This type of battery is not as sensitive to low temps than iron based, right? Wider temp range?
All lithium batteries are limited to charging below freezing unless they are kept warm by use or other means.
@@HOBOTECH as always, thank you…
Any home generators that deliver less than 9000Wh per charge won't typically replace the grid. Until existing battery technology 2x.
Hi Hobotech, Is 80% of battery really a good rate? :)
Is 80% of battery really a good rate?
All of these should deliver advertised watt hours but they never do.
I prefer any of these: EcoFlow Delta Max, Zendure SuperBasePro 2000, or Bluetti AC200Max over this product.
Am I the only one that does the double punch into the air during every video?
I must know the answer ...
Nope, not the only one!👊😬👊
I suspect that is a popular dance move among viewers…
Wow, I cannot believe Generac is not after them for naming.
I'm sure there is a Cease and Desist letter on the way or a court case in the works. Perhaps it's the same company and the "Ark" part means it's portable.
good deal i got a natures generator elite geez The unit is 99 pounds but it’s works great 3,500 watt pure sine inverter
I'm sorry for your loss.
Now how to get my solar panels to not blow over in the wind
Rocks or tent stakes. That's what I use.
Like so many other lesser offerings, 110vac, a throwback to the 1950's USA standard of vac supply.. LOL! It appears this 'SoGen' is a bit deficient in several areas, but the price is right up their and even more than many better products.. But, the US sheeple will buy it anyway..! Tom, as always, is entertaining and informative..
Nice
same efficency rate in comparison to ecoflow delta. same longevity of life cycles.the downside is that it is not mc4 compatible.
What does paid promotion mean?
He’s getting paid to promote it
$$$$ for da MAN
lets go Brandon
She said to the pool boy...
Cheers
“Clean my litter box !”
I feel like such an idiot because I ALWAYS laugh at that part, no matter how many times I've already seen it.
Not to be confused with Generac.
Indeed. I'll be a bit surprised if the Big Guys' attorneys don't complain about that name
If ups power supply units are built like almost all and maybe all units that use sealed lead acid batteries they keep the battery at 12 volts and discharge them to 10.8 volts which causes sulfated plates that kills the battery I've bought booster packs to charge my cordless tools they'd only last 12 to 14 months before they wouldn't take or hold a charge so because they were cheap around 60 $ so I bought a new one every year or two then I found utube and found out that the problem was with the charging parameters I thought that the manufacturer should know proper charging parameters for their units but my old black and decker was handy so I opened it up to find the battery manufacturer thinking I'd go to their website and find out what their charge parameters were didn't have to written right on the battery was do not discharge below 12.2 float charge is 13.4 and full charge is 14.8 and on the built in charger was 12 volts so it was dead to start with and being discharged way too much no wonder it failed it was designed to fail so I'd be curious if ups units are the same way also found out some companies lie I have 2 units I bought before I found utube they charge to 13.1 so I phoned the maker and they assured me that was fully charged but I noticed that the amount of boosts I could get from a charge was down after almost a year my units dropped from 5 boosts to 4 and then to 3 so I hooked up my good charger through the booster cables turned on the booster cables and plug in the charger it got it to 13.2 let it charge overnight but it wouldn't get any higher used it to boost my pt cruiser 3 times hooked up the charger it got it a little higher after a few cycles it finally got to full charge but I noticed that that it will only charge to 13. 9 it's now 18 months and still going if I can get 2 years before they die I'm happy if I can get 5 years great because I found utube videos telling me how to change the battery in these units and I have some good units that i can replace the battery in and upgrade to by putting in 12 volt regulated circuitry as well as usb quick charge and type C both would be nice
The noise you making with the amplifier do you going directly to the unit you need a filter that will cut that noise down believe me I’m a ham operator tech testing need filter nothing is 100% when I cover when I’m running about 5000 watts i’m pretty sure the next time you come on TH-cam what are amplifier you probably come out with a filter like that it will not interfere believe me I got faith in you put a filter between that and when you go near the amplify it won’t make noise I have one of those at home I forgot what they called but it’s me for my ham radio you’re the technician believe me that’s all you got a time to get a filter and I know it will be gone
No stretch marks, well give it a few yrs and a few kids!
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Good review but these things are too much money for too little,, a good charging system battery and inverter are still better, why don't you incorporate some small solar builds
I got a genark 1000wh kit... it is only good for camping. Customer service is bad... Not a fan of this company.
I'm a amateur radio operator looking for one that possibly doesn't have RF that wipes out all ham bam frequencies within a 50-ft range of operating any power off of one of these ? anybody found any that will work for amateur radio operators without all the hash noise ?
I do have an EB 150 have to turn it off anytime I want to operate radio even if this is at end of a 50 foot extension cord.
I wonder if you could buy a large faraday bag, and just leave enough open for air for cooling.
The interference might come from the output, not radio emf from the generator, though.
All you have to do is just turn on the EB150 and it throws a bunch of RF out without anything connected
"No stretch marks" lol
So they are lying about the wattage available, what else are they lying about?
My tests show they didn't lie about anything.
@@HOBOTECH How is pulling less than advertised watts not a lie??
@@fordilac Where? It pulled over 400w solar per controller and pushed over 2200w from the inverter. Watch again.
Only 800 cycles is a nogo
It seems kind of measley. Guess size isn't everything after all.
No flashlight!!
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I agree, this is the sexiest and most practical generator I've seen yet!!
@Larry Butler Hahahahaaaaa! OK Larry, good point, but help me out. I'm almost 70 YOA and a female on my own and I need something I can understand, something I can physically handle, something with an inverter and solar panels because I refuse to deal with gas and it's dangers. Besides, I want something long term and gas is not the way to go. I'm tired of shopping, I'm sick to death of trying to comprehend this gizmo and that thing-a-ma-bob, and hooking up this to that and watching out for this and that. I just want to be able to stay warm during the winter and cool during the summer, and something that keeps my food fresh. And for God's sake, don't tell me I need a man!! If you can find me a descent man that can deal with me and all my faults and vice versa, then by all means send him my way. Otherwise, I'll settle for the type of generator I described in the above description. Thank you.
@Larry Butler Hahahahaaaa!!!! Thank you anyway Larry!
800 cycles? nope