Review of a Great 166 wh,LifePo4, PowerBox and Solar Panel
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If you read the specification before review you'd see Beaudens has max solar input approx 43watts so you won't get all available juice from 100w panel. Even so mine charges quickly with 50w Renogy eclipse panel.
Anyway to test the panel? It looks like it has four separate panels. Two may be in series then the two pairs are in parallel. One pair might not be working and then it would only be 50 watt. That sounds more inline with the described service. Perhaps use a volt meter on the output cable and cover all the panels. The voltage should be zero. Then uncover each panel while watching the voltage. By mix and match the covers the panel operation might be verified. Just a thought and good luck.
I appreciate the honest review.
Would have liked to see this go further by calling support to get help with the issues you were having, whereby you could have also reviewed their customer service and support.
I have the exact same thing and mine charges fast. Few hours is the most it has taken in sunshine. Not great charging from the car. 1st charged it at home with 110v. All in all I'm liking mine. One thing, make sure you get the solar panel from Bueden's as the charging input did not fit the Jackery 100 watt. Plus I have used it with a regular all in one computer for a couple of hours.
Good review. I think a little investigating and a follow up would be nice.
Honest trial derived reviews are appreciated. So nice to see how well these hold up and perform over time. Please keep them coming.
Looking at Beaudens web page, this unit seems to be based on sixteen 26500-3300 LIFPO4 batteries. I note that the system specs on the web page say that the DC input is limited to 14.8 volts at 3 amps, so even if it does have an MPPT controller, it can't accept more than 45 watts DC input for charging. Consequently, the unit would require at least 4 hours of full sun on the 100 watt solar panel to fully recharge. The solar panel looks like four 25 watt panels wired in parallel. A broken wire or bad contact could reduce the output of that panel greatly, which could account for the long charging times.
Great comment. I would think the voltage is going too high for the little unit. A smaller solar under 45 watts may just keep its voltage to 14.8 but that 100 watt is going to be over voltage 17 volts and stop charging for 50% of the time.
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For testing / reviewing / trouble-shooting, it would be good to monitor the voltage and current coming out of the solar panel so you would know for sure how many watts (Volts x Amps) you are getting and how it varies over time. That would determine whether the solar panel is performing per spec. If it is, you can rule out the panel as the problem.
@CheapRVliving It definitely depends on the built in charge-controller. I have a big 42Ah Xtorm Power Bank Pro. It can basically run 2x 200W devices (+ 3x 15W usb). However the charge port is a 24V 2A, which means, even if you get 80-100W from the solar, the charge controller only taps into a maximum of 48W. Mine takes 8 hours to charge out of the wall. And could be worse with solar. One thing worth mentioning however is that the last 20% almost takes as much time as the first 80%. For longevity of the lithium-ion cells it is actually best to charge it slowly up to ~80%
Thank you for all the information
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Thanks for an honest review Bob
Thanks so much for your honest review. Made me think twice about what I want to get.
I live off the grid in Hawaii and couldn't get Amazon to send me a Jackery so I ordered one through Home Depot. It's different from the one offered on Amazon, my Jackery is called HLS 200. It works great, it keeps everyone's phones, lights, and laptops charged and I only charge it twice a week, (once on laundry day and once on movie night) with the Honda generator. It was $261, but part of that was shipping and special handling. By the way, off the grid was never a problem (I've lived this way over 30 years) until these rechargable gadgets came out.
Love your channel! I keep thinking I will join the nomads but Hawaii weather is a hard act to follow. 😀
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People must have read this because Home Depot is out of stock
@@underdog8896 hahaha. I just put it up this morning 😉
Gosh I would love to be in Hawaii off grid...what a dream. Good for you!!! Thanks for the note on the HLS 200 !
Mine charges up from 0 -100% in 5.5 hours with the AIMTOM Portable Solar Charger - 60W Foldable Solar Panel sold on amazon.
It may be a poorly crimp or solder in the charge wire or on the panel, so I would check out those connections first. It sounds strange that a company would risk their goodwill by sending out faulty products, but those panels may be the issue, as the box itself does what it is supposed to. Maybe you should contact the supplier about this issue.
The mppt controller will charge the battery at only a max of 42 watts. However, it will even do so if it is being given less than ideal input voltage. So it has its ups and downs.
Since it is **so** way off, it makes me wonder if one or the other is faulty, not that it is necessarily a bad unit/combo.
Was another test done or planned perhaps with a different set of solar panels?
Sure, but do you want to buy from a company that has such poor quality control that even a unit they're.offering for a public review is defective?
Hmmm... not sure what you're referring to here, but apparently somebody here has a problem with sarcasm and negativity, which all have their time and place, but has no problem attempting to be emotionally manipulative and controlling. Slightly interesting, from a psychological standpoint, but mostly just a bit offensive.
Hobo Tech got into the weeds on this and found that the mppt controller stabilizes/limits the input charging at 43 watts. So, if you're drawing a significant amount of energy while charging, it will take forever to recharge. Without load, it can recharge in about 4 hours.
To me it really does look like a problem with the solar panels. Test them and I bet you its a wiring fault .
The Beaudens only charges off solar at 40 watts. My tip is the Litionite Raiden 160W / 41600mAh Power Bank if you add a cheap 200W 12 volt car socket inverter you can charge it while driving through the USB C port at 100W with a 100W phone USB C PD charger through the 110v inverter socket in an hour and a half. Because of its fast-charging you do not need a huge battery if you are driving about every day and you can still hook up solar while stationary.
Great Review, Thanks! Great Channel!
It's a great unit. I have one. It's Charing rate is 43 watt incoming only.
That recharge rate is odd.
Maybe the manufacturer will take note and make some adjustments on a newer model.
Thanks for the review.
I love the honest reviews , it's saves all us a bunch of limited money and hair pulling ! Could you try a different solar panel ? Like a 200 or 300 w like Lisa mentioned? And see if it's just the panel being the weak link.
You want to try a smaller solar panel because dc imput volts are maximum 15 volts. A 100 watt panel is going to be 17 volts under load and 21 volts open circuit.
I have the same but no matter what sixze panel you conect it input will be around 43watts, awesome peice of kit for emergency charging but i charge from wall only. I have just bought the Swary portable power station 518wh with a 120watt panel but again the imput watts from solar are still low.
Thanks for the review.✌🖒✌
Thanks for the honest review 🙂 Do you have more than one of those being tested? Maybe she got a problem one? Curious 🙂
If you did not follow the manufacturer's instruction and empty and recharge it 2 or 3 times when you first got it, then it may not work correctly.
Thankful for this review 👍
Good unbiased review.
this charges at a low rate no matter how higher watt solar panels. I just watched another review about it
She is talking about GVSHINE Solar Panel Lighting Kit
Jackery portable panels are $170 and the smallest jackery 160 is 139.99 on Amazon
I'm in the process of building my 6 x 12 cargo trailer, I have a deep cycle battery an inverter but I was looking for something to help for heat at night so I ordered a Milwaukee heated vest and I never took it off, I love this thing, so they have a m18 battery adapter with a usb port so I can use it for running my Milwaukee Tools or to run my heated vest and to charge my phone and other usb things. I ordered a 12v charger that charges the 12 and the m18 batteries
DeWalt also sells a heated hoodie that runs off of their 20V MAX batteries. I don't have one but it's good to know that they are available.
If possible, Get a good sleeping bag system.
When the power or fuel stops , for a few days you'll make it thru!
It's my understanding that it makes at 40 something watts. So a 100 watt panel would be better suited to charge it in decent sun since that 100 watt will get more watts than say a 50 watt panel.
Well, if it's a 100w panel with 12v output then it's 8.33amps going to the battery pack. 2 days of about 6hrs of good sunlight per day sounds about right since 8.33amps isn't a very fast charge rate.
45 watt max. I don't think they looked at the box.
I would like to get one for black friday sales. Hoping to find something to use for RTR. Thanks for sharing, safe travels and god bless love ya all Nancy. PS hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving
nancy macintyre Jacoby ( I probably have spelled that wrong) has the 500 all in one solar charger /generator for 499 with a coupon for $100 so you could get a $600 battery for 399 I ordered one myself this morning
Just FYI, the max input for the 166wh is 40 watts. Which the 100 watt solar panel should be able to push easily. I have the same setup and can go from dead to recharged in 5-6 hrs. Which connector are you using to go from the battery pack to the solar panel? You should be using the mc4 connectors (the connectors with the two different plugs). Also, the DC (cig lighter) will take much much longer.
Could you please include a link to the 30 watt kit that your friend has been using. A search on Amazon didn't seem to locate an item that was the one she referred to. Doing a review of it with her, as she suggested, would be awesome too. This is exactly the sort of item I'm looking for right now! Thanks.
We have to be careful. It's tempting to run out and buy the latest gadget, only to be disappointed.
I have a friend with a renogy 400 watt power generator, and has the same problem doesn't charge fast enough to maintain, and it seems to be a problem with many of these power stations
Another great video
Wonder what kind of performance the solar panel would offer if the devices she was using were plugged directly into the solar panel?
*Nice review.................................Thank you*
its almost definitely a faulty panel, I use a small BoughRV 50w panel here in Dublin Ireland to charge this little solar battery and even here which isnt the sunniest spot on the planet it charges in an afternoon.
It can only charge max with 42 43 watt so a 60 watt solar panel around 18 volt would be the best
I bought the power station and love it but can’t find the panel anywhere. Any suggestions for a similar one that’s available? Thanks!
Any update on what was going on with unit?
Was wondering if it would charge quicker with a different 100 watt solar panel kit?
It's spec is 15 volt max so you can only use small 12 volt panels but if the voltage goes too high ie 17 volts it not going to charge. I would think the 100 watt panel has gone above 15 volts and most charge at 17 volts under load.
Looks to me like you were missing a solar panel when you opened it, I only saw 3 panels when the ad on Amazon shows 4 panels.
I think you're blind sir or I am, because I see 4
@@GTSN38 At 1:13 you see 4 solar panels?
One of these things are not like the other, that was a great song a long time ago.
It has pass through charging.
my first first?? great video!
45 watt max charge rate so 100 watt panel would not be more than 45 watts. 15 volts is the issue for dc charging, probably charge at 10-20 watts from a car adapter.
It'll only accept 43 watts no matter how much you put into it,
These systems are notorious with being paired with inefficient charge controllers, inadequate wiring. Much better to save your money for that great battery with a BMS, add your own charge controller and fat gauge wire then you'll get the true wattage out of your panels.
Battery will last you a life time.
Have you met anyone who sews in a van or RV?
That’s a question I would like answered as well.
Jarrod Tocci, he review this beaudens power source in a van, may be you can go and watch
Yes; my sister uses a trundle. It’s also her table; etc.
Maybe have a bad panel!!
Could she have just gotten a bad set? I'd have called the company..
From the seller:
...when facing direct strong sunlight, it takes 4-5 hours to fully charge...
No a chance the voltage is too low. The problem is the low 14.8 volt input voltage. Mine does not charge well on dc. Solar and dc are 11.5 - 18 volts so the device stops charging at low and high voltage. Need 30 volt dc input!