I bought a power pack and two solar panels and realised that I hadn't a clue how to work them. Your video answered every one of my questions in less than half an hour. I rarely go through the trouble of signing in to TH-cam to comment, but in this case, I just had to say THANK YOU! You saved my day.
95% of all the folding panels come with a controller which I can't use with my Titan generator. Your video and explanation (only one on youtube to address this specific topic) will allow me to purchase the panels I actually want vs the few I could find without controllers. Thank$$$$ I've found your videos to be very informative. Great service to all.
But can you ? Charge a battery using the charge controller and also charge the power bank with the with way he wired it up the video at the same time ?
Been up all night to find the best and clearest tutorial! This is the BEST....Thank you so much. Just got my Renogy (2) Solar panels. Did not have a clue how to hook it up to my Jackery 1000. I am a 65 year old woman an no clue about all this, but I really wanted a Jackery and Solar panels. Now, I know how...I learned a lot from you...Thank you so much! I had to SUBSCRIBE immediately to your channel.....
I am a total duffus when it comes to cable and solar but one way I remember series is to remember the word "switch"= pos to neg. Then "parallel"= pos to pos. I really really appreciate your explanations of all things power stations and solar. More of these really close up and watching you explain things and doing them is a big big help to us newbies. Thank you sir
This guy is so calm, and speaks as simply in layman’s terms as possible and I love it, explanations are wonderfully paced and clean, series and parallel explained really helpfully and well, good job my dude damn this is such a valuable resource for brand new fellow solar power station doofuses Thanks so much
This is probably the most clear explanation of how to do this, that I have seen, while binging TH-cam solar videos. Thank you for taking extra to make it so understandable and simple!
Thank you so much. We bought a Jackary solar generator and Coleman 100 W solar panels and we had no idea how to connect them until we watched your video. You were easy to understand and very informative.
Your videos are doing a good job of making the use of solar understandable to the non technical types. For those of us with more experience it a good review of basics. Thanks for helping the community.
been trying to understand solar, First time solar connection made sense. Been watching lot of videos but the more info in, the more confusing it became. Your vids are great coming from a complete begginer. The force is strong with you!
This is the best explanation of series and parallel, the different types of connectors, and how to connect the solar panels to the Bluetti and the Jackery, that I have ever heard. I could hear your explanation, see you physically demonstrating as you explained, and see the diagrams you inset at the ideal times. I don't think it could get any better than this for people who don't know much about this stuff but are willing to try. Your assurance that we are unlikely to fry anything while trying, gives the hesitant person the push that's needed. Everyone will be ok as long as they're not standing barefoot in a puddle during a thunderstorm and pinching bare wire with bare fingers. And if they are, well, perhaps nature has selected them for extinction. Thank you very much.
Most helpful video and exactly the questions I was looking for!! And you know you can trust this guy because he's wearing a scientific suit and living off the grid! Thanks Doc
This was the most informative video on hooking up solar panels I have seen. Concise and to the point. I appreciate the visual displays also. Thank you so much, I feel much more comfortable using my panels and solar stations now. You rock dude!
Thanks because of these Im finally putting together my first solar set up. Really appreciate the clarity of your presentations and that you know just when to slow down and talk to the slow people out in the world who don't know anything about connectors.
This is what I have been looking for. Bought the Anderson to Jackery Connector and took the wires from the Battery on the Charge Controller to the Solar on the Charge Controller. So simple.
Thank you soooo much! I've been trying to hook a Rich Solar monocrystalline solar panel that has an Andersen connector to the Tacklife generator which has a 5.5 x 2.5 mm DC input. (A month ago, I didn't even know any of these terms!) Imagine my frustration as a newbie to all of this when the two products came and I didn't have any idea how to connect them. I spent two weeks researching and trying to educate myself. Long story short and $30 later at this very moment, I'm charging my generator with this panel using an Andersen to MC4 adapter and MC4 to DC 5.5 x 2.5 mm input adapter. I have two of these panels and wanted to connect them in parallel, and wasn't sure how to do it, and I think you have helped me to finally understand how to do this. Plus, you validated all of the work I have done and solidified all that I have learned over the past two weeks. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. You are a great teacher!
One year later still wise advice simply stated. Because of mr Hobotech I bought 8 Bvrouges n eb240 n ac200p with 100' UL 10 gauge to them. Runs everything but 220 vac heater/AC unit.
Thank you. This saved me money. Didn't buy a new solar panel to replace one I thought wasn't compatible with my bluetti. A mc4 to anderson 50amp plug I bought had the polarity reversed. Thank you for all your incredible content :)
Thank you so much for such a great video on how to connect a solar panel to a solar generator. I recently bought a Renogy Solar suitcase and wasn't sure how to use it to charge my Bluetti. Now because of your video, I now know. Thanks again for a great video!
Thank you! That's the best breakdown ever! I'm trying to keep a Goal Zero power station alive after the AGM battery got damaged. The cable was out of sight and the station didn't get its charging fix within 3 months... Now I got hold of the cable, I am trying to upgrade it to solar charging as well, and lo and behold, in the process, this vid teaches me I could have saved that AGM battery by simply using my IBM-Lenovo laptop's charging cable all along. LMAO Note I'm not in the West. (... Thus don't have easy access to proprietary cables, etc) All worth it as I now feel way more confident tackling solar kit setups.
What a great channel, I have learned so much about connecting solar to power stations from checking out your videos. You make everything so clear and undestandable.
Wow, your timing is perfect. I just received my maxoak 2400 with a 100 watt Flex panel. And I just ordered 30 feet of cable with mc4 connectors on both ends. Now I'm confident to order a second Flex panel and do a series connection for when the power is out here in California. Thank you for your videos and your coupon codes they work perfect on the maxoak.
@@jayson1710 I did order a Bogue solar panel right after Professor Hobore veiw. The demand was so good that it's on backorder until mid September. I have used the maxoak on some power tools and tested it out with some kitchen appliances. It works as advertised I did have some trouble running my 25 cubic foot refrigerator but after a couple of resets it ran it fine not using much power. For the microwave and the induction cooktop I just used it on a lower setting, probably 60% on a 1100 watt microwave and level 2 on a 1500 watt induction cooktop. I'm sure that it will run my Wi-Fi router and my TV during a power outage which is my main concern. Will post a comment when I get my 170 Watts solar panel.
Excellent video especially for those new to solar panels and solar generators. Please do more of these type of instructional videos they are invaluable.
I met you a few years ago at the RTR and subscribe to your page but somehow lost track of you. Had one of your stickers on the back of my brand new bus at the time, in fact it was the first sticker! Tonight I googled show me how to hook up my Recool 300 watt to a solar panel and there you were. Thank goodness I found you again. Now I understand how to do this. Appreciate you and I’m now subscribed!
Wow, thanks Tom! This video came out at the right time, my bluetti just shipped this morning. Now I know what else to get. Thanks again for all your expertise!!!!!
HT I thank you for this viedo. You previously answered my question but this. Made my confidence level go way up. Nice to know there is a channel who can talk to Tech minds as well as minds like mine that need a little bit of dumbing down. You the man ! Thank you again.
Brilliant vid. Really helpful. But could anybody explain why it’s ‘not recommended’ to leave the other battery wires in from the solar controller? It would be handy to charge both up.
I am curious about this also, If we are hooking up the 8mm cable to the controler unit in order to by-pass the controler to charge the Power pack , if the other battery we want to charge is also wirded into the inpit from the controler then outputted from the controler can we not charge both at the same time ?
I didn't even make a new adaptor lead, you can just swap the ones coming out of the 'middle battery' icon onto the 'left solar panel' ones. Then that becomes the output, no wire cutting needed. I just bought a $20 Anderson to MC4 adaptor and plugged it into the Bluetti EB150 I had to change the - and + around in the Anderson output, which just unclips. Oh and THANK YOU for this video! I'd NEVER have figured it out!
A couple things you should probably mention: 1. Anderson Powerpole connectors are great and all. but they are NOT weatherproof. 2. MC4 connectors are weatherproof, but they need a special tool to disconnect (take them apart).
This was unbelievably helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're the first person to demystify the Amperage issue for me. I always suspected the built in controller in my Bluetti and EcoFlow would limit the amps, but just wasn't sure. Now I can connect without fear of blowing them up. Is it safe to assume if I'm putting in a few watts (say up to 50) over the allowed limit, that the controller will safely regulate that as well?
can you use a solar controller to charge a Anker Solix F2000? Its so hard to find the right combination of solar panels to meet the maximum, requirements to charge this Battery Generator. I hope you have a suggestion for a controller to try. Ive searched on amazon but not sure what is best or possible. Thank you Sir for your video, its given me some ideas of things to try.
Hey Mister Hobo two thumbs up 👍👍 I'd even give you two snaps and a circle for this one! 😁 Thank you! You're such a good teacher and I'm a total beginner. Confused beginner.
Wasn't sure if I had to use the charge controller that came with the solar panel or go direct to portable power station as no information came with the panel. Thank you for this video. Really useful 👍
Outstanding seminar!!! I have a Renogy 100w suitcase with Voyager charge controller. Can I wire the bypass as you show and plug in the bypass cable to Jackery, and at the same time plug in other cable wired to charge controller to rv house battery?
I am a NEWBIE to all this, but this Man is just awesome easy to understand and so helpful with all his tips!!..I have a feeling I am in a Online Class for Electricians..lol..thank you so very much for everything you are posting.I think the Baby Blue Generator is my Favorite under those portable Power Stations!! Maybe I can change the Color with selfadhensive Foil to my Likes???? For sure I won't put it over the Cooling Ventilator.. 😂😆.. hahaha.. and these Flexible Solar Panels are having actually a long life time!! Thanks!!!
Thank you for the continued excellent education! Can I use my jackery solar panels with different solar generators? Wish I had seen this before I bought the package.
I only have 200 watts of solar panels on my RV and it seems to take forever ( many hours) to charge my power station. I find the original AC adaptor that comes with the station is the fastest way and can complete the charge in a little over an hour. Of course you would need a DC to AC inverter. I find the solar panel most useful when constantly connected while the station is being drained by a device.
The EB150 came about 60% charged so I hooked up the panel to top it off and test solar charging. It initially showed 170 watts in but steadily dropped to 60 watts by the time it was full.
Yes, This is what I have been searching the answer for. So glad I kept looking, I just didn't know the right question to ask. Thank You SOooooooo Much! Be Blessed!
Thanks for the video. My Bluetti is on the way, but I wasn't sure about going 12 gauge or 10 since my knowledge on Electrical is primarily AC only. I'll go 10 gauge even though it's much more expensive giving the distance my Panels will be from the power station. (At least 20ft but probably closer to 50 since the cables won't be a straight line)
I would also suggest that you DO NOT buy CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) wire. It's about half the price but not nearly as good as low resistance 100% copper.
Thank you for your contribution to understanding. I'm just getting started, and trying to find out if in parallel connections, the panels must be the same. Or, could I parallel a Jackery 120, and a Jackery 80. Or different brands for that matter. a Jackery and an Ecoflow. Lastly, if cross branding the watts must me the same. I will continue to search for an answer. Once again, thank you.
My voltage of the solar panels is too high for the bluetti. Can I use a converter that lowers voltage? Thank you for this video they are super informative
Can I draw power from the Bluetti WHILE I am charging it? It seems like I tried while charging from wall current and I couldn't get the Bluetti to turn on? Haven't tried charging with a panel but assume it would act the same? Thanks Prof!
This is interesting because it tells me that even among the crappy PWM controllers there are different classes. The PWM that came with my DOKIO is powered by the panel itself as it powers on without any battery connected. It can also charge a solar generator but I lose a few watts versus bypassing it and going straight to the mppt in the Bluetti.
It must be frustrating for you at times to try to convey information to primitive cavemen, like a lot of us, when it comes to understanding electricity, wires, connectors, etc. 12:54 to 13:38 is a perfect example, where you could hear the frustration in your voice. I appreciate and respect and admire the knowledge and experience that you have. Thank you for all the information shared in this video.
I recently discovered your channel and am a subscriber. I watched many of your videos. I was able to purchase a bluetti eb240 using your discount code. Thank you!! This is exactly the video I need to help me shop for the solar panels for the bluetti. I was lost ... series or parallel,voc, amps, etc. After viewing this video i have a much better understanding what i am looking for re solar panels (folding, suitcase, rigid or flex panels -- so many choices)! Thanks so much for your time making these videos and sharing your knowledge!
Nice to see the industry is finally putting APs on the inputs. Now if they would understand that the APs are needed to on the outputs so the power station doesn't disconnect the loads when driving offroad the utility would be greater. GZ have APs on the in/outputs and these always stay connected, not so much with the 8mm connectors.
I would like to see AP (Anderson Powerpole) on the outputs as well. That stupid cigarette lighter socket (from the 1950's) is flaky, unsecure, and limited to 10 Amps (120 Watts), The HAM radio industry has already adopted the AP connector as the 12 volt DC connector of choice. Also, it needs to be the side to side arrangement (Jackery) and not the top to bottom arrangement like Goal Zero.
I bought a power pack and two solar panels and realised that I hadn't a clue how to work them. Your video answered every one of my questions in less than half an hour. I rarely go through the trouble of signing in to TH-cam to comment, but in this case, I just had to say THANK YOU! You saved my day.
Yeah, I just bought a jackery but have been afraid to buy solar panels without understanding enough first.
Each Time I listen to this guy I understand more and more about solar.......thanks
I 100% agree!
He speaks caveman language really good that make me understand it
Is there a Anderson power pole adaptor with 8mm adaptor? If so where can I order one?
You gave all of the right information for people who thought they were stuck paying four hundred dollars on proprietary panels.
95% of all the folding panels come with a controller which I can't use with my Titan generator. Your video and explanation (only one on youtube to address this specific topic) will allow me to purchase the panels I actually want vs the few I could find without controllers. Thank$$$$ I've found your videos to be very informative. Great service to all.
But can you ? Charge a battery using the charge controller and also charge the power bank with the with way he wired it up the video at the same time ?
Been up all night to find the best and clearest tutorial! This is the BEST....Thank you so much. Just got my Renogy (2) Solar panels. Did not have a clue how to hook it up to my Jackery 1000. I am a 65 year old woman an no clue about all this, but I really wanted a Jackery and Solar panels. Now, I know how...I learned a lot from you...Thank you so much! I had to SUBSCRIBE immediately to your channel.....
I am a total duffus when it comes to cable and solar but one way I remember series is to remember the word "switch"= pos to neg.
Then "parallel"= pos to pos.
I really really appreciate your explanations of all things power stations and solar. More of these really close up and watching you explain things and doing them is a big big help to us newbies. Thank you sir
This guy is so calm, and speaks as simply in layman’s terms as possible and I love it, explanations are wonderfully paced and clean, series and parallel explained really helpfully and well, good job my dude damn this is such a valuable resource for brand new fellow solar power station doofuses
Thanks so much
This is probably the most clear explanation of how to do this, that I have seen, while binging TH-cam solar videos. Thank you for taking extra to make it so understandable and simple!
Thank you so much. We bought a Jackary solar generator and Coleman 100 W solar panels and we had no idea how to connect them until we watched your video. You were easy to understand and very informative.
It's crazy how much reassurance you give to people terrified about frying these solar generators that can cost from hundreds to thousands.
You are clear, thoughtful, Concise, and articulate. I appreciate your cadence as a Great Teacher.
Thank You
Professor HobOTech
Your videos are doing a good job of making the use of solar understandable to the non technical types. For those of us with more experience it a good review of basics. Thanks for helping the community.
been trying to understand solar, First time solar connection made sense. Been watching lot of videos but the more info in, the more confusing it became. Your vids are great coming from a complete begginer.
The force is strong with you!
Thank u..I'm older lady and u explain this soo simple .that I totally understand it all !!😁
yes!
This is the best explanation of series and parallel, the different types of connectors, and how to connect the solar panels to the Bluetti and the Jackery, that I have ever heard. I could hear your explanation, see you physically demonstrating as you explained, and see the diagrams you inset at the ideal times. I don't think it could get any better than this for people who don't know much about this stuff but are willing to try. Your assurance that we are unlikely to fry anything while trying, gives the hesitant person the push that's needed. Everyone will be ok as long as they're not standing barefoot in a puddle during a thunderstorm and pinching bare wire with bare fingers. And if they are, well, perhaps nature has selected them for extinction. Thank you very much.
Most helpful video and exactly the questions I was looking for!! And you know you can trust this guy because he's wearing a scientific suit and living off the grid! Thanks Doc
This was the most informative video on hooking up solar panels I have seen. Concise and to the point. I appreciate the visual displays also. Thank you so much, I feel much more comfortable using my panels and solar stations now. You rock dude!
Thanks because of these Im finally putting together my first solar set up. Really appreciate the clarity of your presentations and that you know just when to slow down and talk to the slow people out in the world who don't know anything about connectors.
Parallel is the same, easy to remember.
Series therefore is the opposite.
Thanks, as always great information, thanks for sharing.
This is what I have been looking for. Bought the Anderson to Jackery Connector and took the wires from the Battery on the Charge Controller to the Solar on the Charge Controller. So simple.
Thank you soooo much! I've been trying to hook a Rich Solar monocrystalline solar panel that has an Andersen connector to the Tacklife generator which has a 5.5 x 2.5 mm DC input. (A month ago, I didn't even know any of these terms!) Imagine my frustration as a newbie to all of this when the two products came and I didn't have any idea how to connect them. I spent two weeks researching and trying to educate myself. Long story short and $30 later at this very moment, I'm charging my generator with this panel using an Andersen to MC4 adapter and MC4 to DC 5.5 x 2.5 mm input adapter. I have two of these panels and wanted to connect them in parallel, and wasn't sure how to do it, and I think you have helped me to finally understand how to do this. Plus, you validated all of the work I have done and solidified all that I have learned over the past two weeks. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. You are a great teacher!
I always found this so confusing before but you make it understandable. Thank you so much!
One year later still wise advice simply stated. Because of mr Hobotech I bought 8 Bvrouges n eb240 n ac200p with 100' UL 10 gauge to them. Runs everything but 220 vac heater/AC unit.
Thank you. This saved me money. Didn't buy a new solar panel to replace one I thought wasn't compatible with my bluetti. A mc4 to anderson 50amp plug I bought had the polarity reversed. Thank you for all your incredible content :)
Very good video. I actually followed this explanation. Usually I get overwhelmed by all the info from others folks I’ve watched
Thank you so much for such a great video on how to connect a solar panel to a solar generator. I recently bought a Renogy Solar suitcase and wasn't sure how to use it to charge my Bluetti. Now because of your video, I now know. Thanks again for a great video!
Thank you! That's the best breakdown ever!
I'm trying to keep a Goal Zero power station alive after the AGM battery got damaged. The cable was out of sight and the station didn't get its charging fix within 3 months... Now I got hold of the cable, I am trying to upgrade it to solar charging as well, and lo and behold, in the process, this vid teaches me I could have saved that AGM battery by simply using my IBM-Lenovo laptop's charging cable all along. LMAO
Note I'm not in the West. (... Thus don't have easy access to proprietary cables, etc)
All worth it as I now feel way more confident tackling solar kit setups.
What a great channel, I have learned so much about connecting solar to power stations from checking out your videos. You make everything so clear and undestandable.
Wow, your timing is perfect. I just received my maxoak 2400 with a 100 watt Flex panel. And I just ordered 30 feet of cable with mc4 connectors on both ends. Now I'm confident to order a second Flex panel and do a series connection for when the power is out here in California. Thank you for your videos and your coupon codes they work perfect on the maxoak.
@@jayson1710 I did order a Bogue solar panel right after Professor Hobore veiw. The demand was so good that it's on backorder until mid September. I have used the maxoak on some power tools and tested it out with some kitchen appliances. It works as advertised I did have some trouble running my 25 cubic foot refrigerator but after a couple of resets it ran it fine not using much power. For the microwave and the induction cooktop I just used it on a lower setting, probably 60% on a 1100 watt microwave and level 2 on a 1500 watt induction cooktop. I'm sure that it will run my Wi-Fi router and my TV during a power outage which is my main concern. Will post a comment when I get my 170 Watts solar panel.
Thank you for explaining the connection setups so thorough I have learned more from a few of your videos than dozens of other!
Excellent video especially for those new to solar panels and solar generators. Please do more of these type of instructional videos they are invaluable.
Thank you for taking the time to explain this! I feel much confident about what will work for my system now!
I have been trying to find someone to learn/teach about solar for a long time and you explain it so well! Thank you!
Thanks for all the informative videos. They truly help people like me (not that electrically gifted). Between you and Will Prowse I'm learning a lot!
I met you a few years ago at the RTR and subscribe to your page but somehow lost track of you. Had one of your stickers on the back of my brand new bus at the time, in fact it was the first sticker! Tonight I googled show me how to hook up my Recool 300 watt to a solar panel and there you were. Thank goodness I found you again. Now I understand how to do this. Appreciate you and I’m now subscribed!
Wow, that helped me out a lot. Just purchased a Bluetti AC50 and now I know what to get to solar charge this unit. Thanks for the informative video!
Wow, thanks Tom! This video came out at the right time, my bluetti just shipped this morning. Now I know what else to get. Thanks again for all your expertise!!!!!
HT I thank you for this viedo. You previously answered my question but this. Made my confidence level go way up. Nice to know there is a channel who can talk to Tech minds as well as minds like mine that need a little bit of dumbing down. You the man ! Thank you again.
Lol
Thank You Professor Hobo for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤
NO better channel for this kind of content!!!
Really appreciate your effort and time putting this together helps me take the confusion out of solar equipment ✌️☮️😎
AWESOME TEACHING.. YOU BROUGHT IT DOWN TO MY NON-TECKIE LEVEL... THANK YOU SO MUCH..
More than just a "Thumbs Up", you really did a great job explaining all this!
Yeah, HT is helping me so much in getting my solar build together. Stoked about getting my Bluetti 2400!!!
Brilliant vid. Really helpful. But could anybody explain why it’s ‘not recommended’ to leave the other battery wires in from the solar controller? It would be handy to charge both up.
I am curious about this also, If we are hooking up the 8mm cable to the controler unit in order to by-pass the controler to charge the Power pack , if the other battery we want to charge is also wirded into the inpit from the controler then outputted from the controler can we not charge both at the same time ?
Thank you sooo much, you explain things so well, I have been researching heaps and was confused...I feel peace again...sigh of relief....
"ODIN COMMANDS YOU TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.... AND CLEAN MY LITTER BOX"
Was NOT expecting that after an educational video, but I definitely enjoyed it 😂
That's a new one the C C is powered by a battery. Learned a lot more than just that. Thanks. TAKE CARE..
I didn't even make a new adaptor lead, you can just swap the ones coming out of the 'middle battery' icon onto the 'left solar panel' ones.
Then that becomes the output, no wire cutting needed.
I just bought a $20 Anderson to MC4 adaptor and plugged it into the Bluetti EB150
I had to change the - and + around in the Anderson output, which just unclips.
Oh and THANK YOU for this video! I'd NEVER have figured it out!
This video was very helpful for a beginner, thank you very much, it helped me a lot❤
A couple things you should probably mention:
1. Anderson Powerpole connectors are great and all. but they are NOT weatherproof.
2. MC4 connectors are weatherproof, but they need a special tool to disconnect (take them apart).
Hi can I charge my power station and use it at the same time?
Be it solar or direct electricity?
Perfect! Just what I was looking for! I'm so buying the MC4 8mm connector, thank you so much!
This was unbelievably helpful. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're the first person to demystify the Amperage issue for me. I always suspected the built in controller in my Bluetti and EcoFlow would limit the amps, but just wasn't sure. Now I can connect without fear of blowing them up. Is it safe to assume if I'm putting in a few watts (say up to 50) over the allowed limit, that the controller will safely regulate that as well?
This was the best explanation of how to hook up and use solar with battery banks!!! Subscribed!!!
Direct, concise explanation step by step, excellent presentation.
can you use a solar controller to charge a Anker Solix F2000? Its so hard to find the right combination of solar panels to meet the maximum, requirements to charge this Battery Generator. I hope you have a suggestion for a controller to try. Ive searched on amazon but not sure what is best or possible. Thank you Sir for your video, its given me some ideas of things to try.
Hey Mister Hobo two thumbs up 👍👍
I'd even give you two snaps and a circle for this one! 😁
Thank you! You're such a good teacher and I'm a total beginner. Confused beginner.
Wasn't sure if I had to use the charge controller that came with the solar panel or go direct to portable power station as no information came with the panel. Thank you for this video. Really useful 👍
Thanks for taking the mystery out of the power station / solar setup
Outstanding seminar!!! I have a Renogy 100w suitcase with Voyager charge controller. Can I wire the bypass as you show and plug in the bypass cable to Jackery, and at the same time plug in other cable wired to charge controller to rv house battery?
You are getting really good at boiling things down to what your viewers are trying to learn. Two thumbs way up!
Wow thanks I've been fighting this forever, I'll be subscribing and watching from now on! God bless my bother
Awesome! Everything I needed to know right now--right on time!
Thank you so much. This video taught me so much that I had no idea I didnt know. Saved me an expensive buying mistake too!
I think I'll put off my purchase for a while as I've realised I need to know so much more. Hehe
What did you end up buying?
I am glad I have found your channel. By far one of the best solar channel on TH-cam. Great job sir.
So awesome, I have learned a lot! Bypass the controller and now my Jackery will get charged 😁😁😁
I love how you explain things about solar. It’s Very easy to understand as a newbie👍
Wow brilliant explanation learned so much much appreciated
And you saved me wasting money on a controller that I didn't need to buy..
Beautifully scripted and edited..!! Thank you Professor Hobo..
I am a NEWBIE to all this, but this Man is just awesome easy to understand and so helpful with all his tips!!..I have a feeling I am in a Online Class for Electricians..lol..thank you so very much for everything you are posting.I think the Baby Blue Generator is my Favorite under those portable Power Stations!! Maybe I can change the Color with selfadhensive Foil to my Likes???? For sure I won't put it over the Cooling Ventilator.. 😂😆.. hahaha.. and these Flexible Solar Panels are having actually a long life time!! Thanks!!!
Thank you for the continued excellent education!
Can I use my jackery solar panels with different solar generators? Wish I had seen this before I bought the package.
I only have 200 watts of solar panels on my RV and it seems to take forever ( many hours) to charge my power station. I find the original AC adaptor that comes with the station is the fastest way and can complete the charge in a little over an hour. Of course you would need a DC to AC inverter. I find the solar panel most useful when constantly connected while the station is being drained by a device.
The EB150 came about 60% charged so I hooked up the panel to top it off and test solar charging. It initially showed 170 watts in but steadily dropped to 60 watts by the time it was full.
Yes, This is what I have been searching the answer for. So glad I kept looking, I just didn't know the right question to ask. Thank You SOooooooo Much! Be Blessed!
Your a smart professor, someday your mind will take over the world 🌎
Thanks for the video. My Bluetti is on the way, but I wasn't sure about going 12 gauge or 10 since my knowledge on Electrical is primarily AC only.
I'll go 10 gauge even though it's much more expensive giving the distance my Panels will be from the power station. (At least 20ft but probably closer to 50 since the cables won't be a straight line)
I would also suggest that you DO NOT buy CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) wire. It's about half the price but not nearly as good as low resistance 100% copper.
You rock! Thanks for your explanation. Everything I learned in kindergarten I learned from Hobotech !! Love you man!
I learned a lot watching this video. Will watch more.
Thank you so much for doing this video. I did have questions & didn't wanna keep bugging you. You answered them all in this video. Thank you!
Thank you for your contribution to understanding. I'm just getting started, and trying to find out if in parallel connections, the panels must be the same. Or, could I parallel a Jackery 120, and a Jackery 80. Or different brands for that matter. a Jackery and an Ecoflow. Lastly, if cross branding the watts must me the same. I will continue to search for an answer. Once again, thank you.
i've watched a million videos and this is the first time i've understood a lot of things. thank you so much! i'm sub'd.
FIRST OF ALL. YOU ARE HEAVEN SENT LOVE THE VIDEOS. GREATLY APPRECIATED
Would love to see an updated / renewed video of this subject with the pecron & others
My voltage of the solar panels is too high for the bluetti. Can I use a converter that lowers voltage? Thank you for this video they are super informative
Your videos are super informative and I always learn something
Very helpful video! But I thought solar panels still worked in the shade, even if with less output.
Can I draw power from the Bluetti WHILE I am charging it? It seems like I tried while charging from wall current and I couldn't get the Bluetti to turn on? Haven't tried charging with a panel but assume it would act the same?
Thanks Prof!
great video ...waiting on my bluetti eb240 to be delivered
Well done indeed Mr Hobo.
Yep,all a person needs are the right cables. I charge mine with several different types of panels
This is interesting because it tells me that even among the crappy PWM controllers there are different classes. The PWM that came with my DOKIO is powered by the panel itself as it powers on without any battery connected. It can also charge a solar generator but I lose a few watts versus bypassing it and going straight to the mppt in the Bluetti.
Thanks. Those 8 mm barrel power connector are hard to find by them selves. Always in an already assembled cable and cost some money.
It must be frustrating for you at times to try to convey information to primitive cavemen, like a lot of us, when it comes to understanding electricity, wires, connectors, etc. 12:54 to 13:38 is a perfect example, where you could hear the frustration in your voice. I appreciate and respect and admire the knowledge and experience that you have. Thank you for all the information shared in this video.
Great Video..Thank you very much for taking the time to show us this.... Your the man Professor...👍👍
Thank you for this video, I didn't know how simple this was.
I recently discovered your channel and am a subscriber. I watched many of your videos. I was able to purchase a bluetti eb240 using your discount code. Thank you!! This is exactly the video I need to help me shop for the solar panels for the bluetti. I was lost ... series or parallel,voc, amps, etc. After viewing this video i have a much better understanding what i am looking for re solar panels (folding, suitcase, rigid or flex panels -- so many choices)! Thanks so much for your time making these videos and sharing your knowledge!
Nice to see the industry is finally putting APs on the inputs. Now if they would understand that the APs are needed to on the outputs so the power station doesn't disconnect the loads when driving offroad the utility would be greater. GZ have APs on the in/outputs and these always stay connected, not so much with the 8mm connectors.
I would like to see AP (Anderson Powerpole) on the outputs as well. That stupid cigarette lighter socket (from the 1950's) is flaky, unsecure, and limited to 10 Amps (120 Watts), The HAM radio industry has already adopted the AP connector as the 12 volt DC connector of choice. Also, it needs to be the side to side arrangement (Jackery) and not the top to bottom arrangement like Goal Zero.
Good content here. Thanks for demystifying solar connections to battery power stations.
Great job. I learned a lot from your video. I still have a lot more to learn, since I am just starting out.
How do you know what I'm thinking and what my next question is. !?!?! Get out of my mind !
Awesome vids
This was an excellent explanation and helped a lot! Thanks.