Series would be better if you can but depends on shading. A higher voltage will perform better if you have no shade issues. Or a series parallel can work as well depending if the 4 panels will not be together.
100 watt panels…Ecoflow is having a big sale..if you want a extra 7% off use this link and code…extra 7% off code: 24EFPDJOHN EF prime day link: bit.ly/3xRA3N8
hi there, great video, my unit is ecoflow delta max (1600) which have max solar input of 10A / 800w / and 100v / i already have 10 rigid 100w units like ones on video, how to connect them all without exceed manufactures security recomendations? can the solar input support 12A wich is limited to 10A and not recomended> thanks, regards!
You can over amp no problem and by a decent amount by more than double. But don’t go to far as amperage causes a lot of heat. I don’t know you solar panel wiring experience but maybe this video can help as I show several demonstrations using delta 2 and delta pro and solar panel wiring . Let me know …..👍🏼 Solar Panel Wiring For Beginners And Demonstration th-cam.com/video/RFAYW9NZphU/w-d-xo.html
@sqservicersllc2552: Come on now!. I assume he bought the panels with his own money and tested them. So you want to buy 400 watts panel version and test again? Be happy with what you got so far free of charge.
I like that one. I think for a little more in price you get a lot more whs and power out. It’s a little bigger sure but over all it’s not that much. Now I have only held them and played with in a little as I don’t have one in my garage I think I would prefer it for me over the river unit because it’s always nice to have more lol.
It’s easy…here watch this super easy wiring guide and testing using delta 2. Let me know if this helps. Solar Panel Wiring For Beginners And Demonstration th-cam.com/video/RFAYW9NZphU/w-d-xo.html
@@johnnysweekends I think the main selling point is that if the boat for w/e reason is in extreme weather the panel should be able to handle it, including being under water, which would make recovering the panel worth it, which in itself isnt bad, but i agree, the application is there but i think most panels resist water well enough to fit this category :)
Stupid question.... I just unboxed my brand new EcoFlow Delta 2 with solar panels. Now for my stupid question: Is it possible to use the solar panels inside the house - facing out a window - or do they have to physically be outside? Just want to know when inclement weather arrives.
If you can get light to shine on them they will produce power….how much?? Well the more the better. So yes they will work inside but the output will be less. But some watts are better than no watts…😀👍🏼
I just bought eight of these during the Amazon and eBay sale to charge my Delta pro. I also have the 400 W portable panel from EcoFlow. Given the max volts is 150 for the Delta Pro, is it reasonable to put four in series x2 and combine this with my 400 W panel (all 3 in parallel) for a total of 1200 W. Will I exceed the voltage max for the delta Pro?
You will have 4 panels at 80 volts roughly x2. Total of 80 volts but double amps after parallel. Add the portable at 48 volts and it will drop the whole system down to about 48 volts. Over all more amps and yes more power will go in but you are loosing potential power by maybe not hooking it up at all. Voltage is key to get the most out of the mppt
I bought the 160 watts Ecoflow solar panel for $498. I have the Delta Pro and I think its take too long to full charge. Maybe the 400 watts are better with it.
Yea 160 watts is not a lot is just for portability. Yea really need to get to about 800-1000 for a quicker charge. That would be good for a small unit. But not the delta pro
I bought the Itehil 160w folding panel for $163 on an Amazon flash sale with the two discounts. These panels have over performed and in series work well with the Deltas. However, the Deltas are hungry and need a lot more input.
I put a 150 watts solar panel on my van this week. In full sun now summer time,I get 50 watts out of it,my battery pack river pro, runs a small compressor fridge that draws when it runs 65 watt, Battery pack last for only 4 days till it's empty At night the fridge uses 25% of the battery pack.
Great video! can this work on a River 2 Max? I’m thinking to do the parallel connection since I have shading problem. Also, for a single 100W panel, when there is a shading from a tree on the half part of it, will it still produce some wattage? Thanks
77 to 80 watts is very disappointing, johnny. 10BB usually means more efficient, right? which would translate to better output so one would assume they'd be closer to their 100 watt spec. Everything about these panels is great, minus the actual output. Your harbor freight panels were in the freakin 90s and sometimes over 100. I'm not sure if maybe you needed to adjust the angle when testing since it looked like you had it sitting kinda high.
Yea I understand the output doesn’t look like the best but sometimes hard to compare when you don’t have something else right next to it. I plan to do more panels together soon but with weather and very short days it’s a little tough. But the day I did do the test it was a little hazy out. And both combined in series was about 160 watts at about 95-100 degrees out. And the other day I just posted a video on temp differences. Same panels in same configuration putting out 185 watts at about 60-63 degrees. Both time the panels were over 1000m2. So 92 watts each on a color day. I will be doing a 100 watt panel shoot out pretty quick. But the panels will be kinda older and newer but nothing more then 1 year old. So will be interesting to see.
Series is pretty easy to set up with panels. MC4 connectors have a male or female shape that connect. Consider your panels from first to last in the series. A wire from one connects to a wire on the next. What remains is one positive and one negative from either end of the series. That is what is then feeding power into your solar controller. A benefit of series is you don’t need any other adapters. Series will sum up the volts but not the amps, so if your solar controller has a high specification for volts but a low specification for amps, this is the best way to set up. One problem is shade on one of your panels. The whole series will be slowed by even one underperforming panel. With parallel, you will need some adapters to send all your positives through one path and all your negatives through another. The amps get summed up, but this time not the volts. You would want to check your specifications on the charge controller to see the allowed volts and amps. We are trying to get the most efficiency from our panels by sending power into the controller in a manner that makes the most power without exceeding specifications. Parallel will allow one panel to be in shade while the others still perform. I have found with Ecoflow power generators in particular that they are optimized for series connection if their panels, so just connect all the positives and negatives together and use the remaining positive from one end and negative from the other.
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I'm glad those cables are longer because they looked super short in the pictures I saw.
Nice @ those built in release joints. That's cool.
Yea I thought the same. Would have been disappointed with 14 inch cables lol
I just bought 4 of these panels for only $84.50 each 😊
good review. I was looking to purchase these with the delta 2 battery for camping and home emergency prep.
I think this is quite a good deal since it is flexible and very light compared to other panels.
You may be thinking of the 220 watt flexible panel
What I like best about it is its weight. 2.3 Kilos is not that heavy.
They are not bad at all.
Glad to see they perform well, I just ordered two
Yea they are pretty nice..👍🏼
Great review. Just what I needed.
Thanks 👍🏼😀
At time of posting, $199 after $50 coupon and free shipping (with or without Prime) on Amazon.
Yes the coupon can still be found, not sure how long it will last or when these will come down to a normal price of $199.
Thanks for the post..😀👍🏼
In your opinion would these panels be good mounted on top of a van to keep my Delta Pro topped up ?
Yea these would be fine unless your van has room for larger panels. But depends on each build. Sometimes you can only fit two or 3 of these.
Is it OK to connect two of these to River Mini in parallel? Tnx!
Yes you could and it will be about 10 amps
Or you could go up to one larger panel. Just as long as you don’t go over the voltage.
Hey Johnny! How should I connect 4 of these to my delta pro? In series or parallel? Thanks!
Series would be better if you can but depends on shading. A higher voltage will perform better if you have no shade issues. Or a series parallel can work as well depending if the 4 panels will not be together.
@johnnysweekends Great!, thanks for the info and the fast response! I have some shade so I may go with series parallel
Are this ones good for a ecoflow river pro? Or do I need to buy something to use them together?
These will work for river pro…👍🏼
Nice review! Is it 2x50W panels or 2x100W? Just ordered a River 2 Pro and want some rigid solar panels for my gardenhouse.
100 watt panels…Ecoflow is having a big sale..if you want a extra 7% off use this link and code…extra 7% off code: 24EFPDJOHN
EF prime day link: bit.ly/3xRA3N8
@@johnnysweekends thx but I am not eligable to use the code, as I live in Denmark 😑
@hkja99 😲
I got these 2 for 149 Euros, I hope they'll treat me well.
hi there, great video, my unit is ecoflow delta max (1600) which have max solar input of 10A / 800w / and 100v / i already have 10 rigid 100w units like ones on video, how to connect them all without exceed manufactures security recomendations? can the solar input support 12A wich is limited to 10A and not recomended> thanks, regards!
You can over amp no problem and by a decent amount by more than double. But don’t go to far as amperage causes a lot of heat.
I don’t know you solar panel wiring experience but maybe this video can help as I show several demonstrations using delta 2 and delta pro and solar panel wiring .
Let me know …..👍🏼 Solar Panel Wiring For Beginners And Demonstration
th-cam.com/video/RFAYW9NZphU/w-d-xo.html
Hello do you think this panel will work with bluetti eb3a
Yes!! You can use several different panels just dont go over the voltage is really all that matters…👍🏼
Your dog is super cute
Thank you!! 😊 she is super sweet and chill 👍🏼
Can you test the 400 watt rigid as well?
I can look into that..👍🏼
@sqservicersllc2552: Come on now!. I assume he bought the panels with his own money and tested them. So you want to buy 400 watts panel version and test again? Be happy with what you got so far free of charge.
The 400 watt Ecoflow are nice. But not worth the money just to pay for the name. So many better choices…👍🏼
Will these work in series with the Bluetti EB3A?
Sure. I forget what the max voltage is though for the eb3. You just don’t want to go over.
$200 for a pair right now for black monday whatevers
That’s not bad but there was a deal for like $189 for a bit I think.
Crazy how much small panels are though lol
Hi. What about if i want to instale on top of the house. Where i can find the cable because there are short. Thank you
Tons of cables you can buy here is a example amzn.to/49tkrwB
hi, is the ecoflow 100w rigid 12v or a 24v solar panel system? thanks.
12v
Do you think these will go up in price or come down in the future?
All depends on demand but I bet some Black Friday deals are coming 😀👍🏼
What are your thoughts on that new eco-flow pro that comes out in December?
I have note seen a press release or heard of a new Delta pro for December.
Where did you hear this?
River 2 pro not delta
I like that one. I think for a little more in price you get a lot more whs and power out. It’s a little bigger sure but over all it’s not that much.
Now I have only held them and played with in a little as I don’t have one in my garage I think I would prefer it for me over the river unit because it’s always nice to have more lol.
Can I use 4 of this pannel for my delta 2?
Yes it would be in series parallel. 😀👍🏼
@@johnnysweekends I can't understand how to do it
It’s easy…here watch this super easy wiring guide and testing using delta 2.
Let me know if this helps.
Solar Panel Wiring For Beginners And Demonstration
th-cam.com/video/RFAYW9NZphU/w-d-xo.html
Any help please
Did you see the video link for solar wiring ?
The best thing about that panel is that it is waterproof. Other panels are only water-resistant.
True but I don’t know why anyone would submerge them unless a flood. But would be claiming insurance after that.
@@johnnysweekends Boats i think these specific ones are for boats.
It would definitely be a good application for boats but many others have been used for boats as well.
But yea the potting in the back is good
@@johnnysweekends I think the main selling point is that if the boat for w/e reason is in extreme weather the panel should be able to handle it, including being under water, which would make recovering the panel worth it, which in itself isnt bad, but i agree, the application is there but i think most panels resist water well enough to fit this category :)
True true, I think a quick swap of the mc4 connectors would probably be all you need if they were getting some corrosion.
👍🏼
Stupid question.... I just unboxed my brand new EcoFlow Delta 2 with solar panels.
Now for my stupid question: Is it possible to use the solar panels inside the house - facing out a window - or do they have to physically be outside? Just want to know when inclement weather arrives.
If you can get light to shine on them they will produce power….how much?? Well the more the better. So yes they will work inside but the output will be less. But some watts are better than no watts…😀👍🏼
Thank you so much! @@johnnysweekends
What does it mean to have a, “Class C” solar panel?
There are 3-4 classes of solar panels.
Polycrystalline, monocrystaline, thin film and perc, most common at the moment are the monocrystaline type
@@johnnysweekends so which one is class C?
I just bought eight of these during the Amazon and eBay sale to charge my Delta pro. I also have the 400 W portable panel from EcoFlow. Given the max volts is 150 for the Delta Pro, is it reasonable to put four in series x2 and combine this with my 400 W panel (all 3 in parallel) for a total of 1200 W. Will I exceed the voltage max for the delta Pro?
You will have 4 panels at 80 volts roughly x2. Total of 80 volts but double amps after parallel.
Add the portable at 48 volts and it will drop the whole system down to about 48 volts. Over all more amps and yes more power will go in but you are loosing potential power by maybe not hooking it up at all. Voltage is key to get the most out of the mppt
@@johnnysweekends I agree… you want to stick with the same panels or at least the same spec’d panels for each battery/solar charge controller.
Yes!! It just makes your life easier especially for people who are new at this.
Keep it simple 👍🏼
I bought the 160 watts Ecoflow solar panel for $498. I have the Delta Pro and I think its take too long to full charge. Maybe the 400 watts are better with it.
Yea 160 watts is not a lot is just for portability. Yea really need to get to about 800-1000 for a quicker charge.
That would be good for a small unit.
But not the delta pro
I bought the Itehil 160w folding panel for $163 on an Amazon flash sale with the two discounts. These panels have over performed and in series work well with the Deltas. However, the Deltas are hungry and need a lot more input.
Yes, they are great at solar input voltage. They have a big edge on everyone else for solar input. Feeeeddddd them!! Lol
I put a 150 watts solar panel on my van this week.
In full sun now summer time,I get 50 watts out of it,my battery pack river pro, runs a small compressor fridge that draws when it runs 65 watt,
Battery pack last for only 4 days till it's empty
At night the fridge uses 25% of the battery pack.
@sosteve9113 that doesn’t seem right only 50 watts. Even flat on a roof in good sun over head should be at least 85 ish or a little more
Great video! can this work on a River 2 Max? I’m thinking to do the parallel connection since I have shading problem.
Also, for a single 100W panel, when there is a shading from a tree on the half part of it, will it still produce some wattage? Thanks
Yes it will work for R2max
And when the panel is shaded about a third it will be about dead
77 to 80 watts is very disappointing, johnny. 10BB usually means more efficient, right? which would translate to better output so one would assume they'd be closer to their 100 watt spec. Everything about these panels is great, minus the actual output. Your harbor freight panels were in the freakin 90s and sometimes over 100. I'm not sure if maybe you needed to adjust the angle when testing since it looked like you had it sitting kinda high.
Yea I understand the output doesn’t look like the best but sometimes hard to compare when you don’t have something else right next to it.
I plan to do more panels together soon but with weather and very short days it’s a little tough. But the day I did do the test it was a little hazy out. And both combined in series was about 160 watts at about 95-100 degrees out.
And the other day I just posted a video on temp differences. Same panels in same configuration putting out 185 watts at about 60-63 degrees.
Both time the panels were over 1000m2.
So 92 watts each on a color day.
I will be doing a 100 watt panel shoot out pretty quick. But the panels will be kinda older and newer but nothing more then 1 year old.
So will be interesting to see.
I'm waiting on somebody to Review the 400 watt panels. those MC4 Connectors look so Tiny. Kind of like having no arms and just hands, lol
Ok I’ll get one lol
I would like to see slowly how you connect the wiring in series.
I’ll make a video on series and parallel and show a difference
Series is pretty easy to set up with panels. MC4 connectors have a male or female shape that connect. Consider your panels from first to last in the series. A wire from one connects to a wire on the next. What remains is one positive and one negative from either end of the series. That is what is then feeding power into your solar controller. A benefit of series is you don’t need any other adapters. Series will sum up the volts but not the amps, so if your solar controller has a high specification for volts but a low specification for amps, this is the best way to set up. One problem is shade on one of your panels. The whole series will be slowed by even one underperforming panel. With parallel, you will need some adapters to send all your positives through one path and all your negatives through another. The amps get summed up, but this time not the volts. You would want to check your specifications on the charge controller to see the allowed volts and amps. We are trying to get the most efficiency from our panels by sending power into the controller in a manner that makes the most power without exceeding specifications. Parallel will allow one panel to be in shade while the others still perform. I have found with Ecoflow power generators in particular that they are optimized for series connection if their panels, so just connect all the positives and negatives together and use the remaining positive from one end and negative from the other.
Yeah Mike. Series is cool because you don't need anything extra. I made a video on it.
Everyone has except for me 😂
@@johnnysweekends hahaha. Get to it man!
What do you think of these new solar panels from ECOFLOW…??
Check out the deals!!
Ecoflow solar panel amzn.to/3RUSmVK
Everything ECOFLOW Discounts!!!!
PROMO CODE: JOHNNYSWD modernhouseusa.com/collections/delta-series
FULL SOLAR KITS & ECOFLOW , BUNDLE AND SAVE!!!
shopsolarkits.com/1134
I bought 380w panels for less ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That is considerably a light solar panel and at 2.3kgs. I can carry it anywhere with me.
Not the best for portable but can be