I am a heavy user of this 1500 Jackery user. And I LOVE it. I travel almost full time. I cook almost every meal with an air fryer... which my jackery powers. big thumbs up
Thanks for your review. I love that you buy your own equipment so we never wonder if you are biased or not. It must be a huge sacrifice but greatly appreciated.
I've used my own panels on every jackery and knockoff like genark I've had the pleasure of testing. I don't agree with those companies and I have found better like ecoflow and bluetti. My Ac200p was solid so went with an Ac300 and plan to expand to two Ac300 for split phase for my clothes dryer and 6-8 3kwh batt packs.
If Jakery is the ONLY unit available, it by default is the BEST unit to have. NO ONE WILL SHIP TO HAWAII! 🌋🏝🌊 But I got lucky a few days ago and Costco had a few 1500 unit sets complete with 2, 100 watt panels for $1899. I have no shortage of sunshine. We received our last shipment of coal a few weeks ago. 25% of our power was coal generated. We have been warned of rate hikes and rolling blackouts. So, I just need sufficient energy to keep a few things running.🥴👍🥳
Jackery's most redeeming quality is that they always have a solid performing Inverter. Besides that, the propriotiry jacks, limited solar wattage input, limited voltage on the solar input and they still dont have a model with a lifepo4 battery is making them fall below Bluetti and Ecoflow.
It's almost like they followed the exact steps that goal zero did with lead about 10 years ago....a business model that's doomed to fail in the long term
i feel Jackery is more for the weekend or occasional user. The limited battery cycles proprietary cables and longer recharge rates all work for this mode of use. I have a 1000 but will never buy any of the bigger units because of the solar charging issues ie cables connectors and such. Jackery needs to step up if they want to be viable with more serious users.
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful. Really gets you thinking lol. I'm in the process of buying land and it has electric on site and I'll have an RV out there until the cabin is build. What would you recommend I use so I'm not 100% dependent on city electric?
I am traveling across the country in a month or two. I have thoughts of running a mobile fridge. If I connect this to the cigarette lighter which automatically turns off when I shut the engine down, and I am running the frig using pass through power, will the jackery keep the frig cold and while not using the car also keep the frig cold. We plan on being in the truck for about a month, driving between 4 to 6 hours a day.
I'm not 100% confident it'll work unless the vehicle is turned on charging it again every single day for a decent amount of time. I would definitely have a couple of solar panels to go with it too to ensure the best outcome.
What do you recommend us to use in an emergency to power a full-size kitchen refrigerator and a 65 inch television continuously the grid in my area goes out constantly I definitely have to have a continuous run refrigerator for my medications
I do not like Jackery personally. Unless you're wanting to overpay to use only their solar panels. I personally don't like the AC300 either because the idle draw capacity is 64 watts. Meaning just to have it turned on it uses 64 watts. That means in a 12 hour period (a single night) it'll consume about 768wh of battery capacity which is about 25% of the entire internal battery. That's a lot of battery power to just be throwing away just to have it turned on. The Titan and the Delta pro only use about 11 watts for idle consumption. poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ What are you wanting to run in what situations? For example a fridge, freezer, tv and phone chargers during blackouts. That or same items after a hurricane etc... With that info I can help give an idea of what system would work well.
@@minutemanprep I’d like a system that could be portable to take on the road, but also be a good emergency back up for home in a blackout situation. Lamp, microwave, fan, electric kettle, phone charger, etc. basically off grid with the ability to put the panels a far distance from the unit so the unit can stay inside out of the sun.
@@velcrots For being that portable and powerful, the Titan is the only real option then. A Titan 1000 kit would be a great fit to start with. You can find them here if you're interested: poweredportablesolar.com/shop/
I've never cared for Jackery. Yes, they are wildly popular, moreso in the past than now because they seem to be a company that's content with sitting on its laurels and not big on improving their product while other companies improve. I've always consider any Jackery to be overpriced--the batteries as well as panels, and the proprietary needs frankly just stinks. I would predict in the coming years that other solar batteries will leave Jackery in the dust with better products.
Agree with Jackery not being as great as it's advertised. Using it while trying to get my solar panel rack built now for 2 years. Proprietary cables suck! Took me another to get on dual cable replaced & difficult to communicate with tech support to understand what, I needed. My jackery 1500 is only used for electricity at night if I'm fortunate after 6 hrs charging on 300 watts to get up to 40 % now. One 100watt panel has broken wires on inside panel box.. which cannot be fixed & replaced comes in a set. Trying to figure out connection to be able to hook to my regular solar panels
How does one find a solar generator that charges relatively quickly on a car's dc outlet? It seems a van dweller would have a hard time without tons of solar panel power.
It's really the cars DC outlet that is limited. Generally they will only push out anywhere from 100 to 120 watts max. Sometimes you can "hack" them by upgrading the fuse in the fuse box to get a little bit more out of them but still nothing substantial. Basically, cars alternators aren't designed to push out enough power through that small cigarette lighter port to support high charge rates in solar generators.
Hello. I understand you are reviewing for larger purposes; do you review units for city life? Smaller but necessary needs such as blackouts in apartments or private houses in the suburbs? Different than RV and off the grid life, but just as important.
Absolutely, that is what I am reviewing these for. My primary focus in for blackouts and use in the home. That is why I test for how fast it can recharged by solar and if it will run equipment long term. I do not recommend the Jackery 1500 for blackouts. The EcoFlow Delta Max or Titan from PoweredPortableSolar.com are good options.
@@minutemanprep Unfortunately, those units, like the Titan, are too heavy and cumbersome for this elderly woman to handle. 65 pounds is out of the question, and breaking into two 33 pound sections to move and then reassemble is still much more lifting and carrying than many older people can manage.
@@mizg1595 I understand for sure. That is why the Titan is designed that way to make it easier. Unfortunately it's impossible to to get equipment that is powerful enough to use for emergencies that is lightweight. Possibly 10+ years in the future we'll have something different but that is the best tech can do right now.
Well it all depends on what you want to run. For true long term power, the Titan is what I use. For small mobile power for small things, the EcoFlow River Max or River Pro are good options.
I noticed that you have each pair of 100W panels in parallel; and that you thought the max voltage was only 30V. My understanding is that the max voltage is actually 52V, and that each pair of panels should be in series, not parallel. I know the specs for the Explorer 1500 say 12V - 30V input, but I think they are incorrect. Each 8mm input should be able to handle up to 300 watts; so in theory you could get 600 watts total. Try putting each set of panels in series, and see if that doesn't improve your wattage. 🙂
The exact input paramters are 12.5-54v & 8a. A single 100w panel makes about 20v, so putting three together makes 60v which exceeds the parameter and is guaranteed to destroy the charge controller. You can exceed amperage but not voltage on charge controllers.
@@minutemanprep I was just thinking of putting 2 * 100W panels in series on one input, and 2 * 100W panels in series on the other input. Definitely not 3 panels in series. My understanding is that each 8mm input has a separate MPPT charge controller with a max of 300 watts.
It was mentioned in a bluetti AC300 review that they system will be useless if the screen goes out so thats probably the same for jackery. That newer bluetti system can be used with a app though. Still jakery dosent have the best history with a reliable beefy systems so will be a hard pass for me.
I'm trying to learn more about power stations, but these Jackerys are seeming like pieces of crap. I'd love to get one of my own and see how long it would last.
I want to buy 2 solar generators and panels like you have in your cabin, for our cabin. We have no electricity. We have no running water. We want electricity and running water. We don't want to be on the grid. Can you please help? Custer SD 👋🏻
500 cycles,proprietary solar plugs plus the 400watts PV in??? Why would any one prefer this station unless they're already invested in Jackery? If some1 really takes just 5 minutes to do the research before they go and drop thousands of dollars,would they seriously choose Jackery?
I !I've in the UK due to the concern over Ukraine,I am looking to get a back up really I an looking For something that I can trust for a NOT to let me down,I am thinking work tools given I may have rebuild asap.
Agreed, but they're actually more affordable once you factor solar panels since the Jackery solar panels are ridiculously expensive, and you get WAY more power and expandability to adjust the system to your needs over the years out of the Titan, but you don't get that option with the Jackery.
*The solar **Generater.Systems** E300 is a great product . It does everything well. Great job, Jackery.*
I am a heavy user of this 1500 Jackery user. And I LOVE it. I travel almost full time. I cook almost every meal with an air fryer... which my jackery powers. big thumbs up
If things got really bad and we were out of power for one year with this be the solar unit you would recommend since you own one ?
@@freedomfighter916_ Absolutely, I have four solar panels for it as well. I have used it a lot.
Thank you for your feedback!
You must have just come out of a coma. Jackery is the worst.
@@SOLDOZER well, the worst has been working great for me. It is usually supplemental as well. My van has a huge battery bank and a big inverter.
For the price of these units; they should be flawless imo
Thanks for your review. I love that you buy your own equipment so we never wonder if you are biased or not. It must be a huge sacrifice but greatly appreciated.
I've used my own panels on every jackery and knockoff like genark I've had the pleasure of testing. I don't agree with those companies and I have found better like ecoflow and bluetti.
My Ac200p was solid so went with an Ac300 and plan to expand to two Ac300 for split phase for my clothes dryer and 6-8 3kwh batt packs.
Thank you for your detailed review! ...especially that you waited for better sun conditions.
Thank you for making this video, I wanna buy one to go camping ⛺️
If Jakery is the ONLY unit available, it by default is the BEST unit to have. NO ONE WILL SHIP TO HAWAII! 🌋🏝🌊 But I got lucky a few days ago and Costco had a few 1500 unit sets complete with 2, 100 watt panels for $1899. I have no shortage of sunshine. We received our last shipment of coal a few weeks ago. 25% of our power was coal generated. We have been warned of rate hikes and rolling blackouts. So, I just need sufficient energy to keep a few things running.🥴👍🥳
Jackery's most redeeming quality is that they always have a solid performing Inverter. Besides that, the propriotiry jacks, limited solar wattage input, limited voltage on the solar input and they still dont have a model with a lifepo4 battery is making them fall below Bluetti and Ecoflow.
It's almost like they followed the exact steps that goal zero did with lead about 10 years ago....a business model that's doomed to fail in the long term
400 watts PV input?😳 ugh. I don't get it? Thanks for the review tho. Also nice to know that I spent my money well with Titan👍
Excellent review. Thank you for your time and effort
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the good review of the Explorer 1500. 500 cycles for a $1600 unit is quite bad. Other power stations are cheaper and performs better.
i feel Jackery is more for the weekend or occasional user. The limited battery cycles proprietary cables and longer recharge rates all work for this mode of use. I have a 1000 but will never buy any of the bigger units because of the solar charging issues ie cables connectors and such. Jackery needs to step up if they want to be viable with more serious users.
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful. Really gets you thinking lol. I'm in the process of buying land and it has electric on site and I'll have an RV out there until the cabin is build. What would you recommend I use so I'm not 100% dependent on city electric?
100% The Titan from poweredportablesolar.com/shop/ This is what I use to run both my RV and my cabin full time.
I am traveling across the country in a month or two. I have thoughts of running a mobile fridge. If I connect this to the cigarette lighter which automatically turns off when I shut the engine down, and I am running the frig using pass through power, will the jackery keep the frig cold and while not using the car also keep the frig cold. We plan on being in the truck for about a month, driving between 4 to 6 hours a day.
I'm not 100% confident it'll work unless the vehicle is turned on charging it again every single day for a decent amount of time. I would definitely have a couple of solar panels to go with it too to ensure the best outcome.
mahalo. Appreciate you very frank and honest testing.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 is quite on the expensive side when compared to solar generators of the same capacity.
What do you recommend us to use in an emergency to power a full-size kitchen refrigerator and a 65 inch television continuously the grid in my area goes out constantly I definitely have to have a continuous run refrigerator for my medications
EcoFlow Delta Max 800 (200w) kit here: poweredportablesolar.com/product/delta-max-kits/
Enjoyed your video. Maybe I missed it, but what size refrigerator were you not able to sustain on Jackery 1500 with 289 W of solar input?
A standard home fridge. A DC fridge would do very well with this unit.
Thank you for your honesty Sir
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
so do you guys advise against a jackery vs other brands. I'd love what the bluetti ac 300 can do, but that price is too high!
I do not like Jackery personally. Unless you're wanting to overpay to use only their solar panels. I personally don't like the AC300 either because the idle draw capacity is 64 watts. Meaning just to have it turned on it uses 64 watts. That means in a 12 hour period (a single night) it'll consume about 768wh of battery capacity which is about 25% of the entire internal battery. That's a lot of battery power to just be throwing away just to have it turned on. The Titan and the Delta pro only use about 11 watts for idle consumption. poweredportablesolar.com/shop/
What are you wanting to run in what situations? For example a fridge, freezer, tv and phone chargers during blackouts. That or same items after a hurricane etc... With that info I can help give an idea of what system would work well.
@@minutemanprep I’d like a system that could be portable to take on the road, but also be a good emergency back up for home in a blackout situation. Lamp, microwave, fan, electric kettle, phone charger, etc. basically off grid with the ability to put the panels a far distance from the unit so the unit can stay inside out of the sun.
@@velcrots For being that portable and powerful, the Titan is the only real option then. A Titan 1000 kit would be a great fit to start with. You can find them here if you're interested: poweredportablesolar.com/shop/
You don't recommend this for long term camping? What devices and power consumption are you considering in that assessment?
It 100% depends on your camping needs are
I've never cared for Jackery. Yes, they are wildly popular, moreso in the past than now because they seem to be a company that's content with sitting on its laurels and not big on improving their product while other companies improve. I've always consider any Jackery to be overpriced--the batteries as well as panels, and the proprietary needs frankly just stinks. I would predict in the coming years that other solar batteries will leave Jackery in the dust with better products.
Agree with Jackery not being as great as it's advertised.
Using it while trying to get my solar panel rack built now for 2 years.
Proprietary cables suck! Took me another to get on dual cable replaced & difficult to communicate with tech support to understand what, I needed.
My jackery 1500 is only used for electricity at night if I'm fortunate after 6 hrs charging on 300 watts to get up to 40 % now.
One 100watt panel has broken wires on inside panel box.. which cannot be fixed & replaced comes in a set.
Trying to figure out connection to be able to hook to my regular solar panels
Have you ever used a Inergy solar flex 1500 system ?
Yes, I even have a review on it here on the channel =)
How does one find a solar generator that charges relatively quickly on a car's dc outlet? It seems a van dweller would have a hard time without tons of solar panel power.
It's really the cars DC outlet that is limited. Generally they will only push out anywhere from 100 to 120 watts max. Sometimes you can "hack" them by upgrading the fuse in the fuse box to get a little bit more out of them but still nothing substantial. Basically, cars alternators aren't designed to push out enough power through that small cigarette lighter port to support high charge rates in solar generators.
Hello. I understand you are reviewing for larger purposes; do you review units for city life? Smaller but necessary needs such as blackouts in apartments or private houses in the suburbs? Different than RV and off the grid life, but just as important.
Absolutely, that is what I am reviewing these for. My primary focus in for blackouts and use in the home. That is why I test for how fast it can recharged by solar and if it will run equipment long term. I do not recommend the Jackery 1500 for blackouts. The EcoFlow Delta Max or Titan from PoweredPortableSolar.com are good options.
@@minutemanprep Thank you for answering.
@@minutemanprep Unfortunately, those units, like the Titan, are too heavy and cumbersome for this elderly woman to handle. 65 pounds is out of the question, and breaking into two 33 pound sections to move and then reassemble is still much more lifting and carrying than many older people can manage.
@@mizg1595 I understand for sure. That is why the Titan is designed that way to make it easier. Unfortunately it's impossible to to get equipment that is powerful enough to use for emergencies that is lightweight. Possibly 10+ years in the future we'll have something different but that is the best tech can do right now.
So if too big for little stuff and not big enough for bigger stuff. Then, what would you recommend? Thanks
Well it all depends on what you want to run. For true long term power, the Titan is what I use. For small mobile power for small things, the EcoFlow River Max or River Pro are good options.
@@minutemanprep thanks for your time and tips. God bless
Hi, will the company ship these to the UK? Would it be cost prohibitive?
Many thanks
Sorry no idea. Either way I do not recommend this unit.
If you had Jackery solar panels, you would have pulled enough power.
I noticed that you have each pair of 100W panels in parallel; and that you thought the max voltage was only 30V. My understanding is that the max voltage is actually 52V, and that each pair of panels should be in series, not parallel. I know the specs for the Explorer 1500 say 12V - 30V input, but I think they are incorrect. Each 8mm input should be able to handle up to 300 watts; so in theory you could get 600 watts total. Try putting each set of panels in series, and see if that doesn't improve your wattage. 🙂
The exact input paramters are 12.5-54v & 8a. A single 100w panel makes about 20v, so putting three together makes 60v which exceeds the parameter and is guaranteed to destroy the charge controller. You can exceed amperage but not voltage on charge controllers.
@@minutemanprep I was just thinking of putting 2 * 100W panels in series on one input, and 2 * 100W panels in series on the other input. Definitely not 3 panels in series. My understanding is that each 8mm input has a separate MPPT charge controller with a max of 300 watts.
It was mentioned in a bluetti AC300 review that they system will be useless if the screen goes out so thats probably the same for jackery. That newer bluetti system can be used with a app though. Still jakery dosent have the best history with a reliable beefy systems so will be a hard pass for me.
You received a damaged unit. LCD screen definitely doesn’t have this on a new one
8mm to mc4 on amazon
My jackery 500 went out two weeks after the warranty ran out
I posted a video on how to make the jackery 1500 LCD screen remain lit
I'm trying to learn more about power stations, but these Jackerys are seeming like pieces of crap. I'd love to get one of my own and see how long it would last.
I have a delta I have 6 solar panels connect and get 400watts easy.
Very nice! Yes I'd take the Delta over the Explorer 1500
I want to buy 2 solar generators and panels like you have in your cabin, for our cabin. We have no electricity. We have no running water.
We want electricity and running water.
We don't want to be on the grid.
Can you please help?
Custer SD 👋🏻
Yes shoot me an email to info@poweredportablesolar.com. Do you have a well pump?
Expensive battery. Even more if you buy their solar panels.
500 cycles,proprietary solar plugs plus the 400watts PV in??? Why would any one prefer this station unless they're already invested in Jackery? If some1 really takes just 5 minutes to do the research before they go and drop thousands of dollars,would they seriously choose Jackery?
I !I've in the UK due to the concern over Ukraine,I am looking to get a back up really I an looking
For something that I can trust for a NOT to let me down,I am thinking work tools given I may have rebuild asap.
Sure titans are nice if you have 5-6 k to spend…..
Agreed, but they're actually more affordable once you factor solar panels since the Jackery solar panels are ridiculously expensive, and you get WAY more power and expandability to adjust the system to your needs over the years out of the Titan, but you don't get that option with the Jackery.
If you can't use your own solar panels on it I would never buy one. They're just being greedy
Jackery sucks.