How long can we power our house with the EcoFlow Delta Pro's, Recharging them with Solar?
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Finally someone is honest about these solar back up power
Im more impressed with Rebeca homemade noodles than the solar panels 🙂
Facts❤
Yeah, keep paying the utility companies profits…….
@@erichannes6392 LOL. Sure sparky. Get bent out of shape that resources cost money to use.
I think in a ‘real world’ scenario, you would be more careful when you don’t know when the power is coming back on. So, you would use candles instead of lights, maybe not use the coffee maker, Microwave etc. So, the ecoflows would probably last longer
I can think of several things he can do to drop the load on his Ecoflow batteries by 50 percent.
and get on the bike to charge up those batteries Hamster Style
@@Nilz4FRlol. Hamster style.
Just like when I boondocks. You consume far less.
@@1polonium210 Then why bother with this at all. If you are willing to cook with propane, candles, etc., this is a lot of money to spend for little benefit in return.
You're getting an AWESOME crash-course in solar! Lesson 1: Use Less Power! Lesson 2: USE LESS POWER! Lesson 3: Do more things by hand and "old school" methods. (propane cooking and heating with wood) Lesson 4: Spec and size your panels, charge controller, battery capacity and inverter capacity. Thank you for putting out a very real world video. This is something everyone considering solar should see. So cool! :)
With the right amount of solar panels and battery capacity, and with a mindset of simply using less power, the question isn't "how long with the gas last for my generator", the question becomes "why not run on solar 90% of the time?"
So, how many cycles can he do before he toasts the batteries? Would that savings offset their cist?
@@uploadtime1780 - The EF Delta Pro uses lithium iron-phosphate batteries, so a minimum of 4,000 cycles, even if he abuses the crap out of them. Probably twice that many cycles, if they are kept between 10% and 90% SOC.
@@jasonbroom7147 so say 6000 cycles or ~16 years. Hmm not bad
@@uploadtime1780 - You usually have calendar aging issues with most of the other components in your system, before the batteries need to be replaced. It's also worth noting that those charge cycles counts are typically to "80% of rated capacity". This means that after that period of time, or number of discharge cycles, the batteries still deliver full voltage, but they only store 80% of their original capcity. They're still safe and effective to use, although perhaps in a different application.
@jasonbroom7147 what's the weak link, i.e., shortest life expectancypart? If I were to use this type of setup in a weekend type place that doubles as a bugout?
I saw someone put his solar panels on wheels so he could move it in a better position if needed and he was able to change the tilt if needed.
Refrigerator and furnace is all I would need. Candles for light 😊
whY?...just use 40 watt equivalent LED...they use VERY LITTLE power...are you still using incandescent?...shame!😅🤣😅
if you add an expansion battery you'll get to harness the extra sun hours after you're fully charged
I have a two bedroom off grid cabin that uses a propane stove, oil lanterns, and wood stove for heat. I power my 12v refrigerator, LED lights, electric fans, phone, TV, stereo, and CPAP using an EcoFlow River Pro, a Jackery 240, and a bunch of 18v drill batteries. My total batteries system will power the cabin for 3 days. When the system gets critically low, I run a Sportsman 2200 watt inverter generator for 90 minutes, and the whole system is recharged. My generator gets 7-12 hours on a gallon of gasoline. I can recharge my system, and run the generator to power a vacuum or other large draw items, for about a week on a single gallon of gasoline.
Rebecca, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and bring you peace.
I live off grid when using solar as your only source, you micro manage and learn to live withoit things I have a propane inverter to help bridge gaps , but you adjust your life to what I can do
Henry Ford had a hydro generator it ran off the Rouge River. It not only powered his house but part of the city of Dearborn. It is still running from looking at it it don't look like there have been any updates to the system. If you ever come to Mi. take the tour.
Wait... those noodles looked awesome! I know this was a solar system video but can we get Rebecca to show how she made those noodles?!
For what you're trying to do, if you intend to stay grid tied, this seems like a perfect solution. Maybe one more Delta pro wouldn't hurt, but at least you can get through a power outage if you're careful with your consumption. Just remember that outages often come with storms, and storms often mean minimal solar energy the next day. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us
This is why you should also have wind turbines as well. You should never ever ever only go off of solar. You could have an entire month of extreme clouds and rain and then what what are you do?
@@ZxAMobile You go back to being a neantherthal. See what people don't understand is that when the grid goes down in end times. You wont be able to keep solar panels above ground looking all pretty smiling at the sky while a group of bandits is ransacking your house. In this case crank chargers radios and flashlights would be much more reliable. I rather connect the crank charger dyno to the wheel of a bike in a basement and charge what i need to charge and be able to be on the move. But to think in a future where there will be so much unrest and distress to think your gonna be above ground 100% of the time with the sun shining on you and your solar panels is just nuts. Hope this guy can invest in a small bunker with bunker beds with self suficient items.
@@MoneyBagArtsOfficial I hundred percent agree with what you’re saying people think that they are going to be able to walk around willy-nilly in a really bad situation. The number one thing you will never want to do is ever step foot outside for any reason unless you absolutely have to and you have exhausted every other option that requires you to go outside.
I finished number three in America in pub G and my team won the national crew challenge, I would say this is the ultimate and most realistic survival game ever created and the number one advice I can give anybody is stay behind cover as much as humanly possible and try to be as hidden as humanly possible without moving at all. You should be using drones and mirrors to gain reconnaissance. You should never ever ever scout on your own.
Somebody can literally send you to the shadow realm from 1000 m away in one second and people think they are going to be bartering with other people and walking around without getting robbed on a constant basis .
People want to know how it’s going to be when that time comes just go in the most ghetto areas in America rn and then times that by 10 and let me know how that works out for you. Let me know if the whole bartering thing works out for you. 🤓🤣
I do believe, however, that all black, very low profile, solar panels can be hidden and used to power extremely low energy devices, such as 1 lm flashlights and peltor dehumidifiers to collect water out of air. Starting a garden is risky. I would recommend having 50 pound sacks of mylar split peas, lentils, beans, and other stuff. I would recommend at least 500 pounds or more.
If somebody wants to start a garden, I would make sure it’s as low-key as possible and preferably only plant things like potatoes. Nothing that has obvious fruits like tomatoes or peppers growing.
@@ZxAMobile Cool yeah your on the same Page as a survivalist can see. Unfortunately many people whont be able to survive withing 6 months they will not go past that on their own. Preppers are few in between morally speaking i would say be kind to others as the fight is not against our own kind. Although it seems that way but yeah the bartering ideology gets pretty tricky say if you got aproached by a person asking you for food or to barter and that person is down to bait you with a group of folks acting like hooligans then thats game over for you. I would say that the name of the game is to play hide and go seek and cat and mouse as long as possible and stay as low profile as possible. But that would require building trenches eating roaches, Snails, Centapedes and Never going to far from fresh water. Learning how to camp, and hunt, and the basics of survival is key. Sling shots made from sticks and tire tubes to hunt birds, rats and edible forest animals is key. But many dont know that burning wood and Smashing it up into powder makes activated charcoil then can serve to detox your body off any toxins, filter water, and create a hazard mask filter. And it stores for ever. Still the mark of the beast will come way before any war breaks out as they say. Supposedly first the blackout happens, Then they crash the economy and then they introduce the mark in form of a chip and no one could buy or sell or eat. I rather personally eat roaches, snails, birds, mushrooms, centepedes, And small game and take my chances in the wilderness before ever taking any mark. But i get it many people dont understand that once you take it your left behind when heavenly father arrives to pick us up. Remember we will be spared from the wrath if we dont take it. But we will not be spared from the tribulation which comes before armageddon. So yeah believe, repent, share with others, and Try as much to not look at your own as the enemy. stay blessed! 🙏 Hard tac crackers is the way to go!
Plus you can also use pools to cover with grass and dirt and wood beams and convert them back into normal looking lawns. But that makes them a great ideal free bunker since they already have drainage. Just making sure that the surface of the lid of the pool is so well packed with so much dirt and grass and gravel and re enforced so well that when groups of people walk over it. They wont even know theres a bunky underneath. So long it doesnt flex or sound like your knocking on wood. And its super stable you have yourself a free bunker. And on the other side of the bunker dirt and grass lid you can wrap it with anything made from foil and aluminum paper to make it retain heat in the winter but also make it low profile. Its almost like a wallapy inground garden. But one with the drainage system in place and plenty of space to survive. I would grow food in the ground i would climb trees and use wire to tie planting pots high up on the trees where they get plenty of sun and water and Pull them down at night to harvest tomatoes, beans, and more. Also you can trap birds up there just add a little nest trap and you have some nice birds and eggs for dinner on a regular. Lol hey just saying we need to get creative. 😂😂😂🐵🐵🙏 Use grass to make a low profile suit. lol
In a grid down situation you need to shut off everything that is a luxury like those fans and if you are not outside then you don't need the outside lights on and not waste power like that, Also it would be a good Idea for you to remount your panels so you can swivel them so you can track the sun and avoid getting shadows on the panels, You could double or even triple the amount of power you can get from those panels just by tracking the Sun. When the grid is down every bit of power counts, You have 7.2Kwh and at night you had 6.12Kwh of power @ 85% that is a lot of wasted power. Great test and a very nice setup but you could do so much more with what you have there. Thumbs Up.
Good video. Here in central Florida, I use a different tact. I have (currently) 3 Kickass 12v/170 Ah slimline deep cycle batteries (2,040 Wh/ea). Running a 4/6 KW inverter. Also have Westinghouse 5,300/6,500 W gasoline generator that gets 2 hr/gallon. 2 gallons = 4 hrs @ 5KW+ for $7 (@ $3.50/gal). Plenty to run a house AND recharge the batteries over 4 hrs. I'll be adding 3 more batteries soon. In event of long term power outage (we get hurricanes all the time), this combo will keep us at 100% electric for the entire house. For
Sounds like two more batteries will get you where you need to be assuming you get daily sun. Otherwise 4 more batteries will buffer some cloudy days. Thank you for the shout out!
so that would be a total of $15000 in 4 batteries.....yikes. I will stick to propane generator.
@@wowreally594 batteries have been on sale a lot for $1800, your math isn't adding up.
Folks also should keep in mind that if power is expected to be out for longer period, you can be even more conservative on usage.
If you both really watch power use it’s possible you could run on batteries for even longer before needing to recharge.
I found out my blower on my fireplaces runs all the time, and it uses more electricity than running my propane furnace. I think I could get it run through the night, and recharge the next day, with few more changes to how I manage the loads.
Very interesting and thank you for putting this together you pair are stars.... there's a lot of people will be very happy with your demonstration and the way you show it in the real world. Thanks again. Stay safe 🏴
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video interesting and valuable. If you're looking for a reliable power source for your outdoor adventures, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It has an impressive capacity, fast recharging, and versatile sockets for all your power needs. Stay safe and enjoy your outdoor experiences!
Thank you for your kind words and support! I'm glad you found the video interesting and informative. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series is another great option for outdoor enthusiasts and RV lovers. It offers a massive capacity, fast recharging, versatile sockets, and comprehensive protections. It's definitely worth considering for your outdoor adventures and home backup power needs. Stay safe and happy camping!
People act like they can't live without a power for few days. If i had a single unit i would only use it to run gas furnace, hot water and few led lights. There is no need for full cooked meal every day in case of outage.
i agree…
I did something like the person you mentioned in your video. I have a transfer switch attached to six circuits in my panel. My solar generator is attached to those circuits all the time running them from the solar generator 24/7. At 10:00am Alexa turns off the outlet that feeds the AC to the solar generator. Now those six circuts are running completely off the generator with solar charging the batteries. Most of the time the batteries stay charged at 100% during the day. At 5:00pm Alexa automatically turns the outlet back on to the solar generator and charges the batteries back up if they are below 100%. The next day the whole process starts all over. One thing I did to help the solar charging was I installed one of the Eco-Worthy solar followers with six 200-watt panels. The thing moves during the day and is always facing the sun. This seems to work okay but my Bluetti 200max has broken three times in 1.5 years. I like the unit, but I don't like having to send it back to be repaired. I am thinking about trying out the Delta Pro Ultra when it comes out.
You have a bigger house than most so this was a good test as it simulates having Teens that leave lights on and the TV all night I'm a smaller house. Nice practical review. 👏🏿
"What if the power is out for days?" Well we budget the power we do have for the priorities we've established. I only have the River Pro and 1 add on battery, it runs my CPAP and allows me to sleep through the night without running the generator. This alone makes me a better neighbor during an outage, and reduces my paranoia that my generator might grow legs and walk away in the middle of the night.
To fix your voltage problem run the panels in pairs, Series parallel circuit. This will drop voltage by 50% and double your amperage. You will be able to run all 4 panels easily. The other option is an MMPT charge controller. This will Take whatever voltage and transform it to whatever voltage you limit the settings at.
WTF? Who understands this?
@@sophiesnuffy2563 Smart people with experience understand this. Lamens need to do research and learn a bit of the basics, then they will understand what I am saying! I have an off grid solar system and have been making my own power for 8 years now. My solar solar system has all the power I need and is very reliable!
@@sophiesnuffy2563 😂😂😂😂 Teach university course in a paragraph! lady I would need an entire channel to teach it. Not a paragraph. But if you did your research like you tell your students. the information is there. You want me to do your homework for you! What I said before is tons of information. Pick it apart and research a bit.
do you know what parallel or series meas??? Its all actually very basic tell me where you got lost?
@@bradlys4978*layman / laymen
Very interesting experiment as I recently purchased an EcoFlow Delta Pro as one Delta Pro Extra Battery. I use a three prong rv plug to four prong generator pig tail to hook up to our generator disconnect. This setup will power 100 amp panel but doesn’t give a true 220 volts so any two pole breakers like our hot water circuit will not work so we turn it off. After energizing the house with the EcoFlow system it read that we had 1 day and 15 hours of energy available. That’s 39 hours at that draw we had a freezer a refrigerator and two ceiling fans running as well as the internet broadband and Wi-Fi running. I also purchased 12 each 100 watt Renogy solar panels. They will be hooked up 6 each in series then in parallel for 1200 watts, 145.8 volts and 11.44 amps. I hope this will power our needs until we can mirror this setup for the 220 volt setup with 2400 watts of solar. I have been researching TH-cam videos like yours to make my decision on what system i would use and I thank you for your input. Awesome work please keep on posting 👍
Over voltage was a blessing. I needed to see that info in a real life situation. Now I Know. 🙏🏾
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This video is a very informative with a real life demonstration of an emergency power plan in action! Well designed use of multiple energy sources: Solar Electric Panels, Passive Solar (windows), Battery Storage, Wood, Propane, Gas/Diesel.
Nice going EV that’s the future …
thank you i did not know that voltage go up when ilts cold here in montreal we see minus 30 sometime
This was very educational. I have two pros on the way and I’m feeling much better about my purchase. Thanks for to and your wife for your willingness to experiment for us.
That's great to hear! It's always reassuring when you see others testing and having positive experiences with a product before making a purchase. The EcoFlow Delta Pro sounds like a reliable power solution. If you're looking for another option, the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series also offers a versatile and powerful backup power solution. It has a massive capacity, fast recharging, and comprehensive protections. Plus, it's waterproof and can be easily controlled through a smart app. It might be worth checking out! Happy camping and family adventures!
One thing I noticed when the video started is that you have your batteries right next to each other. Because of this, the heat from one battery is going into the other battery's cooling input, so you may be heating up one battery with the heat from the other one. I would check to make sure that the battery temperature is OK (between 68° and 86° optimally). if the battery gets too warm, it will shorten the life of the battery.
We're 100% living off solar and battery power. Your preaching! Yes we use gas for the multi dark days. It happens! Great content and everything looks beautiful. Sorry about the over voltage. We've had that happen too. All I did was with our 4,840 watt PV array in 48v was series 3 panels for winter and 4 for summer. Good Job!
This has been tremendously helpful. Thanks for this simulation!
Thank you Evan for being so thorough when you explain things. Blessings🙂
Holy smokes. I can’t believe that little thing even as a pair have enough juice to power a home for any length of time. Amazing. 3.6KW each?? My mind blown.
You got a gorgeous home!
Love the log style, fits the farm/off the grid.
I must say that your house and property is a dream. What wouldn't i give to live like this😮.
Fascinating discussion of your solar/electric system and your results. Always appreciate your videos and the work involved producing them!
Great videos. 👍 You’ve answered questions I hadn’t thought to ask. Thank you. 😃
I love videos like this. It’s very informative.
Awesome test of the equipment, thanks for sharing!
Great video Evan!
Very interesting video, Evan. You made it easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding video! Lot of great insights here.
Very nice test!!! Great video
Very interesting video Evan. Looks like it's going to be great for you guys. Keep up the good work. Like you said at the end, it's not like we get long power outages here in Illinois. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the walk through on your setup. It really helped think some stuff through. Again appreciate your time on this video.
Great tips! Really considering this for my home.
Great video, Evan. Very informative.
Very well documented.
Great tutorial video. Great help for those trying to decide about trying solar.
Great video Evan. Thank you. 👍
thanks for letting us know about the cold weather and voltage. i had no idea. that's good to know.
Just like most newish products solar is no different.
It continues to progress and get better over time.
Better panels and better batteries are being produced.
Thank you for the practical information.
Great real world experiment! Very helpful. Thank you.
Y’all have a beautiful home ❤
I never knew about panels voltage going up in cold weather.
Great video. I like the fact that you took the time to simulate a power outrage. And was able to learn your voltage was too high from the solar panels. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Great video and good information.
Evan, here is a suggestion, ceiling fans always use a lot of energy. My daughter always used a ceiling fan in her room, but she brought a inexpensive battery operated desk fan. It costs a fraction of the cost to recharge it compared to what the ceiling fan uses and she is very happy with it.
Like what 80 watts?
@@robertt9342 Good ceiling fans on low can use as little as 20 to 30 watts. I have 2 ceiling fans I run pretty much year round, one in the kitchen and one in the living room, usually on low, powered by a 375 watt Victron inverter connected directly to my battery bank as well as the lights in those and 2 other rooms all LED. Even on my lowest solar production days I get enough solar into the battery bank to offset the lights and fans without it hitting my low battery threshold for the inverter which is set to cut off at 15% remaining. Running both fans on low pulls about 38 watts. So 900ish watts for a 24 hour period plus whatever lights I turn on. Always worth it to spend a little extra for a more efficient fan, plus they tend to last a lot longer. I have that separate from my main inverters so if there is an issue with them or I need to power them off for maintenance I still have overhead lighting even during a grid outage.
Yes the fan represents the meter running turning your money into power company money .
Ceiling fans move an amazing amount of air with very little energy consumption. You are incorrect. And a battery operated desk fan moves very little air and is a piece of junk.
@@boblatkey7160 I agree and was taken aback by the comment that ceiling fans use a lot of electricity.
Great video Evan and Rebecca. You covered the solar set up and possibilities pretty good. You'll have a complete set up before long and shouldn't have to worry about any power outages. Stay safe and keep up the good videos and keep informing us of any changes you may have to make. Fred.
just learning you just gave me a great idea how all this works Thank you
Excellent video. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for doing this! I have often watched videos that are very technical. I just want to see a real world usage of these products. You are the first I have seen to use this product on a whole house.
Thanks for running the this test. It was nice to see a set up like this in action. BTW, thanks for reminding me to watch YellowStone 1923
I live on acreage in the woods in Colorado like you and when my power goes out we only have lights on in the room we're in, and rarely use appliances. My biggest concern is the freezer, fridge and well pump. I have the same whole house wood burner as you so no need to run the furnace. Currently on a 12KW generator that am constantly fighting to keep running.
I bought one of these for my RV with the flexibility to use in the house. Great video.
Great job on showing real world working conditions for these so people do not have false expectations on how they operate
Thank you for a real life experience! I just subscribed.
You're a brave one Evan! Chuck on solar......!
Thanks for this real world test and knowledge share!! And as some mention, you are still using some power you would shed if in an emergency, so well designed system!
Thank you! This was very helpful.
I never knew about the power transfer breaker blocker you’ve installed. That is indeed very clever and more cost effective the traditional panel installation. Thanks for sharing as I have limited space on such an installation. 👍🏽👍🏽❤
Just FYI when turning breakers on and off; Use the least dominant hand to turn breakers on or off, because if the breaker fails and explodes, you will still have the hand you use most. Additionally, turn away from facing the breakers and step to the side of the panel box. These precautions are what electricians do as we have seen the results of breakers that have failed. Safety first so you can live another day. One last thought: if you have to work on an energized system take off all rings, necklaces, earrings ,etc. as these can catch a current and electrocute you. Thanks for the video. Good work.
First visit to your channel and really enjoying your journey. Thank you. We are embarking on the same trip. Looking at 2 Pros, 2 batteries and the greater along with panels.
Nice analysis on the EcoFlow Delta Pro's and the Solar panels. You gave us some real useful information, on the spot real time evaluation. Great job Evan! I watched a couple of your videos from 3 and 4 years ago and I think you have really nailed this stuff. Thanks for sharing your experience on this subject with us, I hope you both have a great weekend.
Great Job. It helped you showed the Watt draw increase when hot water, iron, or cooking appliance were running. Also explaining that you are having very sunny days but below freezing temperatures and that others solar performance will very. Additionally a change in habits to use high draw items early enough for batteries to be at Peak when going through the night.
if portability isn't your main concern, you're much better off buying 12/24V 400AH LiFePO4 batteries, solar charge controller and inverter separately and can get more capacity at about half the cost.
Thanks for that. Interesting to see how it all works. I think with the gas backup generator too anyone would have the perfect system to run for days if they needed it. All the best 🇬🇧.
Really love your channel buddy!!
Great video good information thanks for sharing 👍
Great video, you actually made me decide now to buy one
excellent review i think is one of the best reviews on youtube now we finally know how long these items can last or at least get an idea thank you
Awesome video. Reading through the comments...... All those people who think buying a gas / dual fuel generator is better...... What if the world goes to pot and you can't get gas or propane??? Will be purchasing a couple of Delta Pros in the very near future.
Great video... We found using Emporia energy monitor helps us to determine our power use on a per circuit basis
great vid !!! i have a little setup here and in a pinch you can get by with the basics and definantly look into power friendly fans it will help your batts last longer.
Great video!👍🏻👍🏻
Great video!! I took my Ecoflow in a little bit different direction. When we had the ice storm in Texas 3 years ago, we were without power for 5 days. I have 15 solar panels on a grid tie inverter, so we were without power, and my solar panels were useless. I cannot tell you how frustrated I was during that time. I ordered my Delta Pro and put it in my living room and started powering up everything in my living room (big screen tv, lamps, computers, tablets, phones, internet, Roku, wifi, etc). My wife was not too happy with having to listen to the fans on the Delta Pro but it was not too bad. I found that the one Delta Pro did not give me the comfort level that I wanted so I watched for specials on the extra batteries and now have 2 extra batteries attached to the Delta Pro for 10,800 WH. I found that 4 of my 240w panels would keep the batteries charged to 100% daily except on very cloudy days. My emergency plan is to simply run extension cords to the refrigerators/freezers and other locations as necessary if the power goes out. I now have a glass table sitting on top of the three units with a faraday tablecloth on top to hide the units and reduce the fan noise and it is hardly noticeable now. It is comforting to actually use and know that my system is working since it is part of our lives now used on a daily basis offsetting my electric bill and not sitting around hoping all will work when the power goes out. Also, this method did not require me to hook up my Delta Pro to the whole house or run my Delta Pro in a hot and humid garage where my power panel is located which could cause problems over time. Very flexible.
That is exactly how I look at it. Solar with gas backup to recharge when needed., kinda an electric flywheel to extend my gas reserves. Then I added into the mix a little Honda 2200 watt generator that will run 8 to 10 hours on a gallon of gas for recharging.
This is very good and informative.
Thanks for showing the error of the over voltage. I can use that info for a test format myself when developing my own setup.
I would say to get a charge controller so that you can use all of your solar power.
The best charging happens early while the panels are cool. Heated u panels are less efficient charging. Move those panels away from obstacles. Get 100 ft of cables find open ground. Very simple solution to the problem.
Awsome video! You did exactly what i wanted to do for my house. The cost for two Eco Flows would probably be the only reason i wouldnt do this. These battery generators our only going to get better
Excellent overview. I have one and will check out Kelly's Country Life. Thank you!
Excellent testing your preparedness. I plan something very similar for my backup, but I will be much more stingy with power usage.
Great video . Good info to have . Nice to have a plan in place for power outages. Agree with you about recharging with gas generator. We had a hurricane go through Prince Edward Island In Canada last fall and had a prolonged outage (Hurricane Fiona ) . We lost power for 9 days and 1 of my sisters was out for 19 days .We had miles and miles of poles down and thousands of trees down making repairs a long slow progress. But even with gas Generator had to conserve usage because getting fuel was a challenge also .
well done, very informative, thanks
MPPT is based on voltage so you could have 2 panels in series and 2 panels in parallel for each eco flo.
The Ecoflow Delta Pro limits the Amps input at 150V/15A, so going to a Series/Parallel (2S2P) design on the panels will move the Amps from 11 something Amps to 15 Amps. So it’s still a small win, but you cannot double the solar input that way.
Myself I’m using 3S1P Jinko Neo 415W/13.7A/31.8V panels (the max I saw was a 1399W input using 3 panels), and they will fill my DeltaPro+ExtraBattery in about 5-6 hours in January/February.
The Ecoflow Independence Kit on the other side will accept a solar input range from 150V/15A (4S1P) to a 60V/30A (2S2P). And you have 3 Solar Input.
The panels are 9.52 amps. So parallel would make 19 amps. Too high for the Delta pro. These panels aren't sized right to max out the Delta Pro. You really need 6 to 7 amp panels in series parallel or 13 amp panels in series to get the max input.
Just like you, we now try to launch larger power loads (dish washer) during the day as power is coming into my Delta Pro. That is for me the big change for us... Consume power while it charges and use the extra 'free' power.
Thank you so much
A very useful video thanks.
Thanks for sharing
Good idea add eco flow extra smart dual fuel generator to recharge your battery
Excellent video. I had to unplug the monitor for the security system...wow that thing uses up juice.