They did an update to the app that now allows you to choose how long the screen will stay on. Now you can choose if stays on for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or stay on indefinitely.
Purchased this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y after researching several brands.Reasons for picking this one was, dual fuel, I don't have to carry gasoline and stink up my truck bed!Propane is so much cleaner.Quiet 62 db, won't piss off neighboring campers!Less than 100 lbs, can lift in to truck bed.I can run my 30 foot Transcend 261BH, AC among other appliances.
This unit really hits the mark, in my opinion, because it is definitely a "powered portable solar" product. So many of the power stations are either too small to be useful for anything more than camping or recharging small devices, while others have gotten so big they are not truly "portable" anymore. There are relatively few offerings in this market that are portable while still having a large enough inverter output (and solar input) to be useful. This product, along with the EF Delta 2, are products consumers can really use during a relatively short emergency situation. I would also mention that you can charge both of those units safely and easily using a 24v lithium iron-phosphate battery, so even though the AC180 doesn't have an expansion battery option, it isn't difficult to get more run-time from this unit.
Bluetti announced a couple of days ago that this unit will now work with the expandable batteries B230 and the B300…All you need is the P090D to DC7909 cable, and you're good to go.
It acts like a spare battery, when you connect it to the ac180 it charges it at a rate of 500 watts. Which I think is pretty good. It definitely expands the capacity. Close to 3 times if you get the b300.
You can use the expandable batteries with this unit. I messaged Bluetti because I was going to cancel my ac60 and go with this if I could use the B80 with it. The said I could I just need to purchase a different cable for it.
I have one in Australia. It’s well built and for close on 100ah perfect for camping. I paired it with the allpowers 200w panel which is a third of the price of bluetti and does the same thing. No issues recommending this for those who want a true portable power station.
Thanks for your review. I did get one AC180 to put in the bedroom powering the TV and charge phones during a grid outage at night.(UPS feature is nice too) And at 500w I can hook 2 or 3 solar panels to it, and should be able to power the small load. We wanted something small size to fit in the upstairs bedroom and at 36lbs its light enough to carry upstairs.
I just purchased one and really like it so far. I agree about having a setting to adjust the timeout for the display. I think the UPS is 30ms on the AC180.
All the reviewers had the 20% off in their bios and it looks like bluetti mislead everyone. I just decided on the Anker 757 being 899 after the 200 off.
Yeah I used the code from the hobo guy. And I was kinda disappointed that it was only 20 bucks off. I paid 780. It's not bad but it's a really small discount considering the total price.
Nice review..tnx.. I have the little Bluetti EB3A.. All is working very good... but i see Bluetti still has the Display time for 60 seconds....its goes Off very quickly .☹️. . which i do not want when i am connecting loads on it or charging... Come on Bluetti.. everybody wants a settable Display time !
The AC180 launch price of $799 seems to be the best bang for your buck right now. It's just small enough to be portable for camping and events, but large enough to run your fridge overnight.
One of your better videos, particularly the end where you show the AC200 MAX. BUT ... PLEASE give the MSRP somewhere within the first two minutes. ... My needs dictate having enough power, not necessarily more power than I need. Also... Bluetti has been around longer than the Hysolis (?). It would be good to understand the value of companies with a longer track record
I'm guessing you were able to connect three panels at greater than 60 VOC. That's great since I never buy panels that three in series is 60v or less. Thanks for the review!
The original price was $1000, so yes, 20% did come off, and all the promoters have been given an extra $20 coupon. This is an excellent price, way below the $1/watt we’ve been accustomed to for most power stations. I’m going to base my decision on whether it meets my needs, but I have no complaints about the price.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's great to hear that you found the Bluetti AC180 at an excellent price. If you're in the market for another portable power station, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It offers a massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging capabilities. Plus, its waterproof technology makes it perfect for outdoor adventures. Do consider it as an option that meets your needs. Happy camping!
i have an AC300 running select circuits from a transfer switch in my house. In a pinch, can the AC180 be used to charge my AC300 putting 800-1000 watts to keep my lights on? just wondering if the inverter is powerful enough to sustain the charge going into the AC300. thanks for any feedback or insights on this. btw, i was also looking at the EcoFlow Delta 2 which is on sale right now for $699 on Amazon. wondering which is the better unit and if either would be able to charge my AC300 in a worse case scenario to keep lights on until i get some solar.
3500 cycles is the full 0 to 100% charging spec, correct? Not "after 10 years of constant non-stop use..." After fully charging 3,500 or so times, the battery pack will still provide 80% of the original capacity, I believe.
Just recently got the AC180. When charging with solar it does not automatically start charging the following morning. Any word on if there is a fix for this?
but the car sharger could be used with a lopi4 12.8v 100 0r more ah and recharge the ac180 slowly but still cna trasfer power from ex EB3A to ac180 or lifepo4 battery to ac180.
Do you think a firmware update might solve the display timeout? I just bought this unit for $669 off Bluetti so maybe the more they sell they will fix the display.
Purchased July 1, 2023 My User Manual has a sticker applied at the bottom of page 7 that states, "This product must be grounded prior to operation. Connect a grounding cable to the grounding terminal of AC180. Fasten the grounding screw to fix the cable." No cable in the box and no explanation of what to do with the mystery cable after it is attached to the unit. What's up with that???
Looks like no one has a n answer to this question as I have the sme question. It says it will NOT operate with out a ground cable how do you ground it drive a spike into the ground??? That's NO GOOD
@WOODMISER2023 I contacted Bluetti and they said it did NOT need grounding. I had several questions/concerns that brought up with Bluetti: I found the user manual somewhat ineffective, the app unintuitive, and their customer service lackadaisical. I expected a warm and fuzzy feeling from purchasing such a great item, but Bluetti leaves me wondering if I made the right choice.
@@GODZclaN11 Thank you for this reply I am feeling the same way. Like you my owners manual has a sticker in it that says it needs grounding. The sticker is something added to the manual after initial printing. Have you tried to use your unit as it is without grounding?? I just received mine about a week ago and am very seriously considering returning it. I am not happy at all.
@WOODMISER2023 I waited until I heard back from them and have been using it off grid: charging phone, vacuum and string trimmer battery, running my cpap and coffee maker. Its wireless charging feature is insanely slow. So plug your charging block into of the AC outlets instead. After not answering a couple of my questions Bluetti responded saying "we hope your issues worked out, now please take our survey." I was honest in my respones and again said I wasn't feeling as good about my purchase as I had anticipated and wanted to. I received another survey email and swiped left. Keep me posted.
Great informative video. Thx u. That car charger cord looks short to me. That limits where u can put the unit in a small older vehicle that may not have many car chargers and an external lifePO4 battery system setup. Sounds like charging by vehicle will take a long time? Someone who's a van lifer may like to know how long it would take in a vehicle charging mode. ✌🏾
You would have to invest in a DC to DC charger if you want serious car charging via the alternator. I've done the research. Waiting on my unit next week. I'm using an inverter connected to the battery (500 watt pure sine wave) for now.
The AC180P has the bigger 1440wh Battery, Don't know why you would do a review without Learning the machine first, If you had checked out the App Properly you would of known that you can turn the screen on 24/7 if you wanted to.
Would think so, based on 12volts minimum, just may take a while to fully charge. You can get more panels in the future & connect them in series for faster charging.
Bluetti announced a couple of days ago that this unit will now work with the expandable batteries B230 and the B300...All you need is the P090D to DC7909 cable, and you're good to go.
I bought some solar panels for my Bluetti 180. Can anybody please tell me if these are the right specifications of a solar panel, please... Parameters:Maximum power: 250WMaterial: Ethylene TetraflouroethyleneConnector Type: MC4Maximum Voltage: 24 VoltsProduct Dimensions: 41.73 x 10.9 x 0.11 inchesCell efficiency:20%-23%(Depends on the usage environment)Standard test conditions: irradiance 1000w/m2, temperature 25°C, AM=1.5Note: Every 2 solar panels will come with:2 x 250W Solar panel1*crocodile clip cable1*40A controller4*connectors4*climbing clips2*2-in-1 cables1*extension..Iv got two 250w solar panels? Some experience advice on this would be very nice thank you in advance❤
NOOO! watch out for the bluetti warranty is no good. I have the ac200p this unit battery numbers are very lower. unit is junk. only 1 years old, Also I have #3 350w portable panels failed (NOT WORKING) I'VE been working with kiki at bluetti she's is given me the run a round. Five mouths and I have #3 panels that do not work and a junk power station. Lower volts not higher. do's it work? Thank you every one Randy
The delta 2 isn't as efficient as this unit. This would be the better choice if your looking for the cost. I have mine coming soon. I did some research before I pulled the trigger. I also got the PV200, Now I know I need 600 watts of solar to top it off in 2-3 hours in California 👌🏼
You know what's the difference between channels like this one and Bob Wells over at cheapRVLiving? Bob doesn't keep the stuff that Bluetti and others send him (and many times he actually buys what he reviews) he donates the stuff to people that needs and can use them! He doesn't stack it all up on a shelf to brag about and show how important he is. When I come across channels like this I simply give it a thumbs down and then go back to the main screen and click on "Do not recommend" and move on to more honest and interesting channels...
First of all theres no such thing as a solar generator. Its nothing but a hugh battery and inverter run by a computer. They have tons of issues. The computer glitchs, the unit has to be shut down and reset to get them running again. Solar is way too slow to keep up with the discharge rate. When it runs down your done. The batteries have a life span of a few years. The price you will pay for new one will almost equal the cost of the unit plus disposal cost. You will never save any money with this thing compared to a real generator. They have error codes that pop up that disable the unit, then get out the manual. Complicated control panels. You will waste alot of money and have all kinds of techincal issues when you could have bought a super reliable honda super quiet generator and just keep it full. Will run forever. If theres a storm you cant even attempt to use the solar panels. It will let you down. And SUPER expensive. Just another high tech gadget to take your money. Keep it simple, keeps it reliable.
10:28 FYI: this power station IS expandable (via the solar input socket). From Bluetti's website: "Get your AC180 charged via expansion batteries - B80 (806Wh), B230 (2048Wh), and B300 (3072Wh) - to ensure a continuous power source of up to 4,224Wh, which is sufficient to last your outdoor fun even longer."
@@NigriffNew to the whole power station business. How would a person connect a 24v LiFePo4 battery? Is some kind of converter needed. Thanks in advance.
@jamesbass5. I'm a complete newbie myself, but there are several videos on TH-cam of people demonstrating this. It does require a little bit of DIY. I don't understand it myself, but it's nothing I don't think I couldn't figure out in a few hours if I really buckled down and paid attention. You should be able to figure it out with our too much trouble. It would be nice if someone came along with a pre made adapter though.
I like this form factor better than ecoflows equivalent. I have the eb3a , a few ecoflows and pecrons. The pecron 2000lfp has almost double the capacity and is about this size. But these new bluetti are super nice. I just might pick this one up over ecoflows river pro 2. It is also priced fairly in the sogen game
price per WH,,,, price per watt on the available inverter.... excellent price point,,, stop whining about the screen saver and just tap the button... no different than your mouse on a computer
@@curtbrackenrich7883 yeah a firmware update should allow duration of screensaver,,, but the overall functionality of this device is amazing, this "product category" has developed so much in the past 3-5 years...
Anyone had any problems with the ac180? I am in the market to buy a power bank, another channel recently uploaded a vlog saying they had issues with the ac180, one of which was it shut off when it should've been powering a 12v fridge.
So either this or Fossibot f2400 which is £100 more expensive but it's double the capacity ish. What you think the best value or have you another to recommend
Great vídeo … I have my motorcycle in a storage unit with no outlets and I’d like to keep the battery tender connected to this power station 24/7. Do you know how long the power station would keep charging ? Does The power station shuts off automatically when completely charge the battery and turns on automatic when it needs charging? The battery tender’s plug says 12V and 750mA.. thanks a lot for your help
I'm brand new to the power station world ... i recently ordered the AC180 with 120W Solar kit (awaiting delivery) ... is there anything i should be aware of when using this to power a CPAP machine. Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated, thanks!
Can you cover this as a topic? The BLUETTI device has a MAJOR security vulnerability. The bluetooth is always enabled when the device is powered on and it is not secured by any authentication or prompt on the device. There is also no way to disable the bluetooth. This means that anyone can connect to the device using the app via the bluetooth interface and control the power station (turn on/off power). This becomes a vulnerability in that critical systems can be turned off, systems that are required for animals (automated feeding systems, fish tank aerators) can be affected putting the wellbeing and life of animals at risk, and at worst, any medical devices can be turned off with a risk to human life.
They did an update to the app that now allows you to choose how long the screen will stay on. Now you can choose if stays on for 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or stay on indefinitely.
Do you know how much power it uses if displays stays on indefinitely?
I’m so glad they modified the app to keep the screen on 😊.
Purchased this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y after researching several brands.Reasons for picking this one was, dual fuel, I don't have to carry gasoline and stink up my truck bed!Propane is so much cleaner.Quiet 62 db, won't piss off neighboring campers!Less than 100 lbs, can lift in to truck bed.I can run my 30 foot Transcend 261BH, AC among other appliances.
This unit really hits the mark, in my opinion, because it is definitely a "powered portable solar" product. So many of the power stations are either too small to be useful for anything more than camping or recharging small devices, while others have gotten so big they are not truly "portable" anymore. There are relatively few offerings in this market that are portable while still having a large enough inverter output (and solar input) to be useful. This product, along with the EF Delta 2, are products consumers can really use during a relatively short emergency situation. I would also mention that you can charge both of those units safely and easily using a 24v lithium iron-phosphate battery, so even though the AC180 doesn't have an expansion battery option, it isn't difficult to get more run-time from this unit.
It does have option to expand with the P090D to DC7909 cord. I got one on eBay. I’m waiting for Black Friday to see if I can get an expansion battery
@@OreoSpeedwagon825 Bluetti also sells this cable, but a bit expensive if you ask me...
Bluetti announced a couple of days ago that this unit will now work with the expandable batteries B230 and the B300…All you need is the P090D to DC7909 cable, and you're good to go.
As a battery bank only. It’s a one way power transfer. It’s not a true expansion battery
@@australianmade2659what do you mean by one way power transfer can you explain?
It acts like a spare battery, when you connect it to the ac180 it charges it at a rate of 500 watts. Which I think is pretty good. It definitely expands the capacity. Close to 3 times if you get the b300.
@@SirFartsAlot1 where did you read the 500w charge rate. I can’t find that anywhere
You can use the expandable batteries with this unit. I messaged Bluetti because I was going to cancel my ac60 and go with this if I could use the B80 with it. The said I could I just need to purchase a different cable for it.
I have one in Australia. It’s well built and for close on 100ah perfect for camping. I paired it with the allpowers 200w panel which is a third of the price of bluetti and does the same thing. No issues recommending this for those who want a true portable power station.
Which model panel is the allpowers
Im thinking of getting one - just need to work out if it will power my Engel fridge freezer
@@Jeff-ty4oi on sale for $649 now
Thanks for your review. I did get one AC180 to put in the bedroom powering the TV and charge phones during a grid outage at night.(UPS feature is nice too) And at 500w I can hook 2 or 3 solar panels to it, and should be able to power the small load. We wanted something small size to fit in the upstairs bedroom and at 36lbs its light enough to carry upstairs.
During a power outage, your priority is television 📺 🤣
You were wrong about expandable battery capacity. You can add 800 watts by using the B80 battery to it.
I just purchased one and really like it so far.
I agree about having a setting to adjust the timeout for the display.
I think the UPS is 30ms on the AC180.
The app is updated so you can control how long the screen stays on
The coupon code take $20 off, not 20%. Thanks for the review.
All the reviewers had the 20% off in their bios and it looks like bluetti mislead everyone.
I just decided on the Anker 757 being 899 after the 200 off.
Yeah I used the code from the hobo guy. And I was kinda disappointed that it was only 20 bucks off. I paid 780. It's not bad but it's a really small discount considering the total price.
Nice review..tnx..
I have the little Bluetti EB3A..
All is working very good...
but i see Bluetti still has the Display time for 60 seconds....its goes Off very quickly .☹️. . which i do not want when i am connecting loads on it or charging...
Come on Bluetti.. everybody wants a settable Display time !
The AC180 launch price of $799 seems to be the best bang for your buck right now. It's just small enough to be portable for camping and events, but large enough to run your fridge overnight.
It's on sale now for $649
From what I'm now told there is expandable battery. The 80
Really wish this unit came with the XT60 port instead of the barrel port.
One of your better videos, particularly the end where you show the AC200 MAX. BUT ... PLEASE give the MSRP somewhere within the first two minutes. ... My needs dictate having enough power, not necessarily more power than I need.
Also... Bluetti has been around longer than the Hysolis (?). It would be good to understand the value of companies with a longer track record
Also u talked about ur solar panels, what r u using, brand?
I'm guessing you were able to connect three panels at greater than 60 VOC. That's great since I never buy panels that three in series is 60v or less. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for the great review👍👍🌞
Very nice unit. They could of added another cigarette plug and another C 100 watt outlet...other than that,2👍's up
I'm ditching my eb3a for this
The original price was $1000, so yes, 20% did come off, and all the promoters have been given an extra $20 coupon. This is an excellent price, way below the $1/watt we’ve been accustomed to for most power stations. I’m going to base my decision on whether it meets my needs, but I have no complaints about the price.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It's great to hear that you found the Bluetti AC180 at an excellent price. If you're in the market for another portable power station, I highly recommend checking out the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series. It offers a massive capacity, powerful output, and fast recharging capabilities. Plus, its waterproof technology makes it perfect for outdoor adventures. Do consider it as an option that meets your needs. Happy camping!
It's on sale until tomorrow for $649
this unit can be combined with b80 axtra battery pack fo almost 2kw.your friendly physicist
What solar panels are you using?
i have an AC300 running select circuits from a transfer switch in my house. In a pinch, can the AC180 be used to charge my AC300 putting 800-1000 watts to keep my lights on? just wondering if the inverter is powerful enough to sustain the charge going into the AC300. thanks for any feedback or insights on this. btw, i was also looking at the EcoFlow Delta 2 which is on sale right now for $699 on Amazon. wondering which is the better unit and if either would be able to charge my AC300 in a worse case scenario to keep lights on until i get some solar.
i guess they are relying on the app where you can see the screen . but would be cool if we could extend the time lapse on the screen light.
Display time out is configurable in the app.
3500 cycles is the full 0 to 100% charging spec, correct? Not "after 10 years of constant non-stop use..." After fully charging 3,500 or so times, the battery pack will still provide 80% of the original capacity, I believe.
Can we add a lifepo4 12.8v to this? to expand the capacity?
Just recently got the AC180. When charging with solar it does not automatically start charging the following morning. Any word on if there is a fix for this?
but the car sharger could be used with a lopi4 12.8v 100 0r more ah and recharge the ac180 slowly but still cna trasfer power from ex EB3A to ac180 or lifepo4 battery to ac180.
Do you think a firmware update might solve the display timeout? I just bought this unit for $669 off Bluetti so maybe the more they sell they will fix the display.
The app is updated now
Purchased July 1, 2023
My User Manual has a sticker applied at the bottom of page 7 that states, "This product must be grounded prior to operation. Connect a grounding cable to the grounding terminal of AC180. Fasten the grounding screw to fix the cable." No cable in the box and no explanation of what to do with the mystery cable after it is attached to the unit. What's up with that???
Looks like no one has a n answer to this question as I have the sme question. It says it will NOT operate with out a ground cable how do you ground it drive a spike into the ground??? That's NO GOOD
@WOODMISER2023 I contacted Bluetti and they said it did NOT need grounding. I had several questions/concerns that brought up with Bluetti: I found the user manual somewhat ineffective, the app unintuitive, and their customer service lackadaisical. I expected a warm and fuzzy feeling from purchasing such a great item, but Bluetti leaves me wondering if I made the right choice.
@@GODZclaN11 Thank you for this reply I am feeling the same way. Like you my owners manual has a sticker in it that says it needs grounding. The sticker is something added to the manual after initial printing. Have you tried to use your unit as it is without grounding?? I just received mine about a week ago and am very seriously considering returning it. I am not happy at all.
@WOODMISER2023 I waited until I heard back from them and have been using it off grid: charging phone, vacuum and string trimmer battery, running my cpap and coffee maker. Its wireless charging feature is insanely slow. So plug your charging block into of the AC outlets instead. After not answering a couple of my questions Bluetti responded saying "we hope your issues worked out, now please take our survey." I was honest in my respones and again said I wasn't feeling as good about my purchase as I had anticipated and wanted to. I received another survey email and swiped left. Keep me posted.
@@GODZclaN11 Oh brother. I'm glad to read all these points about this unit. I was close to pulling the trigger but now - nope.
I can decide between the 180 now and a battery added later, or the 200max.
That was great . Ty
Great informative video. Thx u.
That car charger cord looks short to me. That limits where u can put the unit in a small older vehicle that may not have many car chargers and an external lifePO4 battery system setup. Sounds like charging by vehicle will take a long time? Someone who's a van lifer may like to know how long it would take in a vehicle charging mode. ✌🏾
You would have to invest in a DC to DC charger if you want serious car charging via the alternator. I've done the research. Waiting on my unit next week. I'm using an inverter connected to the battery (500 watt pure sine wave) for now.
@@MrWiley3 Have u received ur unit, how it is working & where can I buy it? Thx!
Can you charge this on the ac lead, from a 12v to 240v 1000w inverter?
The AC180P has the bigger 1440wh Battery, Don't know why you would do a review without Learning the machine first, If you had checked out the App Properly you would of known that you can turn the screen on 24/7 if you wanted to.
Can you charge this with just a regular 100-watt solar panel????
Would think so, based on 12volts minimum, just may take a while to fully charge. You can get more panels in the future & connect them in series for faster charging.
Launching something not expandable is a no go no matter what it can do.
Bluetti announced a couple of days ago that this unit will now work with the expandable batteries B230
and the B300...All you need is the P090D to DC7909 cable, and you're good to go.
I bought some solar panels for my Bluetti 180. Can anybody please tell me if these are the right specifications of a solar panel, please...
Parameters:Maximum power: 250WMaterial:
Ethylene TetraflouroethyleneConnector Type:
MC4Maximum Voltage: 24 VoltsProduct
Dimensions: 41.73 x 10.9 x 0.11 inchesCell
efficiency:20%-23%(Depends on the usage
environment)Standard test conditions: irradiance
1000w/m2, temperature 25°C, AM=1.5Note: Every 2
solar panels will come with:2 x 250W Solar
panel1*crocodile clip cable1*40A
controller4*connectors4*climbing clips2*2-in-1
cables1*extension..Iv got two 250w solar panels? Some experience advice on this would be very nice thank you in advance❤
Too expensive, I need to start a channel to get all the batteries for free, seems like every channel is pushing these kind of batteries
Nothing is free.
Looks good but their terrible customer service reputation made me unwilling to buy Bluetti - phone calls not answered, weeks to get replies to emails.
Thank you - I was leaning toward this unit but now, not so sure. Too bad, many good things but ...
I'm Jealous.......The App doesn't show Volts and Amps on the AC300 😞, I'm bout to go back in my corner and cry, lol
Hobotech did like 63v
NOOO! watch out for the bluetti warranty is no good. I have the ac200p this unit battery numbers are very lower. unit is junk. only 1 years old, Also I have #3 350w portable panels failed (NOT WORKING) I'VE been working with kiki at bluetti she's is given me the run a round. Five mouths and I have #3 panels that do not work and a junk power station.
Lower volts not higher. do's it work?
Thank you every one
Randy
Oh no :( So very sorry to hear this. I wonder if the AC180 is also a dud...?
FYSA, the discount code is for $20, not 20%. That would have been nice. :D
If you compare with the ecoflow Delta 2 wath model can you take?
I’ll have both now. I will use my Delta 2 to power my Wave 2 instead of getting the battery for it. Flexibility is the key.
The delta 2 isn't as efficient as this unit. This would be the better choice if your looking for the cost. I have mine coming soon. I did some research before I pulled the trigger. I also got the PV200, Now I know I need 600 watts of solar to top it off in 2-3 hours in California 👌🏼
You know what's the difference between channels like this one and Bob Wells over at cheapRVLiving? Bob doesn't keep the stuff that Bluetti and others send him (and many times he actually buys what he reviews) he donates the stuff to people that needs and can use them! He doesn't stack it all up on a shelf to brag about and show how important he is.
When I come across channels like this I simply give it a thumbs down and then go back to the main screen and click on "Do not recommend" and move on to more honest and interesting channels...
Minute Man Prepper purchases products he reviews to my knowledge.
First of all theres no such thing as a solar generator. Its nothing but a hugh battery and inverter run by a computer. They have tons of issues. The computer glitchs, the unit has to be shut down and reset to get them running again. Solar is way too slow to keep up with the discharge rate. When it runs down your done. The batteries have a life span of a few years. The price you will pay for new one will almost equal the cost of the unit plus disposal cost. You will never save any money with this thing compared to a real generator. They have error codes that pop up that disable the unit, then get out the manual. Complicated control panels. You will waste alot of money and have all kinds of techincal issues when you could have bought a super reliable honda super quiet generator and just keep it full. Will run forever. If theres a storm you cant even attempt to use the solar panels. It will let you down. And SUPER expensive. Just another high tech gadget to take your money. Keep it simple, keeps it reliable.
10:28 FYI: this power station IS expandable (via the solar input socket). From Bluetti's website: "Get your AC180 charged via expansion batteries - B80 (806Wh), B230 (2048Wh), and B300 (3072Wh) - to ensure a continuous power source of up to 4,224Wh, which is sufficient to last your outdoor fun even longer."
Or just use a 24v LiFePo4 battery
@@NigriffNew to the whole power station business. How would a person connect a 24v LiFePo4 battery? Is some kind of converter needed. Thanks in advance.
@jamesbass5. I'm a complete newbie myself, but there are several videos on TH-cam of people demonstrating this. It does require a little bit of DIY. I don't understand it myself, but it's nothing I don't think I couldn't figure out in a few hours if I really buckled down and paid attention. You should be able to figure it out with our too much trouble. It would be nice if someone came along with a pre made adapter though.
@@JBass33not for this system, it max out at 8 amps w a 24 or 12v lifepo…. Sucks sucks sucks, but 32v gets you 10 amps….
The screen takes up power. I would rather it stay off because if it stays on I will forget to turn it off and it will waste power.
I like this form factor better than ecoflows equivalent. I have the eb3a , a few ecoflows and pecrons. The pecron 2000lfp has almost double the capacity and is about this size. But these new bluetti are super nice. I just might pick this one up over ecoflows river pro 2. It is also priced fairly in the sogen game
Why do you claim it is NOT expandible? It certainly is. B80, B230 and the B300????
price per WH,,,, price per watt on the available inverter.... excellent price point,,, stop whining about the screen saver and just tap the button... no different than your mouse on a computer
That made me chuckle, but I get where he's coming from.
@@curtbrackenrich7883 yeah a firmware update should allow duration of screensaver,,, but the overall functionality of this device is amazing, this "product category" has developed so much in the past 3-5 years...
The AC180P has a screen duration setting in the app, from 30s to forever. Not sure if is just for the orange “P” variant.
Anyone had any problems with the ac180? I am in the market to buy a power bank, another channel recently uploaded a vlog saying they had issues with the ac180, one of which was it shut off when it should've been powering a 12v fridge.
Shut off only when eco mode is active.
Does this unit have a large phantom draw like the larger Buetti units???
So either this or Fossibot f2400 which is £100 more expensive but it's double the capacity ish. What you think the best value or have you another to recommend
Great vídeo …
I have my motorcycle in a storage unit with no outlets and I’d like to keep the battery tender connected to this power station 24/7.
Do you know how long the power station would keep charging ?
Does The power station shuts off automatically when completely charge the battery and turns on automatic when it needs charging?
The battery tender’s plug says 12V and 750mA..
thanks a lot for your help
how are the three 200w solar panels connected with each other?
Can you adjust how full battery will charge?
I'm brand new to the power station world ... i recently ordered the AC180 with 120W Solar kit (awaiting delivery) ... is there anything i should be aware of when using this to power a CPAP machine. Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated, thanks!
Don't use it on eco mode, turn it off in the app.
You must have Ivan as your same Bluetti contact? Huge failure on the pricing he provided. It's only $20 off vs the 20% they claimed....
Not too impressed with this unit. My reason being that it has 4 usb A and only one usb C.
Can you use a USB-c adapter to USB station?
Little brother to AC200P ot the Max.
Yes, good battery
Can you cover this as a topic?
The BLUETTI device has a MAJOR security vulnerability. The bluetooth is always enabled when the device is powered on and it is not secured by any authentication or prompt on the device. There is also no way to disable the bluetooth. This means that anyone can connect to the device using the app via the bluetooth interface and control the power station (turn on/off power). This becomes a vulnerability in that critical systems can be turned off, systems that are required for animals (automated feeding systems, fish tank aerators) can be affected putting the wellbeing and life of animals at risk, and at worst, any medical devices can be turned off with a risk to human life.
Wow - thanks for sharing this. The news just keeps getting worse with this thing, as one reads the comments! :(