Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station - Complete Overview and Real-World Testing

[@gx93117]

I've been watching a ton of reviews on the f3800. This was surprisingly very well done. There was thorough testing, a detailed overview of features and limitations, and examples of edge use cases. There was a lot of effort in just production setup with the mock camp cookout. I've been trying to find real info on EV charging and you had that too! BRAVO!!!

[@SignatureSolar]

Much appreciated! Thank you for your feedback!

[@danman1287]

this is one of the BEST product reviews wow thorough

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you!

[@jasonhitton9149]

I saw some comments, on other viewers, that 25 amp port, is really a 16 amp,

[@robertsalata7828]

Great video ! I am a new fan of Anker, ever since they came out with the F3800 . It is an amazing device... well engineered, powerful, adaptable, affordable, and easily expandable. LOTS of great features.

[@danman1287]

72% efficiency is not great

[@DanangAlta]

Anker really hit the nail on the head with this one, wow.

[@jimlarson4899]

Wow, Kelly! You are strong! That is a lot of weight to move around and you made it look effortless. 🙂

[@DanangAlta]

Damn, she picked that thing up and put it on her truck!

[@robharrison192]

Great video. Do you know if there is an adaptor for the NEMA 1450 to hook up a marine 50 amp cable?

[@SignatureSolar]

Yes, there is.

[@PhilipHippolyte]

I live outside the US where our native tower supply is 220V from grid. Is that an issue / Is it possible to still run it as a home backup unit?

[@SignatureSolar]

It may be possible with some modifications but it is designed primarily for use in regions with 120V/240V split-phase power.

[@clarencewiles963]

Solar system and versatility has been shown to interact with our needs. Thumbs up 👍

[@Robothut]

Just got my f3800 and expansion battery. But not having a smart phone so not APP and the unit does not come with a printed operations manual. Do you have a link that will let me read the operations manual? I cannot find one on their web site.

[@SignatureSolar]

Here is the link to the manual! signaturesolar.com/content/documents/Anker/Anker%20F3800/Anker%20F3800%20User%20Manual.pdf

[@SignatureSolar]

signaturesolar.com/content/documents/Anker/Anker%20F3800/Anker%20F3800%20User%20Manual.pdf

[@Robothut]

@@SignatureSolar Thank you.

[@DVLITTLEPILOT]

have you found a way to limit the charge when on Grid power charging 2 F3800's seems to hit 2400 watts each I wish I could cut that in half as it is a lot on my Gen to run the house and charge the F3800s when I have hit the gen disconnect switch also seems like I have to run power over 400 watts to get the smart panel to switch from F3800 to the Gen - Grid Power

[@djrtime1398]

I am new to this. I want to supply AC power to my RV from this unit via the RVs power cord. I realize I will need a 30amp to 50 amp adapter. My question is will this be interrupted when I charge the F3800 via a generator feeding the AC charge port?

[@MarcusTurner-db5qv]

Nice video keep up the good work

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you!

[@obediahanderson788]

Hello. What is the UL listing on the home power panel?

[@Buffy-88]

Great presentation. I didn't quite get the solar input? I've got 11kva solar panels. Does that mean I can plug it to charge the Anker?

[@SignatureSolar]

No, it's a 2400w max

[@joneberle4952]

This power station with two 48v server rack batteries hooked up to the dc inputs would make a good solution. I would have bought one already if it was not for the 240v disabled during AC charging, and the restricted Solar inputs.

[@kenastl]

I agree, they should have made the UPS support 240v @ 25a input (same as output) so that you could really use it as an always connected home backup system. Maybe that's why they have the home power system. Is that the only way to get a proper transfer switch for this?

[@rodneyworrell3887]

@@kenastl I bought an Interconnect Switch for my breaker-box. This makes my system a manual backup rather than an automatic backup battery, but is a good, cheap alternative and you can immediately gain access to all the circuits in your breaker box! You do have to watch how much load ( which breakers are turned on) when you run it this way. I switched ALL my lights to LED bulbs (which use only 9 watts) and keep my refrigerator coils clean to reduce the amount of needed power. I don’t plan on running my A/C, and only use fans in the house as needed, and I have a natural gas furnace and water heater, so my biggest loads are my 1200 watt microwave oven, my 1000 watt coffee maker, and my stovetop range elements.

[@rodneyworrell3887]

I bought the F3800 and like it a lot. However, it does not come with a User Manual, and the online version is minimal at best. How do you use the add on batteries? How do they integrate with the main unit? Can I power them on and off with the main turned on?

[@SignatureSolar]

We made a short video to address your questions. Hopefully this will show you how to use the add-on batteries, how they integrate with the main unit, and that you can power them on and off with the main unit turned on. Thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enjHf2h3e9OEptU

[@20sti_lovn]

Hi, So i just bought the Anker Solix F3800 and i am not sure on the right solar panels for my needs. I want to achieve 1200 solar panels. Can you recommend the right solar panels for my needs. I don't want to exceed the 11V-15V = 10A or the 15V-60V = 27AMax requirement so I was wondering if you or anyone could recommend the panels I need to purchase. Thanks in advance as i am not solar smart.

[@SignatureSolar]

Hello! To achieve 1200W solar input, look for panels that operate within 15V-60V and stay under the 27A max limit. For further help, feel free to call us at 903-441-2090. We’re happy to assist!

[@nicepark2115]

It's nice to see some real life testing. I would like to know if I can charge F3800 from a gas generator during a power outrage. I will hook up the generator to a transfer switch that is connected to the main panel. Then, I will charge F3800 from a wall outlet. Do you think it will work?

[@jamesporter2626]

From what I've been able to gather if you set a generator plug in directly into your panel with an interlock then you essentially replace the grid input. I think you need their smart panel though

[@atlsoutherndog]

Good video, the Anker F3800 system is decent. I have two F3800's and 6 BP3800 expansion batteries and a Home Power Panel... so I am speaking from experience. Unfortunately I would not buy again because but they essentially have no customer service. And when they do firmware upgrades, they don't know the changes in specs. And they don't ship anywhere near their promised shipping and delivery time. But as for support, each call or chat takes hours and each response it automatic and says they will reply in 2 days... even for the most basic questions. So unless you're a solar expert, don't count on ANKER for any help unless you have a ton of patience. If I could do over again, I would go with EcoFlow for their customer support

[@SignatureSolar]

Hi! I'm so sorry you didn't have great customer service with ANKER! If you purchase through us at Signature Solar, we will be sure to give you the best customer service! :)

[@DIY_versus]

That solar generator is really good 240V and 6000w inverter is amazing but 60V is pathetic

[@bestnews4you]

The F3800 weighs about 133lbs. You aren't going to toss it in the car for an afternoon outing. My husband and I could barely get it up the steps to the house between the two of us. 72% efficiency is pretty poor, and I don't see how a mere 2400 watts of solar is going to charge the main unit with all 6 of its expansion batteries in a single day. That would require 11 hours of full sunlight. The batteries don't have a separate input, so there is no way to charge them apart from the limitations of the main unit. Anker needs to do better. Is the F3800 a silk purse or a pig's ear?

[@JohnBaker3000]

Nice!

[@ronbridegroom8428]

Solar input is pathetic and made worse by the amps being limited if the voltage happens to drop too low for example if the sun goes behind a cloud or if a panel in a string becomes shaded. This is NOT a system to get if solar is a major input. Voltage range is too low and too narrow of a voltage window. Plus, the 240 volt outlet turning off if recharging is not good

[@MaxCaud]

I mean 2 basic panels in series should easily maintain 32V... I agree its not ideal but this is a little dramatic.

[@Terry17-dawg]

Then can you so kindly please recommend a brand that’s worth the money I would like to know instead of wasting thousands of dollars for something that halfway is good thankyou

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

@@jeffj_39is reading hard? Or do you just like putting words in people’s mouths? She asked a question

[@jimfields9491]

Pass through charging and I’m in.

[@barrykery1175]

Nice unit but that was an unfair test using a laptop computer. Youi should have used a desktop computer. Once you remove the power supplied from the Anker to the laptop, you have have even used a 30 minute change over time for the computer only. Why? The laptop runs on it's internal battery so removing the power from the USB cable going to the laptop means nothing unless the battery in the computer is dead. It's the demo you created that is flawed, not the Anker F3800. Actually I'm sold on the Anker, it's your demo that's flawed. Barry

[@SignatureSolar]

Thank you for your comment! I see how that could have been misunderstood. If you take a look around 13:14 in the video, you’ll notice our desktop computer on the right side of the screen, which was connected to our two monitors for our UPS test. The laptop you saw was only connected via the USB-C port for a later test to show the charge output, which we discuss at 13:58. You're right-if we had been testing the UPS on the laptop, the test would have been flawed. However, the switchover time and any potential glitches we were monitoring were specifically for the desktop computer and its monitors. Once the power was cut, you can see that neither the monitors nor the clock glitched. Thanks again for bringing this up!