ANY POWER STATION Bluetti CHARGER 1 Bluetti Alternator Charger

[@110Griff]

would think it would be a good idea to put a fuse near the battery, great piece of kit will be fitting one for sure, thanks for the video.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@fscottgray9784]

The Pecron with the cable and 500 watt charge capability is $134 The Bluetti offers more features for sure like voltage variability, bluetooth. Just installed the Pecron and so far it is working great.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Wow that’s a great price on the pecron

[@waynerenshaw-multi-outdoor4521]

This is quite good for one reason, it's compatible for any power station, the down side is the 560watts , Ecoflow do the same idea, but is only compatible for Ecoflow, but the one thing Ecoflow smart alternator charger is good at, it can deliver 800watts... It's a pity the Bluetti didn't make the output the same, as this would be great for a lot off grid users, price wise basic £245 but at £299 complete with everything, Ecoflow is £329 but does come up on sale for £240, In all they both do the same but Ecoflow wins for the simple reason it kicks out more watts which if going off-grid is a definite game changer... Great info and good to see another to challenge Ecoflow... But Bluetti needs to improve on power .. great vid 👍

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks

[@damianoverlander6766]

Thank you for the review, Finally we have freedom of wiring. Every car and RV is different so this DC to DC charger gives us a lot of options. Greetings from Brooklyn.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Damian much appreciated

[@anneccook]

Question: if I'm using my own wires (Bluetti's are back ordered) and want to install a circuit breaker, would it be installed between the alternator and the charger, or between the charger and my Bluetti? Thanks so much for such a helpful video!

[@TechMadeEzy]

I would say you would want to install it on the positive cable the way it's shown in the video, if you need close up pics message me on Instagram and I can send you some. @techmadeezy

[@CedarSam]

It's tempting but I'm always hesitant to buy a first-generation product, especially at the jacked up prices they have in Canada (reg. 650😱). And I would like more watts. If Ecoflow can do 800, Bluetti should be able to match them, especially at this price. I like the breaker but it's awfully clunky, and I would want to secure it so it doesn't rattle around and maybe put strain on the cable. I guess breakers are cheaper than fuses or Bluetti got a deal on a container load of them. The cable isn't too pretty either. But I guess Bluetti gave up on style a long time ago. 😅 Pecron delivers 400w (real world) at less than half the price, and I like the manual voltage dial. That might tide me over until these units mature.

[@wheelerk2012]

the extra barrel connectors, are they for the Input if you have your own 6AWG cable? Thanks.

[@TechMadeEzy]

yes you got it

[@joeblow1942]

Most van lifers have permanently installed solar panels so there’s no stopping, etc. Problem is that the sun isn’t always ideal.

[@vicc6744]

will this turn off when the car is off so it wont kill the battery

[@TechMadeEzy]

To my knowledge yes, they did that during testing to make sure

[@vicc6744]

@@TechMadeEzy Thanks- these things must be very popular as they are sold out on Amazon and the wiring complete kit is also sold out on the Buletti site-

[@Paul-ou1rx]

Actually, if you live in a van you are either driving for 15 minutes from you sleeping area to where you will spend your non sleeping day hours or you are driving a while to your next destination and have the time to charge your station the standard way. The value in this system is when your vehicle is sitting and you idle for a shorter period of time just to charge your power station quicker than the standard method. This is the best method to charge your station off your van while it is running but not moving in the shortest period of time to use the least amount of gasoline. In your RV you can charge off your generator, the park hook up or if you are stationary for a few days, solar. This would also help in a power outage to use your car as a charger and use the least amount of gas. It is basically a $200 fast charger that runs on gasoline. If you can charge your unit in two hours rather than 6-8 hours using the 12v socket, that's great.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks, Paul

[@ray32825]

Yes but at idle speeds the alternator is not spinning fast enough and your are now drawing an additional 50 amps so it can get quite hot. Best to make sure it is not overheating and replace the pulley with a smaller one, or get an alternator with a higher output if it is getting hot.

[@leeinwis]

If i'm gonna use my car to charge i'ld prefer a small drain only , if it doesn't charge it all up that's ok I like my car to start and run good.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi They state it has protections just needs to meet your power stations voltage requirements

[@leeinwis]

@@TechMadeEzy People must like it, it's sold out.

[@johntate5284]

Great overview! The one thing that sets this apart from the Pecron and Ecoflow products is the ability to continually change the DC output voltage between 17 (27 for 24 volt system) up to 57 volts which allows you to fine tune the output to get the most from the power station's built in MPPT charge controller. I can see a lot of other uses for this as well besides what is documented. Thanks for sharing! You always seem to be the first to review:D

[@douglasmontgomery6315]

Yes, but I'm pretty sure Ecoflow could/may add that to an app update. Even if not, the Ecoflow is set apart in that it is a sealed unit, so can be put in engine bay or in an environment that the Bluetti can't. Also, the Ecoflow can allow the power station to act as a jump box if extra voltage is needed to start your car one day. I see the Ecoflow as a better option.

[@johntate5284]

@@douglasmontgomery6315 I agree and that is the very reason that i bought it for. As the EcoFlow is sealed, it is not recommended that it be mounted in the engine bay (mine is in the hatchback area) but i think it has an IP67 rating so okay to mount in the side of a pickup truck. I would use the Bluetti, not installed in a vehicle, but with a battery box to charge the numerous smaller power stations i have and the $199 price makes it quite attractive for that.

[@odlanorirom]

...nice review..can it also charge the car's battery?

[@TechMadeEzy]

No the ego model has that option kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-piGObYqZ6mqssi=gNIOgWQNazl25lWg

[@nrao8977]

Can the car battery be replaced with a solar panel and have the Charger1 charge a Bluetti battery?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi buddy It Needs your battery and alternator to create the power to charge

[@nrao8977]

@TechMadeEzy The solar panel also does exactly that. While the car battery is at 12V, the solar panel is at 19V. So, can Charger1 accept 19V?

[@TechMadeEzy]

You’ll have to contact the manufacturer

[@chancejensen9324]

Awesome video!

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@lthegr81]

I never heard of this. That's so much

[@TechMadeEzy]

Do you have a power station?

[@lthegr81]

​@TechMadeEzy no, not yet. Looking into getting 1 real soon

[@TechMadeEzy]

Good morning ok 👍🏼

[@trevorbelmont4633]

Pecron500w car charger is half the price of this.. ALmost same function slightler lower charging but hey half the price..

[@leeinwis]

I like half price.

[@MidKn1ghtNate]

I have a 1000 watt power inverter hard wired to the car battery, maybe not as efficient but gets the job done just fine. So IMO this doesn't seem necessary. just setting the Bluetti ac180 to normal or silent charge mode and let it charge at lower wattage during a long drive works just fine.

[@FewerOptions-mx7qt]

The pecron all the videos I seen charges above 400w but not 500w they claim

[@gotcheese9163]

199$ for members without the cables.

[@artadams1]

Nothing on the market like it? You're kidding right, Bluetti is late to the party on this product. Check Pecron, EcoFlow, DC to DC buck converter this is not a new idea.

[@barbarawalker3620]

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[@JP-gw9ts]

Nope on needing the app to adjust the power settings. Phones, operating systems, and app become outdated and have keep chasing the latest crap just to be able to use you future old stuff. Hard pass.

[@dangeroustoman]

Don't like anything that you can only use through a app.

[@hayzersolar]

For 330$ I use my cigarette lighter port. This cost more then my power station I use.

[@leeinwis]

249$

[@hayzersolar]

@@leeinwis if you go on there web site it's 329$ not 229$ read the price before you reply

[@stargeezer8427]

You might like the Pecron charger for better $140-ish.... One of the best value things I've bought for my solar.

[@TechMadeEzy]

@stargeezer8427 I have to check that out

[@usnveteran4245]

Ecoflow alternator charger is better!

[@stargeezer8427]

Sure but it's also the most expensive and only works with Ecoflow stuff.

[@kevinlorryman781]

Inverter loads cheaper. They are profiteering