BIGBLUE CellPowa 2500w LiFePO4 UPS Solar Generator Power Station Review

The Professor reviews the BigBlue Cellpowa 2500 solar generator with 2500w inverter, 1843wh LFP battery, 1200w solar support, APP, built in UPS and a GPS SOS beacon system.
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[@HOBOTECH]

BIGBLUE CELLPOWA 2500: hobos.cc/powa [UPDATE: BigBlue said they will FIX these issues!]

[@textB00Kcase]

Just got the new - they decided to upgrade the 3x DC7909 ports of Cellpowa 2500 to 1x XT60 solar input port.

[@johnvistawall9722]

@@textB00Kcase they also fixed the battery efficiency rating to a whooping 88%

[@johnvistawall9722]

Big blue also replaced the fans with 10w minimal parasitic consumption

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

I HAVE ASKED AT LEAST 25 KZbin "EXPERTS"..NOBODY HAS AN ANSWER . : I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEW IRON PHOSPHATE BATTS CYCLE LONGER THAN OLD LION ( 3500 VS 1000 OR SO TO 80%) MY QUESTION IS : WHEN USING A BATTERY FOR BACKUP POWER FOR POWER FAILURES (ONLY) DO THEY BOTH DEGRADE AND LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE? OR DOES THE IRON PHOS DEGRADE 3-5X SLOWER? MEANING IF BOTH PACKS ARE 1000 WH...I CHARGE AND IT SITS FOR 1 YEAR ( INDERSTAND IT THEY WILL LOSE SOME CHARGE % ) I MEAN TOTAL MAX CAPACITY DEGRADES OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF CYCLES...DO THEY LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE...NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS. DO THEY BOTH GOTO 80% CAPACITY AT THE SAME TIME IF NEVER USED? HARD TO WORD

[@professorhoodoo]

@@johnvistawall9722 any word?

[@retrotek0409]

I believe SoGen companies have been almost forced to make improvements in their products because of you, Hobo. You do thorough competent testing, expose the flaws & weaknesses, highlight the pros & positive features, all while educating your audience. You also field test units for durability 👍 You've created a more savvy SoGen consumer that's not impressed by the gloss over vids (which I don't waste my time with), and wanting the truth about products. Your work & dedication are very appreciated. Thank you. Give Odin a behind the ear scratch for me. He's a cutie.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

If they dont at least watch his videos he will blast them with his Solar Degenerator

[@squatchnindiana3419]

Now Tom you know if they make a taller more powerful one, it will be called: "The Towa of Powa"! 🤔😶🤭🤣🤣

[@squatchnindiana3419]

@The Tired Horizon 🤣

[@rogermurphy1548]

❤

[@visamedic]

Dork 😅🤣😂

[@kikig5036]

😂

[@annwhale4418]

😆

[@Tommyr]

KEEP DOING YOUR LONG VIDEOS. Do NOT make short, crappy reviews! Your reviews are THE BEST. PERIOD. HOBOPOWA!

[@williamlabarre4755]

Ah, no, no hiccups. AND no 5 minute reviews. Your thoroughness is epic.

[@TEN-ve8mp]

Hoping he will add metrics for UPS switchover in the future. I'm sure there is test measuring devices. That would separate many generators in terms of quality I think.

[@HolgerNestmann]

hiccup tech knows - product reviews

[@MrWinger1951]

Unfortunately, as soon as I see the mass free marketing this company is using, just like Jackery, it loses some credibility with me. There are quite a few totally dishonest YT creators who will receive this unit for free and do a glitzy, "all is great" feature video on their channels. Thanks for doing an honest review.

[@litnoregrets7551]

No!!!! Don’t change your reviews. These extensive reviews are what make Hobo great. Don’t be like the others. 😊 Thank you for being so thorough. I count on you to guide my solar life.

[@visamedic]

I agree. I’m an electrical idiot. I need more easier info though. 🤓🤪

[@rodneyross5282]

Honest reviews like yours and Will's, are what we need. No five minute it's all right B.S. I loved the hippie movement you had going. I am a product of the '60's lol. Have a great week, God Bless in all you do.

[@magnusdarkhan974]

I watch your videos because you do real testing.

[@JohnSmith-gz5pm]

Its nice seeing companies coming out with higher quality solar generators. Before solar generators weren’t taken seriously, now you have the Delta Pro in Time’s top 100 greatest inventions! How times have changed! 👏👍😎

[@jonjohns8145]

I think LFP batteries made that more practical which is why we are seeing more innovations. Exciting stuff.

[@professorhoodoo]

I just want to say THANK YOU!!!!!!.. When the grid goes down people will praise you or curse you... Depending on what they purchased!!!!!!

[@gabe2045]

Smart and hilarious. Cant get any cooler than this dude!

[@yamafanboy]

I like the GPS feature. It's nice to know that if something goes wrong while camping or taking the boat out for a fun day that you can easily direct help to your exact location. I just want it to be a feature that can be switched off unless you want to use it.

[@mrjon75]

💯

[@leonitac3798]

love the testing you do, and your videos are the only channel i have the bell on! ;)

[@francespueo5367]

Always appreciate your honest thorough reviews.

[@VernonWallace]

I like your in depth reviews.

[@silverdareify]

Thank you for your efforts to give the most honest reviews.

[@Mr.X-Texas]

Nice, I really like all the A/C outlets and how spread out they are from each other.

[@sharpharmade]

Thank you! I was hoping that you would review this and give your opinion! As always ... thorough! 🙂

[@ketofortcollins]

Keep up the comprehensive testing. I have learned a lot. While I am happy with my Bluetti generator and solar panels (also Renogy panels), I like to know the weaknesses in the units. You also make me laugh!

[@johnallen7462]

man bun earned you a subscription. thank you for your sacrifice.

[@leorobustelli9385]

Hey Tom nice video nice to see some of the old stuff back in.

[@tdapple1]

I love the “Double Fisted” Battery 🔋 Capacity Test! 😂. Thank You 🙏. I love your Channel. 🍻 👊 🇺🇸

[@latishaspoon8357]

We have been watching you for quite awhile now, and absolutely love you ❤ your information is on the nose ,even though we still have a lot to learn just wanted to say thank you 😊 and please keep doing what you're doing

[@anthonymarino4260]

your testing is fabulous keep it up

[@peteschammann4117]

Great Video! You’re really stepping up you’re comedy chops.

[@yesyoga]

I highly appreciate your in depth product reviews. They are informative and entertaining. Plus, your white lab coat and gloves adds to the drama. Man bun is cute on occasion, but keep on trucking. Im hooked! (Robert Palmer “Addicted to Love” song plays) 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

[@rogermurphy1548]

Of course it's your channel and your time so obviously you can do what you want with it, but I greatly appreciate your 'long' and thorough reviews/tests. I swear that the majority of "Sol-Gen" companies out there don't actually test their final products! I'm also in agreement with another comment that was made here somewhere: I believe that you have grown popular enough that these companies actually pay attention to what you say! And to me that is priceless. And of course the comedy (and the "Hobo" character 😁) are a great addition to what otherwise could just be dry information. So for me, keep up the great work and I'll keep watching.

[@lowmanite]

I like your reviews just the way they are. The man bun, not so much. Thanks for all the work you put in on your videos.

[@candyerwin5828]

Thank you for the honest review! It was very helpful!

[@danskisbees7348]

Hello Tom, great review as always 👍 Hilarious mock! 🤣

[@theodoredesmarais4219]

Awesome insert hippy video ! Really appreciate real electronic review ! Like the unit as portable , camping or black out is best use, as all in one MPP and big server rack batteries is better cheaper for cabin power. Love it !

[@loki_x]

Always appreciate the comprehensive testing (comedy included). Don't ever stop. :) Question: Is there any (high) parasitic draw? Like if you let it sit there for a week with no active charging will it deplete? Would be nice if you could include this to your testing. I know it takes more time but would be nice to know.

[@HOBOTECH]

Well, if the fans run 24/7 I can guarantee there is parasitic draw. My reviews already take upwards of 4 days to finish. I couldn't add another day to that and still make one review per week.

[@stephansmith1937]

The constant fan parasite ???

[@ChrisBigBad]

@@HOBOTECH Thanks for the tests. could you use the 3 nights between the 4 days?

[@TravelsofShadoWolf]

It took approx 26 mins to get to the good part of this review. You had me busting a gut over here. Best video of all of them my friend. You and Will knock them out the park. No no no keep the good work up. The companies know that too. See you 👀next year 💯. SHADOWOLF🎩

[@TheVegan15]

Great review!! 👍Hilarious at the end🤣

[@Iloveyoutube11]

I have no idea why but my 7 year old son walked into the room yesterday and I waved my hand and said “greeeeeetings”. 😂

[@Snickersnack329]

Awesome review! Much appreciated!! Other reviews just glossed over it.

[@HOBOTECH]

...hence the man bun dance scene!

[@KatyInNH]

Great review as always!!!! Love the man bun skit👍

[@williameddy7217]

Great Video and review!! PLEASE!! No 5 minute reviews. Never a quickie always a longie

[@nowayoutstp4]

You do such a good job, thanks 🙏

[@blacksheepboyz]

I have subscribed thanks for this infotainment channel

[@irish3486]

That is an insane price point, love it!

[@dogzdad123]

Professor: Next April 1st, you should do an “interview” (ala your interview with a Patriot rep) with a “5 minute/stoner reviewer”. That would be priceless!

[@HOBOTECH]

That would be hilarious!

[@dogzdad123]

@@HOBOTECH Professor: I can just imagine such an interview going like this…. Quick cuts between you (as the straight man interviewer) and the interviewee, let’s call him Mr. “Stoney” Manbun. Every time you cut to him, the hiccup music plays while blabbering some nonsense. Cut to you, eyes rolling…no music. While the camera is on you, an arm comes from out of frame and takes liberties with your Saurian Brandy! You slap his hand back and you scold him. The Q&A continues or ends there. Thoughts?

[@bujin5455]

25:02. I watch your content because you're thorough.

[@teenermeener971]

Don't stop ever. You make these guys accountable.

[@pkline8341]

Great videos, thank you!

[@MrPauoa]

Thank you! You are always so informative. I’m looking for something to power a small sound system in areas where I don’t have access to wall outlets nor allowed to use a gas generator.

[@davidhyatt4754]

This the best one yet.. Simple Workhorse!!

[@1cosmocat]

I come to you for real honest reviews

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Thanks again for all the laughs Dude!

[@SolarSuntime]

I love the videos you do, been watching your channel a lot recently since discovering you and I’ve also purchase one of the vigorpool units last week because of your channel. One thing to note when you said that most of us won’t exceed 2200 watts on a single socket, 3KW kettles are very common in the UK so I appreciate your over demand testing.

[@HOBOTECH]

I refer to 120v outlets in the USA. I don't review overseas products. They have totally different inverters.

[@SolarSuntime]

@@HOBOTECH I knew you meant US but it helps us! :)

[@susanstrickland6774]

Good honest tested review. Hilarious too.🤣 Wait for the bugs to be gone I guess. 😃👍

[@bkanegson]

As you reveal, they have some bugs to work out, but great basic power and form factor. My one pet peeve is needed 3 face access, which is going to eat up space in a van/ camper set up. Even in a tight apartment. You can't just put it on a shelf and put other things near it, no matter which way you orient it. With its back to the wall, you still need to work with both ends. Hence the compromise of the lazy Susan, which is not ideal. The gen Z review is priceless. :-) Only thing missing is the smily girl in her bathing suit. Do greatly appreciate REAL reviews.

[@richardbalding1101]

Haha love the ending. Thank you for the good review.

[@tdapple1]

No! Please Never STOP 🛑 doing what you do Brother. You are the Best reviewer on KZbin. Period. 🍻 👊 🇺🇸

[@kal9218]

Great job, keep it up 👍🏼🌎🇨🇦

[@davemack7740]

Great review 👍

[@annnnonnymous]

Holy crap that Instagram segment was hilarious!

[@pacotoco]

My favorite so far

[@ghostprepper5859]

Hey 👋 I love you're videos

[@YellowToucan]

You've earned a subscriber with the "hiccup music"; love the sense of humor. I just found BIGBLUE CellPower2500w out of the blue. Trying to decide between this or the BigBlue 500w (w/ a limited time $150 discount). Some camping, may need to run a laptop and mobile hotspot. 2500w seems like too much. Anywho, many thanks for the review! (and the hiccup music)

[@professorhoodoo]

BIGBLUE just sent me 5 emails with all the new updates... Looks like they are following your "Honey Do" list to the Tee!!!!!!!

[@lisahertel2415]

Love your review

[@matoner3242]

Best review yet!!! ManBun Tech!!

[@BigStipowski]

I like what you did at the 25 minute mark.. I mean yes you should definitely do this more often.. Just add it to the end of all your reviews! Please include the link to where I can send you some gas money!

[@chingon_grandpa]

Thanks for your honest review...the "van life...solo traveler" .. review was funny AF...thanks.

[@robertorivera5757]

keep on doing what are you doing; the best

[@philigan2339]

Another great review. Thanks! BTW QBGTFAK in Klingon means What the ... 🙂

[@chrisistocool1]

This was a great video.

[@stevegraboff1990]

Awsome! My first time on your channel, time well spent! Subscribing!! Do the three 8mm inputs support separate voltage inputs? Say I have a 27v panel on top of the van and want to add some portable 12v (or any other voltage for that matter) and plug into another jack?

[@davesimmons8640]

Your "influencer" bit had me rolling with laughter!! My man-bun looks almost as good as yours - almost. Love your vids!!

[@russcollins4762]

As far as presentation goe,s hobo gets 🖒🖒

[@miodice3]

I love the outside shots lol

[@hunterchannelporchpress7701]

Nice just the Way You are enjoy your shows well informed knowledge is power thank you

[@Funkgun]

I watch your videos FOR the 30 minute in-depth review

[@AskIveSolar]

We need these thorough reviews. I remember when I first started and I was like, if I can't do a Hobotech style review then why bother. That's why I don't do reviews. You can't sit with a product and plug some stuff in and call it a review, I mean you can but not a comprehensive one.... You set the bar high Sir. I did like the shorter intro style videos you tried with the EFD Pro but that's just me.

[@HOBOTECH]

Thanks! I really did like that format too but doing two videos per product is huge effort. I have stuff coming at me so fast now that I barely have time to do chores. If/when things slow down I'll probably do more two part reviews.

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

Same, half the reason I don’t do solar power box reviews anymore is because while I can identify my use and do a little better then ‘look I plugged in a laptop and made coffee’, I can’t provide the true comprehensive power breakdown HoboTech does.

[@user22162]

Thank you Sir!

[@elmuchogrumpy]

Hey Hobotech, thanks for the great video. Over on the Kickstarter people are asking about the current capability of a single DC input. Do you know if a single 7909 DC input will hard limit to 10A and then adjust the voltage to get to 400W input max? For example, I have a 300W portable solar panel that has ~24V working voltage (22.4V VOC) and 12.5A working current (12.75A short circuit current). Will my panel have issues charging via a single DC input? Thanks!!

[@gregoire8376]

Damn ... I lost the bet with myself. I thought the Guitar Amp test would reveal this to be a "Noisa" unit. Surprised - with all the other little odd features and quirks this unit has. Especially with the price that low. Keep up the great (same style) videos!! I love the Police !!

[@electechchannel3739]

Ahhhhh, the crazy moving heater is back!!!! Yeeeeeesssssss

[@HOBOTECH]

Did it just for you!

[@Rincon009]

epic review!

[@alexwyoungmusic]

Love the reviews I am a musician so having a system that can be powered by this like the bose linearray systems is crucial. Love how quite this is.

[@pip5461]

Do you mean "quiet"... :)

[@thelonemoose4718]

Don't you dare downsize your videos or reviews. I appreciate your thoroughness!!

[@mendyboio3917]

You da best, mahalo nui!

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

We need your reviews exactly the way they are. 😅

[@SJVA]

Nice job. 👍🏻 Pretty funny stuff. 😄

[@posys5140]

OMG I got to get me one of those to powa my flux copacitor and rock out like Thomas does

[@GHE2005]

CellPowa 😂 Love ur man bun. 🤣 I'm not sure, should I get one. I hv limited space for 600watts solar at this time in my vehicle. too bad. 😔 I would get it otherwise. Great job Hobotech. 👍🏽 I like the 30 minutes review. 😉

[@petecoventry6858]

I must have missed this video - it's legendary as it's the time the Solar Degenerator met it's match 😂

[@catmac6838]

Have you ever reviewed the TOGO power A1000 solar generator? I purchased this unit and would greatly appreciate any information on it. I have not received the unit yet. Love your honest reviews.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video(

[@michaelgilbert4400]

Have you received the next version of Cellpowa to review yet? Can’t wait for your assessment of the product with improvements. Thanks.

[@EsverCamacho]

Regarding the resetting input, my first Leoch powerstation did that when I connected it to my Tesla model Y 12 V power port (it charged normally using the other inputs). The replacement unit charged normally from all inputs.

[@unknownquantity4440]

So, since this company looks like they've been around a while, it's likel they'll either fix this in response to HT's review before shipping a final product, or hopefully they'll back their product and replace a defective one. Anyone have any experience with this company in need to repair/replace something?

[@conedprepper]

I been a sub to this channel for a very long time, love the content and information that you provide. But I need to know one thing what if you could only have one solar system which one would it be? A system you could build on like adding more batteries. I hope you answer this question.

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[@rmcnasty7319]

I need one !

[@DesmondNoel]

I appreciate your videos, I'm also looking for a review of blue etti eb200

[@donaldlajeunesse1455]

Very nice testing. I like the size and power. The issues you highlighted will have to be addressed or new buyers will simply stick with Buletti, delta or titan.

[@HOBOTECH]

Who the hell buys a Titan in 2022??? I have some oceanfront property in Kansas to sell them.😆

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Oh yeah...zero point titan, stack up them batteries and light up the night. Looking good. Big blue with September delivery ......well....it might be here or it might not???

[@SuperVstech]

Wow… the walk-in talkie feature sounds interesting.

[@manueldi_77]

25:14 I like your T-Shirt. Have a C64 coffee mug with this design 😍

[@HOBOTECH]

I literally just bought the shirt a week ago along with a C64 mini!

[@KenshinPhoenix]

Man that parody review was freaking gold 🤣🤣 It's so true!