BLUETTI AC200 2000w GAME CHANGING Solar Generator! 1700wh Off Grid Portable Power Station Review

[@HOBOTECH]

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[@BOOSTEDLASER]

LOL You're not old enough to have had a C-64 computer..with the loudest and slowest floppy drive ever Semper FI Gunny

[@YoooItsRex]

This code only works for $100 off now :(

[@Gunbei2]

My unit arrived via UPS less than an hour ago. I look forward to learning how to use it. Thanks for all your videos!

[@thomassorge8407]

The Termination

[@ToriLynnH]

How do we find out how you like it?

[@Harleyglide03]

This is insane. This changes everything for any DIY project, van or small utility trailer conversion to camper. Solar panel hooked up to this...... Done....... you just made my Jackerys obsolete, yes I have two, the 1000, and 500. And I do like them.

[@laronis]

Well the good news is that almost every time a new power generator is created, all the old ones will instantly be obsolete. lol.

[@stoncrop8725]

At least you can use your Jackerys to charge your phone, tablets and the like.

[@LeeMims]

The overhead of the DC makes the unit only 20% more runtime on DC than a Jackery E1000, at 3x the weight. That's a big tax for my primary use, 12v Fridge. Honestly, I only have 200W of solar and am just a weekend warrior, but one or two new features doesn't obsolete other units if they fill different needs. FYI I was sold on the EB140 before I went E1000, I couldn't believe it myself, but 22lbs works for my wife to lift, and fits in the space we need, but this is an impressive unit and I hope Bluetti continues to improve.

[@1bsbsbsbs]

The Jackery 1000 is 35 lbs lighter, that's a plus. This Bluetti is definitely next level. It would power my coffee roaster...

[@theoldgoat4525]

@@1bsbsbsbs Yes, the weight is the biggest downer, and since solar charging requires 30v minimum it would require a second panel in series, but I would probably want that anyway, for such a large unit. Was thinking about getting one anyway for my Jackery 1000.

[@marybachmann]

I liked several of the suggested names, but I like Solar Degenerator--it makes me chuckle.

[@Gunbei2]

It would be funny with your echo effect too. "SOLAR DE-GEN-ER-A-TOR!"

[@PizzaTimex90]

I live on an island and power outage is typical especially in summer. This unit should definitely help me out in the few hours of outage that are normal. Thanks for the videos!

[@karisjohnson2422]

Do you live in The Bahamas? Cause same 😂

[@Robert_Ray_Z]

My 3rd time through this video, I noticed you want to name the yellow heat gun that had killed several devices recently... how about The Therminator!

[@LordTimelord]

I wasn't quick enough to get it at $999, but I did get one for $1,200. It will make a good addition to my AC 240!

[@mikemcfarlan8555]

I'm amazed at how fast this technology is moving. No matter what power station you buy, it is already outdated by something else! Another great indepth review Tom. No one is as thorough with these reviews as you are.

[@truckerhershey7042]

yep. I am looking to buy 9 months later and this unit is now the 200p, and 2000aH and 2000watts

[@robertdemeter5793]

When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. - John Lennon :)

[@JS-qi1ou]

Lennon was super pretentious

[@ronaldtarnofsky2005]

You can call the heat gun, "The Arizona Air Conditioner".

[@hillbillyhank-h9x]

call it sperminator

[@nfdsouza]

Strictly speaking, the chart shown indicated that having the DC circuitry on added about 4-4.5W on top of the usual "standby" consumption of about 10W. The higher standby consumption is one of the downsides of having all the monitoring circuitry, etc. But given the large capacity and good recharge speed, not too bad.

[@douglasyoungblood7801]

From Indiegogo: "Thank you all for supporting us along the way so that we are able to successfully reach beyond $1,000,000 from over 900 backers in just 5 hours, credited to all of you!" That's simply amazing! Great review Tom! Can't wait to see your follow-up on this after you get your next test unit in. Keep up the great work! :D

[@rhoniwinston9970]

I'd like to test your unit powering my electrical devices in my apt? With 2 ac's, a fan, 3 TV's kitchen appliances, shampooed, vacuum cleaner and ceiling, florescent bulb and lamp lighting. Would it handle that configuration using a industrial extension cord? Could it be connected to a fuse box to power outlets in an apartment? What could be used to connect electrical outlets to the generator via the fusebox? I mean using the generator as the power source cutting off the juice from the grid and the generator being the substitute for the grid powering the outlets without using an extension code? 3474587600

[@robertkinney5826]

MAXOAK Peps: Insomnia prompts me to offer this item. Comparing Amazon prices for a solar electric set-up. 2 Battleborn 100A Batt-$1988, MPPT Charge Controller $110, 1000W Inverter $110 Total: $2108 compared to Bluetti EB2400 $1899. Now on the AC200 w/2000 Inverter cost comparison is $2273 compared to $1777 (Approx) Seems like a for sure no brainer.

[@shockingguy]

Rhoni Winston well first of all you can’t power all that crap with this little box at once. Power is simple math. Sounds like you’re more on meth. If you’re talking about using something like this temporarily during some sort of event you would use it just like a generator you would find a way to connect it into your fuse box disconnect your fuse panel from the city feed so you don’t electrocute anybody outside of your building or apartment when you run your generator or power box battery thingy but with this you could only run one or two of those items at a time you would still have to manually choose what you get to run and you’re not gonna get to run those items near as long because they’re going to suck way more power then something you’re using in your car or RV or van come on now start thinking about how this works it’s just math not meth.

[@LyranInjoy]

Thanks for your comment yesterday. If you hold the button on a jackery for 8 seconds it will reset the display and recalibrate the charge percentage. 👍😀

[@camille9892]

I just returned my Jackery for that same issue. Jackery was really good about it.

[@TheRantinghick]

I hope this means the older models will come down in price. Ive been saving for one

[@brotherdriftbeats5120]

easier to just build your own solar system, look up the math formula , not hard at all, jus seems hard

[@greydogmusic]

@@brotherdriftbeats5120 Why does everyone always have to say build your own it is cheaper.... Today's prices on Amazon. You know, sometimes having a nice piece of designed and practical equipment is worth a few bucks more.

[@davidlane1248]

@@brotherdriftbeats5120 you won't find a diy setup with this amount of battery and all these features for less than it costs just to buy one of these. Bluetti is really good about providing value for the dollar, which is all the more astounding considering the level of quality their products have

[@JS-qi1ou]

How would you even build an affordable LiOn battery? Wire a bunch of 18650's in parallel? Even with some Japanese or Korean brands it would still be really pricey.

[@catherinemadonna1919]

I took a look at your blog again last night - you are my absolute go to as I am planning to hit the road. Why? By far, your videos are the most informative and helpful. HOWEVER - THE # 1 REASON - You answer questions. And, for that, I am grateful. You have created your own LIFE full of freedom!! Congrats to you!! Here is my next question: (as you can tell - I am a rookie). I am calculating the Bluetti AC200 will provide about 11.5 amp hours. Am I correct?

[@HOBOTECH]

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[@donnerjacob567]

Your heat gun needs a simple, easily remembered, and powerful name. Call it “Scorch.”

[@alphagadget1]

Best solution for the lack of QuickCharge port is to use a multi-port QuickCharge car adapter. I have a DIY 1.2KWH solar generator and I loaded up the panel with five 12V "cigarette lighter" power points rather than dedicated USB ports (I did include one - WITH QuickCharge...). Gives me more flexibility and upgradeability. But this solution also highlights a shortcoming of the AC200 - not enough 12V "cigarette lighter" power points. Lots of camping gear - from fans to lights - comes with a cigarette lighter adapter plug.

[@Noonelson]

" AC and DC source at the same time" cue Thunderstruck!!

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

THANK YOU ! I was able to get deal on AC200. I REALLY appreciate your review. Last month I used your coded to get the 2400. Again THANK YOU !!

[@bruceb7874]

I wish i had the buck as i would but one. Some names for your heat gun could be Electro Power Sucker (EPS) or Mega Power Vacuum (MPV) or my fav the Single Inverter Gun Neutralizer(sign) oh wait Single Inverter Power Neutralizer(sipn) oh last one the GULP(Gross Ultimate Load Pacifier)

[@1bsbsbsbs]

7:10 p.m. EST. I was just on Facebook marketplace and this offer came up at $1,099 without the solar panel.) . I got one. Thanks for the great review Hobotech.

[@danbanh3092]

1bsbsbsbs hello, do you know if that offer is still available? If so, would you mind showing me how you got it. Thanks!

[@laronis]

I wonder what the true cycle life is. I know it has been stated that it is 2500, but that is at 50% life left. Most other power stations are rated to 80%, so to keep it at a level playing field I would like to know what the AC200 life cycle is to 80%.

[@rodneylw10]

Got mine! $999. I appreciate your post reviews. I had ordered the EB150, cancelled and waited for this one. Cannot wait to try it out!

[@markmcdonald5711]

If I land a drone on top of the Bluetti, will it charge the drone battery while its sitting there?

[@freedomrider266]

OK, put the "Mission Impossible" movies away.....lol....That might fall (seriously) under the "Bluetooth" category, not sure...

[@GiesbertNijhuis]

Finally a useful, how should we call this solar generator.. a power station. Thank you for testing and helping them to create a better/useful product.

[@posys5140]

I'll have to save up to get that one and that one will probably run all of Heidi's RV plus electrical cooktop

[@KreativeFreedom]

That EcoFlow gunshot shade at 4:52 is EVERYTHING in this video. HAHA. NICE!!!

[@Jagerpuppeh]

A loud, obnoxious tool that blows a lot of hot air and faults everything? That’s definitely a Karen.

[@HOBOTECH]

Maybe I should call it "The Ex".

[@semiprofessional8470]

Holy crap that's funny

[@scottmurphy4946]

This is gold

[@ruthbyrd7284]

That shit! Just lies!!! For money during a pandemic just shameful!!

[@truckerhershey7042]

FYI... to not degrade the normal Karen's, they have officially named them Karin.

[@racia4095]

That packs a lot of punch! The only one item that would be nice to have would be a 30amp plug to connect to an RV or Trailer.

[@mikewinkker4897]

Skateboard wheels and pull out handle

[@carlosencarnacion9667]

The best you said about the people that make the device is that they ask, AND listen!

[@stephencrandellsr4915]

Had a racoon on a previous property that was left behind by the previous owner his name was phew he wouls eat lucky charms push the marshmallows aside and then eat them last🙂

[@AJSpinDrift]

UK delivery costs really kill the deal. I was all set for an AC200, AC50S and a couple solar panels, but the shipping was almost half the cost again. Really gutted.

[@jameslindsey727]

I bought it any way, so thank you for the review.

[@InLawsAttic]

Is this one to replace/upgrade the “blue” Bluetti or is it a bigger one and the blue one is a smaller option? I am confused. Thinking this is upgrade. ?

[@1bsbsbsbs]

Who put that Jackery box on the shelf during the Bluetti review? Dang kitty cat I bet.

[@amycoronaful]

🤣

[@levikylie]

How long would this model run a electric space heater ?

[@artos1955]

I love how all the reviewers refer to the 12volt adaptor as the “cigarette lighter.” When was the last time you saw a cigarette lighter in a car?!?😂

[@HK-uj9qc]

Shows our age.

[@artos1955]

H K and your point is???

[@artos1955]

Sorry. When I saw your post, I saw “Shows YOUR age. We are good.

[@jaylehman5173]

When was the last time you had seen someone stick gloves in a glove box?

[@stefanrzemyk5710]

A quality extension cable included, with the other adapter cables would be good, for using the panels outside, with the generator inside

[@P-12]

Nice review, really appreciate all the info. Heat gun nickname: Yellow Fever.

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

This Product is Going to Make Proudly Smarter People' Just In Understanding How It Works!😶👍

[@chadorico2480]

Name the heat gun “Karen”

[@markmcdonald5711]

Your solar panel was 2 inches above regulation height, don't worry I took care of it.

[@upnorthaleutdirks8713]

Hi, my first reply. The regular 110-120 withe you phone comes with a quck charger. Thank you, your the greatest👍👍

[@upnorthaleutdirks8713]

110-120 watt plug in will suit the smartphone fast charger that comes with it.

[@ssnoc]

Call it - The Angry Dragon 🐉

[@markbajek2541]

I like the idea of naming their chargers after aircraft carrier types/classes. And yes change the graphics on the top to look like the deck of an aircraft carrier for landing zones for the phones.

[@Mr_Bacciagalupe]

Call your heat gun after the Asgard Marvel character called.. Destroyer!

[@davemccabe4606]

Always enjoy your reviews. This Bluetti should have been named “The Monster” very powerful.

[@Camp_Runamuck]

It would be cool if you could charge them from a Tesla charging station

[@StrykerBuilt]

Maybe you could invent the adapter........... just sayin.........its a great idea.

[@Camp_Runamuck]

Scott Christensen looks to me like it would be a good ideal

[@PaDutchRunner]

Camp Runamuck Not that challenging. I already have something that’s about 75% built because one of my original plans was to be able to charge my van’s house system via an EV charger. You can purchase the adapter that talks to the charger cpu online. The biggest issue is needing to safely kill one leg of the 240v that the charger normally outputs.

[@Camp_Runamuck]

Stephen Otto thanks man for the input . That would sure be a cool option.

[@krisgroth4577]

Name it the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator! Can you speak about the 120W panels Bluetti is selling with the early bird special? I bought the AC200 with 2 panels. Hope they're good! Thanks for your time

[@HOBOTECH]

They didn't send me panels yet. That will be a future review. I'd go ahead and get them though as they are guaranteed to work with the AC200.

[@mickeydye-ishikawa9412]

JUST WHAT SHE NEEDS IS A “GOOD ROGERING”!!!!!!!!!!...........!

[@kayscovill2361]

Thank you for such an outstanding channel! You make it all so much easier to understand...especially with demonstrations and answering everyone’s question. Awesome. We just got in on the AC200 + 2 120w panels thanks to you. We could have gone for just the AC200 at $1299, but decided the folding panels are a good buy and we need the portability. Hope the included cables are enough to hook them up to AC200 correctly. We have a couple of 190w panels from our house roof array that have a minor damage to metal outside edge. We are hoping we can figure out if compatible and connect to AC200 when we are at home. Thanks for making this technical stuff FUN!

[@PremEx]

"The Watt Wacker"

[@vaughnsvideos]

I don't like that having to select the DC input, as every time you park or drive you have to go change that manually. Can't someone make an auto-switch or combiner of some kind, similar to Renogy;s DC-DC charger that has MTTP built in?

[@truckerhershey7042]

cant read all comments so forgive if answered.....Using to charge phones... since you can be charging phones while unit is being charged.....do that. Biggest question..... I've read that it cannot be charged by wind generator, but can be by car. ??? Wind generator is 12 volts so why can't that be hooked to same port as 12 volt car????????

[@stoncrop8725]

OK, OK you convinced me, I'll buy it....GRIN. You knew I was waiting breathlessly for this to come out. It was even better than I had hoped (other than the weight). Of course my Bluetti 1500 is not all that light itself. I can use it to power my phones, tablets, what not. Question, how is the speed of charging on the wireless chargers on top of the unit? Of course it doesn't matter really as I already bought it. May be a good question to answer when you get the newer one to test down the road. I had trouble with my credit card for some reason and fell from contributor 98 on the Early Bird (not super early bird) down to 105 by the time I got it straightened out (a matter of minutes). By the time I got it going we had passed over $1M to enable the first stretch goal of the car charger cable and it's only been live for a little over 4 hours. You are right, this sucker is going to sell out in a matter of hours if not 3-4 days.

[@HOBOTECH]

I cut the wireless tests out for time not realizing so many wanted to see it. It charges at 5v 1A each pad. I think the 15w rating is total, not each.

[@carlosencarnacion9667]

Some inverter generators can be connected in parallel, an idea that could be incorporated in these units, plus the external battery addition feature. Buy a starter unit and add to it as needs require or budget allows.

[@americanpatriot3915]

I can’t tell you how great your channel is bro I got to get one of these to keep our tasers hot It would be a hell of a show to get you and the GREAT “””WILL PROUSE””” on a simultaneous show or better yet together making your own partnered masterpiece

[@HOBOTECH]

I hope to make a trip to Vegas eventually and will ask him about doing a collab of some kind. He and I do chat offline.

[@americanpatriot3915]

THANKYOU for responding I appreciate that very much That’s fantastic you guys all touch base on these amazing pieces of technology I never thought we’d all see outside the military but secrets get out and ideas run wild These solar generators are already generations ahead as the military has a system that somehow charges by lack of photons at night I dont know how classified it is if it is at all But think of how a heat pump works or a thermal core heater that is drilled a grand into the earth and uses the earths temp differentiation to both heat and cool homes In that sense the process to produce electric current can be achieved by solar sunlit power as it can also be equally or supposedly surpassing it by a reverse process of going dark I can only see that happening from the sun setting til it’s deduced into all darkness to create a polar reversal and produce current but once in constant state of darkness how the hell does lacking photons or what exists within the dark that produces endless juice where as I was told these generators are basically just buried into the elites bunkers as well as Trumps and our military And basically you can easily create darkness anywhere anytime But the trillion dollar literal industry they wont reveal is parallel with say COLD FUSION These two endless free power no moving parts gifts from GOD due exist with one most certainly for sure being the DARK PHOTON GENERATORS somehow the polar opposite of a daytime or lit photon albeit a darkening and dark photon that is always theoretically in motion as it wants to ignite It’s at a constant battle with itself to illuminate as all photons come alive within the suns rays In this sense it begins to somewhat turn on the proverbial lights all pun intended It may also be total nonsense but if you and Will are the guys to pull it off you must cut me in on a percentage Have a great Fourth of July 🇺🇸 brother

[@markmcdonald5711]

Dueling heat gun match. My gun is bigger than your gun.

[@cherriemckinstry131]

We need to get like minds together.. save seeds,plant some food seeds in areas you may go back to... apple seeds, grape raspberry.. yucca, paw paw, pecan, to help feed others too. Edible cannas, mulberry, currents, wild onion..pumpkins..asperagus near streams..

[@laronis]

Nice Timing! Glad to hear it has UL listing.

[@mystuff230210]

I never laugh,i dont have time to,I was afraid I'd be wasting my time watching these videos but surprisingly hes very precise and accurate. The cat at the end commanded me to subscribe:) ha

[@junipergreene2467]

Would you pick this over the Bluetti EB240? Thanks for the detailed reviews!

[@HOBOTECH]

I would. Battery is smaller but it's better in every other way.

[@fathertime209]

What are your thoughts on using one of these with the Ford F-150 power boost system that creates 7200 watts of power in the bed of the truck? Ideas for backup power on a house? Solar? AC cooling in the summer and Infrared heating for winter camping? Thanks for the quality content you put here on KZbin!! Appreciate it...

[@myownwebsite0000]

Its possible the screen on these devices could get damaged by accident if struct by an object. So a plexiglass insert or coverdoor would be nice , or make one. As for the 12v car port, I think those are fuse limited at 10A for safety due to thin consumer device wires , hence can only supply 120w but thats usually enough.

[@clarkclarke]

It looks great ... I hope they deliver .. Be safe ...💕🙏🏿💕

[@lindajustice2000]

I am ready to purchase my first solar system. I’ve been looking at the Inergy Flex 1500 power station. Can you tell me how it compares to this Bluetti? Thanks

[@stephanierattenbury3094]

Stick with the etti unless you really need to add batteries for some reason

[@SiMahDan]

$999.00 is 1/2 of what I paid for a 4Patriots 1800/2000W Solar AC/DC Power Station 1 1/2 yrs ago. With the touch LCD screen and other features this blueberry is probably more advanced.

[@candydawn321]

I was about to buy a 4Patriots generator tomorrow. Maybe I should get this one instead?? Hmmm

[@InLawsAttic]

What is the best backup for a server size desktop with 4 4K monitors & two giant laptops and one ipad? That would turn on if electric source cuts off (or we turn on manually) and run for at least a day and then be able to solar power also and recharge and run for indefinite on solar and batteries? these are our source of work, and even if have to work in the dark and eat canned beans, we need these to be backed up. Oh, yea, and we rent, have to move someday, so all of this needs to be semi portable, we could use a dolly- but can’t hook up permanently to the house, like no rooftop solar array stuff. Newbie here, just learning all this, signed on patreon and shared your site. THANKS!

[@emilycohan]

Love your channel. It’s awesome / thank you for all your great solar videos. 😎🎷

[@MPBrewster]

With all the concern about "clean" power running sesitive devices, including a fridge, I am curious of your statement around 26:00. Will this unit accept "dirty" power from a backup gas generator and, since the inverter does not bypass, clean it through the internals and make "clean" power for ones devices? And of course depending on the output of the generator and the draw of the devices charge the batteries as well?

[@HOBOTECH]

The power brick this comes with will "filter" dirty power so you "should" be able to charge it with a modified sine inverter or a low end non-inverter gas generator. The power coming from the AC200 will always be clean.

[@titaniumhen]

Holy Solar generators Batman!!! I would need a 1 ton axle to carry that thing! Great looking power source professor!

[@HOBOTECH]

They now offer a wheeled trolley with bag as part of the campaign.

[@eduardoclass117]

Hello, I already have a 400W 18V mono solar panel, Cell chip grade:A class. Will this be alright to charge the Bluetti AC200 without damaging it. It does have the MC4 to connect to the Bluetti. Thank you for the response.

[@i_chido_corp9631]

Are you familiar with Tinywattssolar products? Can you recommend what is the best option, performance and price. M in the process to choose a solar power system for my van. I have a good budget just trying to figure out what's my best option

[@joesarafin8740]

Just bought mine! Missed the super earlybird watching full video at 07:20 lol. Love HOBOTECH! Ty Sir!

[@kellypainter7625]

I never saw the $999 price and I was there when the link unlocked - I was signed up beforehand. Not sure what you had to do to get that. I went for the $1659. @HOBOTECH a review of the folding 120W panels would be cool.

[@HOBOTECH]

Awesome. They are on the way!

[@paulstephens9274]

Hey hey hobo tech Quick 2 questions. 1 With this being the most recent state of the art generator technology what’s next, perhaps one charge time?? 2. You advised awhile back to go with the Jackery 1000 or await for this to be developed and tested. Following your advise always I held off on the Jackery 1000, and waited for new 100W panel. So it’s either spend $1000 and have Jackery now or get the AC200 but need wait 2 months(perhaps find something cheap in the interim) along with your favorite100W Jackery panel @$. Once again advise please?

[@stephanierattenbury3094]

Greetings HOBO, Just ordered the 200p and I already thanks to you own the 150 Bluetti. You have said in all your videos that you can not link 2 etti's together. Is it not possible to use the 25amp portion of the 200p and feed a cable to the 8mm barrel on the 150? Usually 12v can hit 16v which is what the 150 needs to feed it or does the regulator not just keep it up to 12.3 but also down from 16v? I have a 2 panel series array running 96.4 Voc @ 9.86amp and believe I could easily feed both with that much solar even with that heavy DC overhead on the 200p. I was running the 150 on just one of these panels for 2 years now and never achieved more than 350watts with it. Help me OB1 your my only hope, I don't want to build 2 arrays. On another note. Is that a giant T-rex arms logo on the back of the rig?

[@krasnaludek298]

Great review & seemingly solid product from Bluetti. I’ll consider this unit if I need to up my power from the GoalZero 1000 & Jackery 500 that I’m currently running.

[@JS-qi1ou]

So I got a few questions, I'm new to the solar game and honestly don't know where to start. I'm looking at solar generators to power a mini split on my TearDrop trailer which runs at 450 watts. It's not going to run constantly because I insulated my trailer pretty well with some R15 insulation. How do you calculate something like Wh needed for something that cycles on and off throughout the day and night?

[@bromo6900]

Was a few days late to the party but they still had the extended packages available, which include 2x the good solar panels. I think they have closed it by now though

[@uptowndisco2]

about to purchase but watched the promotional video , said powers off if less than 50 watts being used after 4 hours ? , I use my older 1500 in my campervan with a mobile compressor fridge/freezer , it uses only 43 watts and zero when temp is reached , so if I use this new AC200 it means my freezer will defrost overnight , can the power saving option be disabled ? any way you could check if it does power down on low use then it is useless to me. thanks for any help or info

[@HOBOTECH]

Yes. I mentioned that Eco mode can be disabled.

[@uptowndisco2]

@@HOBOTECH sorry I missed that part , I must pay more attention , I had the same problem at school a long time ago lol , thanks for the reply

[@curtthackeray8967]

@HOBOTECH Thanks for all that you do! I went ahead and bought the 2400.. it works.. but they lost the first one they tried to send me. They told me that for the mistake, they would give me an extra year's warranty. Sound good, right? Well, they have yet to follow up with that. When they do, I'll update my review of their product. I have to be honest here tho.. I'm kinda pissed that I didn't know the AC was coming out (at all) ! Nobody's fault but my own, I suppose, but still :( I may choose to buy the AC after the production models come out, and sell the 2400 on Ebay.. ha ha!

[@almostrvperfect6203]

Nice review. I'm setting up for a van conversion. You said solar up to 700 watts input from solar. Great, roof panels. You said cigarette lighter charging while driving. Can you do both while driving? I didn't see multiple input charging ports. 25 amp DC output. How would you connect the unit to a DC fuse box. Thanks

[@cuongtran2068]

I have a question about your efficiency test. For the DC test, you’re pulling about 100w and the AC test you’re pulling over 300w. If both DC and AC have an equal idle power draw, wouldn’t it skew them results to show that AC is more efficient since it’s running for less hours and would have less wasted idle power consumption?

[@HOBOTECH]

Two different circuits, two different types of conversions. The DC out is regulated DC to DC conversion where the inverter is DC to AC conversion. The latter always has a loss of 10%-20% typical where the DC varies significantly. Very few will buy this and run a 100w AC load so I use typically around 0.2C rate to test that. DC loads are always going to be lower draw.

[@Forevertrue]

Thanks for this. Excellent review.

[@pulesjet]

Eaaa I was in Tucson Yesterday for my dad's 84th birthday. Yea it was hot. Seen the fire on the Rincon Mtns on the way in.

[@whiteshadow247]

Awesome review! Thank you! Hoping to see a review of the INERGY FLEX 1500 POWER STATION

[@HOBOTECH]

Write to them. Maybe they will send me one. I wrote to them twice and they don't want my help.

[@jeffreykann213]

Glad this came out before the AC200 came out

[@maninacan.6285]

I like this model. So I'll assume it'll run my keurig coffee machine ? it uses 1500 watts peak. Thanks. Enjoyed the video.

[@mannymota3442]

Updated suggestion for name for heat gun: A good, science, professor-like nickname would be "Oppe" after Robert Oppenheimer would said "Now I am become death, the destroyer of [SOLAR GENERATORS]". The nickname would have a science "mystique."Then you would have Odin and Oppe.

[@steveo7348]

Love your videos thanks, Can you charge the Bluetti ac200 with solar panels at the same time you are using power? Thanks

[@HOBOTECH]

Absolutely. I did state it has pass through charging.

[@richparker4018]

Hobo I pulled the trigger on the unit. First time that I have purchased something like this. So grateful for your videos. Novice at this so what do you recommend I get for solar panels? Thanks a ton for your help and subscribe for your channel. Thanks again

[@HOBOTECH]

I suggest getting the Bluetti ones as part of the bundle. Otherwise, the BougeRV ones on sale right now.

[@amonra5217]

What if you live in a country that has 220 volts and plug types C/E? How can we use it?

[@HOBOTECH]

You buy a 220v for your country.

[@amonra5217]

@@HOBOTECH OK thanks. Can we buy in bulk? I'm also looking into buying smaller portable solar generator up to 100-200 watts. Most of the best ones are made in America. Should I buy a step up transformer? Or do you have a better idea?

[@tonyjung4820]

Professor Hobotech, For the auto charging cable, it looks like it is using the PV Solar port. From the Indiegogo page it indicates that when configured for auto charging it switched to input specs of (12V-30V / 8.2A), if it uses the solar PV port, do you think the AC200 can support trickle charging from a single solar panel when configured for auto 12V charging so you don't have to set up two panels to meet the 35V min input for PV charging? Just wondering if it bypass the solar charge controller.

[@HOBOTECH]

It won't work because the input accepts 12v-16v then nothing from 16v-22v before it kicks back in to 22v-28v (roughly). You have to use two solar panels in series.

[@paulstephens9274]

One other quick question on a different matter sir, About ready to insulate raised fiberglass roof of my 04 Savana and have 1/2” and 1” sheets of RMax polyiso. My head just touches ceiling so will there be a noticeable difference using 1” or just use 1/2” and should foil face up or down?

[@t0nkatsu]

Cancelled my R600 Pro pre-order a few days ago in anticipation of this. 600W inverter vs 2000W inverter at this price point is a no-brainer.

[@mopcork]

Can I have your R600 preorder :) Seriously, would love that unit.

[@USNEM]

The R600 Pro for $479 is still a crazy deal. I'll be sticking with that one size I like the size and the future expansion port.

[@Trillville43]

Well the R600 line isn't meant for high powered stuff that was the Delta's job

[@catherinemadonna1919]

Your thoughts regarding the Bluetti AC200 versus the Inergy Flex Power station? Bluetti is still the way to go?

[@HOBOTECH]

Is there even a single hands on review of Inergy Flex from anyone outside of the company? There is my answer.

[@KillingTime13]

Thank you for the awesome review. I preordered one for my 4x4 ambulance RV conversion.

[@davidlane1248]

One complaint that's not limited to just this is the lack of extra 12v outputs in solar generators like these... Many typical RV/nomad QoL devices use 12v plugs and it would be nice to not have to plug in an ugly dongle

[@rtan050]

Should I get the Bluetti EB 150 or should I wait for the AC 200? I need to power a 12V fridge/freezer (24/7). And charge phone, laptop, camera. @HOBOTECH

[@HOBOTECH]

They both can do all that. Depends on your needs and if you can wait.

[@jeremy-reitman]

Could you use this as a replacement for two lead acid batteries on a travel trailer? Can this power the power lift Jack? What about the fridge? Thanks!

[@HOBOTECH]

Yes