Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station

[@donwray2241]

I am glad to see you back for this review. I enjoy your videos and the practical ways you demonstrate the variety of items.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words it’s much appreciated.

[@ripdinecola4755]

Will it make breakfast? I like it! That should be a good test standard for these power stations to try to achieve! Great job!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you. I wish I would have hooked a solar panel to it and showed how fast you can have the unit turned around and ready to use again. I might do that in another video. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@3ccdmike]

I got me one coming this week, a refurbished for $160 from Bluetti.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Nice, I think you will like it.

[@countrybarnert8846]

Great presentation, thanks!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@The_RealShayla]

Got myself an my mother one and it came yesterday. I am very happy with it so far. Today was a bad day for solar however it was cloudy lol

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I hope it works well for you and your mother. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@eLabBob]

Nice review. Thank you for that. I was a little concerned about the usefulness of such a low watt hour unit, but I grabbed one a few weeks ago anyway. I'm glad I did. I'm finding that when attached to solar, it serves really well as a gateway between solar power and the devices I'm using it to run. I'm finding that the battery size isn't really the issue I thought it might be. This is all testing from home so far, but I'm feeling good about it. Can't wait to take it out for a real workout.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yes I was the same way but as fast as you can charge this even with solar it has a quick turnaround time. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DoritosResidue]

I used it for camping while simultaneously charging with solar. Ran my ryobi hybrid fan all day and charged phones while charging. At night used it for a projector and streamed ufc on it. It was just awesome using it

[@gingerbrimer8486]

You do the best reviews. I have a EB3A and you shower me lots I didn’t know about it

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and the nice comments.

[@PaymentIsDue]

Very informative and quality video thank you!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@foodforestretirement2799]

Thanks for the real world review 👍 I ordered one right before I came across your video. You cleared up a couple of questions I had!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@VernonWallace]

Very nice. You demostrated what it actually can do. Thank you

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and the nice comments.

[@doodlethebeagle2078]

Thanks for showing the Firmware upgrade & what happens if it doesn't work. I just got delivery of mine & will try the update soon.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@Jeff-Davis]

Thank you for the review. The real world breakfast demonstration was interesting. Very good advice from your own experience with the firmware upgrade.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@lindyt61]

Thank you for all that information. Wonderful job!😊

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching.

[@DoritosResidue]

I love this little sucker. Used this and the ecoflow river pro for camping. I'll be buying the bigger version of the eb3a when it comes out

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yes it is a great little unit. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@frankrush2836]

Very informative video. My purchase is still pending. But I believe that I will definitely get this unit.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and commenting. It’s been a good unit for me.

[@1986devildog]

Hey Brother Creech. I d like to volunteer to eat all the breakfasts you make while doing demos!!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Come on over Brother and you can be the taste tester. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@michaelperrin2531]

Got one on order, Great Review. Now looking out for some solar panels for this little Giant.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching. It is a little giant.

[@Jasonoid]

I agree! It's quite the beast! I have heard of some people having issues, but most seem to be pretty happy with the performance. Now they need to upgrade the other models haha

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

It would be nice to see that screen on the EB70S and the EB55. I don’t want to buy them again though. Lol Thanks for watching.

[@Jasonoid]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 yeah, the older models still are plenty useful!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yes they are.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I just might hook this up to my mini fridge on UPS mode as well as my modem and router in case a power outage happens while I'm at work. I think this "264wh" lol beauty can handle it, lol. Great video Man, I have to get one of those Induction cookers

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thanks for watching. I have two of them and if you cook on a lower temperature these 600w power stations can handle it.

[@laydbak46]

Thank you for the review, askIve sent me over. I bought one too.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thank you for watching and I thank @AskIve for sending you over. You will love it. It’s small but powerful.

[@AskIveSolar]

Man I finally made it. Haha. Interesting to hear that they sent or are sending cables. I may have to email them. Lol.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yea it took a couple weeks after I got the unit. Definitely email them.

[@christinawhite1796]

I think it only allow turbo charging during bulk-charge phase (usually to around 80%), as the last 20% charge called absorption-charging when the current typically drops down, as to not over stress the charging battery. When I tested mine on turbo-charge it was around 40% and Idropped it back down to normal at about 65% due to overheating problem. The problem I encountered was the EB3A was outside when charging (about 88°F) and keep tripping the high-temp cut-off (in turbo & standard mode). Planning to buy a USB computer fan and velcro it over the air-intake side on warmer days or when in a warm rv/vehicle. Will rarely use the turbo mode but nice to know is there in case I wish to use an inverter (500+watts) in a vehicle to shorten the engine-run time, in part as lighter-port charging is so slow at 100W, and the engine has to be running to get that much out of it!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

That’s kinda what I thought as well. When I was around 50% I had no problem turbo charging. I’ve not had any trouble with high temp cut off in standard mode. Don’t really use turbo, just did for the video. Nice insights, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DaveSquibbSr]

If you've been using it a lot it might be limiting your speed due to battery temperature.

[@kagnewmp12]

Thank You Thank You Thank You. This is the first review of the Bluetti that this old man could really understand and follow. I have two of these EB3A power stations and also bought two more for my two Daughters so I started to watch some videos on them and most of them talk way over my head and are using all these different gadgets to show what they can and can't do. I watched part of one video and the kid complained about it missing one of it's foot pads. I do have one question for you Sir concerning the UPS function. I have a Pellet stove which is plugged into an outlet but if the power goes out the remaining pellets keep burning and without the internal exhaust fan running all the smoke will come out into the room. Is it possible to keep the pellet stove running 24/7 through the UPS system so it would take over if and when the power goes out. I don't do Facebook so I have no connection to your Bluetti group. Thanks for your informative video and hope you enjoyed your Breakfast.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

As long as the pellet stove exhaust fan doesn’t pull more than 600 watts it will work. Just keep the EB3A plugged into your wall outlet and the pellet stove into the EB3A with the ac outlets turned on and it should work. Thank you for the nice comments and for watching.

[@kagnewmp12]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 Sounds good and I appreciate the help. I need to figure out the Power Lifting Mode yet and assign an email and password to my App but I did start the Pellet stove cold without the Power Lift so I know it is capable. You made understanding the Bluetti so much easier for this old man.

[@deborah-r]

Can u pls give the make of the mr coffe maker thank u. If on Amazon give info this has been helpful thanks again.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Here is the link on Amazon. Thanks for watching. www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Programmable-Filtration-Reusable/dp/B081DNWG7N/ref=sxin_14_recs_zoco_stores_brand_identity_bs?content-id=amzn1.sym.3c3ffb62-8e3d-4908-85b3-063289c64e8d%3Aamzn1.sym.3c3ffb62-8e3d-4908-85b3-063289c64e8d&crid=CLSO1RRR4ISX&cv_ct_cx=mr.+coffee+5+cup+coffee+maker&keywords=mr.+coffee+5+cup+coffee+maker&pd_rd_i=B081DNWG7N&pd_rd_r=1cf47ca6-fa2f-4023-8876-47dbe705bfa6&pd_rd_w=h6Bzw&pd_rd_wg=OCpJi&pf_rd_p=3c3ffb62-8e3d-4908-85b3-063289c64e8d&pf_rd_r=8NDQD9NKWYBTER40BG8X&qid=1676775132&sprefix=mr.+coff%2Caps%2C147&sr=1-4-5f457e4f-4cf5-45bd-948b-58563dcb013a

[@deborah-r]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 thank u. I watched r video and I got the same bluetti. I reside in Canada so the price w4 the coffee maker will be different. Again thanks👍👏🏼

[@NSWMods]

Thank u Sir #bluetti Need to add the solar lead. To Me having a Solar Power station Because i Have no power So How are u going to Charge it So I Hope they add it But over all I think it a great product Good to see the upgrade of the screen and a app also The Bluetti EB3A Not released to the 15/08/22 here in Australia. Take care sir.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I hope they keep adding the mc4 cable. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@NSWMods]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 Thank you sir Yes i was on #BLUETTI Official Site after your video and ask They are Now going to add the mc4 to the EB3A pack Thank u Sir.Take Care

[@AB-tc8lx]

This is the only major brand out there that still does not allow pass threw charging that means you cannot draw off of it the same time that you charge it you have to pick one or the other

[@shhardyme]

Not True

[@jameswright1641]

The EB3A does look like it is targeting the Ecoflow River. The latter is a far more better and proven power set station than the EB3A.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I have the RiverPro version and do love it. I think the only disadvantage the Eb3a has with the River is you can’t expand the battery. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ihackyourtoaster3021]

One thing I find lacking in the EB3A is the ability to connect to an extra battery and increase the capacity.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

True, wish it had a little more capacity. The recharge capabilities do give you a quick turnaround. You can always hook another power station to it if you have one. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@terryzanger7152]

Another battery should be easy to add. Hook into the solar charger

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yes, that works too.

[@JAXNRmusic]

excelent review, my only question is, should i be able to run my desktop pc on UPS mode??, my pc is like 500w on full load

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

It would run it on ups mode but not for long. The battery capacity is only 268wh. The ups mode on this power station would be good for wifi routers so you can keep your internet going. It’s a great little unit but to run 500 watts for an extended period of time I don’t think you would be happy. The good thing is it has a quick turnaround time on recharging it. If power went out it would keep your pc going and give you time to power down and save your work. Thanks for watching and for the nice comments. I hope my answer was helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@JAXNRmusic]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 yes it is helpful! if this can run my pc half and hour that is plenty to finish some work and shut it down safely!! my only complain would be that high pitched noise from the fan, so annoying!

[@fiendishthingy1630]

Your toast looks more dried out than toasted... how much more power would be used to have it actually toast bread to look browned? How many watts does your space-ace toaster use (mine is standard style)? Thinking of getting an induction cooker for traveling/camping (without lugging propane and stove). If I just make scrambled eggs, can I get away with that lower 175F temp? Thank you for your extensive review!

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I could have went a little longer and used another percent or two from the battery. I think you would be fine scrambling eggs at 175F. Thanks for watching and for your comments.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I know this wouldn't run (or should I stay Start) a fridge or probably a deep freezer but what if.........it was hooked up to it as a UPS, it wouldn't have the initial Surge Watts a fridge has because it's still plugged in right?

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

The compressor will kick on and off. So even if it’s plugged up after the fridge is running that compressor will kick off and then when it kicks back on it will generate another surge. I hope that makes sense.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I wonder if this would run the smaller Instant-pot with that mode on, I'm thinking no, but I do plan on getting one of those 12volt lunch boxes one of these days, it keeps food warm and slow cooks food

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I didn’t try an Instant-pot. But with the induction hot plate I didn’t even use the power lift, I just ran at 230 degrees and it cooked great. The wattage on the EB3A if noticed was at 620 watts the entire time I was frying the eggs and it didn’t trip the inverter. I’m wandering if it has the eb70 inverter in it.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 Hobotech said something on his review that mentioned it has the same technology the ecoflow products have. Lowering something, ( I forgot exactly what) to run high-end products. Not suitable for sensitive devices.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

@@Moes_Prep_and_Tech that is the power lift feature. If it’s on you can run appliances up to 1200 watts. But I would only use it on heating element type appliances. It lowers the voltage in order to keep the watts down.

[@oreonjackie]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 so if my flat iron (95w) is ok for 20 mins do you think I can use this? Could I use this twice for the same duration? Or would I kill the battery…? I’m planning on using an electric kettle too (40w) once or twice a day for 4 days.. should I buy a bigger unit?

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

@@oreonjackie the battery capacity on this unit is small. The good thing about it is it can be recharged very quickly. If you have the means to recharge it. If your looking for something that will run those items without recharging for a few days you might want one with more battery capacity, but if you have the means to recharge it, it will run those items. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@mavirek]

Assuming the Bluetti EB3A will sit idle for months at a time for a SHTF moment (typical FPL blackout), is it okay to store it at 100% charge? Or does it have to be discharged to 50-60% for longterm (4-8 months) storage? 🧐

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

The user’s manual says to charge to 80% every 3-6 months for long term storage. So store it at 80% and check it every 3 months to see where it’s at and if it’s dropped a little charge it back to 80%. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@deborah-r]

I got the Mr coffee maker from your link & unfortunately.. it overloaded on my bluetti eb2a..??

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I’m sorry it’s overloading. In the video it was overloading my EB3A as well. You have to turn on powerlifting in the Bluetti app to run that coffee pot on the EB3A.

[@deborah-r]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 thank you so much.. I did what u said and it works.. again thank you. I had to order it from the states it it was on sale for $25 & with tax, shipping it came to $50.00 in Canada same coffee maker on Amazon is $93.00-. 👍🏼

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

@deborah-r I’m glad it’s working for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@swithers00]

Any ideas on what the two DC barrel connections can be used for? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just can't think of anything.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

You can add a extra cigarette lighter port, some use them for cpap machines. You can also get 5521 cables to transfer power to another power station. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@swithers00]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 Thank you!

[@ItsEverythingElse]

Has anyone been able to connect using the new app that was released on Oct. 13?

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

I haven’t tried to connect since then, but I will and report back. Thanks for watching.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Updated the new app and its working. Took a couple of tries but it worked.

[@V8928]

Seen your other video of Bluetti AC200P and Pro/Trans Manual Transfer Switch kzbin.info/www/bejne/joKVoqCrm5pkl5o . On the Bluetti EB3A and any other small models would it work with a ProTans 2 , Just talking for a couple rooms with LED lights and SMALL TV which is less than 80 watts. See alot of videos with test of plugging in of different items in it but nothing with the Pro/Trans 2 for smaller power stations. Since you have the small EB3A wondered if it would work for just for some lights and smaller TV by going through the Pro/Trans 2? Looking at the smaller models like BLUETTI EB3A - 600W 268Wh ... BLUETTI EB70S - 800W 716Wh .... BLUETTI EB55 - 700W | 537Wh .... I already have the Pro/Trans 2 but instead of taking out gas generator when power only goes out for an hour or so it would be easier to use smaller battery power station instead of gas one. Thanks for the other videos also.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Yes you can plug any power source into the Pro/Trans as long as the power station or generator can handle the load that your trying to power. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@V8928]

@@PreppinontheCreek12 Thanks for quick reply on the Pro/Trans and some great videos.

[@richardjones7882]

world news report today, on you tube!

[@mtdewyx]

Huge waste of money. Actual useable Watts. About 240 ! Real life usage. What would you want to leave on for 7 hrs? A 500W heater. This Bluetti will not power it but for 1.75 hrs tops. What about a TV for 6hrs? Hmmm? Then you must recharge it. Waste of money. Look at it this way. Nobody's talking about this low Watt available over the long haul for the nite or day. 240W ÷ 7 hrs = 34 W useable per hr before it's empty. Nobody's talking about this talking point.

[@PreppinontheCreek12]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. You make good points. This power station is not meant to run heaters and tv's all night. I wouldn't recommend this or really any other power station to run a heater because they pull to much power. You need to have other ways to heat because solar power stations in general don't have the battery capacity for it. I like this power station and it does have its uses. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@bdmenne]

You can add back up batteries for extended life. Many videos show this. It’s a mobile unit for short bursts of good energy in the field and temporary, but like I said. You can have large battery capacity hooked up to the eb3a when you need it for several days +. I’m looking to get two 12v in series or one 24v 280 battery which will feed a steady 200 watts totaling 6720 Wh DC to DC through the Solar port. From what I’ve learned, this will work. The neat thing is being about to leave the heavier back up batteries in vehicle or house or boat at have a handy mobile unit for camping or field work far from extension chords.