Cheap Fake-A-Watt verses Affordable Real Power Inverters, Mega Parts List Below!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

ALFFAA 1500w DC to AC inverter amzn.to/3sJmh9r Honest rated, capable & Well made. MUS-TOOL OSCILLOSCOPE amzn.to/3Np7VDk , All parts used a.co/dnSm8JX And a SUPER COOL XTRA, My Stakol 53 quart DC Freezer bit.ly/3sHazMw , $300 it's been running now over 1 year non stop. only uses 50 watts at 12 volts!!! Hi Boost ALL SERVICES Cell Boosters, Number one for a damn good reason www.hiboost.com/product/4k-plus-pro/ref/68/ and get 15% off use promo code POWER at check out!! Direct Shipped ALL sizes these same SWI POWER INVERTERS s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Acd6Hd

[@crazeelaydee3496]

you should go through a lot of these things to find the ones that are worth it dang

[@crazeelaydee3496]

got mine, works really well.

[@josepeixoto3715]

the cheapo one, the Datou or whatever, is the one i want, because it has the common EGS002 control board!!! and that is amazing,been looking for that, most have their own controls,some even sand the ICs so that we can't get replacements; but the EGS002 is only 4 or 5 bucks ; AND.. it is on a socket!!!! congrats, depending on the price, the el cheapo there is rthe one to buy, up to maybe 1000 or 1200 watts. i repair thiose things, and there is NOTHING like having that EGS002 in there, believe me; our ukrainian UKC here,a very good 2000w/4000w inverter, has it too .

[@8001010]

Is important to know that cinese power is 1/3 of Real watt they aren't scam, you only need to know what you are buying. I take 8000W 24V cheap inverter and it sustain 2500W indefinitely,

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Lmao, " they use the grease on you! " I was rolling!

[@andrievbastichy8551]

same this part too. "the laternative energy world... FIRE" 10:22 "STOP THAT!!" 11:25 this guys warnings are cracking me up 12:03 PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION i love his videos.. and especially when his trusty camera lady makes an appearance.😂 i Binge watch em sometimes like its a sitcom.

[@pamelas3119]

We purchased a Giandel 2200W pure Sine Wave Inverter 12V DC to 110V 120V with 20A Solar charge control. We way over powered our creek side camp. We only use the system to run a small apartment refrigerator w/ freezer (draws 10A), 2 different sets of outdoor lights (30Watts each). It's only a system we use on the weekends for the last year and seems to be working well. The inverter has lots of safe guards for those of us who aren't so solar smart. Like when our battery bank got to low an alarm went off and it shut the system down (thank you Giandel).

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

That use the same control parts as Novapal and SWI Power. Very decent build.

[@pamelas3119]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 that’s good to hear.

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Thanks for calling BS when they sell junk. You saved a lot of people money!

[@gavin5861]

Exactly what I was looking for, today you stopped me from buying a scam.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Keep a eye on the numbers games these sellers are playing and the real weight of the item and you can avoid most of the scams.

[@UKsystems]

Most not a scam most do make it clear if you look at the photo

[@Ulbre]

During college, that summer job I had down at the beer joint hand winding transformers.....man, that was some good times!!!! This is great video, thank you.

[@62hotrodvair]

AM GLAD YOU HAVE SHOWN ALL THIS , only problem is on the outer exterior the only tell tale signs is all the fancy stuff on cheaper ones and the end electrical battery kook up post being smaller, unless you open it up to actually see the insides of a cheap made model or fake . ( a person if they know how could test them , but then again only after buying one. ) great video and info though .

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

If your in question before you buy one, inquire on it's actual weight, not shipping total, item weight. Then compare your findings. I know this is one solid inverter by ALFFAA and since it's spec made by SWI POWER you know it's solid.

[@budmartin3344]

@5:01 The small lytics cap right by the second transformer on the right looks like it has domed top which means that cap is bad, it is very common failure in the inverter.

[@davef.2329]

Where have you been lately, you OK? Happy New Year to you and yours and hopefully (pray) 2023 is an improvement over 2022.

[@ZPDSurvival]

Great to see the ALFFAA opened up so I don't have to. Excellent Video.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

It's actually a SWI-Power made inverter with seller upgrades, I plan to release a even better version myself as a OLYMPIC POWER CONTROLS model with dual thermistor and a gen 3 processor. Working with them to make it happen. Fake a watt crap has me that rattled.

[@rgnewlife6622]

Sir thank you again for setting people straight!

[@alanludlow7995]

EXCELLENT informative video, as a qualified electronics service engineer (City & Guilds of London Institute uk) i TOTALLY AGREE with EVERTHING you said about the tech specs too!!...by the way....LOVE your southern Accent too!! :) keep up the good work!!

[@andrievbastichy8551]

ah man.. saw this late eh.. i was complacent buying because i am used to my mega 1 running my air fryer.. sadly its on the fritz so i quickly slapped a diy setup to use the air fryer.. the inverter claims 1000w 2000w surge.. 2 secs afterthe fryer starts up it beeps 3 times and shutsoff.. i cant wait to get that mega back..

[@randybobandy9828]

Good video. I ordered a 2000w/4000w peak inverter a couple years ago. I was already skeptical of its current. Turns out it will do 1500w max continous If it doesn't shutdown due to heat protection. It uses the case as a heatsink and that clearly isn't enough.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

See my latest upload. I worked with one of the top Inverter companies to get numerous improvements made, the results are excellent and their 3000 watt pure sine is one of the most affordable for the quality you can get. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYbMpWqLjq9qrbs

[@miguelsalami]

The things I learn on this channel, Priceless ❤

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Love that!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

THANKS FOR THE COMPLEMENT! I'M ONE OF YOUR CRAZY SUBS. WE LOVE YA! LOL!

[@randycoolbaugh1408]

I admit it. I fell for the flashy stuff. Im no electrical expert by any means, I just wanted a 220v inverter to put in my truck. (the one in my profile pic) all the videos i watched on the good and the bad i never came across a video like this. Thank you sir!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

When they can't Wow you with quality, they baffle you with BS!

[@massa-blasta]

I believe the pretty LCD displays are indicators for the poor quality products. Mostly all the LCD's seem to be 20% inaccurate, anyway.

[@mickgatz214]

Great video! That blue one looks well constructed, however, it's a pity the Capacitors are so close to the Mosfet/Heat sink. Certainly the caps are due to fail, just like LCD televisions sets.... (they want the unit to eventually fail so u buy a new one) Just replace the Caps!... 👍

[@plokijij7856]

10:28 best statement ever!! I’m going to use that next camping trip and I see everyone’s cheap inverters even if there not so cheap! Have you got a link for the fire extinguisher 😂

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

www.zoro.com/kidde-fire-extinguisher-5bc-dry-chemical-2-lb-fx5-ii/i/G6545259

[@travisarnett9558]

Glad to see you calling b.s. on these things, I've had my share of experiences working on junk for others and having to explain to the owners why it can't do what it claims. I heard you call the mosfets finals, you must be an old CB'er or ham. If not, I apologize, if so I hope to talk on the air one day. Hello from KY. I almost forgot, I saw one of your vids recommending the Stakol freezer 2 or 3 weeks ago, well I bought one, I love the damn thing! Thanks for the recommendation and keep up the good work busting the cheap Chinese electronics.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Both CB, MW and HAM. Once upon a long time ago I was also a DJ. The mosfets that are the finals are your ac voltage mosfets. They are what creates the final 60 hertz and line voltage.

[@danielchatrie6614]

Lol your exactly right as a electrical engineer I never use aluminum wire its very high in resistance to much heat I design my inverter with a1000 extra wattage for low heating and longer life I use 300 amp wire for all input and bubbles to transformer I don't build cheap products

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Exactly!

[@crazeelaydee3496]

good info and comparison. like your hand for effect.. when I need a new one know where to go.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Yes, buy real, starve the fake a watt dealers.

[@fosterb247]

Thank you Sir form a viewer across the pond in England. I'm looking to buy an inverter for my camping bus and found your excellent advice in my research - I already own a fire extinguisher and don't plan to use it... 🤓

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Welcome!

[@PatrickBaptist]

Man that 76.4kwh oscilloscope you recommended set my shed on fire, wth man I thought you were legit...... LOL just playing, first time viewer but already love this channel, thank you sir!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

My bad

[@PatrickBaptist]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 lol.

[@jamess1787]

I'm pretty technical (from electronics), but just looking at number of components: I wouldn't be able to tell you. All I know is that some MOSFETs can do hundred amps each (and maybe some cooling/gauge of accessory wires.) I lucked out, ordered my inverter based-off reviews and volume of adequate information available in the descriptions. 🤷.

[@massa-blasta]

did you buy the ALFFAA 1500w?

[@michaelrocher5649]

John Daniel I can relate. I have the hardest time making people understand that an inverter does not make electricity it converts dcv to acv which means you can't put a quart of water in a gallon jug and expect it full?. I have 8 thousand watts and I have 8 lithium ion batteries, and WHY? it needs a gallon to fill a gallon jug. Powerjack has give me great service like you say it takes excess of wattage for surge to start. I gave up on my vet friend he wants to know why his 8000 watt won't put out he's got two batteries on it ???? you can lead them to water but I'll be damned if they will drink it. Great Videos keep them coming your spot on. Mike

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

My silly motto I would say to these egg head solar installers and goof balls who use a calculator to cut it all to thin. I got trolled for is, so see it as follows: *I got 35% more solar then I need, I got 35% more battery then I need, and I got 30% more inverter then I need. Why? Because the sun is never as bright and on time - AS I NEED!*

[@solarcharging9743]

Powerjack inverters are one of the poorest performing, most unreliable inverters on the market.

[@terryoneal4089]

Outstanding rant John.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I literally bought from 24 wind turbine companies, 21 inverter companies, 13 different solar controllers brands and after that ended up with only a few trusted items. So I guess you can say that I spent it on good and bad so a lot of other people don't have to. It'll take years of a couple hundred dollars a month of KZbin revenue to even catch up with what I blew on this crap.

[@baneverything5580]

Which fire extinguisher should I use with this inverter?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Only one would I own or recommend to use in such fires, by Kidde bit.ly/3GP66xJ

[@baneverything5580]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 That`s a great price. I need to get one for my camper.

[@baneverything5580]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 I have a couple in here, one is new, but I believe in plenty of backup.

[@ReefMimic]

Oh man that’s night and day. I always found things that are cooled with heat sink and fan combo always last the longest. For example in my case, leds

[@lickurklitgood]

I'm a truck driver and I wanted to know what size inverter would you recommend for running a 43 inch tv,ps5,laptop,and a mini fridge at the same time or is that possible

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

SWI POWER 3200 pure sine wave. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBEK4bj Pick the 110-120 volt, 12 volt in, USA plug and use 1 AWG cables from your battery within 7 feet, 1/0 Awg if over 7 feet. The fuse you will use is a 300 Amp ANL with high temp ANL holder. If you need exact items let me know. Use NO cheap DC breakers on them in a semi, only real fuses. That inverter will run it all at the same time while you make microwave pop corn.

[@lickurklitgood]

@Јоhn Daniel thank you so much I have found the inverter but as for the fuses where exactly should the be connected too and how many will I need

[@randylenart9674]

Waiting to see some generator's go up good video

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Soon, it's behind in shipping.

[@1GREATDANE]

Victron Phoenix 24/800 & 1200 and WZRELB are Built Right

[@MP-qn1jw]

TO ANYONE WATCHING THIS VIDEO, THIS GUY IS A STRAIGHT SHOOTER!!! If you think this guy is anything but correct, I have a bridge in NYC to sell you real cheap. Dear John, Thanks for the video!! It is a shame that Amazon does not enforce false advertising. I tried 6 different inverters before I found one that actually performed as advertised. I had one that dropped the output voltage down to 98VAC under a 50% load, while showing an output of 114VAC. By design, an inverter is also a voltage regulator. So how do you put out a product that advertises 115VAC, but as soon as you apply any load it drops? I have seen the Alffaa perform well in a youtube video, but I ended up settling on the BougeRV 2kW with bluetooth. It holds 119VAC regardless of the input voltage, or load on the output. I gauged the inverters I tested by their ability to hold the output voltage steady. P=IxE and no one seems to get that. At 12VDC you need lots of amps and lots of copper, and again no one seems to get it. Then there is the 80% rule, and again no one gets it. It's not new science. Why did I get a 2kW? Because I know I need 1kW constant. You get it, but again no one else does. I see people on youtube hooking up battery banks with bolt in fuses, and no disconnect. I just can't believe the stupidity abound. BUZZZZZ POP!! There goes another one! Great video pointing out the build differences, as they are confirmation of DANGEROUS crap for sale on Amazon. Roof leaks, just a little damp. Toilet breaks, just a little stinky. Cheap electrical equipment breaks, 4 alarm fire. I wish people would stop playing with their lives. However I suppose it does help on the Darwin front...

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Hit it out of the park!

[@rgnewlife6622]

Hello I have this invertor that I used the test light topre charge up before I added the main wires to and looked at all my fuses and tested them they are good. After a day or so I had opened it up to check everything that I can see and understand that is disconnected and there is still voltage in it. I have contacted the company and they said check the fuses.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

What is the brand, and wattage. A internal reset breaker on the 120v side in some can give this effect. The Capacitors will have residue voltage, enough to get a reading, to discharge them you attach the test light to the battery terminals on the back and it will light up and fade out showing DC held volts gone.

[@corinabluland6355]

Are you going to do an up-to-date test? I saw yours after I bought a 5000W inverter on ebay. I would like to send you pics of inside and see what you thing - should I bring it back? After your video - it looks very sus. I am in Australia and wanting to get my little teardrop rigged up with 300W solar panel and yes run a 700-800W microwave which prob will draw 1200-1500 as you say. I really would like your assessment.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

What's the weight of the 5000 watt inverter you bought? If its not at or over 9+ kilos then you got much less than advertised. Always smart to buy a SWI power from Aliexpress for things like what your doing, better cooling, better stability, and actually does as advertised. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5PHZWCGp9aUack

[@michaelkramer111]

Love this. This guy must be a Dave Ramsey fan.

[@tonymcfadden8803]

Hi John love your videos, could you please do a video of how you setup your mppt charge controllers to battery bank. ( Do they communicate with each other? )

[@davef.2811]

Great to see that you're wringing out the lower-end stuff regular people can use to fridges, furnaces, and water pumps running when the inevitable power outages become a reality. Were you any relation to the Daniel families from Huntington, W.VA?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

No relationship, but it's my goal to help the middle and lower middle class and even the poor folks try to find a way to outdo the crap that's coming at us.

[@davef.2811]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 Amen, brother. Thanks.

[@zachariashufnagel9564]

Hahahaha 🤣 you had me as a #1 fan after mentioning fire lol

[@rod7872]

What do you think of the new pure sine wave inverter at harbor freight? Are they any good?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Made be kivertech. Ok quality but very poor ventilation system. Overpriced compared to it's competition.

[@Aeoreka2]

Was forced to watch this at gun point in 2016 during a home invasion that lasted several days. It’s now listed as having been republished in 2022. In 2016 the perpetrator wanted me to pick a colour to coerce me into stating that they hadn’t been stalking, grooming and abusing me and my relatives for several years. They used manipulation tactics to force me into silence about the incident. I remember, now that I’m seeing this video again. To the person who should still own this channel if it hasn’t been hacked again, it’s still very informative and the information is good to have to keep people from making purchases that could cost them their safety. To the perpetrator who harmed me and my family, you’re still the red inverter-still fake, still a liar, still dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Dammit that is just FUGGIN Hilarious! However, the video is only original and made in 2022 LOL! Who ever home invaded you to buy one of the Red Ones in 2016 was a sick nasty person who should do 3 to 100 years in a tiny box of used tampons!

[@ralphlooney325]

Hi John. I have some 24 v (42 volt open circuit) panels and a make sky blue 60 Amp charge controller. Do I need a 24 volt inverter and two 12 volt batteries in series to use my panels? I need a back up to run my freezer and fridge if power goes out. Do you know of a good 24 volt inverter if that's what I need? Thanks so much!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Most controllers will charge 12 or 24 volt battery. My controllers take in 90 volts and charge my 12 volt system.

[@InferiorFetus]

very informative and love the way you tell it like it is awesome review

[@goulet268]

Hello, would like to know what are the voltage range to ffed these 12v inverter ? Could it be powered by 18V powertool batteries (15v-21v) ?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

10.8 to 15.25 volts is minimum and max.

[@sportsmobile8328]

Thank you for telling it like it is.👍👍

[@Jackleam5524]

The alffaa converter good good inside by your talk on it made my mind up and got one cheers

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

They advertise honestly. That is why I got one, then they sent me another for $29 shipping. They are built very simple, and use real ratings, not 200% fake selling ratings. You have a real 1800 watt start peak, a 90% that is not hype, a idle current of almost nothing, and can trust it to maintain 1000 watts till the cows come home. THAT is how to pick a inverter, not on ad lies. Tired of seeing a 1500 watt inverter with a claim it can hit 3000 watts and the sellers posting the CLAIM as the main title in the ad, not the ability. You only need to be sure you have 200 amps actual pulling power ( battery ) available, to never be disappointed.

[@MarkJohnson-fq6nq]

Great info, thank you! looking forward to watching and learning from your other inverter intel videos as well. Have you covered "vertical mounting" of inverters? (wall mounted with fan facing up or down - a no-no in some product manuals). I did not see anything in your channel. Safe or not safe, and why? I read lots of speculation about heat and air flow, debris, dust, melted parts dripping out, etc... I was wondering if you've covered the actual facts! Thanks again :)

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

The best way to mount any inverter is flat, however if you choose to mount it vertically make sure that you do so with the DC up and the 120 volt outlets facing down because the DC side converters will make more heat and the updraft will help it cool

[@chrisspreacherman7400]

So which is the best for running a full sized fridge? 115 VAC/ 60 Hz, 7.70 Amps?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

2000+ Watt version for sure, start surge on that fridge is over 1600 for a few seconds. I'd get a 2500 or 3000 and not have to worry. Get a SWI-POWER Xijia 3000 in the voltage you need. amzn.to/3bbdac1

[@roben999]

Thank You Sir Now i Know What Kind Of inverter i Have To Buy👍

[@mikelister4590]

Appreciae your channel a lot.. I have a question for you. I have a monster heavy SOLAR PI20000X modified wave that died. And I cant find any information ANYWHERE on how to open the case. So I replace fuses. I'm stuck. Any help is appreciated 🙏🙏

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Those have as I recall 4 screws on each end, 3 or 4 on the bottom holding the base plate to the frame. If you can look for a seam on the upper 1/4 of the body, then its a clam shell pre 2016 model. If it has screws on the sides in the fins its a pre 2008 model, TOSS IT. If not then its a one piece, and once all those removed the inverter I think slides out from the solid aluminum extrusion by slightly twisting the outlet side to allow it to fit back into the case and you slide it out. Fuses on most were soldered into the board. Best to use 1/4 spade board adapters and solder them in then pop in new fuses. The stage 2 mosfets have weak 3.3 disc capacitors, and 10K resistors on them ( think I am accurate ) to control cycle volts, near the large positive lead look there for possible burn on the fets and those items. No schematic exist on this inverter made by EP Tonotran but its build is near identical to older Chicago Electric models by EPT pre 2013 Get me some pictures [e-mail] and I can likely help more. ALL ANGLES top, bottom, sides, edges.

[@mlister2073]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 I can't for the life of me see a seam. It's definitely a one piece... SO push the mainboard towards the battery lug side ? Correct

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@mlister2073 You should notice the front is able to lay down, twist a little and tuck into the body, and your able to slide the complete board out the back if its that model. Careful not to damage a mini board or control wire.

[@PatrickBaptist]

Thank you sir, I appreciate the helpful info.

[@rilosvideos877]

The difference is obvious - the price probably too. Do a load test side by side of these inverters and see which one goes up in smoke and maybe flames first 🙂

[@Zomby_Woof]

What can be confusing for non electricians re wire gauge selection is that most loads are intermittent. Even my forced air heat is only a 50% duty cycle. Inverters, you're talking about a current draw that in many scenarios is is pretty much continuous. There's no time for the cables to dissipate heat. Loads are different. A/C is another exception because they have hi g ly variable current draws, but also have an internal breaker, so are safe on a smaller circuit. NEC assumes worst case and sizes accordingly. Inverters are pretty close to worst case, so NEC is a good guiedline.

[@nsy123]

Just to be on the safe side, dont max out your inverters capacity. 500 watt load is good enough for a 1500 watt inverter.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I try to enforce that think in all my videos. It's distressing to see people get a 1000 watt inverter to run a 999 watt load LOL!! My motto *40% is target* so when you buy a 1500 watt inverter, 700 watts is your normal component constant service ability, you need more, spend the extra dollar and get a bigger one.

[@nsy123]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 yes thats true.

[@davidpotter9462]

I was going to get a 3000 watts Aims Power inverter charger, but they were sold out. Just my luck. The transformer in this 2000 watts one looks like it weighs about 28 pounds. I guess I started about a year too late. Then I wanted a Hurricane Vortec. Can't get that either.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Get the 240 volt Sun Gold, I put a link way down the list under the video.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Started my Web Site to help folks, Raising some cash to make it full of details, parts, plans, rv part options, DC powered materials and schematics. www.mydcvolts.com So it will take a few weeks to totally finish with all the schematics and proven things to show everyone.

[@davidpotter9462]

I just about have a hole to the bedrock. Concreting the base then welding the top flange today...might get the turbine installed soon. I got a new torch and a can of mapp gas. I'm going to weld the flange on and paint the pipe industrial grey later today. The base is a piece of 2 and 7/8 with a short piece of 2 and,3/8 welded in the top. It has a stop so the wind generator will be 18 1/2 feet. But I live on a hill. So it's more like 30 feet high to the wind generator. The top piece is fifteen feet of 1 7/8 OD pipe with six feet past the peak, fastened at the top. It has been windy so I want to get it done. I just came in for coffee before I do the concrete.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@davidpotter9462 It's a lot of work for sure. Folks our age group are the only ones seeing the writing on the wall of why to be prepared and capable as everything world wide degrades in high speed. When I was young, many a dinosaur ago, my generation waited till radioshack and sears would open to get tools and electronic kits and parts. Conversation in school was in the proper order. Girls, Tools, cars, and What we were gonna build. Today all the youth are consumed with everything fake, including the girls part fake too.

[@ggsocal4511]

RITE-ON JOHN !! 🇺🇸

[@basilkasimi2646]

You mean pure sine wave inverter with built in heat sink and better than the ones without a heat sink?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

The inverters that use the outer part of the case as the cooling heat sink you want to try to avoid it's an old style that a lot of people are still trying to build. The ones that have a dedicated internal heat sink allow the cooling fans to do a much better job.

[@TAlan-el2on]

Hi bro, are you still want inverters now

[@basilkasimi2646]

Bought it already

[@TAlan-el2on]

@@basilkasimi2646 Sure have a great day

[@abdulabdulhamid8855]

i have a MOSFET 5n3003 damage in inverter are thesome with fp31n40

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I am not getting a good translation on your question. I am guessing you had a 5n3003 fail, and want to convert to FP31N40 TO-247 POWER TRANSISTOR?

[@abdulabdulhamid8855]

yes replacement these 5n3003 to ft31n40 are the some

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@abdulabdulhamid8855 If they spec out as the same then sure you can use them.

[@brianj9262]

What do you recommend for a grid tie inverter? I need at least 1000 watt

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Why would you even consider a grid tie? Back feeding into the grid only takes a decade to pay off. Or do you mean a inverter with grid and battery ability.

[@brianj9262]

@JOHNDANIEL1 no an actual grid tie. No battery. Who needs all that extra expense and mess along with the room it takes up? Grid tie is clean. Panels last pretty much forever. Batteries you'll get 5 years and another expense. The mess and then exchange hassle. We get about 100 bux reduction that we see in our monthly bill. If it takes 10 years mostly maintenance free, we are OK with that

[@jackhinds7187]

Thanks for the comparison...

[@johnlazdins2004]

Hey John have you heard of the quality of Seplos products here in Aus its not reviewed at all, the price is higher than Eve etc. Cheers

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

They are just another group of packagers and sellers. They are targeting your market since it's still somewhat open to new branding. However, Their quality is good, and if you want to get it cheaper as with any China ran outfit, you start your arguing and grifting on them for discounts and deals directly contacting them and crapping on their heads!

[@Experts_Say]

Loving the energy you have for hating that cheap piece of sh!t 😂😂😂 Now show us how dangerous it is!!! Subscribed (for now)

[@glenstanford2737]

Quick question.. I just followed your link to AliExpress and found what seems to be a decent 3000 W inverter. Just to be sure, are you recommending these inverters, as obviously the video was showing the lack of quality in a lot of Chinese inverters. By the way, nice to see an honest opinionated video.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Those 3000 and 3200 SWI Power inverters are from a company that has been around over 15 years, they are solid performing inverters without junk parts in them or flashy ads. I have used them for over 12 years, only had one ever needed anything done and that was my cause, not the inverter.

[@glenstanford2737]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 many thanks for the quick reply - appreciated

[@windsolarupnorth7084]

Great stuff as always. Are you going to do a review on those cheap chinese charge controllers you got like six of on the wall? How do they compare to the Epever tracer?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Those little 40 amp controllers have been actually quite better than I expected. They run very nice and cool and the money I saved I was able to buy 400 more watts of solar panels. So far in test they're right at about 97% efficiency was which is exactly what Epever is. For the money I would say they're extremely well worth it and they have this reaction pulse when they start to tune out at full battery charge but sort of acts like a pulse battery plate cleaning unit. Probably not an intentional design but it sure would be a nice thing to be put in another ones.

[@chancebennett3456]

Need to run dj out of Car looking 6000watt will one battery hold this

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

No

[@chancebennett3456]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 I plan on running a dual battery one for engine start and one for operating the DJ system laptop small DJ mixer fog machine going to use a deep cycle large amp hour battery how does the 6000 work with this battery

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@chancebennett3456 If your running a 6000 watt power inverter you need battery capable of 600 amps draw in max use. If your running 12 volt audio Amps you can do so with 150 AMP battery capacity. Using a Power Queen 200+ has that ability, and a charger converter for DC/DC from the alternator does the boosting and charging. However, you can install 3 cheap Walmart 29 D Maxx Marine batteries and do the same thing for under $400

[@mitch5077]

Got any recommendations on a budget friendly MPPT Controller?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I have found the HQST controller better than the Epever in usability and output. And they are a few dollars cheaper than the SMRE controllers. amzn.to/3BG3uQF

[@bradley200711]

Hello Mr. Daniels, i tried to find the ALFFAA inverter with 24 volt and 2500 to 3000 watts and could not find on amazon. Is the 12v/1500w inverter the only one they sell?

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I got an email back from them guys said they would have the 3000 watt in 12 and 24 volt fairly soon.

[@bradley200711]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 great,Thanks!

[@kennithnieman9130]

Thank you, you just saved my ass from wasting my money and time.

[@AndyX1337]

Thank you boss, very useful information,blessings, gracias amigo. ;)

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CaptainJackScrapper]

This helps a lot ! So many bs stuff out there

[@GheGo.03]

Hmm I think the cheap one was not a pure sine wave they called it a modified sine wave.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

I don't know who the *THEY* are which your referring to, It is sold as and claimed to be a Pure Sine inverter. xdatou.com/collections/1000w-red-inverter

[@GheGo.03]

@@JOHNDANIEL1I already bought few modified inverter with different brands the design its more look like modified sine wave, and the quality was poor and I use TBE pure since wave made in China( quality was okay but cant compare to toroidal sine wave) and im just giving my opinion base on what I observation. If they claim this was a pure sine wave definitely it was a fake.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@GheGo.03 Exactly.

[@robsdeviceunknown]

GREAT timing. I am in the market for a 1500 to 2000 Watt PSW inverter. Gotta save up a bit (just blew 8500 on building my truck so funds a bit low atm lol) I ran the 4awg wire today. Working on the power monitor and distribution center now. I will put in my tiny 500 watt one for now until I get better. I trust your judgment. Over the years i have followed you, you have always been transparent and in the beginning i always researched your findings on stuff. I was never able to prove you wrong, after awhile i gave up and just trust your judgment. If you perchane read this. Do you think a used one in good condition is ok? I found a 2K renogy for 100 bucks.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Yes, a used renogy 2k is is worth the $100. Just look it over well, and give it an actual smell test. If it smells like anything burned in it proceed with caution. Make sure that the fans come on with a load over 300 watts and test it before you buy it if you can. If you can't probably still worth the gamble they're not really hard to fix.

[@philc.9280]

The other thing that is very dishonest with many of these Asian inverters is the lie that they are pure sine wave but really modified sine wave. I asked the seller and some replied they would make the change. Don't think they did.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Yes, I have been through about 40, and I try to dig deep into them so when my viewers ask me I can be direct as to what is real and solid.

[@johnbutler5208]

Hello John, are you going to do a make sky blue charge controller review.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

The have a high fail rate, so I am not wanting to show it works well, which is does, until it fails early due to cooling issues. They skipped effective heat sinking to install a fan, the fan is in the "lowest quality category" you can find in China. The fan control circuit fails, it is using a pwm-fet with 220uf and it itself over heats too. So either the bearings on the fan fail in under a year, or one good hot sunny day the fan control circuit dies.

[@johnbutler5208]

Thanks John, I will take your advice.

[@johnbutler5208]

John , do you recommend charging my lead acids at 15 volts for 8 hrs every 3 or4 months. Thanks for your help. John

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

@@johnbutler5208 Up to 8 hours. So the math is based on total Amp Hours, age of battery and factored use. I used the 8 hours in example of a Standard off grid cabin or small houses 1000 Amp Hour bank using 60 amps charging when they start at 12.6 volts, for 8 hours. If I know your battery banks size, brand, style and age, and chemistry I can tell you a very accurate charge process for cleaning and balancing.

[@johnbutler5208]

John, I have three 80 Amp hr ever start deep cycle battery's . They are one year old. Only used for back up in case of a power outage. I hope I'm not bugging you to much, it's just a need to know. Thanks much, john

[@des5594]

You've outdone yourself, John. LMAO!

[@totherarf]

There are things you need to remember when talking about load ..... If you are going to put a magnetic device on it (Microwave, motor etc) you need to look at your running load and then times that by 7 to get your peak load! So a 700W microwave takes 7 Amps (on those 100v systems you Americans use) which means that when you turn t on you pull 49A! ..... all be it for a short time, remember the heat generated still has to go somewhere! When you look at the bumf in the advertising remember that you can put a LOT of load through something for a short time without killing it. That means that if you can put 100A through a component it wit not like it and start getting hot, very hot, fairly quickly. But if you have a heatsink (even a crappy one) it will take time for the heat to build and melt / burn your kit! This enables you to throw the load through it for a fraction of a second and be able to claim your figures ..... with absolutely no chance of it working in the real world! In my job we regularly hook leads up to mobile kit running 400A+ (fused at 500A 240V) The leads we use are 400mm (0.6 Sq inches). Now that is real world and they will overheat if run under full load if the flexes cross each other .... so equate that 400A down to what you want to pull and look at the relative csa of the cable/ flex you have!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

On a 120 volt 60 hertz system the microwave math is heat energy posted, example a 900 watt x 3.18 to get it's inverter preferred wattage. 3kw minimum. I run a 1000 watt on my 3000 SWI Power Inverter and it never has a second of volt sag. I wouldn't try that on a 2500.

[@totherarf]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 OK .... in the UK (and Europe) we go off the plate on the back that gives tech specs. We regularly hook people up on a 2000w inverter generator ..... they struggle when a decent fridge freezer kicks in, but they hold (dependant on what else they have on at the time). Different strokes, but the same tale at the end of it!

[@BrownsSelfStorage]

Cool video

[@kennethwilson8633]

Only some of us aren’t crazy??? Have fun stay safe.

[@lassewestlin9284]

I have the 2500/5000 W Enrise inverter. I’m sorry to say it only can deliver 500 W with resistive load. Never worked properly. No support from seller. Seller don’t answer when it turned into a warranty issue. I hope you are happy with yours. But I would like to warn other from buying it.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

What the hell is a 2500/5000 W Enrise inverter? Never heard of them.

[@bernardplatane8964]

super bien expliqué merci

[@jimgresham5529]

Your killin' me 😂

[@chrischrismelco]

John is it true that its 1000w total and each plug is only 500w

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Each plug can handle 1850 watts but the 1000 watt inverter will stop at 1000 continuous trying to supply them. So just set your power needs not to exceed it, or upgrade to a bigger one. One can put out 900 and the other 100 if your loads are set up that way, both are wired back to the same spot on the board.

[@chrischrismelco]

@@JOHNDANIEL1 thanks.. years ago I purchased a Cobra 2000w in a truck stop it has 3 plugs 2 with grounds 1 without.. I have it wired in my truck and it's a beast.. basically run my power tools thanks John always great to talk with you...

[@TabooRevolution13]

Real ones list WITHOUT Alarms plz!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

🤣🤣 I'm One Of The Crazies! 🤣🤣😁😎

[@springranch4879]

🤪 me to!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Licensed and certified you are!

[@dirceub.r5907]

There are many brands sold especially on Aliexpress, it suggests that there is a company that produces the equipment, then the brand puts that simple sticker that comes on the aluminum lid, with the brand. I already had not very good experience with a red Rddspon inverter of 3000w peak by 1500w nominal. In fact, this Rddspon inside is the same equipment as the Jinsi, and both have a nominal power, not 1500w, but 944w (which is what I achieved in the tests). Unfortunately, there are companies that are not loyal to the consumer. I was cheated.

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

All web stores like Amazon, Ebay, Aliexpress have similar activities from sellers. They can choose to upgrade the internal parts and sell similar looking items or sell inferior built that look identical to the good products and sucker people into buying it. In china they are referred to as 骗子 ( Scammer ) I only buy from suppliers who have been in business over 3 years, have direct links to manufactures and do not make copies or knock offs.

[@SHSPVR]

I agree with you

[@dirceub.r5907]

São muitas marcas vendidas especialmente no Aliexpress, dá a entender que há uma empresa que produz o equipamento, aí a marca coloca aquele simples adesivo que vem na tampa de alumínio, com a marca. Eu já tive experiência não muito boa com um inversor Rddspon vermelho de 3000w pico por 1500w nominal. Na verdade, este Rddspon por dentro, é o mesmo equipamento do Jinsi, e ambos, mentem a potência nominal, não sendo de 1500w, mas sim, de 944w (que foi oque eu alcancei nos testes). Infelizmente, há empresas que não são leais para o consumidor. Eu fui enganado.

[@jimgresham5529]

Hand wound at a beer joint.😂

[@skunkedagain]

man good content, but your camera work gives me a headache. why not use a tripod?

[@tomaitchison8726]

Very interesting.

[@HurricaneWindPowercom]

No doubt about as much bs in on the inverter market as wind turbines. Your talking about small time stuff compared to the guys selling stuff fir 8 grand they bought for 2.k definitely goid and bad Chinese oarts

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

During the Great depression it is said that quality eventually overcome Fake and Fraud when it came to what people spent their money on. However our modern generation gets sold on hype so let's hope they get tired of that.

[@absolute___zero]

To my disgrace I have bought lots of bad inverters at Ali and this is why I am watching this video (all of them burned due to over loading). I even learned electronics to be able to understand inverter basics, but this knowledge doesn't help to pick a good product because you don't know what is inside until you buy it. Sad story.

[@BessemerSylvia-b6c]

Wyman Hill

[@dustydawson8977]

So, some fake a watt inverters are built better than other high frequency fake a watt inverters. Got it. So if I wanna run a 1000w equipment, bye a 3000w better built fake a watt. Or, just spend the money and get a low frequency inverter for what you need. Or buy a really good low frequency inverter, that has an extremely low idol consumption. So apples that look like apples, aren't always great for building your pie! JMR= just my rant

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Careful drinking the Koolaid LOL! This competition from dealers selling their rebranded LF inverters is a one sided competition against "not my product or profits" HF inverters is just BS. They do not make and can not make a high efficiency Low Frequency inverter nor do they make a compact one. With a massive transformer you just can't get away with that outcome. The extra 8% of battery and 9% of charging source ( solar, hydro, wind) required for one can be budget busting. So a trustworthy accurate rated HF model has been my goals. I use both styles in my build and unless you plan to only buy 100% of your home/shop items with a 300% start surge then stop pouring the cup full of koolaid and just buy a 50% bigger HF model then sizing calls for for still less than half the real price of a equal LF model.

[@dustydawson8977]

​@JOHNDANIEL1 Well to late, I already own the low frequency, not just inverter but a LF solar generator, US manufactured, not diy. And as you said, you will pay for that, I did a lot of research and wanted something, well built,effecient, expandable, and really durable, in LF there wasn't many to choose from 6 yrs ago, but I feel I made a good choice. @ that time 3000w continuous LF, with dual mppt controllers (150v 40a each) 2000w input, dual 25a wall chargers 29.2v, and 20a 12v charger, 5 20a 13.8v dc outputs,6 ac 15a outputs,external battery port, any brand any type,lead acid,gel,lithium. It's a modular stackable unit/batteries, the unit is only 34 lbs, batteries 32 lbs each, so it's portable, rugged, and there's no limit to battery expansion. I feel pretty good about it, even 6 yrs old, it's still pretty competitive today. I actually have 12kw lithium on it. I don't have but 1000w in solar panels for it, but I do have 5kw grid tied on my house, which can always be converted to dc and pass thru the mppts if necessary

[@pgScorpio]

Sure... You get what you pay for. But most of the time the cheap stuff will do the job well enough. That's why I drive a Suzuki and not a BMW or Maserati 😅.

[@thomaswallace3987]

Hand wound after nickel night

[@mytrigger5613]

Dang that is your first problem, buying an inverter to run a microwave! I'm not about to tell anybody how to live, but that ain't it!

[@JOHNDANIEL1]

Except we run our microwave on one numerous times a day and have been doing it for 17 years. You just have to buy a inverter with the right ability. Most folks are so cheap they buy a 1000 watt inverter to run a 1000 watt microwave without seeing that the 1000 watt microwave rating is for HEAT achieved, not power used to make that heat. A 1000 watt output microwave uses no less than 1400 watts to do it.

[@lgcacher9205]

That blue inverter output voltage is lower than I like see or use but it is better than nothing . that acuright tools it runs funny on different loads and it is over rated. EBay junk . and the red one I would only run lights or something you don't care about . China finest inverter. For a cheap inverter, CNSWI or XIJIA not bad for cheap inverter . the input voltage display on the units are a little off they read lower than it really is. But they do have a good wave form and good voltage output 120 volts unlike the blue 1500watt or the black junk tools . the red one just needs loaded down. Untill it blow its gasket and blow out smoke

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

Hand wound at a beer joint...