Ecoflow Delta 2 Max power supply REVIEW - Homesteading camping off grid and tailgating must have

[@danemmerich6775]

Great video dude! I just got my Delta 2 Max. I have 400 watts of Solar panels but I want the flexible compact Solar panels. That’s my next purchase. Then it is the extra batteries!! Very informative!

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Came for the review, stayed for the humor 👍👍👍

[@momchilsavov729]

I like this guy!!! He’s funny + he explains everything what the normal person want to know about this generator! I mean really everything- the most important stuff! Thank you!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Really appreciate this comment. Thanks momchil 👊👊👊

[@RidgidRon]

I have 190 watts of goal zero solar panels and 3 solar batteries, 2-older Goal Zero and 1200 watt from a company that went out of business. Things have gotten better and cheaper over time. This really looks like a good deal

[@ToolReviewZone]

I think it goes back up to 1,650 tomorrow brother man Ron 😪

[@RidgidRon]

@ToolReviewZone I think I am good. I have had mine for 7 years now. They are constantly charged and on standby for an emergency.

[@rcguymike]

You want XBoost off unless you're only running resistive loads, it drops the voltage output to allow larger devices to still run at reduced power. Doing that with computers and other more sensitive devices can damage them Also you're communicating over WiFi when it's showing the blue signal bar icon next to the name. Bluetooth will show the Bluetooth logo offset to the right of the name with a cloud and broken chain icon

[@mikeerickson2412]

I love everything about these echo flows other than their Cincy Stan for their panels. I just ordered one which the power unit has arrived, but there’s a backlog for the solar panels I truly hope they show up with their new design kickstand.

[@briandfaul]

So you run a refrigerator and a freezer at the same time with no issues? That's what I plan to do, is use it as a backup for my refrigerator and freezer.

[@4paulseyes]

No issues. It's what it is made for.

[@MikeKeller]

Seems to me the trick is to charge this off your home AC to full, then put it on the panels to keep it charged and use it off grid as needed.

[@richsmith3300]

Yeah those panels arnt going to charge it in a hurry from 0 while your trying to use it.

[@silverlocomotive9127]

Mine just arrived today got the 400w solar as well. Plan on using it for my shed so I don’t have to run power and for minor power outages for convenience of internet and recharging cell phones and laptops etc.

[@dogishappy0]

Their 400W panel is super expensive, i bought 5, 100w panels from Harbor Freight and get similar output for a fraction of the price. My thought is i can keep the foldable panel in a protected place for when I need it.

[@TacticalGhost007]

@@dogishappy0 Ideally you need two 500w panels, one for each solar input, making sure each panel voltage (Voc) does not exceed 60v.

[@dogishappy0]

@TacticalGhost007 yep. A lesson I learned the hard way is to build in a bit of a buffer. I increased my system to two sets of 3x 100w panels at 54 volts because reviews said it could be overwatted, but when winter hit the voltage increased above 60 volts due to the low Temps. I couldn't get solar half the winter as a result. Now I have an Oupes solar generator, and that can handle so much more input.

[@TacticalGhost007]

@@dogishappy0 Parallel connecting two of the three panels in each string, or even all three, might have resolved the voltage issue in your case. Series connection doubles the voltage, parallel connection does not change the voltage.

[@dogishappy0]

@TacticalGhost007 i put myself in a bad position because I didn't fully understand what I was doing. As things were, I saw a few choices: 1- rewire my setup and refabricate the custom mounts I made to get it to work in the winter 2- buy new solar panels for $1000, try to resell my old panels, and update all wiring, mounts, etc. 3- buy the shiny new solar generator I was wanting for not much more than the price of new panels that could handle my existing system with room for expansion Obviously, I took the excuse to buy the shiny new toy, lol. I've also gotten a good workout in lugging the EcoFlow all around the house to justify my purchase and have lost 50lbs since my original comment 8 months ago.

[@KingdomUploader]

If they were not so "app dependent", it would help me out and maybe i'd buy one. Why can't all your settings be on the unit. Please tell me this, have you tried running aa 5-6000btu window ac on it. I'd love to know it that would work and how long the ac would run....on just the unit's power. Thanks!

[@4paulseyes]

About 3 - 6 hours depending on settings and how hot it is which will cause the compressor to run more.

[@KingdomUploader]

@@4paulseyes That's pretty good! i'd have the ac on it's own eco mode. since that compressor surge is such a factor, i could get one of those new ac units that have some new design. it kicks on but in stages...i need to read more on those.

[@TinyRvElement]

Just found this On QVC and Oddly it was a Great deal...The power station and 160w Solar panel for 699....

[@goozzfraaabaa]

Thanks for the review, nice looking machine. One thing to remember about electricity, every process/convention is power loss. So if charging dc power tool batteries it would more efficient to charge straight dc to dc, rather than dc/ac/dc.

[@codysaunders7348]

Do you think this could run a few lights and outlets in my off grid tiny home? We have a woodstove for heat and everything else is propane, just need lights and the occasional small appliance, small water pump, etc. Ive got 2 400W panels

[@ToolReviewZone]

Absolutely

[@codysaunders7348]

@ToolReviewZone thank you, love your videos!

[@mizrahiroei]

Great review. Can it replace a ups or it will continue to recharge and recharge all the time ?

[@gary860]

Just to let you know, the cooler it is, the more wattage you get from your solar panel. It will be more efficient at your house on a sunny day than at Death Valley on a hot day. It also increases the voltage so that if you are near your limit of VOC on a warm day and you then use the same panels on a cold day you could exceed the VOC and fry your Delta.

[@AgapeLove878]

Could you explain more what would fry the unit. I just bought one of these and do not want to ruin it.

[@TacticalGhost007]

@@AgapeLove878 Do not attach solar panels with a voltage over 60v on each of the dual inputs. EcoFlow also says limit wattage to 500w and amps to 15a on each input. The critical figure is the 60v as the D2M can handle over paneling the 500w and the 15a. Voltage, however, is the killer.

[@tamerkayale5392]

@@TacticalGhost007 do you know if is it okay to charge it using solar panels and at the same time using the AC output . does this affect the life span of the battery at the longterm ???

[@TacticalGhost007]

@@tamerkayale5392 Not a problem, Tamer, I use appliances and tools most of the time with the solar panels connected. The only time I shut down the solar array is to cycle the batteries down to 20% every week or so ( the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max in our situation sits between 50% and 90% charge every day ) to prolong the units life.

[@mikevollmer3579]

Great video. Excellent job keep up the good work.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Mike 👊

[@williambo5989]

is there a video on how to work this generator to hook up to house as backup?

[@salesenablementon-demand4594]

You can do it with a transfer switch hookup to your house main

[@ImaDoGToo]

Harbor vs Eco? Which for my first? All-in-one Eco vs harbor plus what? (Nevada 4500 ft. apt patio gets 3 hrs of direct sun/day) Where in Ohio? Im from sylvania (toledo) OG. Funniest solar review ive ever seen!

[@ToolReviewZone]

You mean EcoFlow? They have great panels but a bit expensive. The harbor freight panes are a good bang for the buck and can be adapted to fit basically unit. I'm I'm stuck in the Youngstown part of Ohio 🤣. Really happy you enjoyed the video Genevieve 😎👊👊👊

[@edwardk1545]

Im assuming you can charge it off of a gas generator with no problem?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yep👊

[@willng34]

Yeap you Can charge it via AC and limit the watts depending on your generator

[@johnhouli3450]

Thank you very much a true exclamation of the unit. Sir I want to buy this for a little place we have in PR. I surely can’t afford the full solar panel way but 2 to 4 I could manage. I have been looking where to buy on the island. No where I can for the ecoflow original price. There are places but they double the price. That’s crazy. I’m not sure if Amazon would bring to my side of Island. Keep bringing in the ecoflow information I love it. What I want to do for future would be to connect the 120/240 outlet and buy the unit that can run 120/240, I believe the ecoflow pro3 and the ultra have that connection. All this will most likely happen in the coming years as ecoflow gets better and the prices go lower. My question is can the unit stay plugged in or should I unplug it when not being used. Or should I plug in a fan to unit and then plug unit into a outlet for charging. Thank you

[@jameshoward442]

Enjoy your videos , also enjoy your humor.. Keep them coming..

[@jeffisfuntwo]

I’m wondering if you can charge it up and run it at the same time. Will it hurt the electronics?

[@ToolReviewZone]

You can and it wont

[@4paulseyes]

No, not at all. It's what it is made to do.

[@donniebrown4368]

I was just wondering if it gets to full charge does it save the power and cut off ?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yes, it will not charge anymore

[@dogishappy0]

You can adjust auto time out settings in the app. I had mine charging a power tool and it shut itself off after the device and battery banl were fully charged

[@ashleyphillips2010]

Is this a good system for completely off grid? What bran would you guys recommend for that?

[@ToolReviewZone]

This is by far my favorite power supply. I've tested ma y if the other brands, and this is amazing

[@TacticalGhost007]

For a full off grid home system you need to check out the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra. The Delta 2 Max will not make the cut, even with the two Smart Expansion Batteries.

[@davidstoddard4898]

Do you need to always use the phone and utilize the app for using this unit? If in an emergency situation and you don’t have a phone, how can you use this? Hearing the systems requires you to log in every 60 days

[@ToolReviewZone]

No, everything can be controlled on the units screen

[@charliep214]

Not sure if I am wrong but the link is for Delta 2 not Delta 2 max

[@ToolReviewZone]

There are a few different options on the page. You just click the tab for the one you want 👊

[@ZachariahNash-xu6xs]

Appreciate this video! I've been looking for a really good portable power option.

[@jenna6256]

Mine should be here in the next 4 to 5 days. Will be my first experience with solar. Just wanted it for emergencies only. Can leave in the corner and pull out whenever I need it as long as I keep the batteries charged. btw....you're funny !! lol

[@Walker-bu8fn]

Excellent video. This review was detailed, Informative and funny. Thank you.

[@alandsofairandbright]

Haters will say the thumbnail is photoshopped

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahahahahaha 😆😆👊👊👊

[@dodgeme1986truck]

They should have an amorphous panel kit... Yes they aren't as peak efficient but they start producing power earlier in the day and continue to produce power until later in the day and aren't as affected by cloudy days nor shading

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

That thumbnail, is real nace like. Alfred Hitchcock, misses his birds though.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha 👊👊👊

[@F18Paul]

I pulled a muscle in my ars laughing at your skit!....ROFL!!!!

[@ToolReviewZone]

It's healing nicely 😪👊👊

[@zerdgeofficial]

The way bro pronounces "here" *HEEYAH*

[@jamallaidley4718]

Cool Tech Clint

[@ToolReviewZone]

Jamal 👊👊👊

[@markrandles2822]

"with a 5 year Warrantaaaaaaaaah" 😂

[@jpuckett343]

Nice vid... ty sir

[@peterlaughlin930]

Smeeshed sorry about the tornado lol

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hahaha thanks Peter, it was a doozy 😆👊

[@AlphaGamingImpact]

@7:55 Haters gonna hate it's fake.

[@jockwar]

great info

[@WillSpires]

I pulled a muscle in my ase! Hahaha😂

[@LarryRichelli]

Ecoflow screwed up on this unit by not adding a 30 amp plug like the comparable Bluetti AC 200 max and the Anker SOLIX F2000

[@ToolReviewZone]

I think they added it on their pro version. They want you to spend that extra 💸

[@danielkarczewski2467]

Great selling video. LOL. What is your guess if I run a 1100 watt AC unit. What do you think the amount of time the AC unit will run until it drains the Ecoflow ?

[@4paulseyes]

Less than 1 hour.

[@MrBob1984]

You never plugged it into itself and see how long it ran

[@ChristieVivien-w8m]

Corwin Flats

[@eosjoe565]

Ok... let's think this through. You have an all-day or multi-day outage. You have this unit in your kitchen with extension cords running all through the house because since it doesn't have 220V you can't wire it right into your panel. So now you've decided the few things that are powered via extension cords and it starts to get depleted. You have solar panels, right? But you can't use those in the house. So now do you disconnect everything in the house and haul this unit out into the yard so you can attach some panels that are pointing at the Sun (hopefully it's not raining, cloudy, night time, snowing, etc.). With my gas generator I just go out on the patio and refuel when needed.... and I can continue that routine until my 20 gallons of gas are gone (which I always have on hand) before I need to think about getting some more fuel which will be at least a WEEK running the generator in survival mode. I just don't get these battery units for long term power outages.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Great talking point. I do believe they have a transfer switch for this as well.

[@eosjoe565]

@@ToolReviewZoneYes, I see they have a (GULP) $2300 transfer switch coming soon. $2300?!? The unit can only supply 120V so you would have to very carefully decide which circuits get power. And of course no 220V means no well pumps or heating units. I get that these units are mack daddy for camping, tailgating, apartment dwellers, etc. but for serious home emergency power it doesn't seem practical. Like I mentioned before, even if you ran extension cords all through the house you would have to disconnect and "go dark" to charge the thing (for however long that takes depending on Sun conditions). Nice review though Clint, you always do a good job. :-)

[@ToolReviewZone]

@@eosjoe565 using this around the house, I would just use this for the inside powering some smaller devices. That 9500 predator is still my baby 👊👊👊

[@thetoolmat8632]

Yes having a generator is a must have, these solar gens are great to have as well, these smaller ones have a niche, but when there is no gas available and you got these, well guess what? You git power….and usually cable doesnt go out in a power failure, we have run our modem,router and cable tv when power went down…no fumes, now that right there makes it a must have.

[@JT-lq4yd]

​@@eosjoe565I have the smaller version with a expansion battery totalling 2 kwh. My plan to use this in an extended power outage is to recharge it with my dual fuel generator(have a 15 gal gas can and 30 lb. propane cylinder and a few solar panels), this will be charged during the day and most appliances, refrigerator, chest freezer, etc. will be powered by the generator and the "solar" generator during the night. Doing this will extend the time your fuel supply will last. Yes, it will work with smaller appliances and will definitely not run a well pump, electric furnace, water heater, but I am looking to keep the essentials going as I get water from the township, everything else runs on natural gas.

[@user-vw6ej7ib5c]

I can only tell you from first-hand experience. Be very careful. This product is not dependable. It broke down on me when I needed it. The company would not work with me on it.I sent it back

[@TruthSeekerAi]

lol you always make the best videos lol Vince is living rent free in your head like trump is to democrapers

[@gary860]

Do not mix different wattage Solar Panels on the same Solar circuit.

[@rcguymike]

You can if you do it right

[@NJCOP747]

you are tooooo funny!1

[@lobotd111]

great work abuse him lol

[@gooseliver9]

First time seeing this guy. Is he purposely mispronouncing battery? lol.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Not sure what you mean 🤔

[@gooseliver9]

@@ToolReviewZone , I'm guessing that you're being facetious lol since you're saying "bat-ray" instead of "bad-er-ee". Again, 1st time watcher so not sure if this is just part of your schtick. Good content though.

[@streetgliderichie9724]

Haha! What’s a “Bat-ray”? 😂