Ecoflow Delta Pro Solar Generator - 24 Hr Power Outage Test. Charged With Gas Generator And Solar.

In this video, I turn the power off to my home for 24 hours, mimicking a power outage and then show how I use the Delta Pro and extra battery during the outage.
This home is all electric. Later, I did another 24 hours power outage simulation in our new home, which has natural gas. I use different hardware. Managing the power is different as well.
I AM NOT AN EXPERT! HAVE A LICENSED ELECTRITIAN HELP YOU WITH THIS KIND OF SETUP!
I have an outdoor inlet that goes to the transfer switch should I decide to use only my gas generator instead, and I have an indoor inlet for the Delta Pro should I want to run just the Pro (Never plugged into the 2 inlets at the same time!). There is a changeover switch to isolate the inlets, but I manually unplug the other just to be sure.
I also demonstrate how I can charge the Pro with a dual fuel generator, using propane, through the outdoor transfer switch with the Delta Pro plugged into the house wall outlet (not plugged into the inside transfer switch).
Note: I can, instead, keep the Delta Pro plugged into the inside inlet to transfer switch while charging it directly from the outside gas generator from an extension cord running inside the house (In this case, the gas generator would not be plugged into a transfer switch).
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT setup for 240V! This is a 120V setup only. I do not run 240V appliances with this. You would need 2 Delta Pros and a special hub from Ecoflow for that.
If you try something like this, you should have some kind of change over switch or wired in such a way that only 1 transfer switch inlet can be run at anytime. I still unplug the "other" unit, just in case... DO NOT HAVE BOTH USING THE TRANSFER SWITCH AT THE SAME TIME!
If I choose to run only our 2 freezers, full size fridge, alarm, and hard wired smoke detectors, the batteries will last for about 35 hours on full batteries. This is without any input at all. But we will be running much more than that! I show how to manage the power...
You can download the data sheets you see in the video, and other forms as well, from my 3 part interactive video series that teaches you how to figure out what you can run and how long you can run it. Here is the link for the first video:
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These are the cables I used to charge my Delta with the dryer outlet. They seem to run out of these cables at times. If it is out, just look for another brand. There is usually something available. NOTE: you should have your electrician confirm it is safe to do so...
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AC WORKS 30 Amp 4-Prong Dryer Wall Outlet Adapter (To 6-20 20A 250V HVAC-Flexible)
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[@cassandragonzalez5660]

This has to be the absolute best video I've seen! We lose power several times a year (lucky me), and I have a gas generator that is fickle. Not to mention the gasoline it drains, and the stress of having to drive to replenish with trees down and 3 kids. This demo simulating a 24-hour power outage is so valuable because you can see how the transfers happen, how you estimate, and test certain appliances, etc. I always need 2 freezers, 2 refrigerators, but most importantly...the boiler. I know I have to replace my generator soon (been 8 years?), and this put the Ecoflow through a practical test. Thank you.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you for watching!

[@heart4Pahoa]

Insightful, thanks for taking the time to share your setup and experience.

[@campbellsoup4910]

Very good video for someone just getting into solar power station. Thanks again 👍🏼

[@davey2516]

Thanks for sharing and showing how powerful the Delta Pro and the extra battery is when used at home.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

No problem 👍

[@Lifeisgood13Soaps]

Great demonstration of the Ecoflow Delta! You just made me hit the purchase button on 1 of these!! Many thanks!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad I could help!

[@verns6302]

Thank you. Answered questions about switching between grid, propane generator and "solar" inverter/ generator / battery.

[@gregory4154]

Sir, you have made me a fan.

[@chadparkhill4064]

Very well put together video! Gained another sub! Great tests, and very informative. I have just purchased the delta pro myself and needed guidance 🙏 🙌

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you. It was fun to do. I had been planning to do a video like this for years. I built a 10,000 watt battery capacity solar generator in 2015. I have a video of it on my channel.

[@Steve-ls3yy]

Nice work. You gave me a little confidence to pull the trigger on my purchase. Thanks.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Great to hear!

[@jroark101]

This was incredible! I really wanna learn more on how to install the outside transfer switch so you don’t have to run an extension cord in them house from the smart generator

[@user-uf3zg1kr9s]

Just pulled the trigger on the purchase of my max today before seeing your video, now I'm really happy I did

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Enjoy it

[@David.L291]

What a great video you've made here, Thanks!, I do wish those generators weren't so damn noisy though

[@mmmmmmb]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a delta pro and 2 400w panels. A back up generator to charge when the sun isnt out.

[@Ritemon]

A lot of helpful information here for this solar generator newbie. I have one delta pro, and 6- 200W panels. I plan to get another delta pro and 2 extra batteries when I'm able.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Sounds good!👍

[@TheColossus100]

Smart videos like these make KZbin very informing and enjoyable

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you for watching...

[@jimverh1868]

Very nice explanation thank you I’d love a copy of ur usage sheet that seems like the type of organization I need 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LoneStarPrepping]

You can download the sheets from my video series on what you can run and for how long... just look under description for link.

[@ladontucker3131]

Great video, I was wondering how I would be able to use my gas generator to charge the Echo Pro/Xtra battery and you answered it perfectly.

[@randymeisner7244]

I use a Delta Pro in our Airstream 25’ RV to always power my CPAP with heated hose and humidifier. Only problem is the weight and size in our small living quarters, but we work with it. Works great when we don’t have 50 Amp or 30 Amp hookups. I do have (4) 160 Watt panels yet to try for Charging. Too windy, too cold or just to cloudy in WI. Great informative video.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Do the panels give you what you need... I bet they provide enough power for everything when you have sun.

[@sherrcon]

@@LoneStarPrepping question: if you have a 1300 delta and hook it up to another 1300 delta, would you have 2600 wt power?...i am confused

[@sherrcon]

@@LoneStarPrepping and i need an electrician for a transfer switch box????...

[@joebuck4496]

Yeah weight is the tradeoff to having the superior LifePO4 batteries!

[@CumberlandSteveDrones]

Excellent video! Very informative, thank you. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ROD9569]

Thank you so much we live in a condo an we just picked up the max right now an down the road pick up pro. Nice info. sir

[@LoneStarPrepping]

The Max is a really good unit! By the time you are ready to buy a Pro, there will likely be something even better. This stuff will get you broke in a hurry.

[@ADKMan]

Nice set up. I use my Jackery’s in combination with my generator during power outages. I also have a separate small solar system but being in northern NY…..the sun doesn’t always shine the way we need.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

What kind of gas gen do you have?

[@ADKMan]

@@LoneStarPrepping Honda eu3000i

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@ADKMan Nice gen!

[@MrRomanpa]

Thanks for your indeepth presentation

[@latymz]

I was waiting for this review 👍.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thanks for checking ot out...

[@daxzus971]

I'm really grateful that I found your videos. I found your first video on how to protect your battery generators from an EMP. I would be curious, how or what do you recommend or what will you do to protect your Delta Pro from an EMP? For me, I have two Delta Pros I got and I just ordered the Ecoflow Smart Home Panel, so I'm really looking forward to getting it installed by an electrician, but I'm curious, do you have any ideas on how I can keep my delta pro connected to the transfer switch and have them EMP protected? It would be amazing if you did a video on this. :)

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Check out this site... disasterpreparer.com/ You may find something to help...

[@JackWorkz]

Thank you for this video, im collecting all the parts needed to assemble the same system for my home, I'll also be adding the eco flow smart gas generator 👍

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I would have bought the smart gen had it been able to run on on propane.

[@xxfire07]

My advice to you if you are interested in purchasing the Smart Generator: I have purchased the Delta Pro, 2 Extra Batteries and the Smart Generator. 1) I learned that the Delta Pro no longer comes with the adapter to connect to the Smart Generator. The adapter used to come with the Delta Pro and not the Smart Generator. The Smart Generator was built for the Delta Max, which doesn’t need an adapter. But EcoFlow markets the Delta Pro as being compatible with the Smart Generator out of the box and it’s not. You will have to buy the adapter separately. 2) The cable to connect the Pro and the Generator together is only 16 feet long. It is a proprietary cable. So you will have to be real careful on how you plan to use your generator as this cable is too short for how most people will realistically use this generator. For that very reason I can’t use my Smart Generator. I will eventually have to come up with a solution that will allow me to run the cable through the wall to the outside. If the cable wasn’t proprietary I would use an outlet box similar to the one used in this video.

[@JackWorkz]

@@xxfire07 thanks for the heads up

[@jvazquez53]

I like those Ecoflow!

[@christinejones2118]

Thank you. I appreciate your expertise and time.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

You are very welcome

[@meagandmasi3351]

We Loved the video. Very informative. Thank you. We Just bought a Delta pro. What would you recommend for how to wiring in solar panels. I noticed you had both options on your worksheet. Series or parallel? Mahalo

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I want to tell you but I dont think its a good idea. It is so better for you to research this on your own. You need to understand the why... I hope to make a video about this at some loint. Good luck...

[@timmmmmmmmmmy1]

Howdy partner, nicely done video. Just subbed as you have more for me to watch. With that set up you have there would it be capable of running a well pump to keep water as needed ? Thank you sir.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Depends on how many watts your pump uses. Find out how many watts it uses in a 24 hour peeiod and max watts at anytime.

[@RobertWittman-uu8zf]

Great video. I want to learn how to do this n this video did a lot. Thanks

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@tonyrollin402]

Loved the video i have 2 questions so your transfer switch is it 30 amps next how did you hook up the delta pro to your dryer out let you didn't really explain how to do that in the video

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I was very clear about how I hooked it up to the dryer. I don't know what else I can do.

[@Chris.Y.054]

Great video. I’ve thought about adding a Battery backup as part of my prep. Were your solar panels connected the entire time? Does the Delta flow remaining charge percentage take the solar inputs into consideration?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

They were connected, but the angle is really bad in the tiny backyard. I ignore time remaining display... not reliable... with solar changing all the time and the load demand changing all the time, the time remaining in display is useless. Thats why I offer a video series that teaches how to manage the power.

[@Chris.Y.054]

Hopefully, when you get the solar panels on the roof and at the right angle, the solar input to the delta will offset the minimal demand of your house.

[@smirking8457]

Awesome video. Very informative

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@xiaoka]

Thumbs up and a comment for watching classic Trek. 🖖

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thanks for the visit

[@sxxkkllmmmclean7894]

Excellent test

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you!

[@christinejones2118]

Excellent video. Wow. Sharp as a tack. Please do you have a brand recommend for solar panels and where to purchase? Thanks so much.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

For 100W I like HQST 100 Watt Polycrystalline

[@MrRobbyp97]

Great video and thanks for putting it together. I've been thinking alot of just purchasing these to run our home off the grid half the time just don't no if it's worth the investment. Although I just read electric rates are going way up what else is new. Rob

[@LoneStarPrepping]

If it is only to save on electric bill, it will take a long time to pay itself off. Our main purpose is off grid emergency power that we can use everyday if we want to at least put a dent in our electric bill.

[@MrRobbyp97]

@@LoneStarPrepping Probably take 7 to 8 years to get my money back but the way there jacking our electric rates maye not

[@HippocratesGarden]

just a thought for the future, and getting a bit picky, but if perchance you could build a box around the two chest freezers, with something like 2" pink foamboard insulation, without of course blocking airflow to the compressors, unless one opens the freezers to remove or add to the contents, it is likely they would rarely if ever need to come on over about 24hours or so, depending on time of year (being in front of the windows, could add heat to the room of course). just a quick thought. Also on the Delta Pro, I believe you can charge from solar and AC both at the same time correct, so if the sun is up during a "rolling blackout", when it comes on you would be charging faster.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you for your comment but I don't see any reason to build anything for my freezers. They use so little power, it wouldn't be worth buying the material. I believe together, they use less than a 100 watt bulb. And I don't think it would look very good and may make it a bit harder to get into. There are several options for charging, for sure. With so few panels, though, at the moment, I would not get the charge I do in my demo.

[@keenanjeff]

Great video it looks like you plug the delta pro directly into your generator inlet don't you need the voltage doubler thing to output 240v?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I dont use 240... only 120. To get 240 I would need 2 delta pros.

[@davidgiovannetti2823]

Hi....great video....what's the cable you use to connect the Delta Pro to the inside transfer switch outlet? Is it a cable you purchase or comes with the Delta Pro? Thanks.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I had it made...

[@rushrucker1785]

Excellent Video! I have 2 Delta Pro's with the double voltage hub and I want to get a transfer switch. What is the transfer switch you are using in this video?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

You should ask an electrician what to use with your setup.

[@fu4616]

Great video. Thanx!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnivy5197]

Awesome video.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thanks for the visit

[@mamasfreaks]

Your video is the best I have seen in explaining how long a delta pro will last. I live in a condo and cannot really afford the extra battery right now, so I hope I can at least run my fans and my fridge. My inverter generator is a Ryobi 1800 and doesn't have the bigger plug, just a regular 110v plug. Is it possible to charge the generator still?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Not sure what you are asking. If you want to charge your delta pro with you gas gen, just plug in your regular 110 plug from the gas gen to the Pro. Be sure your gas gen is pure sine. You can adjust the pro in the back... same plug you use to charge from 110 outlet. to less intake voltage by app or the switch on the back if your gas gen struggles.

[@josephkent3238]

Thank you for your time

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thank you for watching

[@WCpaintingservices]

Thank you great video very helpful

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Very welcome

[@mboseensco]

What kind of cable did you use to connect from the dryer outlet to the delta pro? This is great information. Thank you for sharing.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I listed it under description...

[@badkharma6255]

@@LoneStarPrepping Unless I'm missing something, its not in the description.

[@Mmbohn1]

Thanks😊

[@bblauter]

Great video!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thanks!

[@iampuzzleman282]

How do you have two bypass inlets connected to your panel at the same time? Thanks for the video really nice

[@LoneStarPrepping]

2 inlets are wired into a switch that allows me to run one or the other. I unplug the one not in use for safe measure.

[@codycampbell2057]

Love your videos. I'm stuck in decision between the Delta Pro and Delta Max. I live on the second floor of an apartment that I couldn't make modifications to (for things like transfer switches, etc.) but that doesn't mean I plan on being there forever. I do like the expandability of the pro ecosystem, I dont like the price. Unlike you in Texas, we dont have many power outages in southern Illinois. I remember watching your videos when you had the regular delta in the Feb 2021 blackouts. When did you get the Pro?

[@codycampbell2057]

Only other thing is I hope you don't have it wired to allow the thirty amp plug for the pro able to become live when you hook up the generator. That's dangerous, but I know you know better than that 😉

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I was the 70th something backer on Kickstarter, I got the super earlybird special, so I have had the setup longer than most people. The Max seems to be a great option. Weight is an issue for me because I have bad back.

[@Craig32]

Great video

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Thanks!

[@markjob6354]

Interesting test. Thanks for this informative video. Am I to understand you were powering your entire house from standard 120 Volts AC @ 30 Amps and not 240 Volts ? It would seem you have a transfer switch which is permitting you to run your household off of 120 Volts AC @ 30 Amps, but I understood most transfer switches and receptacles operated @ 240 Volts AC @ 50 Amps ONLY ? Could you please explain a little more about your transfer switch setup and wiring ?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

It is set up to only run 120 Volts.

[@cookingwithcuyandotherfuns6238]

This is excellent! Thank you so much for your videos. My wife and I have two Ecoflow Delta Pros and we'd like to buy a gasoline generator to re-charge the Delta's in the event of a prolonged power outage. It looks like the charging process takes about 1500 watts. Could you charge the power packs from a generator that only outputs say 1,000 watts? It would just take a little longer than if you had a more powerful gasoline generator, correct? Thank you so much!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I would go at least 2000w. It's nice to be able to charge as fast as possible in a power outage for a number of reasons. For example, your neighbors wouldnt have to listen to it as long and you may not want to advertise you have a generator. The more watts your gas gen can charge, the faster the Delta Pro battery will fill up, up to the input limit of course.

[@cookingwithcuyandotherfuns6238]

@@LoneStarPrepping Thank you!!

[@teuton6167]

Yes you can charge with a 1,000 watt generator. The Delta Pro app allows you to set the AC charging input level to any number of watts from 200-1,800 watts in 100 watt increments. I set mine to charge at 1,500 watts for my 1,600 watt Yamaha generator so that it is just under its maximum running watt rating. To do this you have to move the switch on the Delta Pro from fast AC charging to slow AC charging--this allows the app to set the exact AC charging level.

[@timfrazier6268]

Could you explain using the dryer outlet when outlet is hot with 240v to charge?. How is the dryer plug and extension cord socket on each end wired. The extension cord is just a black, white and ground white, right? I don't get it. Thanks so much for a great run down!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I added the cables in the description. I was editing and somehow they ended up getting deleted, but I added them again. They are out of one of them at this time, but just search for another brand. They are usually out there.

[@brentftaylor]

thanks. Great info!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheObxrex]

Although I have a 22KW whole house generator with two 500 gal propane tanks buried in the yard, it's my Delta Pro plus add'l DP Battery that will provide for my daily power needs in a grid down situation. I have 1600 watts of solar to keep it charged, and would only run my whole house generator for about 60 minutes, twice a week. During that hour we take a hot shower, do laundry, bake, refill our water storage from a well, etc. I bought an EV charger that I plug into my 240V dryer outlet to fast charge my Delta Pro when I run my generator, or if we get an extended period of cloudy, rainy days that shuts down my solar. The Delta Pro is an awesome unit and runs my DC fridge, DC freezer, Microwave and many other appliances when needed.

[@uhjyuff2095]

that sucks the ecoflow can't run your house fridge.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@uhjyuff2095 Where does he say he can't run his house fridge on the Pro?

[@user82938]

What's the EV charger you bought?

[@DarrylMcGee]

This is a nice setup and helpful video! Would it not be more efficient to directly connect the gas generator to charge the Delta while the Delta is still powering the house? Though you would need an outside to inside passage for the gas generator power cable. Then you could charge the Delta when it’s least annoying to neighbors and not have to interrupt power to the house.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Read what I wrote under the "description" below. More efficient? No.

[@kevinlauzon7665]

If you connect the Delta Pro to AC power from the generator while the Delta Pro is outputting power to the transfer switch, the Delta Pro will go into "pass through mode" and will be restricted to 1,800 watts MAX output to the transfer switch. So if the load from transfer switch exceeds 1,800 watts, it will trip the overload on the Delta Pro. if Delta pro is being recharged via DC or solar, Delta Pro can still output the full 3,600 watts while being charged.

[@DarrylMcGee]

@@kevinlauzon7665 Dang, that's too bad, but good to know. Thank you!

[@georgeabella4249]

Great video, I have a gas dryer runs on 110/120v outlet but I do have a 240v outlet/inlet. Could you pls tell me which ext chord I would need to fast charge my DP from the 240v outlet to DP. TIA!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

It should be listed under the description.

[@georgeabella4249]

I did see the black extension chord from DP, then the yellow ext chord matching DP black ext chord but the third black 30amp not matching the yellow chord...

[@samf.9256]

You mentioned you have both an outside transfer switch inlet from the generator, and an inside transfer switch inlet from the batteries. My question is, did you also install a double-throw-double-transfer switch to isolate the other inlet? So that if you are running the outdoor generator your indoor inlet is not energized? Also, how are you connecting your solar panels to your EFDP inside? Did you install an outdoor anderson/aviation plug or are you just running the MC4 cable through a window/door? Thanks for any additional insight!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Under the description I wrote about the isolation or change over switch. I would never have both plugged in at the same time in any case. Until I get my panels installed on the roof, I just bring the MC4 cable through the door.

[@samf.9256]

@@LoneStarPrepping ah, I missed that in your description. Thank you! Great video and demonstration btw!

[@OKTown]

generator charging during the day (in cloud cover days) and nice, quiet battery power during the night.

[@calittlegarden-3311]

this is excacally what I am looking for. Thank you. Could you share how the set up can be done?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Sorry, there is way too much involved. "Set up" can mean so many different things. I have videos that teach you how to figure that out. Again, Im sorry I could not help. Your best bet is to contact an electrician.

[@calittlegarden-3311]

@PreppingOver50 thank you for responding. I am not mean to do it myself but want to understand more before to hire an electrician 😊. What you explant is what I in mind. I want there is an outline inside house to feed the power to the whole house by the elerical generator and there is outlet put side of house can feed the power to whole house by using gas generator. So the electrical generator can feed by solar panel so as the gasoline generator. I wonder how much power the gasoline generator will create by burning 1 gallon of gasoline

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@calittlegarden-3311 I have no idea. You should contact an electrician

[@goodoz9942]

Suggestion for limping mode...get some programmable lamp timers for your fridge/freezers. You can connect your 2 freezers to a plug strip and only use 1 timer. I have 4 of these for various stuff that run 8 programs/day. Set them for 1 hour on, 2 hours off...1 hour on, 2 hours off...etc. This will keep your fridge/freezer cold and they'll only run 8 hours/day.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

If your unit goes into defrost mode after turning back on, which my fridge does, it could be actually running a lot less than you think and end up too warm. I would rather use my wireless thermometer to decide when to shut it off and turn back on, but turning off and on could damage the fridge. Besides, the freezers and my fridge use very little power overall. But thanks for you comment. I have a video about power usage with fridge and other videos on how to manage power.

[@OvertonWindex]

That's exactly what your things are doing anyway... 1/3 hour cycle is the same thing as 20/60 minutes for power.. ypure just putting your food through heat cycles for no reason.

[@markkepley4131]

Great video. I'm considering this same system from EcoFlow. Can you tell me approximately what it cost for an electrician to wire the transfer switch at your home?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I had an electrician friend do it, so it was much less. Just call an electrician.

[@hunterguy3856]

I had one placed in my house last week and it cost $600

[@markkepley4131]

@@hunterguy3856 thank you!

[@cgott42]

GREAT Video. - I'm very seriously considering using this myself, However, since the solar added so little power, and you needed the gas generator to recharge it - why use the Delta Pro's at all (and just stick with the gas generator) as the Delta Pros won't last (even with solar) to run a house during extended blackouts (even 24 hrs)? Thx

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I did not have my total 1,600 watts of solar running on this at this time. I was only using 300 watts lol. If it is sunny enough out, that 1,600 watts would be more than enough to keep things running on the batteries 24/7. The point is, if there is a power outage, especially in the winter, gas stations run out of gas. I don't want to be dependent on gas for more energy. I have another video on my site that goes into that more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKPLmYdseq-ifZI

[@cgott42]

@@LoneStarPrepping aha - makes sense. thanks

[@chriscaz1239]

Can you get 240v with that setup. Or would you need 2 delta pro’s? Awesome video.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

No. I said in my video that its a 120v, 30 amp setup. You can have 240 if you have 2 DPs if you want that, but I have no need for that. My setup is mainly for emergency power.

[@strykerlodge]

Great video, new subscriber here.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Welcome aboard!

[@josephdasilva2810]

@PreppingOver50 Great video. I just bought the Delta pro with the discounted transfer switch. I want to replicate your setup. In one of your replies you told someone to make sure your Gen is pure sine. What does that mean?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

First, I suggest using an electrician for setup like mine. As far as gas gen, it should be an inverter generator. Just search inverter gen. It produces a cleaner current for sensitive electronics.

[@jeffmaas2792]

Do you have a video on installing a transfer switch on your home? Even if you had it done professionally? Thankyou

[@LoneStarPrepping]

No, sorry. I recommend using an electrician.

[@arleneconnor7593]

Question! I have a Delta Max and read that when storing away you have to drain the battery down to 30%-35% for long term storage. But that seems to defeat the purpose of having it for unexpected power outages when I won't be able to charge it from an ac outlet prior to using. Does this sound right to you or am I misunderstanding what they are saying. I read in one of your comments on another video that you drain the battery every once in awhile down and then recharge it back up to 80 or 90%. So when not is use.....do you keep it fully (or almost fully charged?) and then just drain it occasionally (every few months) to keep the battery fresh. Any clarification of this would be helpful. I just think it is pretty useless to have a battery at only 35% when I need it the most and now there is no power to recharge it. Hope I am not being confusing. Thx.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I understand. I keep mine at 80%, but I charge it up and use it every 3 to 6 months.

[@ernestdupree3450]

What transfer switch do you have? Is it a 30 amp inlet for the transfer switch and a 50 inlet for the gas generator?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

The transfer inlet is setup for the 30 amp outlet of thr DP. It is setup for 120 volt only.

[@melaniedeason7813]

Curious: Can it be kept plugged in for 'charging' during rolling blackouts - and therefore not unplug to catch a charge boost - so you can then have power for the blackout time when needed in the house?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Sure. But if the power is on for only 30 minutes or less at a time, I want to get as much as I can in the battery in shortest amount of time, especially before going to bed. If I leave the house, I can just leave plugged in.

[@davidcarrico3385]

Have you given any thought to possibly using ecoflo’s generator that you could leave plugged in ‘directly’ to the delta pro’s through a through the wall interconnect that automatically turns on and off based on state of charge?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Do you mean their their gas generator? If it were able to run on propane, like mine, then I would have at least considered buying it. It was a big mistake by Ecoflow, in my opinion, not making it a dual fuel generator. Also, I had my dual fuel generator way before I bought my DP. I used it to charge my other ecoflows.

[@Egleu1]

@@LoneStarPrepping Ecoflow now has a dual fuel option for their generator.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

They didnt have one that ran off propane at the time I bought my Pro.

[@xavierneckor8918]

Good info. It would be great if you can show good ways to lift and move things around. They look very heavy.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I leave them right where they are. They are about 100 pounds each but easy to move. Each has a handle that extends out making it easy to raise up and wheel off.

[@xavierneckor8918]

@@LoneStarPrepping Great you have dedicated space for it to just leave them. I see wheels and handle but still not sure how easily portable they really are. For non-portable power station a dedicated home battery (e.g. PwrCell, Powerwall) seems like a better option.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@xavierneckor8918 You can google delta pro and find vids of moving it... easy to do. Lifting, not so easy. You mentioned non portable? Here is a non portable that I designed and built in 2015 before the whole topic became fashionable... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmtXoCLmrWgY7s

[@LEO-pc6hc]

Id liike to kknow more about the safety of the “second power inlet” sounds like the prongs of the non used inlet would be hot?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

If you read the description, I explain we have a switch that isolates the other but I unplug just to be safe.

[@johnfrederick6213]

As awesome as these are, they are unaffordable to most people. Smaller, less expensive Ecoflow units are the key, especially if folks take time to save up for them, use tax refunds or any other windfalls of money. I can say? SPEED of recharge is the game changer here!! Which is wjy i'm a proponent of Ecoflow solars. My 1st 1800 watt solar generator took 7 to 9 hours to recharge via AC cord. Using solar? Haha! Would take forever. Ecoflows charge up from 0% to 80% in under an hour via AC power. Using GAS generators to recharge your solars, you will save a lot of stored gasoline with quick- charge units like Ecoflows. I don't care what bells and whistles come on any solar unit.... if they do not quick- charge, you are 1 cloudy day away from losing your freezer contents. Also.... if your gas generator is old, hard to get parts for, or is operationally questionable in any way, buy a SECOND gas generator as a backup.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I built my first off grid setup in 2015. I sold it with the house. See link... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmtXoCLmrWgY7ssi=8-u0elsFZ1mvpkvu Years later I bought a few smaller Ecoflows over time. See link on my review of the Delta 1,300: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omSZkq2cdtCSedEsi=Anm-xfS6MfHnmIg7 This is a video that shows a few other units I bought over time all before the Delta Pro... see video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6Szl4iuhtiiisUsi=nhgBB7u-FRBWS9D So, I have talked about the use of smaller, less expensive units.

[@etxhooligan5026]

Can the delta pro be charged with a small generator that’s not pure sine wave ? Can’t find an answer to that. I have a small generac IQ 2000 and not sure if it is safe to use for charging my delta pro or not.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

It probably can, but it is not recommended. I would only use a pure sine gen.

[@tonyrollin402]

Hi I would like to know how the 2 generator outlet plugs were wired to the transfer switch a diagram would be helpful also

[@LoneStarPrepping]

You will need to call an electrician for your specific application.

[@charlespilkington8170]

Great for an RV and an apartment

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I know people using them in RVs and in apartments. They work well.

[@Jim-re3sr]

Great video. I bought an delta pro after watching your review. Awesome product but wanted your thoughts on the reasoning their support says not to leave it plugged in overnight to solar panels because they may damage the batteries. James

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I have not heard of that. Can you provide link where it says this?

[@Jim-re3sr]

@@LoneStarPrepping you can find it on the ecoflow support page and in the owners manual. I'm hoping it's simply a possible parasitic drain that can be alleviated by setting the battery to cut off at 10 or 20% from the app to prevent total discharge. Great Channel!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@Jim-re3sr many people leave it plugged in and basically run it 24/7

[@Jim-re3sr]

@@LoneStarPrepping hi that's what I intend to do, I'm thinking that ecoflow is concerned that leaving solar plugged in may drain the batteries to 0% at night thru a parasitic leak. I set mine to cut off at 20% and sent a message to support to elaborate on their statement in their owners manual. GREAT CHANNEL

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@Jim-re3sr of course your goal should be to make sure your battery has enough charge to get through each night.

[@ThomasSmith-fz6wq]

Are you able to run your central heat and air conditioning at the same time as all of the other appliances?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I said in the video we cant run hvac.

[@aday1637]

Thanks for the test and information. I keep asking you Eco-flow guys why you don't build yourself? You could get triple or more what you have for the same money. Then you could run for days instead of hours. Using prismatic lithium iron phosphate batteries (which have come down in price recently) a charge controller, inverter and bms along with whatever panel layout you wish, you can easily build the same thing in a much larger version for around $4K. I've often wondered why anyone would buy one of these plastic things. My 6000 watt inverter produces both 120 volts and 240 volts ac current. So I don't have to sacrifice using 240 volt appliances in a pinch.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

First of all, I can run my setup 24/7 when there are enough sunny days with the 1,600 watt solar array. I said in my video that I planned on puting up 1,600 watt panels. I was only using 300 watts in video to show how to manage power. I am familiar with building off grid systems. Can you post a link to a video here to the system you designed and built on your site? Here is the one I designed and built years ago. At that time using AGM batteries were all the rage. I know it is old tech now, but not many people were doing this kind of thing back then. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmtXoCLmrWgY7s Later, I learned that having something as powerful but portable was the way to go... so... The Pro. A side note... I spent less than 4K because I was one of the first 200 to buy the Pro and Extra battrry. To answer your question... Most people dont have the time to learn how to build one, nor do they want to build one. I dont blame them! It takes a lot of time and dedication and genuin interest and knowlege relating to electricity. It is for those reasons people would rather buy a pre-built system.

[@user82938]

Which inverter did you go with?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Inverter? I got the Delta Pro. If you are talking abkut the system U built, it was only 2,000 watts but was plenty for what I was doing.

[@user82938]

@@LoneStarPrepping Sorry, I was asking the person who left a comment on your video which inverter he went with for his 120/240 DIY system. I was looking at them, but they all seemed plagued with issues, so I got a Delta Pro myself, but I was curious what he bought.

[@guywood67]

Curious, you mention that the black cord that is connected to the dryer cord is rated for 15amps. But when charging using the dryer outlet, it is inputting 2784 watts which would be 23.2 amps at 120 volts. Isn’t the black cord being overloaded? Thanks for the video.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Even at 3000w input divided by 220v (not 120), is 13.6 amps.

[@guywood67]

@@LoneStarPrepping I got the 15amps for the black power cord from the link in the description. I did not realize that it would take 220 volts. Thanks again for your videos.

[@samstanfill105]

GOOD VIDEO. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU USE GAS GENERATOR WHEN DELTA PRO IS POWERIN AN APPLANCE

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I can run my gas gen on transfer switch to charge my pro with the pro unplugged from transfer switch. The pro will charge while plugged into the wall. I can then directly plug in an appliance to the pro.

[@eliotspencerGCDS]

When you use the 50A dryer plug to run 2800w input power to the EcoFlow, what kind of extension cord are you using so it won’t melt? (Normal extension cords are rated for 1875w.) Also, what about the black power cord going into the back of the EcoFlow itself? Is it rated for 2800w? Thanks!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I just added links under my description... Not sure where you got 50A.

[@badkharma6255]

The print below the charging receptacle on the EcoFlow Pro sais it can accept 100 to 240 volts ac 15 Amps Max, which would be 3600 watts, (240 x 15 = 3600) so you just need the right cable or adapter. I don't see a link in his description although he's told others that its there. Also, the black power cord included with the EcoFlow Pro has print on it which sais its rated to 300 volts, and they warn you not to use any other cord. Let me know if you've found the right cable or adapter please. I'd like one.

[@badkharma6255]

@@LoneStarPrepping I don't see any links in your description for the cable / adapter you're using for 240 volt charging - only links that are there are for the EcoFlow Pro, the Extra Battery, and the solar panel.

[@58MrMike]

I need to figure out if it would run my gas furnace , refrigerator and minimal lights

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Under the description, I have links to videos I made to help you answer your question.

[@csuss]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m confused by your video vs information I am getting from EcoFlow. I own a Delta Pro. I am considering buying the extra battery. When I contact EcoFlow and explain that I want to power appliances like yours and my well pump which is 240v through an interlock transfer switch, they are saying I need either two Delta Pros with their Double Voltage Hub. Or whatever combo plus their Smart Hub (then not requiring double voltage hub). Is this correct? Is the difference that I want to run a 240v item?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Sounds correct. I would do what they say. My setup is for 120 only.

[@csuss]

@@LoneStarPrepping Got it. Assumed you had some 240v since you were doing whole house - thank you!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I actually I said "everything except high voltage draw things such as hvac or dryer" right at the start of my video.

[@csuss]

@@LoneStarPrepping You certainly did.

[@n8wrl]

@@LoneStarPrepping Thanks for clarifying that. Question: Do you have city water? When you ran your dishwasher, you didn't have to power a well? Our well is 240V...

[@rpmspeedyblue]

Can you leave the Delta pro hooked up and use the gas generator to charge the delta pro?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

If you keep the Delta Pro running on transfer switch, be sure to not have the gas gen running on the transfer switch, and then just plug the gas gen directly into the Delta Pro to charge it.

[@LEO-pc6hc]

Hi new sub with this vid. Can u please point us to the vid you referenced on gen calculations and your calc sheet? Searched your vid list didnt find. Thank you!

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Here you go... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Czfa2FobqYsJI

[@davidbruce5377]

Would the fans be noisy inside a small 1100sft cottage?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I have no idea about the layout of your place. Yes, the fans do make noise.

[@jjtrombly]

I have almost completed this set up. My electrician wanted to know what kind of cable your connected the Ecoflow to the transfer. It looked like a pre configured one he said. Did you get it from Ecoflow?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I had the first one built but it was weak. I dont remember where I got it. It wasnt from Ecoflow. Remember to install a switch which will cut off power to one inlet while other is used. I unplug just for safety.

[@jjtrombly]

@@LoneStarPrepping explain to me your transfer switch please. it only serves up 120 to the Ecoflow or does the Ecoflow only accept 120 from the 240 transfer switch? I don't know much on the electrical side but my electrician is asking me. He doesn't want to damage the Delta Pro.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

The transfer switch only serves up to 120. NO 240! 240 not part of it. You need someone who knows how to do this. I dont want to tell your electrician what to do.

[@jjtrombly]

@@LoneStarPrepping Thank you so much for your input! I will pass the information along.

[@frankthomas6250]

How is it that you can put 220 volts into the normal 110 volts input and not damage the unit? That's remarkable.

[@badkharma6255]

The print below the charging receptacle on the EcoFlow Pro sais it can accept 100 to 240 volts ac 15 Amps Max, which would be 3600 watts, (240 x 15 = 3600) so you just need the right cable or adapter. I don't see a link in his description for the cable and adapter he's using, although he's told others that its there. Also, the black power cord included with the EcoFlow Pro has print on it which sais its rated to 300 volts, and they warn you not to use any other cord. Maybe that's why he removed the link to what he's shown.

[@larrybell4599]

Very interesting. I guess it would have failed the test without the generator charging time.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Maybe not. You just have to manage the power so you have enough to get through the night. I ran lots things I nirmally would not run in an actual power outage.

[@larrydavisflysite]

Are you using 120v or 240 v from generator to house?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

120v

[@latymz]

How often do you cycle your solar generators?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

I store them at 50%. I charge them to 100% when a storm is about to hit or there is possible power outage. I bring them down to 0 once a year and fully charge to sync them to each other.

[@Gibbbrayden]

doesn't ecoflow say to only charge it with a pure sign wave generator?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Yes. Thats why I use only pure sine.

[@davidbruce5377]

Can you charge the Delta pro directly from the gas generator?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

Yes. Please read under the description. Thanks

[@quincybirwood2629]

Although you are covered in the event the power goes out, that's a lot of running around you have to do to switch between sources.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

If you are referring to me charging my Pro with the gas gen, I choose to do this through the transfer switch. You don't have to. Just plug the gas gen into the Pro directly to charge it up if no solar available. I built a 10,000 watt batt capacity system in 2015 and hooked it up different. I have a vid on my site if you want to see that one.

[@victoradorno6047]

Has hecho un video que ha aclarado muchas dudas que tenía con este equipo. Gracias

[@LoneStarPrepping]

que dudas tenias

[@victoradorno6047]

@@LoneStarPreppingHola. yo soy de Puerto Rico en el caribe, y debido al alto costo por los impuestos y al mal servicio tengo planes de irme (off-grid ) . Tenia dudas (que aclaré con tu video)si el delta pro me serviría , como las conecciones a la casa, cargarlo con un generador y como drena la energia con equipos vitales. Quiero saber si la caja de interruptores que muestras en el video es también de eco flow? Y su puedes darme alguna idea de como la conectaste.

[@LoneStarPrepping]

@@victoradorno6047 Hola. No es un interruptor Ecoflow. Contraté a un electricista para hacer el trabajo por mí. Deberías hablar con un electricista para que te lo monte a medida.

[@victoradorno6047]

@@LoneStarPrepping ok thanks for your advice

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

How much solar input will it handle?

[@LoneStarPrepping]

1,600 w