Fossibot F2400 Solar Power Station Review

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[@ja1957]

I just bought one and have done preliminary testing. It arrived in good shape. It feels solid and well made. It is not light weight and feels like you are getting something for your money. It had a 30 percent charge out of the box. I plugged the power cable into the wall outlet to charge it and set it on 500 for a slower charge instead of 1100 watts. in about 4 or 5 hours it was at 100 percent. I plugged several devices into it including an 1500 watt heater. It ran fine with no indication of overheating. I only ran it for a few minutes so far. I will test it to see how long it will run before shutting off and add that to this comment. I tested my 200 watt solar panel connected to the XT-90 input and found it reached 176 watts charging at mid day. I have 2 of these 200 watt Renogy foldable panels and am pleased with the efficiency. I will continue to test it and update this post.

[@eivindstvang5295]

Hey friend remember this? ;)

[@TheTestr]

How did it hold up?

[@ja1957]

@@TheTestr still working well.

[@baneverything5580]

For much less expensive emergency refrigeration buy a larger dorm fridge. I have a 3.1 cubic ft one that uses about 50 watts when running. My 500w Bawaut power station can run it 24 hours with ambient temperatures in the 70s. Much less expensive than 12v fridges. This is what I use for hurricanes. I have more battery power now but still use this because of its low power consumption. It has a tiny freezer section too in the top of it that`s exposed to the refrigerated section. It`s a good idea to freeze small bottles or bags of water in it before the expected power outage to help keep the interior colder.

[@davidniquot6423]

Overpanneling is not mandatory ... use a 500W single panel .. output 43V and 11A => all good. Maybe you meant that it's harder with 12V panels... i do not understand why people still use 12V panels anyway ... for this kind of usage.

[@keithbar19741974]

Love your content, this might be the least glowing I have seen in a while.

[@baneverything5580]

Dash has a cheap but amazing 350 watt AC griddle that works great with my 500w power stations. It makes a big 4 inch crispy pan biscuit in minutes and I`ve cooked thick potato slices with mine. You can make pancakes as fast as you can eat them. I bought a three pack that included the griddle, waffle maker, and grill. The grill simply has lines to make grill marks.

[@susie9893]

I like that you answer all the tech questions, even the basic ones & explain things in a way that I can mostly understand (total newbie to this stuff, my technical knowledge lies in a completely different field). Subscribed cos of that, even though I'm not sure how many of these videos my brain can absorb in 1 sitting (this is my 3rd review of this device today and my brain's about done now, no more tech talk for me today).

[@Jasonoid]

I've been testing mine, I've left the fan covers snapped down on accident multiple times (not a huge fan of those fan covers 🤣) luckily it was only under small loads so it never overheated. You done that before? I think this one offers a few good upgrades over Oukitel P2001 model and other similar options. I think it uses the same battery inside since I also only got around 1550 to 1600wh in my testing.

[@minutemanprep]

haha dang, that sucks about the flaps. No I haven't done that but I did bring that up with Fossibot.

[@matthewjohnson775]

I just ordered a black one and used the promo code and got it for $999! Thanks alot!

[@scarygary3569]

Ah the 1st flying unit...kickass🤯

[@Djexoticdancing69]

😂😂😂😂😅😅😂

[@zigzagluck]

Great review Ben. I like the output capability, but the low efficiency makes it effectively smaller than the Pecron E2000LFP that only has a 1920Wh battery, but really high >90% efficiency. The Oupes 2400 seems like a better option also. Not as efficient as the Pecron, but larger inverter (same 2400W output as this one). Just a couple of quick things... 1. When you mention 3500 cycles to 80%, it should be "capacity", not "efficiency". I know you know, but want to clarify it for your viewers. 2. I've used the 5521 (and 5525 when the power station has those instead) to run 12V fridge instead of the cigarette output as those connections always suck. The 5521/5525 connector is more secure.

[@georgealex8306]

i strongly believe that the fossibot f2400, has the same battery as etc Pecron E2000 LFP, but the software tricks you, that there is no power left and stops the output, in favour of the longetivity of the baterry. That explains the fact, that it charges incredibly fast from 0-100 in comparisson with the other powerstations. I use the system 1-2 days, and it really performs without any problem. For me the main problem is the lack of the ability to add another one or two batteries to the system. But for a small flexible system with such a super price, it is pretty acceptable. If you want to power your house, such solutions are always overpriced! For example instead of purchase a powerstation of 3400 euros, you can add another 1100 and DIY a self autonomous solar system.

[@We-Do-NOT-Consent-303]

You could extend any Solar generator by hooking up a battery pack to the solar inputs. Or hacking into the internal battery connections. It would be nice to know the native battery voltage to these Power stations.

[@Tech-tasty]

5521 connectors are great for Starlink Mini

[@aspitofmud6257]

That's storage compartment is great. I'm having a hard time keeping track of all the cables on my Delta 2. Yep.

[@aspitofmud6257]

Btw Good job on the review. 👍💪🤠

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 and thanks for the suggestion!

[@Off-gridchic]

You know I notice channels like yours, they get all these different batteries. But after testing them , the batteries sit on shelves. I don't know maybe hold a raffle, once a month to get rid of them. The raffle winner pays shipping costs. I know getting started can be costly. The winner will be very happy I'm sure.

[@susie9893]

I like this idea cos I can't stand waste but maybe he wants to be well stocked for ISHF and/or plans to sell them off then

[@mike.briney]

I actually use the 5521 barrel plugs on my units for running my 12v DC coolers. I've had too many bad experiences with the cig ports pushing themselves out. haha

[@DavidS-nf8um]

That's exactly what I do with my portable refrigerators. My 5521's are 10 amp output, and I also use them for charging smaller power stations (300Wh and 500WH). Those little units won't handle my solar panels, so it's much easier to charge them from the 5521's.

[@jacklane7439]

What do you think about the oukitel 2001 plus and the solar play 2400 watt power station

[@svenshanah]

Thanks for sharin' brother👍

[@Substancejdno]

Seems like a updated version 2 of the Oukitel/FFPower 2000 watt unit. shame they didn't improve the inverter efficiency

[@Laserguy2009]

I think with some Red Bull it would be happy, but after that, it will need some Sildenafil!! Not being expandable is a killer deal breaker.

[@patrickkelly1195]

Great review, thanks. After checking out this and other reviews, I bought a Fossibot 2400. I'm happy with it, but have just one 400w, 42v panel connected to it and it's not fully charging even on sunny days. Could I overpanel this unit by connecting 2 x 400w 42v panels in parallel or would that cause problems?

[@sheldonf9267]

I seem to recall reading that the solar panel charge will only take it up to around 80% (I can't recall the exact number, but I think it was somewhere around there. I think its got to do with the amount of power actually required to push the volts into that last 15-20% of the cells.)

[@lookoutleo]

What you think . This or bluetti ac180 I've found this at only £100 more than bluetti and this is double capacity

[@MyAapjes]

Also another question, you saying that they are not expandable, but theoretically, could I connect two of the same devices into eachother ? Power outlet from device A plugged into the second device B ? :)

[@HiItsConfetti]

Good day! Tell me, please, which country is the manufacturer of this device?

[@shannoncold]

Thanks for this great review. What would you recommend as an alternative option?

[@minutemanprep]

It truly depends on your power needs. If you shoot me an email to [e-mail] and let me know what you want to run I can give you a better idea of what would work for you.

[@neache4750]

Can I used this to power my portable air conditioner 5000 btu? I think you answered it in the video but I want to try.

[@fint.1659]

Is the DC input actually 50v/15a? The user manual says 50v/20a. If it's 20a, that should work good with (2) Bluetti PV350 solar panels in parallel. Maybe 250w panels in parallel would be a better fit on paper, but as you said, actual panel output is like 20% less than advertised. Anyway, the extra 5a would open up more possibilities for panel cofiguration.

[@dilssongomez5908]

So glad you did this review.

[@jw3843]

looks like an oukitel but different.

[@MyAapjes]

Hi ! Thanks for your vid but a bit confused! Could i get a 400W solar panel ? Or 2 200W solar panels for my campervan? Thanks

[@davidniquot6423]

10:10 : "Your fridge is gonna use 100Wh per hour" ... mmm dunno where you're living, but our average fridge use 400Wh per day. It's a bad idea to use those images.. cause american waste a lot of energy with their massive fridge while most of us do not. So with this Fossibot 2000Wh, our average fridge would work something like 3 days (taking inverter efficiency into account), or maybe elaborate ... a fridge use something like 150kWh a year, a fridge + freezer something like 350kWh and an "american" fridge something like 800kWh. Thanks for the nice review .. !

[@georgealex8306]

i totally agree. My lg fridge consumes 178 kwh per year!!

[@davidniquot6423]

When you say : "i put a load on it and only got 76% efficiency"... you need to give at which rate, which output you did the test, cause the inverter got a variable efficiency depending on the load.

[@minutemanprep]

.2C

[@davidniquot6423]

@@minutemanprep That would be something like (if the 0.2C refer to the battery capacity : 2000Wh/48V = 40A => 40*0.2 => Something like 10A or 500W, right ? REM : Inverter give their best at 40-60% of their max capacity => 1000W in this case.

[@sun-sea-solar]

So many of these 2000wh units around. You'd think it would bring the prices down a bit

[@artministratorle]

I don´t get this "it´s rare to get a output from rated solar panel" thing in videos and, lets call it "reviws" , my Anker 625 100W rated does 120W peak, my Trina Solar 395 do >400W peak, my Ecoflow 100W panels do 110W peak (measured on multiple inverters like Hoymiles Grid inverter, Anker 757 or Bluetti AC200Max). So yeah of course they must "see the sun" in a good angle, but i think the complaints about "panel does not reach wattage" is caused by "kinda bad angle/position where they´ve been build up" ? I mean even my cheap 150W iMars folding panel is doing "great" (versus the comments in the reviews, yeah its getting hot, but to get something about >140W not a issue in case its kinda not summer and more "cold" outside) :) cool video with these 2*3 panel "option" to stick on it, makes very much sense (overpaneling these) as usually in solar, you rarely have the best conditions/angle without any "solar trackers", but "low ligh" or "normal light" conditions will be most common scenario, then will benefit from overpanelling, even if "paralleel" is not the best way to go

[@PaulBienvenu1]

It looks like a nice battery ! Better value than ecoflow I have an ecoflow, do you know the standard of the solar connector ? I wanna know if my XT60 solar cable would fit with this battery. Thanks!

[@honumoorea873]

Just connect 2x400W. panels in parallel, 800w and you'll be injecing 500w most of the time.

[@dancarney106]

Ben, the two (2) doors that must be opened by the operator each time the unit is used to prevent the unit from overheating is not a good idea in my opinion. Thank you for the review.

[@susie9893]

I like it but maybe you're looking at it the wrong way? If I decide to get this I would keep the fan panels open for the most part but close them if I take it outside (the vehicle) or just when moving the device. I guess it depends on how you intend to use this

[@susie9893]

I watched another reviewer who said the option of opening those panels is mostly intended for when inputting or outputting large draws. I like this option but I think it would depend on how you intend to use the device (I'd be using it as my main power source so in pretty constant use and therefore just keep the panels open unless I'm moving the device)

[@squiretaylor963]

Could you explain why some models have 3500 cycle and some have only 2000 when their all 2000+ wh?

[@bobseguin2195]

Depends on what type of batteries they use.

[@elibennett6168]

I am looking for a good but inexpensive unit that I can plug my oil boiler (base board hot water) into as a UPS so that we have 4 or 5 hours of power outage coverage (worried about MA winters). While we might recharge with solar, it's more likely we would run a gas powered generator to simultaneously run the boiler and recharge the battery for a longer power outage. The boiler requires 1750 watts. My plumber thinks peak might be 3000 but hasn't tested it yet and he believes power is drawn only about 15 minutes per each hour. Would the Fossibot be a good option dedicated to the boiler?

[@JWTX]

To me anything under 2000 Watt PV just isn't worth it. I have the Bluetti ACP 200 and it only takes 700 watt pv. I have 2500 watts in panels. 10 250 watt. Need to have enough wattage to have usable pass through and enough left over to top off battery for the night. Thanks Ben for the video.... Jeff

[@americandude3825]

What unit with what solar panels would I use to power a full size freezer

[@randysoong6129]

Thank you!

[@johnevans6053]

If you bought 2 of these and plugged one into the other, when you would draw power from one, would you be successful in drawing power from both?

[@ruudfalun]

Still limited to 2400 W output power, but you would have 4096 Wh gross capacity.

[@mrwonderfullgj]

But what about the price? Did I miss it in your video?

[@lefterissakellariou]

Good afternoon from Greece. You are the only one who explained exactly how it illuminates through photovoltaics. I would like you to tell me if it is possible to do it through a wind turbine and how. Thank you in advance

[@minutemanprep]

Yes it's possible but unreliable. I have not met anyone who has had good results with wind turbines. 100% of everyone I've talked about about wind turbines said solar is much better. But if you were to use a wind turbine you must get one where the voltage stays within the charge parameter of the unit. That's pretty much it. Connect the wires and system together and you should be good to go.

[@lefterissakellariou]

@@minutemanprep Thank you for your reply

[@georgealex8306]

Hello lefteris, you can use just one eco delta panel and achieve 400-450 watts easily as i have done to mine. That will charge fossibot pretty soon without problems. I have run a toshiba 10 ras Air condition with no problems!! My miele fridge and lg refridgerator (45 + 15 = 60watts) run all night with no problems. I have no idea about wind turbines, and an aolos 125 or 250 module is pretty expensive (700 euros!!). If you find and test a wind turbine, i would be very interested too!!

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

I use my 5521 dc barrel plug port to run my Security Camera, I have a Projection Alarm Clock that I used to plug into it as well, I would like to be able to plug a router/modem into it, I've seen another KZbinr Jasonoid plug a 12v Fan into it before, I might try that this summer

[@bageljohnson8224]

This was crap. It arrived and did not charge from the wall even after following the troubleshooting. Support is hard to access too. Luckily I did it through Amazon so I'll get my money back

[@davidhankins5708]

Looking at this to provide power for a solar powered /240 volt mini split ac and heat pump. Requires 1800 to 2000 watts. Will this work?

[@minutemanprep]

Sorry, no. You need something with 240v split phase power such as the Delta Pro Ultra: us.ecoflow.com/?aff=368

[@davidhankins5708]

@@minutemanprep thank you!

[@flyblue6632]

Sadly all Fossibot F2400 have the dangerous safety problem. Grounding isn't passed through to AC sockets in USV pass through mode. Oukitel and Ecoolay seems to have same design and factory. Have read on amazon reviews that Oukitel P2001 and Ecoplay has same dangerous problem. Ecoflow had recalled all powerstations. Same dangerous problem. Some news from Oukitel about the no grounding on USV?

[@ruudfalun]

How to provide ground from a mobile battery?

[@flyblue6632]

@@ruudfalun it is with Uninterruptible power supply mode and here it won't pass through grounding ... but it passes main ac from in to out sockets...that's absolutely not ok and dangerous

[@ruudfalun]

@@flyblue6632 I have just measured resistance between ground on input and output and it is

[@flyblue6632]

@@ruudfalun kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKOTkqGXodSBZ9Esi=al_aPsMmDiTFLyg8 around min 12 he measured the same problem, me too. No ground is passed through. Recall of ecoflow recall is this models: EcoFlow RiverPRO 720 Wh Power Station EAN: 4897082663096 EcoFlow River 288 Wh Power Station EAN: 4897082662983 EcoFlow RiverMAX 576 Wh Power Station EAN: 4897082662976 EcoFlow Delta Mini 882 Wh Power Station EAN: 4897082664154 Ecoflow River Mini Powerstation 210Wh EAN: 4897082664314 So I am really happy to hear that you haven't had this problem anymore. So after many many many months, Fossibot learned from now on and newer versions are without this dangerous design fault anymore. Very glkd news... But what is with the past half of a year...How many thousand Fossibots and Ecoplay and Alireon are out now and nobody knows about this dangerous problems?

[@user-tz4mm5km7e]

Всім привіт! Купив собі таку зарядку, приїхала добре запакована, перевірив все добре працює. Через деякий час увімкнув 220 вольт і дав навантаження 2200 wat і додатково увімкнув блок USB , після чого з'явився різкий запах пластику і блок USB вимкнувся і більше не працює. Якість так собі☹️

[@n.804]

Скоріш за все блок юсб перейшов у режим захисту. Натисни кнопку юсб і тримай поки не зʼявиться звук. Має перезапустити захист. Сподіваюсь допоможе. Ще спробуй почитати це в інструкції

[@armandocorella975]

With this system can I plugin Li-Ion batteries (series 24v) into the solar panel connector?

[@minutemanprep]

Possibly, I don't see why not, but I feel like that isn't a true solution for long term results.

[@zfontain1975]

Why can't they just do 1000 solar input 145 volts. Everyone is falling short.

[@minutemanprep]

I agree.

[@heythatsprettygood6492]

bussin bussin on god fr fr

[@georgealex8306]

Hello. Do you think i can use this solar panel (ECO DELTA 410W Mono Shingle (ECO-410M-60SB Black frame)) to power the fossibot f2400? Thanks in advance for your answer

[@minutemanprep]

Yes that should be within the charge paramter.

[@georgealex8306]

@@minutemanprep Thank you, i use one 480watt solar panel with no problems and its working like a charm. Its main dissadvantage its that it discharges pretty fast, but it charges pretty fast too!! I think there is a software limitation, so as to stop discharging when the actual baterry has almost 20% real storage for maximizing the life of the battery. That explains the fast charge time too!!!

[@susie9893]

​@@georgealex8306interesting option

[@georgealex8306]

The solar input is 0-50V with 15 or 20A? My manual states 20A clearly. Its a european union model. Why do you say 15 A?

[@fint.1659]

The link is for the US manual. It says 50v/20a, but I don't know if that's accurate. Anyone test this?

[@johnkoehn2689]

It is 500 watt maximum. At 24 volts it takes 20 amps in. At 48 volts it takes 10 amps in. 48v x 10 amps = 480 watts. I recharge mine from a 48 volt battery bank using DC 48 volts converted down to 24 volts DC (to avoid going over 50 volt maximum) connected to the anderson plug for solar recharging. That way my entire solar array capacity is available for charging the 48 volt battery bank. On a cloudy or less than optimal solar day I can charge the Fossibot at the full rate.

[@phuquetwo]

Is this cheap china knockoff? Im interested, but found this exact unit sold under a different name. If i keep looking, could probably find more. Worried about longevity or just paying more for a name brand like jackery, etc.

[@minutemanprep]

yes it's a white label meaning anyone can get it, tweak it a little and then put their brand on it.

[@homeboyharty]

would you be able to contact bigblue about their cellpowa 2500 for a review ?

[@minutemanprep]

I've been in contact with them but they are sending a smaller unit if I remember correctly. I keep telling them the bigger unit is what people want to see.