How to Build an EMP-Proof Lights Out Kit

This video shows how to make a lights-out kit that will be useful in all disasters, regardless of how long they last. It covers what you'll need for long-term power, lighting, cooking, and more.
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[@diypreppertv]

Hello Everyone, Someone posing as me responded to several of your comments claiming that you won the giveaway. THAT WAS NOT ME. The winner will be announced on August 20th on my community page and the video description. I'm sorry for any confusion. Also, please do not respond to the person's phone number listed in their name. That is not my phone number, and is a scam.

[@CTROCK]

I bought power station, solar panels, solar light, oil lamps, flashlight, batteries, candles and lot of lighters!

[@JenniferA886]

Nice, can I please ask, how long will your power station run a fridge for example until it runs dry 👍👍👍

[@davidchester429]

Another option to look into would be a generator you can run on wood gas. There's loads of stuff you can do to limit sound. Also it would be fairly simple to rig up a basic hot water system from the secondary heat of the system producing the wood gas

[@sammitorn5326]

@@JenniferA886delta 2 max says 14 hours.

[@Aceman597]

Firewood if you can .

[@margieest7424]

What kind of a power station?

[@theanonymousprepperchannel]

Always start with the basics. Flashlights batteries solar radio candles and a couple powerbanks. For a day or 2 then build from there. Great video!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmoss4624]

One of the great benefits of GMRS radio is that only one person in a family unit needs to get the license. A single license covers your whole household and all of your cousins and uncles and aunts and grandparents and children even if they aren't living at your address. That combined with higher power limits and the ability to install larger antennas without having to get your whole household trained on ham radio just makes it an obvious winner if you are having to communicate within 15 mi or so

[@BigBlue1026]

GMRS is going to be the CB radio of this century. Of course in emergency situations, license or not, anyone is allowed to use ham radios. Those emergency exceptions are limited to life threatening or loss of property.

[@TommyGator92]

I have gone more than two weeks without electricity after a hurricane and learned you can never have too many flashlights or batteries.

[@madhatter9001]

Same here. people just do not know how to survive a lights out situation.

[@lucyjustice9505]

@@jamesvickery308 i

[@graywind4326]

Biggest problem with long term blackout is you giving away where you are via a light source of any type. When its dark you operate by natural light or none at all. A light is death. Using a light in your house or out makes you a target visible at great distances. You need to totally black out your windows in a lit area. Even then go very dim.

[@techmarine83]

@@boblatkey7160 No he's not. What he's saying is that in a long term blackout situation it's the "have nots" that are a real problem. If it's been weeks into a blackout and your house is the only one with lights aka power then you become a target for people looking for food and other materials...and your power system.

[@pamelataylor5288]

Agreed. I live it.

[@mstanley97]

Great point! Gotta get some black out curtains. Window film is also great as you can see out but the creepers can't see In. I'm gonna do both!

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

Don’t be afraid of the dark be afraid of what’s… in the dark. Good video👍🏻Essential stuff for sure.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Ronald!

[@stevekaytor]

Thanks for your reply Sir.

[@jackbrown8052]

Here in LA many of us of learned unofficially that once EVs become mandatory that there'll be many times when there'll be brown outs and even black outs because the grid won't be able to charge the EVs and keep the lights on at the same time. Considering parts of the state already have brown outs on a regular basis this isn't surprising.

[@JPEdwards]

Solar pathway lights are an inexpensive option that provide decent lighting with 6 LEDs per disk and are rechargeable. This helps conserve other batteries for radios etc. while being very portable and eliminating a fire hazard. Sam's club has them in a box of 5 for $20.

[@markbooth1117]

Indeed, my Mrs bought some as she wanted to "pretty up" the garden (yard). I swapped out the cheap rechargable batteries that came with them for better quality ones to last longer. I look at everything she buys for a secondary prepping use, she thinks I am nuts, but she will learn quickly, the hard way if the power goes out.

[@VonM.]

I thought LED’S would be affected by EMP.?

[@SgtSkrog]

Prior to worry about EMP or CME (that one you would get a heads up usually) stuff was easy to just leave all over the place. Now you have to protect stuff, a bit of a pain. Not hard, just have to stash stuff away all of the time. But worth it if it were to happen. Add the Ecoflow AC/heater and you will be a happy camper. Even if that camping is a single room in your house.

[@diypreppertv]

Yeah, I would like to get my hands on the AC/heater, especially living where I do.

[@LauraGarcia-ke4bo]

Thank you so much for “reminding” some of us about making this kit and putting in a faraday cage.

[@honestly_present]

Thank you for addressing this issue, I've been thinking about this a lot, especially with the heat and needs to cook etc

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johncurry6260]

You can get an aluminum box, like people use to cover in wall Air Conditioners from the outside in the winter. The companies that build them will build them to any size. get one to fit/ completely cover you generator with some space so it doesn't touch the box, cover the seams with metal tape, coat the inside of the Metal Box with rubberized coating like Flex seal, buy the liquid rubber in a can and paint the inside of the Box several times and it should be fine to protect your Generator.

[@tomdonahue8110]

Another great video JR. I'm learning a lot from you! Thanks Brother for taking the time to make these videos!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Tom!

[@bradkaral1188]

You have great videos, JR. A couple of things I'd like to add: 1. Avoid Duracell alkaline cells, as there are a lot of reports of them leaking and 2. The tool company battery-operated fans are way more powerful than most of the ones from other companies. They also leverage any existing batteries/chargers you have from your existing cordless tools. the Dewalt, Milwaukee and the Milwaukee fans are very good.

[@gorbitroph]

Bought an Ecoflow Delta Max, charged it the included solar panels and ran a freezer. I was impressed with its capabilities.

[@carolinaprepper6603]

yes. I got solars to keep freezers going. we have oil lamps in sev. locations. still have batterie lites and solar lites outside we can bring in got fans that run on usb . grid down coming. Prep On

[@kbkatherineb3944]

I live in rainforest of SE Alaska. Solar is not possible. Best alternative for us is wood . But many like me live in condos that are all electric.

[@jimzivny1554]

I keep an assortment of items, plus fuel, butane and propane for cooking and heating, plus solar setup

[@idahopreps4242]

We have several of the Jackonlux bulbs in our hunting cabin. We use them often and they have worked for years.

[@judithhobson5868]

you breifly mention cooking , just remember to have a spare carbon monoxide monitor in the emp kit as a lot of people will cook with propane or butane inside

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for commenting!

[@judithhobson5868]

@diypeppertv did i really win or is this a trick /

[@diypreppertv]

Sorry, it was a trick from someone claiming to be me. I’ll announce the winner on August 20th.

[@judithhobson5868]

@@diypreppertv okie dokie

[@quilterjanet]

My married kids got a "light" kit for Christmas 2 years ago. A zillion different options for those dark times.

[@mbr3701]

Check out the Torch 500 light from Goal Zero. Awesome little light that has a built-in solar panel. I bought a few of them to keep in my lights out kit.

[@barrios1100]

Hi Jr, I enjoy the videos especially since I am out of Mckinney Texas. I am a higher-level drone enthusiast. I think you should touch basis on a video of how they can be useful in a bad situation. They can be used to check the local area from a real aerial view. Also after a storm or something similar. Great vids !

[@JeanetteIsabelle]

In the unfortunate event of a prolonged power outage, the absence of internet and television may pose a significant challenge to you and your family. Even your trusty smartphone may be of little use. As such, it is essential to consider alternative forms of entertainment and engagement. To this end, I suggest stocking up on puzzle, activity and coloring books, art supplies, and jigsaw puzzles. These items will provide a fun and engaging way to pass the time and keep your mind active during the blackout.

[@thedude828]

Decks of cards and a couple hundred bottles of whiskey should cover the adults😂😂

[@58MrMike]

i’ve got two Ecoflow systems now. 2 units with backup batteries. love them

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Mike. I think you were affected by the scammer claiming that you won the giveaway. Please do not contact this person. I will announce the winner on August 20th on my community tab.

[@58MrMike]

@@diypreppertv thanks

[@BigBlue1026]

Thanks to your videos, I'm now in the process of setting up a mobile GMRS radio as a base station. I'm just waiting on some parts for building the antenna mast and grounding it. I can use the radio off of a ac 30 amp power supply, but if power does go out I can also plug it into one of my EcoFlow battery generators and run it off the DC cigarette lighter outlet. I also just yesterday passed my FCC technician license exam. I bought a pair of Baofeng UV-5R handheld dual band ham radios just for SHTF situations. Prepare, practice, persevere and pray!

[@cheryllewis-battles7664]

OUTSTANDING presentation....Ty

[@theicecavalier342]

Well, of all the prepping channels I've watched over the last 10 years, you did it. Gonna try and convince the wife it's time for the Delta 2. I don't have enough money for a spare set of panels, so hopefully the up coming sale from eco Flo will be repeated in the future.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching! I hope it goes well!

[@theicecavalier342]

@diypreppertv wanted to say thank you very much. Ordered the Delta 2 with 2 panels since your code saved me even more. Hopefully using your code gets you some good points. Thanks again

[@talus007]

The other reason to take your excellent advice is the rolling brown-outs that will become increasingly common and longer lasting.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@katrinagarland5219]

Most channels are recommending a gas generator. I'm happy to hear you recommend solar. It only makes sense since gas generators will eventually run out of fuel. Love your channel!

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you Katrina!

[@curtispavlovec]

Personally I have both. One is none.

[@katrinagarland5219]

@@curtispavlovec Unless you have a 500 gallon gas tank in your yard... (and even then you are going to run out eventually) you will shortly have none. Personally, I would rather put the money into something that is going to 'keep on giving' like a solar generator that uses the sun. :)

[@curtispavlovec]

@@katrinagarland5219 For sure. Just understand the solar panels will eventually break too, or some other component(s) of the solar setup. They don’t last forever either. Like I said, both have pros and cons. I think having both options is important.

[@stryk3rkaos]

I hqve a power station to keep Essentials like the cpap running but have not been able to afford the panels yet! Working on it, so hopefully nothing happens between now and then! Thanks for the information.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rubenrosado5255]

ECOFLOW IS THE BEST.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Sssssssssssunflower]

Crazy that i got my faraday cage finished & loaded up today. Cheers!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching Suzy!

[@KThom429]

Would it be beneficial to do the trash can faraday cages, the aluminum foil wrapping, etc. and then keep these items in a metal shed lined with cardboard? I have been thinking of doing this but putting a small metal garden shed in one corner of my double car garage to hold these items.

[@diypreppertv]

I don't know if the shed would provide much additional protection since they tend to have some large gaps where the sides connect to the roof and floor. I would also be worried about temperature fluctuations. Batteries don't tend to do well in extremely high or low temperatures.

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Ive been wondering about getting power stations and what kind i should get??? How much solar panels would be needed???? Hav dollar tree solar garden lites to use. Hav oil lamps and fuel and lots of candles which help with heat in winter.

[@mro2352]

I’ve got cooking done and have been looking at power. Two foldable 50w panels and a Jackery 240wH system. I’ve already got NiMh AAA and AA batteries a usb and wall charger.

[@krissheffield4617]

All of these generators, systems are so confusing. Thank you for the video

[@evelyny7037]

So what is your experience with cloudy days or the possibility of the sun being dimmed as I am hearing rumors of right now, for solar power. I understand that even on cloudy days you can generate some power from them. I don’t know for sure because I haven’t tried it on a cloudy day. I appreciate your video. Well done not hysterical in any way, and great information to just have a few things prepared ahead of time. Thanks!

[@wrench31e22]

I have first hand experience. Expect maybe a third of your regular output on cloudy days in the southeast.

[@deb8119]

As always, great information in a concise form.

[@diypreppertv]

Thank you!

[@karenswellss22]

I share this on my FB page because i think everyone needs one of these, i am trying to save up to buy my self one because there not that expensive and would save me in power even cooking hot water heat or air and i would make sure i would have extra battery

[@BigBlue1026]

Here is something to pass along. I bought several EcoFlow battery generators and several of their solar panels. When I went to charge them using the solar panels I found out that you need to buy an accessory MC4 to XT60 connector cable in order to charge these with solar panels. My Bluetti came with such a connector, but none of my EcoFlow did.

[@HorseRadish403]

I have the Ecoflow River Pro. They are great for power outages or camping

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for commenting!

[@mydogdidit]

Great for what, how do you use it for power outages?

[@donbrloks3959]

An alcohol camping stove like the Trangia and a gallon of denatured alcohol would be a great backup. Cheap and fuel will last for years.

[@patriciaschuller4259]

Do you have a video teaching how to turn the metal trash can into a faraday cage? cage...plz send or post link if you have. Ty

[@gonefishing3644]

Our household has solar charging camp lanterns (stored inside EMP pulse-resistant bags), jar candles and butane lighters. We also have a motorhome parked in our yard. It has two rooftop solar panels and large capacity batteries to power its interior and exterior lighting, TV sets, DVD player and music CD player. No idea how resistant its electronics would be to an EMP, if the motorhome is not plugged into a power outlet and is therefore not connected to the power grid. There seems to be a difference of opinion on this subject among the scientists who study EMP and CME. The motorhome also has a filled propane tank to operate the onboard refrigerator and stove top and a full diesel tank to power the onboard generator to run the AC unit and the on-demand water heater for the shower stall -- all these are controlled by electronic circuitry so, again, no idea of how resistant all this could be to damage by an EMP or CME. Our household can easily cope with six months without electric lights. But if the power outage occurs during the summer here in southern Nevada so that our home's AC units stop working, we will only be able to run the motorhome's AC units for a couple of nights (assuming their circuitry has not been damaged by an EMP/CME) before we have to travel to a cooler location. If the power outage occurs during the cool winter months, we can stay put for months and use our food storage and grid down cooking methods so long as we have enough drinking water. There have not been freezing temperatures at night in our location for the past three winters, so no worries about severe cold here. If the local water supply runs dry and we use up the water in our 55-gallon barrels, we will have to travel to a location with drinking water. Our closest large bodies of water are Lake Mead and the Colorado River. We have the ability to purify ground water, so could try to camp near a freshwater lake or river along with everyone else who can manage to travel there. I hope our household NEVER has to find out whether our motorhome can survive an EMP/CME.

[@pineconemarty]

You can also get a battery operated cooler that has a section for freezing.

[@MBFavazza]

What makes EcoFlow better than other power stations like Bluetti? Is it just a preference on your part? I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you for all the information that you've shared on preparedness. I'm in my 60's and am starting slowly as I'm on a fixed income.

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Melissa! I haven’t tested everything on the market, but Ecoflow seems to have a good cost/feature balance. Also, everything that they’ve sent me has worked as advertised, and in many cases exceeded what I expected them to be able to do. Those are the reasons why I continue to work with them.

[@docholiday2328]

You build a hho motor with stainless steel plates and nylon washer and all thread but you add that to yiur generator instead of your gas youll rin out of that fast the hho will tun for awhile

[@outdoorswoman]

An ecoflow power station added to my preps would be amazingly. How do you know what size ecoflow power station you need for what you want/need to run?

[@alesiaholliday7376]

I need a other faraday cage period 😊a So due the instability of gasoline I will order a conversion kit to use propane instead

[@alicerafferty9595]

The solar powered Generator looks good. We have a gas powered generator.

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@joywright2315]

How much power do I need, what is the minimum set-up a family of three could get away with if they only plan to keep a freezer, run a well pump and recharge batteries?

[@michaelstrazzella6072]

I purchased porch solar lights strings off them for inside and out .

[@auntbarbara5576]

Thank you.

[@diypreppertv]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@midtennprepper6200]

I turned a jobsite Joe box into a Faraday cage it holds all my solar generators radios etc plenty of room slap a table cloth over it with a lamp or vase on top

[@diypreppertv]

Nice!

[@zigzagfly1635]

What are everyone’s thoughts about a Faraday box around back up batteries ( Powerwalls ) in my garage for EMP protection ?

[@definitelyp8652]

Can all Ecoflow products be joined together to extend the power? I would use them for a freezer.

[@CabinGRL]

I have the ECOFLOW River and it is great for small things and I still need the Solar Panels. Have you tried the Inergy System also? Thanks for your channel!

[@sufficientlyrandom8184]

For Instance: No Power means No Gas Pumps at your local station…

[@stevekaytor]

Sounds interesting but I don't know enough about solar as of yet but I am learning.

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Steve! Here is a link to a video that I did covering different sizes of solar generators. It doesn't have some of the newer options, but the info is still pretty valid. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vbcn58htR7o68

[@reinger1022]

Does Ecoflow have any units that support a 4 pin 220V power cord? I need something that will run my well pump.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

Cool video thanks.

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@donnab.2897]

Can you use any type solar panels to charge up different types of solar power bank???

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

Bluetti EB3A❣️ It’s a boss!

[@jfmland]

I have a simple 200 watt solar panel set up in the box ready just for “in case” enough to charge a battery for emergency

[@piratelestrange]

Thank you from Hawaii!

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@djbabilonarnaldorivera7674]

As always very informative and just when I thought I had it all cover there you are to remind me of something. Looking for aluminum foil as I didn't thought of protecting my Ecoflow 160w solar. Love Ecoflow products!

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@djbabilonarnaldorivera7674]

@diypeppertv 🫡 Super

[@djbabilonarnaldorivera7674]

@diypeppertv what do I need to do?

[@diypreppertv]

@@djbabilonarnaldorivera7674 I think you may have been affected by the scammer claiming that you won the giveaway. Please do not contact this person. I will announce the winner on August 20th on my community tab.

[@UPdan]

Please see if you can get a Vtoman flash speed 1500 to test. Huge upgrade on their power stations and would like to hear the comparison between that and ecoflow.

[@MarshaWatson]

How big of a power station do I for something like a refrigerator versus smaller items like a mobile phone?

[@diypreppertv]

For phones, flashlights, and other small devices, something like the River 2 would be fine. The best that I have personally for refrigerators is their new Delta 2 Max with an extra battery. It can run my old, not energy efficient fridge for 20 hours.

[@longdogt6724]

I have an Ecoflow Delta (not2). I also have two solar panels and I put them all in the trash can Faraday cage that you taught us to make. Does the Delta have the capacity to add another unit? I see that you have 2 connected together.

[@diypreppertv]

The original Delta is not expandable. The one in the video was the Delta 2. Having that and the new battery chemistry were the big upgrades. Thanks for watching!

[@tarizimmerman6066]

Can you just use another eco flow unit as the battery back up and then have the option is having two? Or do you have to use the back up battery..

[@TJ_in_GA]

Any recommendations for a solar powered charger specifically for rechargeable batteries, at least AA and AAA

[@GeorgiAlurkoff]

Solar is the future

[@PAemuFARMlife]

I do not understand electricity at all. Would an eco be able to run a large chest freezer?

[@TheShaull]

What size to run a few freezers? How long will it last?

[@madhatter9001]

I've had to survive weeks without electricity after a hurricane, the national guard only supplied water after a day or two without. People are fat and happy and just do not know how to survive a lights out situation. No water, no food, no lights, no joy.

[@cynthiamcelveen7147]

Do you need to use specifically panels from Ecoflow to charge their Ecoflow solar generators/power stations? I know some of the systems require their proprietary panels and connections for everything. Thanks!

[@andymonty2528]

No just don't exceed the units input voltage and current limits just need a xt60 to MC4 lead in my case

[@1RCPILOT]

Solar works great if you live somewhere the sun is always shining. If you don’t those solar panels aren’t going to be able to keep your batteries charged up.

[@thill9245]

What is the Ecoflow which would be best for a Big Chest Freezer and One upright Freezer?

[@karensmith4336]

Could you cover what kind of protection is needed for a Carrington Event? We are due for another one, and I don't believe our fragile grid will survive. Thank you for all your help.

[@justincase1152]

A Carrington event was caused by a solar flamre, same concept as an emp. Anything that is electonic, even solar panels have electronic equipment so all electronics are susceptible. Cars, radios, cell phones, tele isions, if it plugs in or has batteries, it will be damaged. It should be in a Faraday cage. Some thoughts are a microwave wouk serve as one but I am not sold on that. Hope this helps

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Karen! He is right. They are very similar events, so any preparation needed would be the same for both.

[@karensmith4336]

@@diypreppertv not so. In a Carrington Event, Faraday cage will be melted. You will need something non conductive.

[@Omangallo]

@@karensmith4336 if a faraday cage will melt that doesn't give us much hope for the human body.....right ??????

[@wrench31e22]

​@@karensmith4336I think you are confusing the induction event 0bservers think will happen with a Carrington event. Lots of metal objects around when the last Carrington event happened and none of that melted.

[@kimberlydaggs7737]

Thanks for the great video JR! I'm planning on trying your "build your own" Faraday cage this weekend! Question... what is your opinion on the EMP Shield products for your home and car??

[@diypreppertv]

Hi Kimberly! I still haven’t made up my mind on those yet. Some say they work, others don’t.

[@glhearts]

Great information. We are NOT prepared like I would like. Need to get that Faraday cage built. Does Ecoflow have a payment plan? Might need to check into that.

[@somethingcool7903]

The Ecoflow pro has a battery extension that you can get that doubles it's capacity if I am not mistaken correct?

[@diypreppertv]

The Ecoflow Delta Pro is expandable. I think it can support up to two extra batteries. The original River Pro was expandable but the River 2 Pro is not. Thanks for watching!

[@starr9245]

Thank you from Trenton ontario canada

[@diypreppertv]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@davidjones1393]

YES

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching David!

[@betsyross2.065]

Mall apt how do I choose how much power I need ?

[@dashingrapscallion8812]

Where are the Ecoflow units manufacturered?

[@DmitiryPopyoutopov]

What are the most important things that someone that doesn't have a lot of money (CAD) to spend on stuff, can buy that will be absolutely necessary for survival? Lets say 500$ limit.

[@NC80sLady1]

I have an EcoFlow battery and love it! 👍🏻

[@diypreppertv]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaulDukich]

How has the Ecoflow been working for you? Do you use it often like for camping or do you just have it in case of power outage?

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Paul! I have used them for both. The larger ones work well for emergency power while I prefer the smaller ones for camping. The larger ones can also run power tools if you need to build something in a remote location, like a deer stand.

[@dplck8872]

J.r definetly from the Kuntree ❤

[@rebeccawoosley8241]

Eco stuff on sale during Amazon Sale Days.

[@Kates_Koffee]

I'm on 24 hrs Oxygen, because of long covid so I have to have power. Which Echoflow should I get to sustain power for my concentrator and which panels matches it? Do you know if they have a discount voucher that they give to disabled people? Thank you for your show. It's so informative. Kate

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Kate! I'm not too familiar with oxygen concentrators, but it looks like they use quite a bit of electricity. If it uses around 500 watts, you may not get 2 hours with a Delta 2 by itself. Something like a Delta Max with an extra battery or a Delta Pro may be the way to go. Once again, I'm not really familiar with oxygen concentrators, so I don't have a good idea of how long a power station would keep one running under real-world conditions. Do you know how many watts yours uses?

[@Kates_Koffee]

@diypreppertv Yes its about 400 Watts.

[@growfortoday7862]

Is a 100W solar panel enough to charge and run an Ecoflow power station or is it better to have 2 solar panels? And is the Ecoflow easily compatible with other brand of solar panels? I ask this second question because I have a sort of diy system setup that I really don't like, so if I just straight up buy a power station I'd like to be able to at least continue to be able to use my 100W solar panel, that way what I've already got isn't a total loss.

[@diypreppertv]

How much solar input a power station can handle depends on the specific device. Smaller ones, like the River 2 won’t need or be able to handle anywhere near the max input of something like the Delta 2 Max. I believe that you can connect panels from other manufacturers to Ecoflow power stations, but you may need to modify the panel’s cables to have the connectors that Ecoflow uses.

[@ejames6431]

Lights out. 💡🔦🕯

[@LoveMyPeeps]

Is there a way to set a time on n time off for ecoflow units??

[@diypreppertv]

You can adjust how long it takes for them to time-out, but I don’t think you can set them for specific times.

[@juanrobles5806]

Can you use the ecoflow batteries while they are charging? Thereby, not draining them but having them continuously power the fridge, and AC? Ex. Using one or two 400w panel?

[@diypreppertv]

Hello Juan! You should be able to use them to power devices while solar charging. However, an AC may draw more power than your panels can keep up with. As far as how much solar the power station can handle, that will depend on the specific device. For example, the Delta 2 can accept up to 500 watts of solar input, so you couldn’t do 2 400-watt panels. You could, however do 2 220-watt panels.

[@juanrobles5806]

@diypreppertv Thank you. I ordered an ecoflow wave 2 unit along with an ecoflow 400w solar panel. I will purchase a pro soon. I'm a newbie at this, so baby steps along the way.

[@KacyHouston-vh8yv]

Where is best to order eco floe from

[@lucianopizarro89]

Info for the smaller ecoflow?

[@diypreppertv]

Here is a video I did over the River 2 Pro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XJZnSanMyZjqM

[@fredflintstone2986]

I already have a 4Patriots 1800. Will the EcoFlo solar panels work on my unit?