How to Power A Home With Batteries & Solar - EcoFlow Delta Pro + Pro 3

[@CityPrepping]

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[@joesmith942]

I built a shed and am now messing around with solar to power it. It has been a good way to learn this stuff.

[@kbjerke]

Kris, I appreciate your videos and expertise. However, 99% of us "average citizens" cannot afford anything approaching this complexity and expense. Some (many!) of us will survive, electricity being provided by a power bank or two. But the experience will not be comfortable. It will be "toughening." Thanks for the video, and Merry Christmas!!

[@jtrace-444]

EXACTLY Karl!! 🍺

[@rosemary599]

Exactly from me also!

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

I can’t even get anyone around here to install a transfer switch. I had to return an Eco flow generator because it required a transfer switch.

[@desmonddavis3422]

Key words were " if you are trying to buy this setup" lol

[@kbjerke]

@@jtrace-444 ❤

[@gordonreeder3451]

You're not kidding there were deals going. I picked up a Delta 2 on Cyber Monday for $399.00. That thing was more like $1500.00 when it was first introduced. Now I'm shopping for solar panels so I can finally get serious about solar power.

[@HorseRadish403]

I got allpower solar panel. Ecoflow panels are so expensive

[@Guydude8888]

eBay has good prices on panels

[@gordonreeder3451]

@@HorseRadish403 Not just Ecoflow. Jackery, Bluetti, etc name branded panels are way overpriced. Plenty of good panel sets from Eco-worthy, HQst, Rich Solar, even Harbor Freight. Just to name a few.

[@vinceburkett790]

I got the same one the thing is a beast

[@notonk]

I had 2 Delta Pro 3 (DP3) units running in parallel with their 50 AMP hub bridge. One of the units was defective and caused a tremendous power surge which fried my HVAC thermostat and ECU, coffee maker, Air Purifier, GFCI outlets, and over a dozen outlet surge protectors and damaged 2, 200 AMP breaker panels. The damages have run into the thousands. One electrician who inspected my system told me that one of his customers had a similar problem with his EF Ultra except that he didn't have the unit hooked up to the home. I like the EF Delta 2 Max batteries, but the EF DP3 and the bridge is not good. $12,000 of damage was done.

[@donnamoss7480]

😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@donnamoss7480]

I could not recover from that

[@tthappyrock368]

Using your calculator, I determined that Ecoflow was the best option for our needs. I really wanted the Ultra but ended up getting the Delta 2 max. I want to add an additional battery.

[@jake-mv5oi]

Check out what some folks are doing to get extra battery capacity in their power stations by hooking up a non-ecoflow battery into the solar input port. A 48V battery will get you max DC input.

[@dawnbaker9274]

Thanks for the time, energy, and efforts you and your team in making these useful videos.

[@jtrace-444]

Thanks for This Bro....I love watching how You Will Survive....We on the other Hand....will struggle a bit....but...GOD IS GOOD.

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Cool, yes during power outages or winter, you would only want to use ONE burner for a short time, for tea, coffee, soup or a meal, they draw a lot. But lights, fridge, TV, computer is the stuff you aim for,⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@joshua511]

My Bluetti EB150 was $1500 when I bought it, for 1000w of power and 1500 watt hours with 2 100-watt panels. Now they have the Elite 200v2 on sale for $1200 that has 2600w, 2000 watt hours and a 200-watt panel.

[@Guydude8888]

I hear you sometimes being broke is in your benefit, I was going to buy one a couple years ago but didn't and just pick one up the other day for peanuts compared to yesteryear,look up back up 100 ah batterys to recharge you unit,about 1/4 th the price per volt

[@krfloll]

By far the best video you've made on the topic. Still basic but with layers of complexity

[@Gkrissy]

I like that air conditioning/heat unit that you had. The interlock kit and option to setup the generator is future goals.

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

I'm definitely gonna build a percent of something like that. I'm looking to buy piece of land myself so I can build a upgrade house like that.

[@cherriebaars3971]

I wish someone would show us renters how we could put something like the together even if it just powers essential items

[@strtkempo]

Or just things people on a budget can do. This is impossible for most of us.

[@joshua511]

Just get the smaller units. You can run anything in your house with a Bluetti Elite 200 V2.

[@vinceburkett790]

I just got my ecoflow delta2. Was 60% off at the time buying it and well invested. Thing is a monster compared to the little emergency generators lol

[@roketsan]

If you want a portable power supply, you should get at least 1000 watts and 1000Wh. Most older refrigerators draw over 500w when they first start up.

[@Scottishprepper73]

Some good deals on powerbanks. I've built mine up over a few years including home battery system and solar. Great videos mateu

[@JenkinsUSA]

I have a Delta 3 plus base unit. I also have 4 EcoFlow 400w solar panels, 2 in parallel for each of the 500w solar inputs, because of shading. It can easily run my 2006 JennAir side by side and 2005 LG front loader washing machine for many hours with solar. I also tested it with my Cosari Air fryer only. No problems! I really appreciate the power. I feel confident with the EcoFlow products and engineering, the software is simple and intuitive. I paid 649 for the Delta 3 plus. Unfortunately I payed way to much for the EF solar panels, but they perform well. Central Florida here 🌴🇺🇸 For the specks, EcoFlow Delta 3 plus 1024w battery, weights 27 pounds, it will run the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours depending on ambient temp on battery alone. With Solar expect 2x to 4x run time (Nov/Dec 2024) Each panel is about 37v @ 13.5 amps, each weights about 55 pounds (going from memory) I ground mounted these, with the option to move if necessary. I had a Delta Pro, but it’s transition time from battery to AC and back didn’t work well. The Delta 3 plus solved that with faster (10ms, versus 20ms on the Delta Pro) transfer time. Good stuff, works for me.

[@SirChronDonIII]

I have the same washer and dryer lol. I love the "bulky bedding" setting

[@cheddarbob1447]

I'm kind of a princess, is this going to power my AC on a hot summer day?😀 Thanks for doing what you do, I've learned a ton over time.

[@happydogdays2982]

Me too! I have said I would rather have AC than in door bathroom lol. Esp a concern since I had a severe heat stroke at work one day.

[@rjpimplezit7805]

Cheap way to do this. Run your solar panels and windmill wires (12 volt) to a $30 A/C 30 amp disconnect switch available at home depot (shuts off power from the roof) From the disconnect, run your wires to a 12 volt fuse panel you can build yourself (princess auto, Canadian tire) Run wires from fuse panel to one more disconnect switch From this disconnect switch run wires to your batteries (shuts off power to your batteries) From batteries run wires to power up your inverter (12 volt) Run wires from your inverter (120 volt) to a separate small 8 - 12 circuit pannel From this 120 volt panel, wire your most important circuits (lights, fridge, freezer, furnace, a/c, tv, ect My brother lived on a houseboat for 4 years with one battery

[@hardymichael533]

😊amazing KZbin videos and great EcoFlow delta pro 3 and EcoFlow delta pro 3 Extra battery and great solar all Generator 👍👍👍👍

[@Simple-Pops]

Thanks for sharing about solar generators. We have not stepped up to a large setup yet. Still doing a couple of 2000 watt portable units. Like your ideas. Will keep them in mind

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and information

[@gordonreeder3451]

Hey! That's my washing machine!

[@fordwzrd236]

Kris, you’re my goto man. Fantastic video and informative. Cudo’s. With your info I will stay safe.

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Thank you Kris great video and informative content we really appreciate your hard work showing the ins and outs of this system to us👍👍Hope you have a Merry Christmas

[@slotholopolis2314]

Seems like a system like this, particularly from EcoFlow or Bluetti would be a good DIY option to pull solar as the primary power for a house with grid backup. I'd love a better look at something like that

[@prayerwarrior424]

We got the bluetti system -two of the 500 units that have an adapter that make them 240 W with two batteries each and electrician came in and just like our generator that runs off of one sub panel the Bluetti runs off of a separate one and it will in an emergency run our oil burner, Some lights and the well pump, but to expect more than that from any of those types of units is too much on a dedicated line, it will not do our washer and dryer because of the way this is set up with a separate panel having the electrician come in and put surge protectors on and run lines to the panel. It was very expensive but the alternative to have full solar we got price quotes and that was even more money. This is not a small home …At least these can be taken with us if we need to move I’m not a huge fan of solar. We still have the generator back up as well.

[@jasonpendergraft4511]

I like that his “office” has a place to get swoll..😂

[@shayanawolfe8435]

Good explanations and examples.

[@strtkempo]

No one can afford something like this. In this economy you really should focus on things that 98% of us can actually buy. It's impractical. I know you get free stuff doing these videos that's why you do them. But as a content creator, you should focus on the seriously Budget minded folks.

[@monkieie]

I understand you but a content creator is always pushing for views and how often can you rehash the same videos? I too don't have such opportunities (am renting, just like the majority of people in Switzerland) but understand too that Chris wants to develop and show us the opportunities. For myself, I see it now as entertainment but know fully that I cannot apply anything of it. The other, more general videos though, are much more interesting imho

[@steveunderhill5935]

Now you you the practical draw on your appliances and lights.

[@strtkempo]

@@monkieie exactly! They're doing it for the free equipment

[@andrewwhittaker6622]

Don't overlook good old tried and tested industrial flooded batteries for a budget system They still work fine on home off grid systems

[@Sight-Beyond-Sight]

I am currently tinkering with individual components to build a custom system (currently waiting for delivery). The plan is to learn how to do it and teach others as a consultant. I am also wanting to follow this up with DC appliances. I think DC optimizers rather than micro inverters would be huge here. I am trying to keep it all efficient as well.

[@llN3M3515ll]

Probably worth noting that 4000w is really not that much power output, and for many won't be sufficient to power your whole house. IMHO the EG4 18KV is much better bang for the buck. With a 200 amp pass through, 200ms automatic transfer switch, up to 18kw of pv input, leads for a generator outlet, and 50amp @240 from batteries it honestly seems like a much better setup. For under 9 grand you can get that 18kv with 15wkh worth of batteries (5 grand for just the 18kv), and for most people 50amp or 12000w will likely be sufficient to power the whole house. When the power goes out with the 18kv setup with a 200ms transfer switch you won't even know, outside of getting the alert on your phone. IF you wanted to roll your own batteries and you were a real DIY'r you could roll your own batteries, pick up a BMS and get some lipo cells from off of aliexpress and you could do it for even less, and probably build out a far higher capacity system for less money. Either way your paying an absolute premium for an all in one portable appliance, and frankly it falls short in many areas when comparing to the competition. The great thing is that its never been cheaper to get into energy independence, panels are cheap, batteries are insanely cheap, and you can generally do all this yourself.

[@rross4017]

Great video!

[@nowisthetime6093]

Car to Home (C2H) EV's will make these storage batteries a niche product. You'll have 80+kwh in your EV to use as required. Some Ev's already have this feature installed. Tesla are introducing it next year. Just plug your car into your house for solar charging during the day or cheap night time tariffs and use the power whenever required.

[@kpheathen9370]

Greetings from Louisiana

[@theanonymousprepperchannel]

One item in preps I still need. Hoping maybe someone will give one away for Christmas. 😅

[@Gkrissy]

hint hint right haha

[@theanonymousprepperchannel]

@Gkrissy 🤣🤣 hey never hurts to try.

[@Guydude8888]

Cheaper to buy a main unit then add a couple 100ah battery to recharge the main unit

[@honeybadger4883]

WoW.....Scott actually removed my post...???.....oh well....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mhurwitz5931]

How did you hook up the solar panels to your DP3? Could you show us a video of exactly how you did that part of the project? I get the electrical part but I didn’t see any way to set up the solar. Thanks so much!

[@ChrisPabst-vx2gs]

How many of those batteries can you link?

[@k4k253]

I got a A++ refrigerator. What power source / bank is best to power that. Our energy use dosne't exist most case. Phones and some times a battery based wi-fi router 😅.

[@simonthebroken9691]

Thank you

[@defendressofsan8948]

Ty!

[@waderollins490]

enjoy your videos very much. i have a question could you or can you have 2 120 volt transfer switches instead of a 240 volt one. i realize they may not be able to be in the same box. the reason i ask i have 2 2000 watt power stations. thanks

[@martinj2843]

This video is only for the rich and famous 😂

[@wraithstrikevids]

So you used a transfer switch, inlets and a sub-panel... but what about the smart home panels? How does that fit in and why aren't you using it?

[@stevegrifftx]

Excellent, thanks

[@FreedomFrederick-p9x]

It would be interesting to know what is the percent loss of energy when charging and discharging the battery compared to using energy directly from the solar panels and only using the battery as a buffer so that there is very little charging or discharging of the battery..

[@jackechan1311]

Thanks!

[@donnamoss7480]

When i was looking at add to consider purchase recently ,I was scared off by complaints of those buying not working or needing other part to work etc and all were claiming there was no service rep response and they were left hanging

[@arnoldreiter435]

we dont get free multi hundred dollar units to work with........most of us have to decide on ONE purchase and then make it work for our situation. some practical advise on how to start and add to a system would be good. the market is changing so fast i have several friends who are still waiting to buy because they see that what was new and hot 6 months ago is not even talked about today.

[@milododds1]

Be careful because the Bull could turn into the Castration.

[@marinacabrera8293]

Thank you so much

[@jeannebaker6905]

I live in a row home in the city and have purchased a eco flow delta 2 max and a delta max and also a smaller unit for a neb machine. My idea is the bigger one for kitchen use, and the other for upstairs use so i don't need to carry them up and down steps since im an old lady. My problem is figuring out where i can power up the solar panels as they will draw attention no matter where i put them. Any ideas for me?

[@alexwilliams9900]

Saw the video and thought “that’s a good idea” saw the price “never mind”

[@JerryGarcianotthesinger]

Good info CP. How many batteries are in the Power Pro, and what type are they? LiFePo's, Lead Acid, or NiCad?

[@WhiteWhite-j8x]

How much power can you get out of one of those with one batter attached with no solar . I need 12 kwh a month to run my hole tinny house . I will be totally offgrid with a generator out side . My set up is 120/240 rv inlet, 30 am disconnect, right into the breaker box.

[@InVinoVeritas.]

Hi Chris, have you looked at & compared EG4 DIY systems?

[@CityPrepping]

Building one now for the other house :)

[@skapunkoialternativeliving6522]

The way you set it up is very expensive. You clearly have the money. What about if people don't have the money to do? All that that's the question I need to find out. That is a very expensive set up. And I'm not able to afford that. Oh, we're going to spend money like that.

[@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810]

its great if you have a low flat roof..! Not a colonial that is steep and very high

[@jimjenkins003]

I would love to get away from fossil fuels but living on social security there is no way I could afford this setup to run a whole house. Three winters ago here my power was out for eleven days from the worst ice storm I have ever seen. I had a 2000 watt propane generator hooked to my 500 gallon propane tank which basically ran for the eleven days without worrying about refueling the thing. The way I have it wired I was able to run my refrigerator, a freezer, my tv and laptop and any light or 110 outlet in my house. I know the load it can handle so I don't try to use a microwave or things like that. I have two gas fireplaces for backup heat and a gas range so I lived pretty well during this. Also if I would have had solar panels I believe they would have been covered in a half inch of ice . The propane use for this setup wasn't that much so until the price for a solar setup can come close to this I'll have to stick with my generator which I paid around $400 for. I have since added a 2500 watt propane generator that I can parallel with the 2000 which gives me around 3500 running watts if I need it.

[@truenorthprepping4228]

Hello friend!

[@emilweigand1119]

you have a lot of power generators, in your opinion, will they last 10 years if used occasionally? i know ecoflow is 7 years old so you cant comment on it but still

[@kevinsahakyan9273]

why are you not using UPS?

[@dm-gg7ll]

EcoFlow is bandit; placed an order and they didn’t fulfill. can you recommend a different manufacturer?

[@FreedomFrederick-p9x]

It may be smart to use power while it is being produced as it could mean an increase of available power by 10 or 20 percent..only using low power devices when no solar is available ..

[@merlinwizard1000]

4th, 17 December 2024

[@gabrielastoltz5647]

🙏 gracias

[@YuriShevchouk]

Dude you have xboost on.

[@charlesmccracken5936]

👍👍👍

[@Stephen_Jabs]

its good but its expensive, not practical

[@trublitz1007]

😂😂😂😂 install a power plant behind 2x4 walls with Sheetrock in shtf... You ppl don't use your head!! 😂😂😂😂😂