JACKERY 1000 PRO 1000w UPS Solar Generator Battery Power Station Review

[@HOBOTECH]

GET THE 1000 PRO: gohobo.io/j1000p (with solar panels: gohobo.io/sg1000p ) Use code SG1000PRO for 10% off + free 5 year warranty! FOR OTHER JACKERY PRODUCTS: Use this link gohobo.io/jackery and code HOBOTECH for 10% off SITE WIDE! USE YOUR OWN SOLAR PANELS? hobotech.tv/amazon/#Solar-Adapters you need the 8020 adapter and the 8mm female to MC4 adapter

[@justsomeguy7547]

Do you know any pure sign wave inverters around 2000 or 2500 watt that pass your audio test?

[@terryrodbourn2793]

Yea I'm goin trust Jackey with $3000 computer with? I'm waiting for someone like me test this product with a computer!

[@dobervanadventures2343]

Do you have any contacts in customer service outside of the customer service email? I have an issue with a 1000 i bought about 19 months ago and they will not get back to me after repeated emails. I liked the product but will never purchase another one when customer service is this bad. Appreciate any help!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

We will always enjoy some good honest alien entertainment thrown in with our Jackery.

[@ROHDESONTHEROAD]

The whooollllee reason we watch you is for the testing procedures. OK it's not the whole reason, but it's the main. We love that stuff.

[@ROHDESONTHEROAD]

@Yama Fanboy not at all

[@SerhII1984]

Thank you for your review. In my region Delta 2 sells for 1450 USD and Jacckery 1000 pro I have purchased for 875 USD. Jackery 1000 pro works perfect as UPS for my TV set: 65 lg, NAS, router. It never blinks lt never flickers and I use my TV set smooth and continues way. In terms of my audio setup it fails to switch Macintosh mc152 amp from grid to battery. Amp starts wierd internal transformator noise and goes into defense mode. At the same time, Mac amp works fine, starting from jackery battery and switch on grid very well.

[@TobyCostaRica]

Looks like everyone is matching Anker’s 5 year warranty. Would love to see a “shoot out” from the 1kw class generators. EcoFlow Delta 2, Anker 757, etc

[@tubevideoguy762]

this respone to "claim" something is obviously a scam i assume most know that by now

[@ctklofts]

Recently bought the anker 757 love to see a shoot out 👍👍

[@1hjehje]

I purchased the Jackey Explorer 1000 earlier this summer and it works great. I would have went with the Pro version if it was available at the time. Car and AC charging are meeting my needs but I will probably look into solar sometime in the future. Thank you for your excellent video.

[@seekingjoynow1722]

Thank you for this timely review. Was very interested in this model but didn't want to pay full price. So glad you held out for a discount. I just ordered one and got the 5 year warranty and saved $109.90. Thank you so much.

[@mike.briney]

Yes, I would like to see your additional testing.

[@IanDenchasy]

I have watched practically every portable battery review you've posted and, though so many of them are for products that seem capable and much lower priced than Jackery, in the end we chose to purchase Jackery (the 1000 and 2000 pros). We use them as safety valves for our off-grid electrical system in case of cloudy/rainy days when our Amperetime batteries get low on juice at night (using that "secret" UPS feature). Yes, they're more expensive and lack some of the bells and whistles of the other units you've reviewed, but in the end there's just something to be said about a larger company who's been in the business for such a long time. Keep up the great work and thanks for helping us sort out all the confusing terminology and myriad options in this growing product category. FYI - if you type in "hobotech dj" you'll discover a kickass electronic musician bearing the same moniker.

[@66skate]

I just bought one of these on Amazon and got a $100 discount. This unit fully charges fast. Only thing I'm not sure on yet is the folding handle. It's nice for space saving, but when you tip the unit, there's a bit of heft behind it that can take you by surprise. At $999, I certainly don't want to drop it.

[@jacquelinejensen5360]

I bought a Jackery 1000 about 18 months ago because of reviews on this channel and a couple others. I actual own two, I also have a 240 I bought a few years ago. When it is time to upgrade or replace I will NOT be buying from Jackery. I have no issue with my current Jackery 1000, it is doing a great job. I do not use Jackery solar panels because I want my panel mounted on top my van. My current panel connects using the Anderson plug & a separate cable that connects the panel cables to the Anderson cable. Super easy, super affordable! Portable panels are a pain in the @$$. I like the opportunity to charge my Jackery while not babysitting solar panels just lying about on the ground. Also, with the input ports on the back & the output ports on the front it is impossible to have this new 'generator' located in a convenient and space efficient manner in my van. Even when I am done traveling in my van I will keep a solar setup at my home as a backup plan but it won't be from a greedy company that offers options to only their portable panels. I'm not sure why it took Jackery so long to offer the folding handle to it's western customers. It has been available in it's Asian market for a few years. I am done with Jackery!!

[@donaldhiles_k9sgz428]

Yes I do want to see the testing.

[@kevinswinyer3176]

Jackery wants us to only use their solar panels so that they can make the absolute maximum amount of profit in sales. If people only bought the power station from Jackery, and bought the solar panels from a different supplier, that's less $$ in Jackery's Pocket...

[@stevengoldwingnomad5086]

Sounds like capitalism to me ?

[@peacepoet1947]

It's a business decision. You can't blame Jackery but at least they don't punish you for using other solar panels with a warranty limitation.

[@AlainHubert]

Jackery is the Apple of battery generators. Perhaps understandably since Jackery was co-founded by a former Apple senior engineer, and also why Jackery still uses Li-Ion batteries because he was responsible for developing that technology for the iPhone.

[@boydmoney3033]

That might would be true but can't compare to Apple they are missing out on alot of sales because many people already have their panels and won't pay for more panels just for their generator especially when there are other systems on the market that are just as good or better

[@robertrodgers8333]

Why dont they add lipo4 batteries 🤔

[@zedin4055]

Thanks for the video. Is the UPS feature in all Jackery models?

[@HOBOTECH]

Pro models only

[@Sylvain3342]

I would like to see the tests. Thanks for this revew!

[@crankshaft007]

I assume the peak power is the same as the 2000 jackery pro? I didn’t seen his normal test for AC inverter output

[@Tobi-ln2cj]

Yes i would like to see the full testing :)

[@yondadavis613]

Yes,i want to see the testing

[@Percent-fn1mo]

THANK YOU for this video! I couldn't figure out why my 3rd party solar panels weren't working with my new J Pro 1000. It was the adapter! Great to know each DC port can support 400 watts. Again thank you for the clarification.

[@jamesf1165]

My Jackery solar input light is on but it won't charge. DO I need more light? I have 200w in parallel from panels.

[@arnoldstoll]

Can you please tell me. If the Jackery 1000 pro is running in Bypass mode (aka UPS Backup) and the Ac supply is disconnected while the inverter is turned on, will the Jackery continue to work until the battery is drained? Now once the Jackery has spent it's battery and shuts down will it turn back on once the AC supply restored will the inverter re-enable? Does it remember its last know state just like a true UPS backup, (Charging and inverting as soon as it regains an AC supply). I am looking to add it as an emergency battery backup for a camera setup in remote location.

[@HOBOTECH]

No once the battery dies it requires user intervention.

[@arnoldstoll]

@@HOBOTECH Have you tested any devices the act more like a real UPS backup, with real wattage (runtime) unlike the devices out there that oversell their capacity. My load is only 150 watts max so I am looking for as much runtime as possible.

[@greagior]

Results are good 😊

[@nicklancaster1701]

Will the DC power auto shut off if I don't draw enough power? I plan on leaving my car fridge plugged in for multiple days unattended. If it gets cold over night with the sun down my fridge won't cycle on until my car heats up on the daytime. If so, what sogen would be better for my application.

[@TinCanTraveler]

Only jackery panels? You gotta be jackeryin me

[@alexgonzalez2388]

Thoughts on the new Jackery SolarSaga 80 W solar panel?

[@legendarymichael1909]

I hope someone can answer this question please can you use any solar panel to this or does it have to be the jackery solar panels only I have a solar panel thunderbolt solar panel from harbor freight I plugged it into it and I'm getting nothing from the solar panel when plugged in what do I do please someone answer.

[@sharkcookie.YouTube]

Awesome video, very informative

[@clarencewiles963]

Hopefully we will get a review for future updates on solar panels. I would like to see products that focus more on solar, AC is ok but not for off grid.

[@falconbritt5461]

Yes, solar is my focus now too. Big time! As it will be for most people worldwide very shortly, I suspect. The panels are good enough now to pick up charge even on cloudy days, after all, and utility prices are about to skyrocket. (Europeans already see it, but the cascade effect in economies is about to come across the pond, I suspect.)

[@jdollar5852]

@@falconbritt5461 we are already seeing some big increases in a few places but the media is hiding it. Imagine that. With diesel still at stupid high prices it's just a matter of time. Once it gets cold in EU, and it gets COLD, they will be in bug trouble without Russian oil.

[@sad754yt]

Well I live totally off grid and all three power options are important to me. Ac is important because I use a champion inverter generator to charge batters in my truck camper and travel trailer and of course while I'm doing that I charge my Jackery also. So charge by 12v quite a bit since I drive alot. Solar actually gets these least amount of time out of all three.

[@clarencewiles963]

@@sad754yt I live in the city. With that said my neighbor has a grid tied solar. So when his service goes down, so does his electrical service. At this point a generator is good if the gas station has power to pump gas ⛽️. Like I said at this point you need solar and that AC charger will be dead in the water. We’re seeing big new stuff that can recharge in a fewest of hours on AC. I would like to see a system that on solar alone can charge a bank of batteries well before the sun ☀️ passes overhead.

[@nikolajrudnicki4957]

Dear professor Hobo, why can`t you charge Jackery 1000 Pro with a Jackery 240 AC charger connected to the 1000 Pro`s solar input ?

[@AQUATICSLIVE]

Dude that is a good deal for all you get. This one could be used as a business purchase for work that is super nice.

[@sedproductions5043]

I just ordered a Jackery 1000 Pro and am considering using it as a UPS for my pellet stove (Harman P68, which I think at most draws about 350W during ignition, then drops down significantly, so I'm thinking I could get 8-10hrs of backup). Here's my question - can I simply plug in the Jackery to the wall, plug the stove into the Jackery, and leave it like that for months during the winter, or would I risk significant battery degradation with that approach? I typically run the stove more or less all the time in the winter (Upstate NY, my stove is supplemental heat to my heat pump). Power outages are rare, and tend to happen during high wind periods, so my alternative would be to only set the Jackery up during times when I think power outages are likely...but needless to say I'd rather just set it and forget it, if it won't harm the battery. Any other considerations I should be thinking about here?

[@theflyinggrip]

Recently found this channel while researching some solar generators…what a great find! Do any of the solar generators or power banks out there actually have a way to see how many charge cycles have been put on the system?

[@cory9170]

Here's a question that I've never seen addressed. These batteries are often marketed for use during power outages. For this use case, you'd want to leave the battery plugged in all the time, so it's at full 100% ready to go when there's an outage. But the manual on this station states that for the health/longevity of the battery, charge should be kept in the 60-80% range and topped back up into that range every 3 months (the Ecoflow Delta 2 gives an even worse 30-60% range suggestion). So if you're only interested this battery for power outages, it seems to me that these batteries are not a good solution. And if you were to keep it plugged in all the time against manufacturer suggestion, just how much would this affect battery longevity/performance?

[@georgekarafilis]

I got a question : I want to charge it from my car via AC ( I have inverter in my car) but the total output of the inverter is 400W..will it use the 400W or it will demand 800W and the car inverter will shut down? thanks in advance

[@frankdumlao32]

Can you provide a link to that solar cable adapter mentioned in this video? I am not sure which cable will work. Thank you.

[@HOBOTECH]

Hobotech.tv/amazon solar adapters

[@Mxyzptlk21]

This model is already off the market? Just bought it last November...

[@WildlifePatrol]

I’m going to be using this Explorer 1000 Pro for busking on the boardwalk in Mission Beach/ San Diego with my Roland TD50 kv2 drum kit and a Electro voice ZLX 15 BT Monitor per Hobotech’s professional advice 👽🛸🚀🥁🎸🎹🎤

[@falconbritt5461]

Still no LiFePO4 battery (lithium iron phosphate) even at that price, Jackery?? Get real. Heckuva lot of $$$$ for a very short-lived device.

[@ayeameen]

Why do you need that? The charge cycle is still at least twice better than lead acid. Have you met anyone whose power station is now showing less than 80% than the original capacity?

[@billace90]

You are right! For that price they should have included LiFePO4 batteries!

[@kyledravis]

Perhaps it was an intentional decision to reduce weight?

[@PartyUpLive]

From watching A LOT of different videos and reviews for these, I guess the main reasons are: LiFePO4 is safer, more modern technology, and have a longer life span. Also, for roughly the same price, you get more features from other manufacturers. But as far as why would people want/need LiFePO4 batteries, I guess it would be like buying a car battery. For example purposes only, let's say two batteries both cost $300. One would last for 30,000 miles. The other would last for 60,000 miles. Or in some cases, 90,000 miles. Plus the 60k mile battery has more modern features that the 30k battery does not. Yet they're still the same price, $300. Why would you get the 30k battery over the 60k one? Not mentioning how either company handles issues (I've heard good and bad things about almost all of them). And I've heard from those who have had a Jackery, and used it as their main power station, and because of the approx. 500 cycles, they only got 2-3 years out of it before noticing the capacity loss. With LiFePO4, that would have been at least doubled, in theory.

[@bc_usa]

​@PartyUpLive Garbage...that's what I got out of your post. I own several Jackerys and I have used them for years and they still run strong.

[@elithelab]

I'm only charging 190W AC input. How do I get this mythical 800W?

[@bbeavers99]

Does anyone know if each DC port on the back accepts up to 60v, or is the 60v max for both ports combined?

[@victorvega8800]

Just survived Hurricane Ian comfortably thanx to my Westinghouse Generator

[@zanedzikonski4234]

Solar generators pretty much have hit a good level of performance in terms of inputs, outputs battery life and reliability. I think they need to start focusing on providing configuration options and features that are available on real off grid solar systems. For example an auto on after battery reaches 20% if you drain your battery and it shuts off. Another would be solar prioritize solar charging and set ac charging only if battery reaches 20% and have it shut off at 50%. The ability to adjust ac charging current would help as well. If you use your system occasionally and for emergencies it’s no big deal but if your trying to do an ongoing off grid or subsidize some electric use with the generator these are necessary.

[@DylanDurdle]

Does the DC mode on consume power when idle?

[@happynhalfway]

great review! one question: does the UPS work while charging with DC as well?? i'm hoping to run my fridge on high while driving and simultaneously be charging thru my dc plug. thanks for any answers i get. curt

[@HOBOTECH]

UPS's only work with AC power. It does support DC pass through charging.

[@pmd467]

Umm, just ONE more thing 🤔 It's funny, because I have the older Jackery 1000 when it came out a few years ago and they came stock with the Anderson connectors. The only reason I would not buy the newer Jackery is because of proprietary issues. Which is why I got rid of my goal zero stuff as well. In this day and age I know they want to make money, but as a consumer I should have a choice of peripherals I want to use.🛸👽😆

[@kevinswinyer3176]

I think I'm just gonna build my own Battery Powered Generator, and just use 2 Deep Cycle Marine Batteries hooked up in Series with each other, and go from there.

[@scottmurphy4946]

Will it be as portable though?

[@PartyUpLive]

That's a good idea. I'd be using my battery pack to run a DC car refrigerator and a few accessories and cooking, for the weekend and eventually 5/7 day road trips. If I had a permanent setup I'd definitely look into building my own.

[@stuartstuart866]

Tom, no doubt you’re getting bored doing these tests, but you, Love Your RV and Jasonoid are really good at it and the information is so valuable. Can you hire an assistant so you don’t get too burned out?

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Hw did still do the tests, I think he just assumed we were getting bored of watching them. Also they do have some useful information beyond the "facts", for instance 1400 max watts until the inverter cuts off... but how long before it cut off? Could you, say, run a big power tool of that power for a few seconds in a pinch (for instance, during disaster recovery with roads blocked by trees)?

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Are the AC and DC charging cables Compatible (the same) with the 2000 PRO ? Thanks for the usual thorough review👍

[@HOBOTECH]

Yes

[@locascioantonino]

Yes I want to see the test

[@olliechristopher467]

I don't see the need to show all the testing. You have been doing this long enough and have a good reputation. Thank you Tom for another great comprehensive review!!

[@usmcp]

Yes I want to see the testing!

[@texasroots]

Is Li-ion dead? Should we only buy devices with LiFePO4 now?

[@Sadler_bricks]

You didnt review the 2 nd battery and how it processes with extra batteries

[@HOBOTECH]

Product doesn't support battery expansion.

[@hauk3839]

Can you charge with solar and cigarette lighter charger.

[@nevv8581]

Thank you for another great review! Please include full testing results…we can always skip them if we don’t want to watch. One other thing, does the discount code apply to the Canadian jackery site? Thanks!

[@susanstrickland6774]

Always an honest, well done review. That's a nice big unit. 🙂👍

[@pmurphy12667]

when Jackery changes their solar input connection to standard and has all the nice upgrade changes that are in this unit for the 2000pro then I will buy it. Until then, holding out. Oh and A hobotech discount to boot.

[@KatyInNH]

Thanks for doing the review!

[@dmagic1one]

If I was looking for one of these generator that could run a 400 watt ceremic heater for about 5 to 6 hours what would I need? Is there such a thing out there a super crazy high price?

[@michaelc2644]

Always appreciate your videos!

[@WallyOutdoors]

So can I not charge with solar panels at the same time I’m using it? Seems I can with this unit. How about the standard 1000? I want to charge with solar while running a diesel heater at the same time. Using it to power/heat a ice fishing hut..

[@HOBOTECH]

If you watch the review I clearly show it charging while in use. 🙄

[@Crenom]

Hugely appreciate the amp test. Is this the cheapest product that passed? My amp only goes 50w so if I can avoid overkill someone let me know!

[@danielcarlsen2217]

Small air conditioning for a small DYI cottage off grid 12x16?

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Ecoflow's big sogen and their own AC, which intelligently works with the Ecoflow to maximise runtime. It can be bought with it's own battery, too, and I beleive that can also be solar-charged on it's own! The AC pulls 400w if it's not used with an Ecoflow product, so is a pretty efficient option on it's own, though there's probably cheaper small window units of comparable performance. Also the few small AC units I've seen tested or just running in videos sound LOUD. The Ecoflow is no exception.

[@ZIlberbot]

I am going to buy two 1000 pro and connect them sometimes to get 2200 W power 2000 WH ...

[@katherinejochman7058]

I have a question. I have a small 290 Jackery but I'm thinking of buying the 1000 or 2000 pro. I live in a hurricane area and want it for backup at those times mainly. I'm old so weight is a consideration. Lithium ion batteries seem to be lighter in weight and more manageable to get up and down stairs for me. My question is on the number of recharges. I don't usually run my batteries below 50% before recharging. So, will I see the same degradation after 1000 cycles as a person who runs the battery to 15% before recharging?

[@HOBOTECH]

1000 cycles are from dead to full. 100-50% is essentially a half cycle.

[@katherinejochman7058]

@@HOBOTECH Thank you for answering my question! I have watched several of your videos and have always found them to be informative and helpful.

[@mrs.kittylarou4970]

@@HOBOTECH I like the alien dancing

[@unoffendable3496]

CAN I USE MY DOKIA SOLAR PANEL WITH THIS GENERATOR ??

[@mobilelegend4193]

Can you make step by step guide video how to run fuse circuits panel for dc appliance in the van like 12v fridge, 12v maxairfan etc, using ecoflow delta max or pro. I simply want to use portable power station instead of all that confusing wiring stuff. Thanks

[@k-sell4065]

I was going to ask a question and share something I discovered with you @hobo Tech but I scroll through the comments and see that you don’t respond to your subs in the comment section. Love your videos than k you for sharing you knowledge of solar power stations

[@HOBOTECH]

I don't have time to respond to every comment but I do read them and try to answer any legit questions.

[@k-sell4065]

@@HOBOTECH I understand I’m new to this I apologize. I thank you for taking your time out to tech us all 😊

[@vandela177]

Please show all the testing

[@rsus2012]

Yes I want to see the tests plz 😁

[@kele1264]

omg how could they even think of not giving you a discount code? Every time you do a video of their products, the product sells out. C'mon, Jackery, take advice from the old Valvoline commercial: If you make things hard on your engine, your engine will make things hard on you. If I had products to sell, and someone was doing highly qualified testing on video, and my products were selling like hotcakes as a result, I'd be giving that person a generous discount code to help his channel (re: return the favor). Jackery and Hobotech have had what looks to us like a good business relationship with Hobo's independent, honest, and forthright testing and reporting, and your products selling so well. Not to mention you get free advice and feedback on what to improve for next time. Why poop on that? Please don't give Hobotech a hard time.

[@adamheath4299]

Can you review the Bluetooth EB55 please

[@scottmurphy4946]

Marketing people really screwed up by not adding the UPS as a feature. Looks like a great unit, but I don't like how they try to lock you into their solar panels.

[@jazzman5598]

Yes… Testing. Fine vid Tom.

[@davesimmons8640]

Yes, I want to see all the testing! All, every damned bit! Please?

[@Vali.N]

Quite curious how this compares to the new delta 2. Price is 100$ cheaper on that one, feature wise they seem pretty similar.

[@AlainHubert]

I think I know why Jackery doesn't advertise the UPS feature. On my Exporer 2000 Pro, sometimes the UPS relay doesn't kick in and simply shuts off the inverter. Not very often (on a test that I did when it was powering an air conditioner (600w) on a full battery, it didn't kick in at one time over about 10 times that I unplugged the wall power). So perhaps it's not quite 100% reliable? Anyway, thanks for this review of its little brother. BTW, that flashlight doesn't spell S.O.S._S.O.S._S.O.S_ it spells S.O.S.O.S.O.S.O.S.... Perhaps a stuttering flashlight? 🤣

[@louisianahiker]

I have heard several different KZbinrs say that pass through charging can potentially damage the battery in a power station. Can you please make a video addressing this. I don’t understand why they are so different than a traditional solar setup. You are essentially pass through charging 5 or 6 hours a day every day for years on end. Shoving way more wattage than one of these power stations could ever take in. Thanks……..long time fan.

[@ayeameen]

It’s the other way around. Pass through charging means battery is disconnected and ac or dc power is going to the output directly (or output gets priority). Then battery is going through less charging cycle hence it’s better for the battery.

[@louisianahiker]

@@ayeameen that’s only if it is a ups system I thought

[@oirishred]

Wondering why jackery refuses to upgrade to LifePo4 batteries but charges the same for straight lithium

[@HOBOTECH]

Because they want to go out of business.

[@og6537]

The new Delta 2 is also lunching this week for $100 less with 1800 watt inverter and lifepo4 batteries…

[@donwalker3683]

Super cool - thanks

[@Exactly2525]

What power station charges with a J1772 EV adapter?

[@Texasprepper]

There is a much easier way to test for and PROVE that a unit has a UPS......plug the unit into a different voltage than the unit produces....such as plug it into a power station that only sends 110 volt and then check with your meter.......the unit that makes 120 volts should be showing 110 volts until you unplug it for the ups.

[@penguinmorin9319]

I watch your vids for the testing...

[@charlschuck6]

Professor I was looking at an issue a group of solar systems mentions ; of all the power stations out there how many do have a good over voltage protections being tested / how to avoid or what company’s are doing to integrate a thunder volt strike on the solar panels destroying not only the panel but all that surge throw the Input port circuit and will company cover such an accident ? You should add this on your test if it’s a way to test this . Upon checking I had an issue also on the quality of manufacture were my 12v output plug shorted internally It had nothing connected to that port after investigation I discover the -/+ were touching each other of course I was out of luck but I didn’t pay a lot $ but imagine I had invested $1000’s on a power station and this or other repair had to be done how reliable are these brands after 1-3years .

[@todd.parker]

Good to see them trying to improve their products (ahem, Goal Zero) but this is far behind the Delta 2 (not expandable, no app support, not LFP, etc.) and costs $100 more so I don't see how it's competitive

[@shannonagain3]

Very informative and helpful! Thanks!

[@vaughnsvideos]

Can you make the USB ports stay on? My older Jackery 300 in the car turns them off, then my car tablets die. I need them to stay on until Jakery runs out of power. Or please recommend a competitor that has this feature, it is hard to search for.

[@HOBOTECH]

Turn eco mode off this will stay on

[@worldcomicsreview354]

One of the Ankers has a physical switch to make the USB and 12v stay on even without a load. But Anker like to sell different products under the same name (or confusingly close), so make sure you're actually getting that one! I'd have thought a tablet draws plenty enough to be identified as a load, though. Especially if, as implied, it's doing something that will run it's battery out pretty quick if it's not on constant charge

[@maryetdave]

I would like to find a portable power station that would accept being charged by solar and DC car battery a the same time.

[@successfulldreams]

A true UPS doesn't "relay" - a better test would be to connect your router or modem to it and switch the power source. If your Wifi or Modem continues to operate without turning off, that's a better test than a heater...

[@andrewinaustintx]

Fingers crossed - that someone builds a power station in a size similar to the 1000 Pro with a Bluettin AC200P type RV 12v DC / 25A power port.

[@jonjohns8145]

Hey Tom .. Side Question: The Larger Solar Generators like the AC300/500 or the Ecoflow Pro which are intended more as home Backup systems, Do you know (or know of anyone who knows) if these would be covered By the Solar Tax Credit? I would assume the smaller ones like the Jackeries are not covered, but what about the Large systems that can reasonably be used to build out a solar system? If they ARE, that mean you would practically be getting a 30% discount on those things too.

[@HOBOTECH]

A generator has to be hooked to your home permanently and only charged 100% of the time with solar to qualify for the tax credit.

[@jonjohns8145]

@@HOBOTECH Sounds like depending on how you setup the AC500 or Delta Pro, they might qualify. Interesting.

[@unwin42]

Why on earth does it have 20amp AC plugs if it can only output 1000w?

[@tcasa587]

Thanks so much for your reviews. I found you just today. I'm brand new to the solar inverter/generator scene. Please forgive me if my question is bad. But, will this support a full sized refrigerator? I think what I saw on the Jackery page was that it will run for 1.6 hours. Is that correct? I'm looking for something I can use if my power fails at home, but only for my fridge and freezer. Also, are you able to use it while it is charging? I currently have solar on my house, but that is hooked to th e grid and i'm presently not able to use it off-grid. If you know of a n inexpensive way to utilize my panels off grid (I can't afford Tesla's $15k battery) I would be ever so grateful.

[@HOBOTECH]

Yes it will run a residential fridge. For how long depends on power usage, temperature, etc. I do cover pass through / UPS in the video.

[@worldcomicsreview354]

Look into something like a big Bluetti, I'm saving for an AC2000Max, which will run a fridge twice as long, can connect to MC4 connectors (the kind used on residential solar, though if you have a pro install you might not be able to easily access them and go plugging and unplugging... but then you could charge it from the wall and be "using" your solar), and you can get extra batteries for it (for as much as the main unit, mind you) with their own 12v and USB outputs.

[@jasonbroom7147]

I just bruised my knuckles punching my monitor with both fists...thanks a lot! Looks like another good product from Jackery. I like the handle design a lot better.

[@aykutcandan2662]

hi professor ı a student and ı want to do solar generator but which topology ı will use for dc to dc ı dont know can you help me

[@alandowney4458]

Thanks for the video. I’m in the market for a new (solar generator) . Trying to figure out what I. Need to run a fridge and a CPap. The question is will the 1000 be adequate to run those specific and charge a tablet a phone etc. I’m a newb so this the questions

[@appalachiannana7975]

Good luck I've tried for a month to get my question asked.

[@peacepoet1947]

How long you can run it would be a better question. You need to know how many watts each item you are interested in running. If it requires more than 1,000 watts? May not be able to use this product.

[@peacepoet1947]

I run a 12 volt 54qt freezer/refrigerator. I've never run a full size refrigerator with an AC200 or 1700 watts Jackery. The rain came and the clouds were thick. The Sun wasn't giving me the sunshine through the clouds. AC200 and the Jackery have basically the same amount of watts to run items. My AC200 was below 30% when I switched to the Jackery and the Jackery was down in the 30% range when the Sun finally came out yesterday strong enough to fully charge the AC200 and put a 50% charge on the Jackery 1800. I use up to 30% of the charge over night running just the freezer depending on the ambient temperature. Hope this helps answer your question.

[@alandowney4458]

@@peacepoet1947 thank you I’ll figure out how much draw etc. it pulls

[@HOBOTECH]

Depends what kind of fridge and how long you want it to run.

[@livingitup9647]

Thanks for another thorough review, Hobo! I'm getting overwhelmed with all these competing brands and units, all the different features, all the considerations we each have to make, and all the 'NEW & IMPROVED' models that keep coming out so rapidly. Criminy! If I'm going to invest $1,500 to $2,000+ for a portable, solar system, I want to be sure I'm not going to regret it in a few months. Whew. Perhaps not useful here, but I happened to be listening to another KZbinr who was sent this Jackery 1000 to review. Her channel is Prepper Princess. I just happened to watch her video yesterday. She was in the middle of reviewing her new Jackery 1000, when her Nevada town lost power due to a wind storm. The Jackery worked for about 1 day, then it stopped receiving charging power from the solar panels, and her other source (can't remember if it was her car's 12V source or a gas generator). Anyway, it FAILED to recharge, at 1-day old. And at the worst possible time -- during a grid-down crisis. Wow! I'll be interested to hear how Jackery responds to her, and the answer they eventually provide for what the heck happened 😏

[@jasminem3902]

Well from what I’ve seen the Jackery is rated to be used up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit and according to what she said in her video, it was likely to get up to 115 degrees ….that’s outside the specs of battery and that’s likely why it gave out. Which is wack but if they already state that in their information I don’t see any recourse 🤷🏿‍♀️. Lucky for her it was a review product and not something she spent her money on. I’m curious to see how they handle it as well. Because the reality is, an emergency is an emergency ….. and the goal and expectation is for a product this expensive to work in somewhat adverse conditions.

[@livingitup9647]

@@jasminem3902 Thanks for your added info about the Jackery rating as "up to 104 degrees farenheit..." I didn't realize their high temp limit was so low! I knew col temps were a problem, and that these batteries needed to have warming devices for travelers in colder areas. Now, I'll have to double-check all the OTHER brands to see if their high temp limits are similarly low for their LiFePO4 lithium batteries. Because I wholeheartedly agree with your statement, "Because the reality is, an emergency is an emergency ….. and the goal and expectation is for a product this expensive to work in somewhat adverse conditions." 😏

[@kevinswinyer3176]

Why does it only go to 80% charge instead of a full 100% charge ?

[@NOLAgenX]

It does go to 100%. 80% is the point it slows down a bit until it hits 100%.

[@russellpedigo2226]

What about gold yeti

[@skitch_monster9690]

Mr. HOBO, Can you please do a video on running an ICECO VL75VLPro fridge (or any fridge) with a Jackery 500 while having solar charge the Jackery? I'm curious to see if the Jackery will last indefinitely or if the solar input will only extend the life of the battery for several hours. Sincerely, The dude who love your videos and uses your discount code.