Double the Battery Capacity of your Bluetti AC200 for $224

[@jbsnarayana4938]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@Akamai.808]

Once these AC200 units ship, you should just make a pre-made kit with everything included (4 scooter packs, BMS, etc etc) and sell it as an AC200 Doubling Kit.

[@toddwerther188]

6 scooter kits!

[@online_now6834]

i'd buy some prebuilt packs ready for the AC200 in a heartbeat.

[@TheBlackSheepChronicles]

Same

[@kyesniper]

Bluetti sells them now but they're expensive as fuck

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

@@kyesniper you can buy another solar generator for that price

[@jessejames7074]

This is one of those channels you know it's about to have millions of subs. Keep it up I've learned alot from you.

[@davisone76]

My Bluetti is coming! I will buy a double batch brother all complete and put together. If you would weld and put together as a complete package with charger you could do well.

[@j-sonS]

I did it! I got the 4 dongle piece and 4 scooter batteries and hooked it up. Everything works after I woke the batteries up.

[@d0nt-rump202]

PLEASE Do That video doubleing the capacity with Scooter packs. I bought the Bluetti and NEED your project to keep me sane!

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

I bought the Bluetti EB240 AC50s AC200 Trifecta. Yahoo

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

I am very interested

[@Green87]

This is genius!!! Tysm for this video, just got my first Bluetti and this upgrade is exactly what I need!!!

[@Green87]

One big thing to take into account that should be explained. The Bluetti can charge these Lithium batteries, or the lithium batteries can charge the Bluetti. If you want to do both. Charge the Lithium batteries during the day from your Bluetti (or any other source) then connect the Lithium batteries to the Bluetti at night. This might be annoying to switch cables in the morning and evening every day. Idk if those Lithium batteries have passive charging. If they do, you could have a separate solar system dedicated to chargingyour Lithium batteries, and keep the batteries connected to the Bluetti. Then you wouldn't have to constantly switch cables day and night. Has this been answered yet? Does it have passive charging?

[@jehugarcia]

Yes 10s battery can be charged to 42v while connected to the Bluetti, you just have to use a charge controller to limit the voltage to 42v no need to disconnect, both will charge at same time

[@lizfed33015]

By the way the battery packs go to the Samsung PowerBot r9 350

[@supersymun]

Oooooo! Can’t wait buddy! Need something in this day and age! My power has been so unstable lately, I could use a backup. Thanks for showing me how to stitch together my own small packs!

[@grandpoobah100]

This is a great idea. I bought an AC200 and would like to buy a complete, ready to use battery from you. Let us know when you have it available.

[@48956l]

"I want you to do this let me know when you do" lol

[@rootcanal7188]

Charles, you could always wire up a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery to charge up the AC200

[@RN-gg1ec]

@@rootcanal7188 that’s exactly what I’m looking into trying. I’ve got a boat and some extra batteries in the garage that I’ll be using. Hopefully nothing gets fried lol

[@dtec30]

hmm make a drop on base for it with the 4 packs inside +bms + charger could be made modular

[@LocoDiego]

Jehu your the man Man :) totally know where and how to help people with no knowledge of batteries

[@fernandoprimero6829]

Seems like the right time you begin your company and hire some interns to do the soldering? I am new to this but the idea of being able to charge a power pack at work and bring it home to then charge the Bluetti is not something to pass up. Are there any comparable products out there similar to what your are proposing, ready for plug and charge? If there isn't, someone else is going to do what you just offered, but soldered and connected. Very informative videos, learning a lot and enjoying your spirit.

[@joshuamadread3678]

They could make millions

[@joshuamadread3678]

Keep it up! A lot of us bought this unit! The more info on expanding the battery the better.

[@christinefrancis7182]

Can you use it in Africa where the volt is 220 and can it power a fridge freezer and fan?

[@mr.growbro9206]

Would this work for bluetti 150

[@luismaduena1541]

Yes awesome packs!!!! Mine have all tested 95% or better. Not a single cell was below 3080 mah, that was my lowest. I had a few test 100 % capacity or better.

[@edwardv54]

Just ordered an AC200, would be interested in a finished pack from you with say 8 or 12 of your smaller packs in a complete finished unit.

[@edwardv54]

@Pete Coventry Troll

[@PizzaTimex90]

Just bought mine today on that early backer discount along with the extra cables and ac charging pack. Can’t wait to get this in.

[@elevatingmindss]

How much does one coast

[@PizzaTimex90]

Chris Ross the ac200 is currently sold out. Probably be available later this year for retail and be like $1800

[@Robert-cd2ht]

Nice try Jehu however the AC200 cannot connect batteries in parallel, you cannot operate the inverter at rated capacity from external booster battery and you cannot charge your external battery through the AC 200 input.Not to mention you loose the capability to use solar charging. As a booster battery though this an awesome solution.

[@benc1927]

Exactly. Using batteries to charge up other batteries is just inefficient.

[@peterg.8245]

But you could charge the battery pack with excess solar and then have much higher capacity overnight. Besides this was a specific use case where you purchase both and could use them during an extended power outage or higher draw camping trip when needed.

[@_BostonMatt]

You can build your own system alot more powerful a lot cheaper. But if you want it portable its ok. An inverter charger and 230ah battery is 2x the storage and cheaper. Its not confusing

[@rrvillareal2011]

Hi, can you do pass though charging on this? And is it advisable to do so?

[@bjkerstetter4969]

Looking forward to the video showing us how to set up these scooter batteries to the Bluetti AC200! I totally want to do this!

[@RayLacks]

Very cool video. Would be nice is you showed us how to add more battery’s to Goal zero buyer so we don’t get hosed by yeti. They are so expensive. I have the yeti 1000 and would like to expand it without breaking the bank

[@sscastor]

We need this in our lives again

[@KuryakinIllya]

Make the same thing, with MC4 connectors instead of the XT90, and it could be used for the Bluetti EB 150/240 using the supplied MC4-to-8mm cable. I would love to have that for my EB150.

[@rootcanal7188]

How do you like the EB150? Do you find the 1,000 watt inverter limiting? I guess you have to run the microwave on low power setting?

[@KuryakinIllya]

@@rootcanal7188 I don't use it for a microwave. There are some small ones that the EB150 could run but I haven't found it necessary to buy one just for the occasional power outage. For the situations I use it for, the 1000 watt limit is not a factor at all.

[@abrarfaiyad285]

Please make a beginners tutorial for this!

[@offgridaction454]

Looking forward to your step by step video for expanding the battery for the AC200

[@aparajitbajpaig]

AC200’s screen is constantly on, even when the AC and DC outputs are off but the unit is left on. Is there a way to switch off the screen on a timer and wake it up when it’s required? Also, if the unit is off, it doesn’t charge unless it is turned on. Other models wake up and charge even if the unit was off, as soon as a charge is provided, is there a way to change that setting?

[@MrUnohoo420]

I'm sorry I just was trying to reach you I'm not that dude you was informing . Anyways you answered my question when I watched the video a second time. I bought 8 of those packs and I'm just going to wait for your next video on theses packs and learn and order what I need. I watch your videos and learning everyday. Oh I been bought 2 AC 200. I know all about Maxoak. Thanks for your vids.keep them coming.

[@joshuamadread3678]

Dude if you built them already sodered and ready to be connected I'd pay a premium ontop of it from you! 6000kwh packs!

[@jehugarcia]

But then id be stuck soldering batteries all day and no one would ever hear from me again....

[@joshuamadread3678]

@@jehugarcia fair enough lol, looking forward to your video going over the build, I'm totally doing this!

[@fernandoprimero6829]

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[@joshtaf8374]

@@jehugarcia A soldering instructional video would be appreciated.

[@davisone76]

Yes! An instructional video would do for me! This is the coolest thing ever!

[@cuttyone70]

I was wondering are you going make a set of 4 with a case .Plug and play:-)

[@cajun221]

I'm a newbie to battery for can life... So how does it work? Do I buy the in place of the Bluetti or it is in conjunction with the Bluetti? Or can I buy these & billie my on battery.. Which I knowing nothing of... But just asking..

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

I would love to learn how to put those things together but I have 0 experience in soldering anything. With how low they are if I knew how to put them together I could buy the packs and put them together and sell them for great profits.

[@micjr21]

Great video learned a lot. You should simplify more of your videos for people like me lol

[@greeneyedcatwink]

It appears you can't buy it now. Their site is offering it for $700 more (yep, that's right!) than it was. That is a LOT. Suggestions? I live in a hurricane zone. Need it for that.

[@Michael-ll3rk]

I have no idea what you said but if you build it i will buy it

[@ScoutTactical]

when are you doing the next video to show the final product? I can't wait to buy the pieces from you and build several battery packs for my ac200 that is coming soon.

[@DIYJIM]

what do you think about the Titan solar generator

[@csleeut]

Can you make one for AC200MAX using the thick cable like the B230

[@jesusmellizo1]

Hola Jehugarcia eres un maestro en la electrónica tus argumentos son muy instructivos gracias por tus conferencias, yo compre un generador Ecoflow Delta 1300 se puede incrementar su capacidad tienes algún sistema para eso que vendas

[@jehugarcia]

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[@maria-theresakemp5783]

I like this. I have two irrigation pumps 1hp and 1.5hp. I would like to build a battery to run both of them and maybe a few lights. about 6000kw. I need to know what I need to have to build this; tools and material. I think I can do this.

[@johnkozaczok3713]

Can I charge a lifepo4 lithium battery through the solar generator and then feed it through the generator and use it ? How do I do that ? I appreciate all you do for us, thanks

[@donovanchin2925]

Love everything you do with batteries , I’ve got a 96v battery pack and I would like to convert it to 48v system . Any suggestions would be appreciated !

[@vivadattola1015]

Thank you for your very honest reviews and input. I’ll be using this in my van, If I connect it directly to my van using the cigarette input and would really only be parked for 3 maybe 4 days max would I be able to run a isotherm (AC/DC) fridge, laptops and phones and smaller items? Is this unit suitable without having to charge without solar?

[@IDeus]

I would be very interested in that video. I get worried about safety and not sure how to also hook up all the components. Some of us buying the Bluetti do know little about building something like this and understand the safety issues that may exist.

[@silentthunderbird3390]

very inspiring idea. so I understand it right, does that mean I can use another LiFePo4 battery or AGM battery to charge up any power station like Jackery?

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

please make the video ! I haqve purchased Bluetti EB240 and AC50S and AC200 ! I will order 6 of your scooter packs and find a good cae !

[@PaulLadendorf]

Big reason I didn't buy one is battery capacity. The 2400 has 41% more capacity so I bought that. It got here 3 weeks ago DOA. :(

[@tomkacandes8286]

Paul, can you update on your experience?

[@JBoy3210]

How do you add battery storage and charge DC at the same time if you dont have access to AC power?

[@jimewart532]

Love your channel. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it here or not, but couldn't you just use the Bluetti charger that comes with it to charge these battery packs? My Bluetti 1500 charger is 42 volts at 4.0 amps.

[@margran1]

I love your channel. Keep up the work you are doing. I recently watched a video on youtube a few days ago about a company that provides a service where they provided a portable dc fast charger that could add at least 15 miles to your tesla in an emergency. Its like roadside assistance for electric cars. It can provide more if you add more battery modules. Have you ever made anything like this? If not could you do a video where you make something like this?

[@jay-rus4437]

So those scooter packs are good as they are? No need to tear down and salvage cells?

[@jehugarcia]

Correct

[@andrepereira772]

You have to make another video explain how hook up in Bluetti the all process I'm ready to buy just wanna make sure I can do it.

[@tloclove1767]

Hey! Can you make a video showing how to make a 48V 200ah pack out of those scooter packs? That would be awesome! Then put the links to where everything can be purchased.

[@badaboom7279]

Hey 'hu, I just got a 200p and watched this video. I really dig them. You got me interested in this external battery for the bluetti. I'm thinking and thinking trying to learn. It looks like a great idea but does this actually increase the bluetti's capacity? Or, just gives us the ability to charge the bluetti. Still a good idea but then I could use any battery source as an external charge. I could substitute any input source, be it solar or scooter or deep cycle, etc. Having this option would definetely come handy when camping or power outage.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I have a feeling Tesla will be moving away from 18650 cells in September. If that's correct, there could be A LOT of spare 18650 cells coming out of Panasonic Japan!?

[@ranig2848]

Unlikely - they need all the batteries they can and they keep improving 18650 chemistry - they can put same chem in 2170 and 18650. Since they need as many batteries as they can, they have no reason to throw away those production lines - just upgrade them. If they don't use them in cars, they'll use them in PowerWall and MegaPack.

[@hobartconley8124]

I bought the crowd funding unit of the Bluetti AC 200 can you use just a regular Lithium Battery in place of the lead acid battery?

[@CalmTurtle2023]

I take it this would work for a Goal Zero Yeti? I have the Yeti 1000 and I’m finding it’s not enough.

[@jehugarcia]

maybe what's the solar input voltage on that model?

[@CalmTurtle2023]

@@jehugarcia It’s PMW, 22v max. Has 8mm and Anderson pole connections

[@CalmTurtle2023]

@@jehugarcia Can you comment or do a review maybe? I know it’s new and not related to all the DIY side of things. But definitely interesting. Gyll battery for server racks. I’m actually looking for a system for my camper van. www.signaturesolar.us/products/h7590c9c2a/2203789000006324403

[@jopo6388]

Can the external battery packs be connected so they can also be charged with solar or wall charger along with the AC200? Looks like you have to charge the additional packs separately from the wall only. Please elaborate.

[@jehugarcia]

Yes get a separate solar charge controller or charge it by connecting the aux battery charger to the bluetti ac sockets

[@Yaman-D-Chhaya]

Whoooaaa that's great stuff man, Howdy Jehu great video nice info, tons of love from India.

[@nerys71]

Is it DIRECT AC input IE acts as a UPS or does it use a charging "brick" meaning NO UPS functionality?

[@michaelstora70]

It is not a UPS but it supports passthrough.

[@dralusion]

no doubt a great price for used cells, but you cant compare them to a more expensive brand new lifepo4 cells

[@peterg.8245]

But even derated they punch way above the LiFePO4 IF your willing to do the diy assembly.

[@jehugarcia]

Yet I just did

[@alphahoss1947]

Will this also work on & for the bluetti AC200MAX.

[@martyt419]

If you did connect the scooter batteries to the Bluetti to it, could you use the other port or hook up the solar panel to continuously charge while it is being used?

[@newkey1106]

Thanks man love the shop had not been able to see your video because of work just got back to top side love the blue and your advice to help it can't wait for the build I thank this will be the one will buy the 18650 packs 👍 from you and can not wait 😀 thanks, oil man who loves alternatives power 🙌

[@BondedLiberty]

Could I just do the same thing with my old lead acid 24v system? Just run the scutter batteries through my charge controller?

[@mvrtechnologiesindia]

Display meter I'll buy how to buy

[@dondonaldson1684]

Jehu, could you please post a link for the small unit you used for voltage and current monitoring? Thank you very much!

[@AllamHouse]

Jehu - I picked up some of your non-populated PCB's and I was wondering if there is a possibility of swapping these out for the pre-populated ones you offer now. They are still in the box from shipping. Not sure of the best email to get you for business, so I figured this could get the conversation started.

[@Bklynborn1_]

Hello how do I get in touch with you to order one of these?

[@RA-gk5zg]

Can a 12 volt to 48 volt DC-DC converter be used to charge the Bluetti AC200?

[@jehugarcia]

Yes, the bluetti has one inside that’s how it charges from 12v

[@kevin40918]

What products do you have for sale ? I have and a battery that can be charged with solar .

[@jameslusk7236]

I too would like to buy this pre built kit from you.

[@coletonpurifoy3020]

I loved the idea of this so much that I went ahead and bought 12 of these batteries and the dongles that go with them and yet I still can’t get my batteries to turn on. And I have watched every video you have multiple times before ever making this comment, just Incase I missed something. The fact is, you start your videos saying you have it all figured out and then half way through you can’t get it to work and then say you need more time. I’m not coming at you wrong but it would be great to know how to get these things to work and make my money well spent rather than the paper weight you talked about in your other videos. So can make a video that makes sense and that wakes up these batteries? Because I’m starting to think the 10 battery that didn’t work got sent to me because I can’t get any of them to work.

[@randybobandy9828]

Have you put a multimeter to the battery pack to check the voltage? Are you trying to use the onboard circuitboard?

[@houstonfirefox]

Looking forward to the build! Also wanting to see how you'd recharge this ;^)

[@syncas07]

ok, give some example of DV36V>AC230V inverter, some cheep with >95% efficiency, plz.

[@syncas07]

DC36V to AC230V, sorry

[@1313woodson]

Could you maybe design a system using these back up battery packs that would work with the blue Bluetti EB150? Thanks! Richard

[@ronnlange4617]

I have a EB 70 can I use the same type 🤔 for it

[@renonkkk]

The video will be helpful. DIY and cheap lithium-ion battery I want to make it like a video, but it's a Chinese product I can't help but feel bad about quality control.

[@rootcanal7188]

I read some of the comments on Indiegogo about the AC220, and they said that people won't start receiving the unit until some time in December. Does that sound right to you?

[@hermanlighthall3972]

yes that right. only early adaptors (I order back in July and receive it late October) get it sooner,

[@montanagrizlyfan]

I look forward to the video on how to combine these batteries into an emergency backup to charge the bluetti-ac2000. It would be best if you did a video for people like myself who know little to nothing about energy and electricity and then put links to how to get everything we need from your Amazon site or another site you have so you can get the financial credit for having the video on how to connect things.

[@Toaster808]

Jehu, is there a way you could leave the scooter pack hooked up to the Bluetti when it's hooked up to AC power or solar and have the Bluetti charge the scooter pack while it's recharging its own internal battery?

[@RoofisDoofis]

I can't find a way to take a simple nad cheap 36v solution like this to charge/expand a diy 12v solar system. Any suggestions?

[@andrepereira772]

How i can connect the Bluett at my motorhome i need some special cables or just straightforward i think about buy one steady buy inverter , automatic transfer switch and add more battery on my power system do you think is good decision make the change for Bluett I draw 314 amp hours per day what do you think are the best option for me. Thank you appreciated that.

[@jehugarcia]

314ah x 12v = 3767wh so it would take 9 of these packs to take care of yours daily energy use

[@andrepereira772]

@@jehugarcia thank you for answer. I really appreciate that. Keep up with the videos because really help us.

[@andrepereira772]

@@jehugarcia I think is super nice if you make a video show how hook up a RV how works with the whole system and different ways to charger that.

[@acefire4050]

It's not that you have to build a battery I mean you can buy batteries for the bluetti 200 they will come with batteries or you can add batteries to it after you got the unit I think I need to take up the four batteries each battery has like 3 KW so you don't have to build a battery that people don't know how to build batteries you just buy them from Bluetti for a 200 but I think you have the blue Eddie 200b you need the other blue Eddie 200 which is better in every way cuz I think I need one of those two of those and all the batteries I don't even have one of them yet.

[@mreverybody1150]

I noticed the Bluetti EB150 and EB240 can be used with their Bluetti battery extension packs as well.

[@ganeshkhandge]

Good job, why you don't start your own production company?

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

I have 4 BB batteries. Would I wire them in series to I get the most amps to charge the Bluetti?

[@braxtonec]

Thanks. Watching with interest.

[@pjnealon3476]

Thanks for the video. Great idea.

[@yoHOBODAN]

I was in the 2000’s for mine w/indiegogo . Too bad the wireless charging doesn’t work on mine.

[@3rdtimothy176]

Man I just got this notification and I want to buy some battery packs from you. Are you still doing it

[@fltrfrsh7]

I don’t want to burn my house down

[@RobsLBL]

I'd pay extra if you had it ready out of box already connected. I don't own a solder gun, never had. If I built it, I would need to watch your instructional video.

[@jankesalez]

Are you getting more scooter batteries in?

[@dantejimenez2679]

Can these be stepped down to 12v-16v to use as a car audio system?

[@jehugarcia]

Everything is posible with enough drive, money and talent

[@dantejimenez2679]

@@jehugarcia which I don't have beside searching in Google lol. I know most use lifepo4. Will the 18650 cell be better?

[@jehugarcia]

No, 12v is terrible voltage, don’t use it

[@dantejimenez2679]

@@jehugarcia what would be a good voltage?

[@peterg.8245]

Dante Jimenez Lion is better suited to 24V and multiples there of, ie 48V, 72V. LiFePO4 with its lower voltage can do 12v. If you don’t have the skill or time 100Ah LiFePO4 packs with BMS and cases are readily available.

[@allglad]

the link to scooter is not working to buy.

[@rafygz1]

How can I buy, one of these?

[@alansmith2203]

Jehu, thanks for your info. Heh, Fellas, there are some nice features about the AC200. I have a boat that I'm converting from Golf Cart 6V times 2 wired in series for a 12 volt-244 amp /hr deep cycle....over to about 400 amp/hr LiFePO4 setup. I'm not knocking the AC200. But for what you are buying for the features of different charge ports and AC +DC charging, pass through charging like solar DC to the Bluetti while you are charging up your Mac book and iPhone...folks, I'm sorry, you are getitng ripped off big time. Now if you bought it when it was still crowd funding...the pain is bearable. But now that has shut off and you will be paying way too high of a price for what you are buying. In other words, it is a gimmick for people who have not done due diligence of what is available on the market. Do you realize how small the capacity is of the battery? Something like 30 amp/hr. If you can watch a few video's on how to solder....watch some Will Prowse videos on Lithium batteries, inverters, solar panels, etc etc etc...you will soon understand that this unit is not worth the bucks. Study up on MPPT controllers, batteries, converters.....on and on. There is so much useful information available these days. Another really good guy to follow is Hobotech. But if you like getting ripped off and too lazy or stupid to understand basic wiring ....enjoy....guys like JehuGarcia are great because he is basically telling you , in his own way, that this AC200 is so underpowered that you need to buy a lot of extra 18650 Lithiums to bring the AC200 up to a common level. If you knew how easy it is to wire up all these charge ports you would understand why I say the AC200 is a gimmick for lazy arse people who have very little knowledge of what they are buying.

[@Showbizjoe1]

Hello I have an ac200p. New to this battery thing. I would live to build this but I already have an extra sok 12 v 100ah battery laying around. Can I wire that to the bluetti for extra ah capacity? If so, what would I need to make it happen? Thanks.