Long Term Review: ANKER SOLIX C1000

[@UrbanVanlife]

These are the best power station we have in our van . They just work perfect

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely one of the best!

[@kinderliving1]

Power stations are some of my favourite videos because as I'm not going to be traveling in the freezing conditions you do, I'm trying to decide what brand is best for me. So thank you.😊

[@wrzlygummidge]

Great review Alex, nice one. And good on ya for helping Adz out!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed the video and it was good fun helping Adz! I’ll be seeing him again

[@oh2mp]

Looks a decent gizmo! I have several smaller Anker products and have been really satisfied with them. Very good quality.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yeah, I’ve also been satisfied with Anker smaller products over the last decade so it’s been fun working with them in this larger category

[@deanoktoday9155]

Great unit. I can charge either off my van inverter or 1000w suitcase generator which i only use to test it still work's and cycles the fuel. One hour is all it takes.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely, some power stations are starting to get larger inverters and bigger solar controllers than some conventional traditional van electrical systems. Usually they lack at times in capacity or ability to DC charge at high amp.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant honest review!! Beautiful scenery too!! Do you have any videos or reviews of your e bikes please. Hope all is well, take care

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The Himiway Cobra e-bike I have I do have some unreleased videos for it at the moment. I have so videos of my other e-bikes too

[@peterdnreynolds777]

@@MispronouncedAdventures thank you for the info and swift reply. Found your channel through urban vanlife. At some point will try to watch some of the videos from the start when I have chance. Hope all is well and wishing you a great weekend

[@mrq1701]

I just ordered mine with the 200 watt panels. I got it for home emergencies and car camping.

[@rob_cd]

Same here. I hope to car camp and put it to the test soon.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Good plan they are a versatile unit for many uses

[@JsJourney-nz7ci]

I've moved over from the Solix C1000 to the Ecoflow Delta 2 Max recently , a vast improvement on the Delta 2.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Interesting to hear as I have a delta two which I didn’t really get on with it, much preferred there C1000 over it

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Although I would say the delta two max is the next category up being a 2wkh station

[@mickm9307]

Hi, great videos, thanks so much. I have been using e Anker 555 Powerhouse (1kWh/1kW) and find it very good apart from the self discharge rate which is about 4% per week - another KZbinr confirmed this. I assume it's because the usb outputs are always on, as I haven't read that LiFePO4 is known to suffer from this. Not a big problem when on the road but could be when used as a back up. I wondered if you have noticed what the discharge rate is for the C1000 Solix?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I would expect the self discharged to be because of the BMS and the rest of the systems electronics. Although I wouldn’t see from my use case, 4% per week being a problem at all. I’ve not noticed any noticeable self discharge, but I do generally use it daily, so it would be hard to keep an eye on

[@waltermh111]

LIFEPo4 will usually dissipate on its own over a year time, which is around 8% a month rounding down. So 2% a week. The extra 2% i agree with him is from the other features that stay on and is reasonable. If nothing else, if youaee out and rarely using it, maybe keep a folding panel around and just have it to daily to counter the drain or whatever but drain itself is natural.

[@andrewmillerphotography]

The reason I wtch your vids on stuff like this is because you hammer them and give the warts and all. Its not "I got this last week, its bloody amazing" stuff.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, I really dislike videos where someone’s clearly just unboxed, said product and say it’s the best thing. my styles of brand-new products for unboxing I’m very much more objectively looking at the build quality, features and how it performs in the short term. But it’s nice to get the opportunity to make a video for a video for a product I in the long-term.

[@360audiovision6]

Hi Alex I'm speaking of subject sorry, but my Citoren Relay has been written off and thinking about the replacement (Ford Transit) whats the spec of your van and have you had any issues with it. Thanks in advance Luke

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

So sorry to hear about your relay! Feel free to privately message me on Instagram if that’s easier to have a conversation and I can get back to you with the information you want

[@TheCybercrash]

If you had to choose. Would you get the C1000 or the 757 / f1200 ?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

C1000, easy choice for me.

[@johnpatterson5744]

I’m going to be researching mostly all of the equivalent power stations.I’m liking the Grecell 1000w for £496.00 on Amazon.or the Bluetti at £549.00,compared to this Anker at £749.00,although it’s cheaper than the Jackery at over £1000.00 🤔.👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Looking at the units specs, The C1000 definitely costs more but is also vastly superior. Grecell 1000W vs Anker C1000. Anker uses a better and longer lasting lithium chemistry ( NCM vs LiFePO4 ) , inverter nearly double the output ( 1000W vs 1800w ( 2400w ) and maximum input charging times ( 150w vs 1300w ) and more

[@johnpatterson5744]

Yeah thankfully in general these days you do still get what you’re paying for.and Anker do make good products.👍

[@waltermh111]

I got the Ecoflow 2 which is the equivalent to this, but i found this for the sqme price right now and i feel like you cant go wrong with both. I can't imagine anchor has something completely unique to itself but maybe next year when i need more power, I will look into this again as i will want 2 power stations so i can have them used in different areas (buying land to put a camper or something on). I do travel a lot also. And that pack isnt too big. Maybe even buy the next size down if it is as good.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’ve been lucky enough to test the power stations, including the EcoFlow Delta two ( which I’ve also kept ) and this Anker C1000. Personally, I prefer the C1000 over the EcoFlow delta two. But for smaller power station I like the EcoFlow River 2

[@waltermh111]

@MispronouncedAdventures I could have canceled it last night but I think it's too late now. I assume it's good enough. My needs are simple right now living the van life to save money. Got 2 cheap solar panels off Facebook that will provide all the power I need. When I buy the land next year I will need a second source and the anker may be perfect to double my power or their bigger offering probably as I assume their bigger versions are just as good. As I want to go from 500w of panels to 2k for the land. So I need a system that can handle that.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@waltermh111 both are great power stations. I just preferred the Anker for me. It’s mainly the form factor.

[@waltermh111]

@MispronouncedAdventures I might get the river 2 for that later. I love to take camping trips once a year on my motorcycle, but it won't be for a while. Thanks for the info

[@abdigitaluk_photography]

Have you ever tried the bluyetti? I'm looking to get an off-grid solution that I can charge with solar panels.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yeah. I’ve done e-bike camping trip using a Bluetti AC60 + B80. I also have the larger and New AC200L in for review at the moment

[@Tactical-hg7ov]

Try pecron. Cheaper and more power. Love mine

[@NorthernWhisper]

If you have a minivan, rather than a large one like yours, a desiccant dehumidifier can kill two birds by heating and removing moisture and is a completely viable way to heat a small space. You do need 3kwh capacity and a decent solar, but it works well and requires minimal setup. When you aren't traveling, you can use the dehumidifier at home :D. This is my preferred way of heating. That said, this wouldn't work in snowy environments, but 0C and up works. No diesel or gas required! Shame that no one has made a video about it :P

[@michaelfairminer4564]

Got one with a 200w panel brilliant I emailed Anker asking are looking to deflate a alternator charger as echo flow have one with great reviews but replied not yet

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’d imagine they would

[@LarsDahlin]

Seems really better than the two EcoFlow's that I've broken. Bad quality there.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Sorry to hear you’ve had issues with EcoFlow. I’ve definitely use quite a few EcoFlow and I do use one of the smaller power stations as a every day use one on this trip , but having tested the delta two, which is the equivalent of this one I much prefer the Anker

[@mickm9307]

Hi again- I'm concerned about using my (2kW) inverter to charge a C1000 at high power say 600W+ because of the strain on the alternator. Or a C1000 plus a separate ebike battery pack totalling 800W. Are alternators capable of delivering >50A for several driving hours without damage over time? Is there any way to know or check if an alternator is up to it?!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The maximum AC charge wattage can be adjusted in settings, all the way down to about 200w are its lowest and 1000w or 1300w at highest. What safety alternator very much depends on what the spec is. Mine is a 220A so I routine we run 80A aux loads off it. General rule of thumb is a aux load shouldn’t be more than one third of the alternators capacity. In your case, I would recommend checking the specification of your alternator, potentially photographing the sticker on the back of it which should label it.

[@FilipWinter]

What are the dimensions? Both including and excluding the handles?

[@ChadGerstmeyer-vr1sg]

One thing I just noticed today. I want to charge my C1000 off of the AC Power outlet in my truck bed for when I go camping. The outlet is rated at 400 watts. I have the power station set to charge at 200 watts so I wouldn't pop a fuse on the truck but it will not charge. The C1000 just clicks. It will charge off of the 12 volt from the car charger inside but not the AC power in the truck bed or inside the cab. Am I doing something wrong?

[@shahiedhussain6869]

Need more videos with adz best arctic duo 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’ll be at least two or three of us together when I get round to them on my schedule

[@jamiewoodward1211]

looks a great product, but doesn't matter what code i use i can't get £250 off. £179 max

[@VnazT]

New lights on the van??

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Indeed, they will pop up in a few episodes time

[@ytwatcher6020]

Wonder if anyone has tried charging the Anker C1000 with EcloFlow solar panel? I have the 160W but im thinking of getting this vs the EcoFlow Delta 2.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Will be fine, brands and solar panels don’t matter. PV is PV. As long as the spec of the solar panel is ok for the solar controller

[@ytwatcher6020]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Have you tried it? I see that the Anker uses the same connector as the Ecoflow, and you mentioned you have an EcoFlow as well. I would have gotten the Ecoflow already if not for the position of the outlets which I don't like.

[@Meeliskt77]

Is it 1kWh?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, I hadn’t I realised the mistake in my thumbnail

[@rik8508]

Does anyone know if I can use the smaller solar panels Anker makes (21/30 Watt) to slowly charge my 521 power station through usb-c? I cant find any information on this anywhere. I know the 100 watt panel they make is meant for it, but I can't afford that right now.

[@dannynguyen3367]

Left the light on the whole time

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I put the light on the whole time when filming. It’s intentional. Makes the unit stand out a bit more in darker shots

[@samaelmartinus3273]

Anybody know I'd this will run my cpap machine. And how long? I was sleeping during and a storm hit and shut off my power, I woke up gasping g for air and heart rate was 150 I thought I was having a heart❤attack 😔 scary. Anyways yes plz

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@@samaelmartinus3273 lots of people use them to run a Cpap. There UPS function means if there was a power cut the power station would keep runnning. As for how long. It would be the watts ( electrical consumption ) of your Cpap divided by 1000wh ( capacity of the power bank ) to give you run time in hours.

[@samaelmartinus3273]

@@MispronouncedAdventures thank you so much!

[@Pantoja3136]

I've been testing my C1000 using my CPAP. It consumes about 12% power for 7 hours of sleep. With the extended battery pack I purchased along with the C1000, I can sleep for over two weeks straight without recharging either device. I'm extremely pleased with my purchase.

[@denisecafferky2248]

Great honest review

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, it’s a great power station I’ve been using for a few months now, with all my reviews I don’t like calling things the “best” at least in this case it’s definitely my favourite all the ones I’ve tested and I’ve put it to good use

[@juri14111996]

actualy electric heaters are about 100% efficient. disel heater are about 90% efficient.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yeah, I worded that slightly differently or confusing of the perspective you look at it. Since most electrical items ( ones which are not heaters ), the inefficiency percentage / loss is what is lost to heat being generated.

[@nick-leffler]

Please quit saying resistive heating is "inefficient," resistive heating is 100% efficient which is more efficient than any ICE which max out at around 40%. The issue is battery capacity isn't nearly as much as fuel. Otherwise I love the video.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I feel that splitting hair on the way I structured the sentence. you seem to have understood of the point I was getting across. As I have mentioned the same numbers in previous videos, when talking about the concept of electric cooking when you look at fuel types “efficiency” of ICE for cooking versus electric I says It’s an ineffective “solution” for a heating a campervan off grid as a “concept” due to the ridiculous capacity of battery bank required to heat the vehicle off grid. I’m not say the technical efficiency of the heating element, which is as you right say is 100%.

[@adrianmichell2751]

Efficiency, is the most misused word !

[@CMDR_Shokwave]

​@adrianmichell2751 maybe misunderstood is more accurate. It all depends on what the user is referencing and also their point of view. For instance, I think I am very efficient at my job because I can get it done very quickly in the time given, but management thinks the job is very inefficient because I am done quickly and then have extra time doing nothing. Just need a little more context from the speaker to clarify what they are quantifying.

[@DawsonDave-YZF-R6]

😎👍👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Cheers

[@Rob.1340]

👍🚐😎