Pecron E600 LFP: How does it perform? 1200w LiFePo4 Portable Power Station Solar Generator

ENDURANCE TEST and review of the Pecron E600 LFP solar generator / portable power station. I was sent this unit for evaluation and I don't get any commissions for sales. In this video I put the E600 LFP through a variety of tests to see how it performs in real world circumstances. The endurance test consists of several days of running a 5000btu window air conditioner while charging from 200-300 watts of solar power all day. This type of test, while slightly unreasonable for a system of this size, is designed to expose any flaws in system cooling and overall performance.
I also tested the DC outputs and USB charging, and provide general commentary and feedback throughout the test. Minimum time spent evaluating this unit was 7 days.
A solar generator is a great way for people who are new to solar power to get started without much effort. Just plug in the solar panels and go.
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Thanks to PECRON for providing the sample unit in this test. I do not receive any commissions for sales or other benefits in exchange for this review.
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[@clintc7355]

Pecron should have you on their payroll! I love the detailed actual use testing. Best review I have seen!

[@solarpoweredge]

@clintc7355 Haha! Thanks, I appreciate the good feedback!

[@clintc7355]

@@solarpoweredge I have run into an issue where the fans come on with panels connected, but there is no light to create power input. The fans continue to run and drain power. There is no other output load. Have you seen this?

[@solarpoweredge]

@clintc7355 I have seen similar behavior - except the fans don't come on. This happens under low-light conditions (no sun, but dim light), correct? If so, this would be a problem requiring to unplug the solar panels until you are ready to charge. I have seen similar behavior on multiple solar generators. Requiring that I don't plug the panels in until there is at least some sun. Otherwise, the power gained is zero and the internal electronics drain the battery until the sun comes up. Really wish there was a way to stop that from happening.

[@clintc7355]

@@solarpoweredge exactly! I was trying to leave them connected all the time so that I could have power to a shed. I wonder if it is one of those "you get what you pay for" caveats. The fans ran full speed when I had only 22.5V open circuit and one 100W panel. I then connected 2-100W in series for 48V OC and it fixed the problem, but then I noticed that the fans ran at min speed. I will do more testing.

[@johnmal5975]

I love this company I have 2 of the E600's and 3 of the E2000's. They make a good product and very reasonably priced compared to other brands.

[@solarpoweredge]

Same, I'm going to look at their bigger models... Comparing it to other machines I have tested or repaired, I was pretty impressed. Also I prefer LFP cells very much.

[@Deveak]

I love mine, got it about a year and a half ago on sale for 270. Price vs performance is extremely favorable and the surge capacity is insane for a unit of its size. A little funky when fully charged, it micro cycles the top 5% if your using it at higher wattages. I made a 12 volt to 36 volt charger for it so I can high rate charge it from a car. I used jumper cables, the minimum input for the mppt is 32. The size isn’t enough for an over night box fan but good enough for smaller ones. It dies top balance, so don’t forget to fully charge it from time to time. Mines 400 watt max, not sure if it’s truly 400 or they corrected later models and it’s actually 300.

[@solarpoweredge]

It runs good! interesting idea for charging with 12v high power. I may just have to cut up some cables if I can find any here...

[@johnmal5975]

@@solarpoweredge Mine are 400 w's as well they changed the controller a couple of months back. With a 400w qcell panel 41 volt rating I get around 367 w input on a typical sunny day.

[@Deveak]

@@solarpoweredge they sell an extra adapter for 15-20 bucks. It’s what I used. XT90 on the dc converter. It will start my refrigerator btw, full size with a 2100 watt surge.

[@solarpoweredge]

@Deveak Impressive. Need to plug in the 2 freezers here just to see what happens.

[@OCHO.008]

Great video, and I might choose this brand next purchase, I do run a Blue 600 that 12 volt shut down service.

[@solarpoweredge]

@OCHO.008 Thanks - I too will consider them in the future, frankly the performance impressed me

[@funtimeworker2501]

Great test for the pecron.

[@solarpoweredge]

@funtimeworker2501 TY :)

[@lesliejerry3]

Wow. So it really does the job. It can power up the appliances even the air conditioning unit while being charging from the solar panel.

[@solarpoweredge]

@lesliejerry3 Yes, this surprised me. I thought it would fail to start the AC, The surge demand is quite high. I expected overheating too, from solar charging. 600w load plus 300+w charging. I guess there are enough fans and cooling inside

[@lesliejerry3]

most likely the surge demand is high when appliances are used all together simultaneously. and you did prove that it can power up the ac flawlessly. btw you're the only youtuber to post a video that gives a detailed review and shows usage while being charge at the same time. thanks for the review. im gonna buy it next week.

[@solarpoweredge]

@lesliejerry3 That is encouraging, really glad to hear it, thanks for the kind feedback :)

[@javitswenderlich1010]

July 2024.... Note all prices are NO sales Tax collected through PECRON dirrect. This is HUGE! savings!! Amzn. collects sales tax for your state. E600 279 less 5% = 265 E1500 679 less 5% = 645 E1500 with expansion battery 1598 after 5 % discount

[@solarpoweredge]

@javitswenderlich1010 Wow nice! Thanks for posting :D still using the 600 almost every day, rock solid

[@calvinhobbes4584]

Hi - Thanks for the detailed review. I hooked up my unit to a 310w solar panel but noticed that the input watts never exceeds 170. My cable run is about 20 ft 16awg. Wondering if its due to voltage drop or the mppt in the unit is bad.

[@solarpoweredge]

@calvinhobbes4584 Welcome! That does seem low. Hard to say if it's an issue with the mppt. Connecting the panel straight to the provided adapter would be one way to test whether the cables are causing an issue. Verifying input power: a clamp meter to measure the amps on the wire, and a MC-4 splitter to allow measuring the voltage while the solar panel is in operation. Multiply Volts X Amps and that's the actual input Watts. That said, trying a different solar panel is not a bad idea either. Just in case it's an issue there. Can also check the available short circuit current on the panel. Just plug the panel's cables together, and measure the current (Amps) using a clamp meter. Then compare that number to the label on the back. If you discover it's much higher than what the unit is consuming, then it might indeed have a problem with the mppt controller operation. Hope this helps

[@goodcitizen4587]

Good: display, 100W USB0C 200$ price is good!. Not preferred: Solar input should be XT60; power brick should be inside unit with just generic AC cord.

[@solarpoweredge]

@goodcitizen4587 XT60 is definitely more robust - I did not notice the provided connector getting hot. Maybe they are using 2 pair conductors in parallel, not sure.

[@t.d.harris1311]

Did you get the E1500lfp yet, was thinking of that one myself, but would like to see a real world review, not a sponsored test.

[@solarpoweredge]

@t.d.harris1311 I hear you there. Sorry I wasn't able to order yet . But when I do there will certainly be a good test :)

[@graphx88]

Can i use it for daily use aircon (0.5 hp aircon). With 800w solar panel. Or the device will get dead sooner?

[@solarpoweredge]

@graphx88 Hi, for daily use, need more battery and charging capability. The E1500 LFP (or 2000) is a better fit for air conditioning. I used the 5000btu AC to stress test the E600 LFP, but realistically, I would not recommend this except for emergencies. To run an AC daily, the ideal minimum solar capacity for a 5000btu is 2-3kw/h. With 800w of solar charging that would be fine for sunny days and might even get through the whole night depending on how much time the AC compressor has to cycle. Just my thoughts... hope it helps

[@hunterstrathman3249]

How has this unit held up over time? It looks like there are some review on the PECRON site that claim theirs stopped charging relatively soon and had to be returned. Just wondering if this is something you observed. Thanks and great review!

[@solarpoweredge]

@hunterstrathman3249 Thanks for the positive feedback :) I spent some time reading through online reviews both good and bad. The E600 unit I received is still working and charges fine. It is on the workbench cycling as an AC/DC power source. After the endurance test of several days, I have been running smaller appliances now. So far this e600 continues to function 100%. (The only way to see how something holds up is to keep on using it - so that's what I plan to do)

[@hunterstrathman3249]

@@solarpoweredge Glad to hear it! Thanks again!

[@solarpoweredge]

@hunterstrathman3249 Welcome!!!

[@gekkenwerk2]

Can i use the JAM54S30-420-HC-B-3 Solar panel to charge the Power station?

[@solarpoweredge]

@gekkenwerk2 (EDIT) it may not, see comment below!

[@gekkenwerk2]

@@solarpoweredge Thank you, i wasnt sure because the input said it needed atleast 32v for the 400w port and the panel is rated for a max of 32v so i wasnt sure if it would work or im completely in the wrong here. But im glad it should work heh🤪

[@solarpoweredge]

@gekkenwerk2 Really sorry, I made a mistake... it appears the E600 needs 32v. However one version I have seen states 24/48v input. Very confusing. Please email Pecron before you buy the panel to be sure!

[@mikehughesdesigns]

During the sale the 3 models have these cost per Wh : PECRON E600LFP $329 614Wh 53.6₵ per Wh PECRON E1500LFP $699 1536Wh 45.5₵ per Wh PECRON E2000LFP $899 1920Wh 46.8₵ per Wh It looks like the E1500LFP has the best ratio

[@solarpoweredge]

Great number crunching here... thanks! Tempting to pick up the 1500 or 2000

[@javitswenderlich1010]

July 2024.... Note all prices are NO sales Tax collected through PECRON dirrect. This is HUGE! savings!! Amzn collects sales tax for your state. E600 279 less 5% = 265 E1500 679 less 5% = 645 E1500 with expansion battery 1598 after 5 % discount

[@javitswenderlich1010]

@@solarpoweredge Get the 1500 for $645 after 5% off 279. only fron PECRON dirrectly. Plus no sales tax!!!