What's Inside a Jackery Portable Power Station? (Explorer 500 Model)

[@LoveYourRV]

See My Jackery Explorer 500 Full Review Blog Post - www.loveyourrv.com/jackery-explorer-500-portable-power-station-review/ Related Link: Lensun 500W Power Box Review - www.loveyourrv.com/lensun-sg510-solar-generator-review/

[@rexmundi5180]

A friend gave me a 500 because the usb is not working and they had sent him a new one. Any ideas why it not working? Usb light blinks once as I press it but nothing after that. Maybe bad fuse?

[@LoveYourRV]

@@rexmundi5180 Maybe, but likely the easiest thing is to just use the 12V power socket to run a USB adapter. Something like this amzn.to/3kJHVqf

[@rexmundi5180]

@@LoveYourRV been doing that thanks for the reply have a great day

[@whoistheroach136]

Any chance of replacing the batteries without a huge hassle?

[@peskybobcat]

Glad you showed us the inside quality of the jackery 550 I feel much better now after paying $600. For this unit

[@diydancochran]

Thanks for the vid from 4 years later lol ,, I bought a 290 plus bad 110v outlets on ebay,, I took it apart using your vid and my issue was the coil on the inverter, it had come lose from the board, I soldered it back together and works like a champ.

[@LinuxAvali]

I just got one of these myself and was wondering how it was put together. Thanks for tearing it down so I don't have to. It was very enlightening and makes me more confident about the Jackery. My only regret now is not going for a higher capacity unit.

[@terrym3543]

I worked for 17 years as an appliance repair Tech, I'm also interested in how things are put together. Nice video like always.

[@TheBuddy1939]

Consumer Reports don't have nothing on you Ray. Great information. Do what I say and not what I do is a pretty safe approach I will follow.

[@jerico1047]

Thia helps Alot when buying a power station u can see any difference and what is best price vs efficiency and maybe get bigger one.

[@dogpatch75]

Once again, a well thought out vid! A peek inside is sometimes the only way to identify quality over the junk. Thanks for taking the time to show us!

[@claudebouchard8410]

I also like to open things up to understand and especially to see the quality of the workmanship. Thanks now I am convinced and will buy the Explorer 1000.

[@JoeDplummer_]

Great video! and good quality built on Jackery. What I don't like, is the solid mount on the fan. You can silent quite a few decibels by mounting the fan on rubber feet to insulate vibration.

[@xavior718]

Thank you much for this video. I’m having a hard time finding barrel plugs for the two 12V DC plugs to the left of the cigarette lighter port. I’m thinking of replacing them with more widely used plugs. Now that I know what it looks like inside I can better find the right plugs.

[@lostronin380]

Very interesting to take look inside one of these. Very well presented and explained. Thanks.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, I'm going to do the same thing to a Bluetti AC70 soon. Cheers, Ray

[@ib516]

Thanks Ray, nice to have someone with your expertise and experience in the electronics world critique the construction. It gave me confidence to buy one knowing you think it's well enough made.

[@mikedoyle6039]

Thanks for the review! I have the Explorer 240 and love it. Wanted to see kind of what the build is like.

[@tmorton922]

I like the brass inserts for screws in the case. I'm waiting for you to take the truck transmission and engine apart!😮

[@donjenkins2465]

People have asked what is the 12v output socket. It's an 6.3mm x 3.00mm search eBay for this "Toshiba Satellite Right Angle Replacement 6.3mm/3.0mm" and one US seller wants $4.50, and from Hong Kong $2.19. I bought one from the US seller, and it's a nicely made cable which I plan to add "Anderson Power pole" to the bare end.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, Don. Would be nice if the Jackery came with red/black Anderson connectors. Cheers, Ray

[@donjenkins2465]

@@LoveYourRV The problem with Anderson Power poles is there's no standard. I used the example from the ARRL, and so did Jackery for the solar panel. Next week I should have my samples for the 12V input connector which I believe is 6.00mm x 1.3mm. And by the way all of those connectors are center positive.

[@LoveYourRV]

I believe the 12V input is 8mm, it looks a little bigger than the 12V output barrel connectors.

[@donjenkins2465]

@@LoveYourRV It's actually an 7.9MM X 5.5mm (same as old IBM thinkpads/Lenovo.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@donjenkins2465 TY for all your info although I don't understand it I may need it in the future since I have 3 Jackery's

[@i_squared_r3211]

I was looking to see if it would be easy to add a remote switch to turn on the AC power without opening my truck's toolbox, but it looks like it's a board mounted switch 'S1' at 4:00. It's a little past my expertise.

[@LoveYourRV]

I think I would solder a wire on each side of the AC power switch then run the wires and install a plugin port on the Jackery case. Then I could have an external switch wired with a plug. Cheers, Ray

[@i_squared_r3211]

@@LoveYourRV Thanks for the good idea. I checked my truck and its DC that I need. I suppose that I could solder to the terminals of S1 on the front of the board at 6:00

[@blheston]

Thanks Ray. I have been looking at various units like this. I am slowly shopping for an emergency back up for those times my trailer has an issue. This looks like a unit I would put into the consideration pool! Keep these videos coming!

[@LoveYourRV]

You're welcome., will do. :)

[@danielone06]

Great video Ray, thanks for showing me, what I already knew; "Jackery 500" is a well made "Solar Generator" Cheers Brother !!!

[@WilliamParmley]

Superb! Really appreciate getting your take on the build quality. Threaded inserts and machine screws are much better than fasteners that screw right into the plastic, too. Oh, one comment I forgot earlier -- yeah, really disappointing that Jackery provides almost no information about those two DC connectors, especially since everything else is so well done. The website says 6mm OD, but that's not enough info to know what to buy. Giving the purchaser a plug or two with pigtails attached would be first class.

[@UnusualWarrior]

I found a couple of products that pair up with the 6mm outputs. One is a 12v female car adapter and the other has leads for attaching to a vehicle battery. Both are from Goal Zero.

[@GilbertJagot]

I like the goop on the heavy components to absorb vibration. I've seen to many loose solder connections when they don't have it.

[@GroovyVideo2]

just fixed similar battery - solar /power input solder joint to board broke - joint needs to have solder beed completely around input to board

[@jasonmartin9393]

Hi I need help I have one that’s similar to that one and it works but when I plug in the charger, it says 0 W and takes about three days to charge. I’ve tried different chargers but doesn’t work. Still does the same thing what would you think that would be wrong with it?

[@Chevyxs]

Thanks for this great video Ray! Due to your experience with electronics I wanted to ask you if the unit don't turn on or take a charge, what could be wrong with it?

[@LoveYourRV]

Maybe a blown fuse inside or a fault with the battery. Or, maybe there is reset, best to contact and see if there is some kind of factory reset function using the buttons

[@Chevyxs]

@@LoveYourRV Update: The machine does turn on only when plugged in but won't take a charge, the input reading stays at zero. The factory reset don't seem to fix the issue. Thanks for the reply!

[@garyfairbrother5532]

That was cool, interesting and informative. Waiting delivery for my 1000 so I’m binging on Jackery content. They sure don’t make ‘em with any wasted space or extra weight do they? Seeing the guts makes me feel even better about my purchase. The factories of all these products should show the “How It’s Made” videos. Good idea for an exclusive review! Thanks.

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

How difficult would it be to replace the battery ? They say they will last 500 cycles. So, if I used it alot, a $600 tool would only last 2 years.

[@LoveYourRV]

It doesn't look too hard if they will sell you one, or you could source it. But the cost would likely make it not worth it, the battery is the most costly thing in there by far I imagine. They say guaranteed 500 or more complete 100% charge-discharge cycles, so if you only use 30% then charge it doesn't completely count as a cycle, also it wouldn't be completely useless, usually, that means it has degraded to 80% capacity. That is generally how lithium warranties are rated. Of course, this is all promises, time will tell in a few years how they really perform. Cheers, Ray

[@ZeebNinja]

I enjoy my Aeiusny Portable Generator, 288Wh 500W for $279.00. It would be great if you could get one and review it. The price for the Aeiusny is very good. I mainly use it for my CPAP when boondocking. I have a 12v plug for the CPAP and I have gone as long as 4 nights on one full charge.

[@phillipmorris1334]

I have one and its been great light and compact and very useful

[@LoveYourRV]

The design looks very similar to my Lensun power box, thanks for the CPAP info

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

YOUR experience info I'm SURE will help others IF they find it !

[@ZeebNinja]

Numa Newbern I just saw that my 500 is no longer on Amazon It is not due to an inferior product I bet the 400 would work just fine. Not every thing needs to draw 500 watts

[@mikehardy8247]

I plan on purchasing this unit. I was wondering what type of 12V connectors/cables I need to plug my devices in. I also have an electronics background

[@LoveYourRV]

Here is from the Jackery FAQ www.jackery.com/pages/faq "The two DC output port size is 6.5*1.4mm. If your device port can match it, then you can use. They are for DIY use. Or you can use the car cigarette lighter port besides them, their function is same."

[@DallasAya]

I like the 5s battery idea. 21 volts. I use 21 volt 5s packs with bms sometimes with solar panels and place them outside to charge the packs straight off the panel. inside i use a boost buck combo converter to feed/charge whatever I need from the 21 volt batteries. With this solar generator one could add a tap off the inside battery and connect it to a larger 21 volt battery and it would have greater range.

[@lindsayhamilton5620]

Great video Ray Hows the floor repair coming hope to see video on that repair.

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, I have all the rot out and got the area ready cleaned up for the repair, taking my time and mulling things over as we are here for a few more months so no rush.

[@philc.9280]

I always wanted to take one of these apart. I think some of the competitors power stations use 18650 lithium batteries in a large pack.

[@LoveYourRV]

Yeah, its always interesting to take stuff apart and have a look. One of the perks of getting these free review samples is I don't have any skin in the game sort of speak if I ruin it. Cheers, Ray

[@mikedunn6759]

I'd like to know what power semiconductor technology is inside. Silicon or Silicon Carbide?

[@MacRides1]

Thanks Ray. I agree def quality build and some good engineering went into the design

[@timf6916]

You the man Ray, I love to take things apart. Hehehehe I will say that most of the time it works again when it is back together.

[@peterolsen3797]

Ray, You missed a couple of negative issues. One, the fuse is deep inside the unit, so disassembly is required, Warrenty? Two the unit is not easily repaired as ALL of the components are surface mounted. This means much more equipment is required to replace any part, maybe even the large plugs. Still a great video!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, by the looks of it the large amperage fuses inside, are basically catastrophic failsafe fuses, just in case the regular built-in auto-shutdown safety circuits don't work right. I see them as an extra layer of defense and not meant to be user-replaceable. If those fail there are big problems that will need to be repaired anyway. Warranty of these units is 24 months. Surface mount and multilayer PCBs is the way most boards are done nowadays days. So I can't fault that kind of build. I also imagine they went that way to reduce size and cost. With modern hot air solder stations and vacuum pump desolder tools, that aren't that expensive now, they aren't too hard to work on. Most electronic repair techs are going to have such tools. Cheers, Ray

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@LoveYourRV I thought the same as this poster about the fuses, TY for your expertise and explanation about such !

[@paulchatman655]

Great demonstration. I purchased a Halo power station 1000 2nd hand, looked great. However when you install the power supply only the flood light comes on, the remaining power buttons will not power the unit on at all. Any idea what area to look at, maybe the internal fuse or the charge controller?

[@LoveYourRV]

You'd have to take it apart and troubleshoot the problem. Test the battery voltage make sure its proper. If so then next look for the power supply circuits that produce 5V and 3V they are usually what power the microprocessor chips, buttons and display.

[@evercruz4286]

I have a Jackery 1000 that I got from a friend, he didn’t have the DC input, it’s there a way I can test if still working?

[@LoveYourRV]

Use the AC charger or plug in a solar panel and see if the charge percentage rises. Cheers, Ray

[@evercruz4286]

@@LoveYourRV i don’t have the charger, I was thinking on an alternative option just to see if works

[@LoveYourRV]

It came with a cigarette lighter car 12V charger and an AC adapter charger. if you don't have either or the solar panel then you'll have to buy them or cobble together a DIY charger wire using an 8 mm barrel connector. Like this for example - amzn.to/3goZavK so you can plug into the DC port.

[@evercruz4286]

@@LoveYourRV awesome, I’ll try and let you know

[@walterweatherback2612]

This has 3 12 volt outputs. Anybody know where I can purchase a couple of pigtail connectors or converters for those 2 - 6.5mm outputs?

[@TheArozconpollo]

Mouser Electronics part number: 171-6014-E (KobiConn 6.5mm x 4.3mm x 1.4mm DC Power Connector). Nobody makes anything specific for the plugs Jackery uses. You will need to solder your own together.

[@SovereignKnight74]

I needed a better look at the battery and what kind of cells it uses. When those cells degrade and lose capacity over time due to natural aging, I would want to know how to rebuild the pack with new cells....

[@thebuddha4208]

I do not plan on doing it until necessary I imagine many years down the line far after the warranty has expired I’m gonna need to do some dust removal if this thing is anything like a computer when it’s running it’s just gonna fill it’s self up

[@hauk3839]

Awsome to see what's inside. Thank You

[@FBall-im8ui]

Ray get a tripod for your camera and keep it still while you talk through much more pleasant for the viewer and you get to use both hands, you're welcome. I am also on the Island, oh I use the Lion energy all in one Ascent unit

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks. :)

[@TheGodOfAllThatWas]

Any chance the inverter had some kind of relatively easy to do mod (a switch perhaps, or a solder trace to jumper) that might switch to 220ac? I lucked out on some kind of Chinese model jackery that outputs 220ac and am wondering if it's worth it to try to mod the 220 or just live with it just using it with universal switch mode power supplies and the like.

[@LoveYourRV]

I didn't see anything like that inside.

[@backwoodsengineer]

So what are the individual cells? Are they a pouch configuration or 18650 cells?

[@LoveYourRV]

I don't know it was tightly wrapped and I didn't want to ruin it taking the battery apart. I didn't see a number I could cross-reference. The Jackery website says it uses Li-ion NMC chemistry.

[@donjenkins2465]

Did you get any pictures of the lithium battery pack??? I have heard it uses a pack made of of cylindrical batteries like a Tesla pack.

[@LoveYourRV]

No, it was quite sealed up with plastic coating and BMS soldered to the end so I didn't want to go too far there and damage the pack. The Jackery website indicates it a Li-ion NMC type chemistry.

[@l.w.lavelle9724]

Wow what a added bonus..on a review.. Love it..Lets look inside.. There has to be a way to cut the re-charge time down..and re configure the bogus 12V output plugs that are useless.. L.W.

[@donjenkins2465]

Whats bogus about the 12v output connector??? You noticed how they went to great effort solder that large base to MB. As far as fast charging and the author of this video didn't take the battery pack apart, I would imaging they didn't include a "balanced battery charger which would be needed to charge faster.

[@l.w.lavelle9724]

@@donjenkins2465 .. What is the connector that mates to these plug ins..there are 2 of them.. any clues ? it wasn't mentioned in the manual.. Thanks for the info. on the balanced charger circuitry.. This is a great unit, however the charge time is excessive. L.W.

[@donjenkins2465]

@@l.w.lavelle9724 The manual just calls it a 6mm...But the most common 6mm is the 6.0mm 1.4mm which is a laptop connector. I will know more on Monday when my Jackery is delivered. Will let you know then.

[@donjenkins2465]

@@l.w.lavelle9724 So now I have it figured out...these are "6.3mm 3.0mm" plugs....If you search for that size on eBay you will have many choices..These re for Toshiba laptops ny the way.

[@l.w.lavelle9724]

@@donjenkins2465 Is there an adapter Plug for this to hit a normal connector.. Do you know if the center Pin is positive or negative..?

[@bobsvanlife8628]

Great video Ray. My AC plug quit working and in taking it apart to see if something easy ie loose wire. Got all the screws out but where were those black plastic/rubber things from?

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks, the rubber things were covers for the screw holes.

[@raksrules]

On my jackery my backlight is constantly on. None of buttons are working. Can you provide some lead what could be the problem. I would like to fix it.

[@LoveYourRV]

I would carefully check each button switch and make sure none are stuck on.

[@jasonvassallo6677]

Hello. Any thought to what has caused or what I can do to the 8mm barrel input that stopped working. I may have had a short or something that caused it to stop taking a charge. Led indicator isn’t on when plugged in nor does it show any increase in value in display which still is working. Just not charging.

[@LoveYourRV]

You would need to get a tech to take it apart and see if the charge voltage is present on other side of the barrel connector. If you have ruled out the charger then it is likely a faulty connector, cracked solder joint, open fuse or faulty electronic component like an IC chip, resistor or transistor. So, troubleshooting would need to be done with a multimeter to trace the problem. Cheers, Ray

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

How many leftover screws did you have? There's always a few.

[@LoveYourRV]

I did pretty good, put them all back! :)

[@mikesmith1550]

Thanks for your detailed video. Nice looking but way above my price point so I'll just stick with my jump starter and use plug in accessories and < $50 spent and it is a jump starter too as well as power center.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

I purchased one of these & was wondering the quality inside, THANKS for showing us ! BTW, I want to add a 12 volt fan to my lawn mower engine to help cool it, do you have a specific fan you would recommend due to your expertise?

[@LoveYourRV]

Sorry, I don't know too much about electric lawn mowers. I imagine you'll want a lower power fan, maybe a large computer case fan like this one would work - Antec Big Boy 200 - 200mm Tricool Computer Case Fan amzn.to/2M2o44q Cheers, Ray

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@LoveYourRV It's not a electric mower, the regular Briggs&Stratton single cylinder 12.5 HP , I'm going to convert to run on propane and just wanted to add some more cooling for it, a 12volt fan I could easily just run to the battery, would your recommendations still apply for my setup? Thank you since I am a electronics electrical idiot !

[@LoveYourRV]

@Numa Newbern Ah I see, maybe look at electric fans used in automobiles -www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/fans-electric Could likely get a cheap one at an auto wrecker.

[@Jacek..]

Can the battery be replaced when it wears out?

[@LoveYourRV]

Not sure, likely would have to send the unit back to Jackery unless a person knew what they were doing and could source parts in China.

[@Jacek..]

@@LoveYourRV The seller said the battery is not replaceable. So the device is thrown away and you have to buy a second one.

[@LoveYourRV]

@@Jacek.. Lithium batteries last pretty long, even when worn beyond the warranty rated life cycles it should still have 80% capacity.

[@Jacek..]

@@LoveYourRV How long question?

[@LoveYourRV]

Tough to know. They are warranted for 500+ full discharge and charge cycles before dropping to 80% capacity, so the answer depends on how often you will use the Jackery box and how deeply you discharge it with each use. So the box could last only a few years or a decade or more.

[@joed8694]

I bet you were the type of kid that took every thing apart and had your parents scratching their heads. Thanks for the video.

[@雪鷹魚英語培訓的領航]

Lol, everyone is always so tickled that it still works after putting it back together.

[@jab376]

Can you do tear down of ROCKPALS 250 WATTS PLEASE

[@LoveYourRV]

Sorry, I don't have one.

[@jamestaylor3075]

Hi, I've got a Harmon Kardon Citation 11 & 12 Amp and PreAmp set up on my home stereo system. I think they are from the late 1970's or very early 1980's. Anyway, I have had the system since the late 1990's. Sometimes when I turn the stereo on, there is an audible hum in the right channel speaker and static or even a loud popping in the left channel speaker. The problem is even more pronounced when it is raining and very humid out. The vintage stereo store near me has bad Yelp reviews so I haven't taken it there. Do you have any insight into the problem and where I can get it fixed? Thanks, liked the video.

[@LoveYourRV]

Nice stuff. :) Usually, on the old vintage equipment, the two common issues are cracked solder connections and dried out electrolytic capacitors. When I worked out them to restore I would almost always replace most of the electrolytic capacitors and resolder the boards. Most problems would go away and the operation would improve. Your faults could be from those things or maybe intermittent transistors. Sometimes when a transistor in a preamp or amp circuit starts to fail it will do so intermittently and be affected by heating or cooling. Humming and pops were a symptom. Dirty controls can sometimes don it too. You could try a spray cleaner. A good one is MG Chemicals Eletrosolve - amzn.to/2LHpW2B It's a zero residue contact cleaner and won't hurt plastics. Sorry, I don't know where you would take it, you need a tech that can troubleshoot and work to a component level and they are a dying breed. Most modern techs these days are just swapping out modules and boards. Cheers, Ray

[@jamestaylor3075]

@@LoveYourRV Thanks for the info.

[@robertdonnelly434]

The structural components, albeit likely high impact plastic, do APPEAR to be of decent molding quality... d'accord, Ray??

[@LoveYourRV]

Yes, the plastic feels and looks good, not sure how it will do in really cold weather, whether it would get brittle and crack easily, we don't hang out much on sub-zero stuff

[@skullparty7638]

What would make one of these not charge past a certain percentage? BMS?

[@LoveYourRV]

Sorry I'm not sure, guess it could be the BMS or a bad battery, or maybe whatever they have for the battery monitor in there is faulty.

[@edbjr8]

Is the battery replaceable or can it be replaceable?

[@LoveYourRV]

Doesn't look meant to be user replaceable, likely would have to go back to Jackery or a authorized service center I imagine.

[@jacoblichty7197]

Any chance of replacing a display screen on one of these?

[@LoveYourRV]

Replacing it looks quite doable if a person can solder well and has the equipment to desolder. The tough part will likely be to source the replacement part. Unless Jackery is kind enough to sell the part it could be hard to find who makes it and sells it.

[@goneoutside1011]

after two years my warranty went out and two weeks after that it would not come back on. all jackery did was try to sell me another one at the christmas discount which is when i got that one. any ideas on how on how to reset it?

[@LoveYourRV]

Haven't heard of a any reset, maybe Jackery knows

[@zacattack4029]

Is the Jackery safe to keep in your home ? I don’t know much about them and I’m afraid the batteries might catch on fire . Is that possible?

[@LoveYourRV]

If you aren't worried about a laptop or smartphone being in your home then not much to worry about with a Jackery. The battery technology is similar and the Jackery box has numerous built in safety features to shut it down before it can overheat. Can't say it could never catch fire but it would be a very rare thing to happen.

[@mrclnvlz3891]

very informative. thank you very much. Thinking of buying me one so I can keep my light bill low(living alone in a studio apartment) I am going to subscribe because I might want to look at your other stuff. thank you .

[@randydicotti3975]

Anyone ever tell you you could do voice overs for Bob Odenkirk ?

[@LoveYourRV]

No one in real life has said that but I actaully have had a few commenters on KZbin mention that. Seems weird as I must have a Canadian accent and I believe he is American. Cheers, Ray

[@anthonymarino4260]

Now I can make one. Need ideas thanks

[@ScotWalt858]

Nicely done!

[@foley3769]

so I took your advice and took mine apart..... Just kidding. Great video!

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Great inside info. Thx u

[@chadsteele1]

I'm a 50 50 guy. 50% of the time it works when I put it back together and 50% of the time it might work. Just changed over the bottom part of a vacuum head the other day for the wife, took it apart and immediately thought was over my head, moved over the motor and other parts onto the new base, put it back together and amazingly it worked. That must have been the 50% it works time...😂

[@Nessal83]

What size and brand are the cells?

[@LoveYourRV]

I don't know, since the pack was tightly wrapped with plastic protection layers I didn't remove to see the cells inside for fear of damage. Couldn't find any specs on the outside. The manual lists capacity as 518Wh and Lithium-Ion chemistry. Kind of vague but my guess would be NMC given the 500 cycle rating. Cheers, Ray

[@heatherbella]

Is your Jackery still working? Ours is now out of warranty and won't charge!

[@LoveYourRV]

I gave it away to one of my viewers about a year or so later, was still working well kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3O7mXicnbVmjZo

[@marshallpoe8087]

Ray, would you please tell me what the part number is for your Makita cordless screwdriver set? Thanks

[@LoveYourRV]

Makita DF030D amzn.to/2YddtXd makita.ca/index2.php?event=tool&id=706&event=tool&id=706 It's an old model now I imagine, I've had it for at least 15 years or so :) The bit set isn't Makita, it's just a cheap set called Everybit but has a bunch of tamperproof ones - www.tekton.com/everybit-ratchet-screwdriver-and-bit-set-2841

[@marshallpoe8087]

Thank you. I've been looking at several and I need the security bits as well.

[@ronwasser4852]

Thanks Ray!

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

You the man Ray thanks I always wanted to see what was in there thanks 🙏🇨🇦🇨🇦🛠🛠

[@saharts]

How much does it cost?

[@LoveYourRV]

Retail is $499 but they already have been discounting it for $399 sale price, though it did sell out, so they have been having stocking problems, its a new model that was just launched recently.

[@vicO1323]

No extra screws?

[@LoveYourRV]

Nope! :)

[@gerard9128]

Ray i cant understand with all the great vidioes you do that you still dont use a camera stand small to do the vidio and use one hand that shakes alot times i mean ray they not expensive love what you did by showing the inside i hope you follow up with useing it in action

[@LoveYourRV]

I do use a stand sometimes but usually, prefer not to, just my own preference. I have shown it in action, this is a follow up to that video, see previous video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npOop3V6nd2HhaM Cheers, Ray

[@edwardsanabria6979]

It has like 3 fuse inside two red fuse and a green fuse

[@MercOilbuner]

Good to know they didnt skimp out and install an sla or old nicads.

[@avalon6090]

How can I take the unit on a plane. Let me know.

[@LoveYourRV]

I had a look at the Jackery FAQ and this is what it says: Unfortunately, you can't. Under FAA regulations you are not allowed to take any battery exceeding 100Wh on a plane.

[@royallen9698]

I wonder if it would run a CPap machine overnight.

[@LoveYourRV]

From what people are telling me CPAP machines can vary in power draw from 27W to about 60W, so run time would vary from 19 hours to 8.6 likely more if the machine was cycling on and off. I heard from one person that he usually sees abut 4 nights from on battery.

[@royallen9698]

@@LoveYourRV thanks for the information Ray, it is truly appreciated.

[@bobsvanlife8628]

I get 3 nights CPAP usage with mine and still have 10-15% power left. I don’t use humidifier/heater.

[@alanpearson299]

I've got a 290 won't charge,any one else have this?

[@juliogonzo2718]

Apparently the eagle in the background was upset you took it apart

[@karkule5919]

Can the average person replace the batteries.?

[@LoveYourRV]

It doesn't look very user serviceable and the battery pack would be hard to source I imagine.

[@fliipixel5719]

I really only wanted to see what the batteries look like and if they are replaceable after they die. That is the one part you didn't show!

[@LoveYourRV]

You can see the two battery packs stacked together. You could replace them if you can source the the battery packs, but likely they are proprietary, also you'd need to be able to unsolder and solder the large wire leads onto the main power board. Best though to send it back to Jackery, let them do it, unless you really know what you are doing. Cheers, Ray

[@raymondcruz2000]

Millennial - "What's a V C R?" Hahaha

[@MeowMeow-ul4su]

I was just wondering why they die so fast. Sadly no objective info here.

[@LoveYourRV]

Sorry I wasn't addressing that question in the video just showing what's inside. I'm sure they die for all sorts of different reasons. Failed battery packs, cracked solder connections, failed switches, faulty wiring, blown fuses, dud electronic components, etc.

[@hayzersolar]

who cares if you hade 25 years of repair. if you are carious then take it apart you never learn if you dont. i dont have 25years and i take all my shit apart and it still works.

[@LoveYourRV]

I just warn people so they can't come back and blame me if they break their shit or injure themselves. Not everyone watching KZbin is as smart as you so I avoid encouraging them.

[@TheRCfunny]

I see.... big boring during the summer time...Hand itching to do something.. Good job.

[@LoveYourRV]

Got into the tech mode. :) Was repairing an ADS 10 Acoustic Sybtherzer for friend prior. Looks like this www.ebay.com/itm/ADS-Model-10-A-Digital-Time-Delay-System-Rack-Acoustic-Dimension-Synthesizer-/113698003224

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

LOL .............................................. LOL ..........................................

[@davidmcconnell8690]

:-)) :-))

[@MrTomdemma]

Mine after 4 months decided to stop running, when it is charging in the wall it stays on, soon as I unplug it it fades out

[@LoveYourRV]

Sounds like a battery or charger failure. Should still be under warranty

[@stevebosshard3011]

Thank you for the video - I want to share the information on the 12 VDC Barrel Output Connector - I purchased from Mouser Electronics - Mouser #: 171-6014-E Mfr. #: 171-6014-E Desc.: DC Power Connectors DC Power Connectors 6.5X4.3X1.4 4 $1.98 $7.92 Status 4 Shipped Date 08-Apr-24

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks!