What They Don't Tell You About The Bluetti Ac200max & AC300!

In this video today we're gonna be discussing how I hook up my Bluetti Ac200max and things you didn't know about the Bluetti Ac200max & AC300.
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[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Please take a second and subscribe To our channel. Analytics shows that 98.7% of our watch time comes from unsubscribed viewers. Thanks 😊

[@Edward-uz4do]

I have the ac200max w/2/230 attachments. I run the t.v, refrigerator a small a/c and various lights.it runs 24/7. I also have 2/ eb70s and various other units. I love the bluetti brand and customer service always answers my e mail. I actually call 2x in the last year and got to speak to a person. Sorry to hear about your issues.take care and good luck

[@sendnoods5035]

Good to have seen your video. Looks like Bluetti still has tons of problems with their power station and they are not addressing it correctly.

[@GeigerFarm]

Power has really advanced 👍🏻

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

With out a doubt thanks.😁

[@jamesyates9057]

Thanks for letting me know that I need to get myself a soft start unit just for the AC200MAX. Made me realize that I should stay away from this power station as it still has problems just like the old AC200P.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

They stated to me that all of their units will have to have a soft start. It's a good practice to even have a soft starter if you're using a gas generator as well. Soft starters will increase the lifespan of your generator. It causes less stress on the electrical load.

[@Trillville43]

Needing a soft start just means you have a inefficient unit that surges way too high.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

I've contacted bluetti marketing department about doing a review over there AC500. I would love to test one out for you all an give you all the run down over it. We will see.

[@samtabby3373]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead All the Bluetti units will need a soft start? Who knew? As a newbie to solar stuff and owning the AC200MAX, could someone tell me what a soft start is please - and where do I buy one then what do i do with it? I sometimes get lost with the terminology used on here, yet most of you peeps seem to get it immediately. Thanks for any help. Samantha in England.

[@alive-awake]

@@samtabby3373 I have the same questions. I wouldn't have bought it if I knew I needed another device in order for the 30 amp outlet to work for the A/C.

[@betterthanwomen3922]

So we’re you running this thing as hard as it would go all the time? I have the BLUETTI EB200 (and another on the way). I have never had any issues with mine or I would refrained from purchasing a second one. Just for the record, my unit is very similar to the AC200P, only it has some minor differences and cosmetically it’s more like a beefier version of the EB70S. Anyways, I’m wondering if you were constantly maxing out your wattage or close to it for a long time. Which I guess that’s not an “excuse,” but it’s kind of like a car. Just because you can drive it with the pedal to the floor… doesn’t mean you should do that, especially all the time. I feel like I’m probably a bit softer on the demands I am placing on my devices, so I don’t foresee this being an issue for me.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

No I don't run it as hard as it go's.

[@Electronzap]

Good info.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Glad you think so!

[@antonioramirezyramos9602]

Muchas gracias por la información.👍👏😘🐕🐕✌️❌️

[@australianmade2659]

Your ac unit is direct on line.

[@FlatEric-c3k]

So what exactly is a "soft start" can anybody expand the terminology please. thanks.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

A soft start is a device that limits the initial current of electricity when an AC unit starts up. It reduces the strain on the motor and decreases the spike in amps that occurs when the AC starts up. There for increasing the life span as well. Hope this helps.

[@FlatEric-c3k]

Understood, thanks for taking the time to explain. @@MysticOwl15Homestead

[@Nilz4FR]

I am just planing to get my AC200Max on powering my 2000W AC Unit of my camper. The AX200Max should have 2200W Max so that should be no problem imho. Did I miss something?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

You will need to get the AC300 amzn.to/3ov1aFu and a soft starter amzn.to/3zyeWxa so you don't brun up your generator. You will thank me later.😉

[@zanedzikonski4234]

Ac units can have a spike of around 2 x the rated running power on initial power up . The bluettie has capability to absorb some of this but if this initial spike is too big can cause errors and shut down. Installing a soft start on the ac compressor can get rid of the problem. My guess is a 2000w ac unit is going to need a soft start. Even if it doesn’t one should be installed to help protect the generator from these inital spikes

[@jamesmorrison1683]

I got my AC300 and 1 B300, waiting on the tool cart that I am going to put it on, about the only thing strong enough. I see ebay sells refurbished B300's for $1429, as opposed to $2199 or $1899 on sale until 11/3. Are refurbished batteries as good as new batteries?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

That is a wonderful question. Rebuilt batteries are engineered using working cells from old batteries, providing reliable performance but, these batteries don't offer the same level of performance and you usually won't get warranty protection as you would with brand-new batteries. Hope this helps.

[@jamesmorrison1683]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead The ebay listing says they have a 2 year warranty, "like new" condition.

[@jamesmorrison1683]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead The refurbished 350 watt panels are $599, and come with a year warranty. If the stuff functions as well as new and with warranty, it seems like a good deal. I ask the same question on other videos, and maybe someone has bought and used them.

[@jamesmorrison1683]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead If I spliced an extension cord to the wire, which would run light fixtures in my breaker box for example, if I plugged 🔌 this into the generator, would that power the lights? It is after all, an electric current introduced into the wiring. Nothing that I would do unless there was no alternative, a hypothetical emergency, but if it would work, you could connect some house wiring to the generator, and have use of switches and household power outlets. I have the AC300 and 4 B300's. I don't think that this will run 240 volt things, but will run all the 120v things.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

@James Morrison I would not recommend doing that sir, as there would be grounding issues and I'm sure some other things. You will need two Ac300 to get 240 as well as some other equipment from Bluetti. Such as BLUETTI Sub Panel for Integrating Power Station with House Electrical Circuits: amzn.to/3WT9zT9

[@lovinglife3954]

Thanks for the video. Have you considered running the a/c more at night than in the day? Some say this is more efficient.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

I've been running it 24/7 for the last week now. I run it at 80 during the day and at 76 at night.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

it's more efficient to run Air Conditioning at night "ONLY" if you have a Very good Insulated Home

[@joeloco5129]

Only running AC at night is like only drinking water after you're dehydrated. Who buys a 2000wh power supply to run AC only at night???

[@lovinglife3954]

@@joeloco5129 my HVAC person told me that.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Your HVAC person must have a fully foam Insulated house. Which is very expensive to have done. I bet that's really nice.🙂

[@samtabby3373]

Hi there, hope u can help please.... when my B300 battery arrived it contained some juice already - which I've since used and its now empty. BUT how do I refill it? I can't get it to talk to my AC200MAX, and I have the connecting cable inserted properly (having checked that many times). So how do I get fresh solar juice into the B300? There doesn't appear to be any socket to directly attach my solar panels to it, and my AC200MAX won't communicate with it...., it could be useless or it could be me. I could charge via AC from my domestic plugs but what's the point in that? I bought it to obtain free solar, but what am I doing wrong? How do I get my AC200MAX to talk to it - I've tried various things..... also how do I get my panels to input juice to this B300, there's no socket in which to insert the panel cables? I can't even see the B300 when I switch on the Bluetti App, as opposed to tapping the screen. Would be SO grateful for your help.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Will be posting a video over this issue Saturday morning at 9 AM Central time. Hope it helps🙂 Please subscribe, Like and share our videos. Thanks

[@samtabby3373]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead that is so kind of you. I'll definitely be watching - but at a different time as I follow you from England. Thanks, Samantha

[@luke_1234]

Do you have to turn on the B300 external batteries for them to start charging? Or do they start charging automatically once the AC200MAX starts to receive solar energy?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

You have to power them on the first time.

[@hammerremmah1333]

Ac300 with b300 at 0% battery will start charging automatically

[@toni9647]

Ty , its helps

[@borandell9915]

I just got the new AC500/B300s. Do you think I will have the same problem with it?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

No you should be good. I can't wait to get my bluetti AC500. Bluetti is sending me one they said. I am super excited about testing it and seeing what is is fully capable of!

[@Nilz4FR]

Give some more details please. How much does your AC need when you turn it on?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

My rv Air conditioner is 18000 BTU, So when it kicks on I see the power draw on the Bluetti start at 800 watts then is climbs up to 1700 watts the the Bluetti would kick of saying inverter start failure. Talked with Bluetti tech support and they said all there until would Require you to have a soft starter on your RV air conditioner.

[@alive-awake]

So, I only have the ac200 max. I can't run my 30 amp rv air conditioner from it without a softstart device attached to my RV???? I wish you would have talked a little more about that. None of their info on their website says anything about that.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Yes this is correct. Upgrade your unit to a AC500 and you will be good

[@alive-awake]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead Bluetti doesn't even have listed AC500? Not putting anymore money into the system.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

The Bluetti AC500 is listed on there website. They are talking with me About sending me a AC500!

[@kevinwilbanks4481]

Could you run constant 600w led grow light with this?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Yes, as long as you have enough solar going in to charge your battery banks.

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

I have a question maybe you could answer. Thinking about getting the 300 but want to know if the battery is charged and you have it hooked up to 600W of solar will that extra go to run the things you have plugged in or is it just wasted because your things can only run from off the battery. Thanks in advance:)

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Pretty sure when your load is large than the solar going in. The battery switches to discharge. Hope this helps.

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead Ok lets make it 1100W of solar coming in and what you are running is 800W battery is 100% will what you have plugged in run off the solar or still off the battery making the extra your getting from solar unusable? Thanks for your fast response by the way:)

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

I would run the full 2000 watt solar to get your desired result.

[@woodchuker570]

@@legaleagleandpaws8198 It will send 300w to batt if needed, and run the 800w load, its referred to as "charge through" .

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

@@woodchuker570 Actually "charge through" means you can charge the battery and at the same time use it to run loads "from the battery" while it is charging:)

[@jamesmorrison1683]

Is the soft start needed for any window AC unit that is to be connected to the generator? I am thinking about getting the AC200MAX and a B230 with 2 350W panels.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

I'm currently using a 10000 Btu window unit I wouldn't go any larger that that. I would also recommend the AC300 over the Ac200max any day. It has fast charging which you'll want if you're planning on running the air conditioner during the day.

[@jamesmorrison1683]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead Thank you.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Your welcome.😁

[@jamesmorrison1683]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead I am mainly getting one to run my oxygen generator should the power go out, and anything else that is necessary. So the 300 is better than the 200max, even for refrigerator and freezers? I have HAD two of the little 1500 or 1800 watt solar systems, which were POS's. $3K is a lot to spend, and definitely not on junk that stops working within a year.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Yes I would go with the AC300.

[@AskIveSolar]

Whats up sir, just swinging by to watch the video. So what should I deduce here, that you need a softstart for your AC? Also, man I struggle with over paneling but I get it. lol. 400 watts will likely give you like 320. with 120 being wasted, id much rather have 150 going into each from 2 200 watt arrays for a total of 300 actual watts. But thats just me, I know people have different reasons for over paneling.

[@zanedzikonski4234]

Over panel my system by about 20% so that I can actually see the full rated power on my generator. I estimate Im not seeing about 50 watts during peak hours of the day. (Loss in addition to inefficiency). The cool part is I get more wattageThe morning & evening hours and during cloudy days. It more than makes up for the loss during peak hours. Design strategy and system capabilities also are a major consideration. Panel wattage Series / parallel circuits / system input voltage and cable size are all a factor

[@Nilz4FR]

how loud is the fan in the AC200max unit?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

It's quiet most of the time even when it revs up. It's still pretty quiet then.

[@dennisstgermain442]

about as loud as a Fan you would use sitting on your kitchen table. Not bad at all

[@jesus1sl0rd56]

What type of solar panels u using?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

There's a link in the description. Thank for the great question.

[@zfontain1975]

How did you do the the soft start

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

There will be a video coming soon on this.

[@mikedowling3569]

You can get a soft start built into your surge protector, or wire one into your a/c unit. SoftstartRv is where I got mine and they walked me through the install process. Great products and great support

[@alive-awake]

@@mikedowling3569 Those Softstartrv's are $900 I see. On sale for $599. Bluetti should have told customers they needed one of these to run an air conditioner. This is false advertising on their part.

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Here is a link for a sof stater for $229.00 amzn.to/3qCU6I1 Hope this helps you.

[@mucarew]

What’s the ballpark price of your system?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Check the links in the description.

[@ursamajor6546]

"My dogs shock collar"!!! Only in America!!

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Lol! I have it on the settings to where it just beeps at him.

[@ursamajor6546]

@@MysticOwl15Homestead Excellent 👍

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

check out the video on silver symbal's page, this ac unit he reviewing is way cheaper to run, dreo ac

[@shadowtactics1940]

Would you choose this over the eco flow?

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

I haven't tried the eco flow so I couldn't tell you.

[@mrwonderfullgj]

I am not pleased with Bluetti. They should have informed their customers about this. They just want to sell their products without giving proper instruction and support to customers. Can't even reach them by phone. And if you do get a response via email, some of the English is not clearly conveyed.😞

[@falconde8528]

Same issue here. No tech support or customer service. For what you’re paying that’s unacceptable!

[@falconde8528]

They need to be exposed. Have never been able to contact them via phone. No tech support or customer service. Dealing with hurricane Ian, spent $4k and no one to help…

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

Try contacting them through their email.

[@falconde8528]

I did. No reply. I called all day. I’ve had the unit since may, and have never been able Ron reach them via phone. One extension goes to a voicemail that’s full. The other just rings, or hangs up on you. ​@@MysticOwl15Homestead

[@MysticOwl15Homestead]

It usually takes them about a week to reply to my emails but they do always reply. At least they replied to me anyways. And I have emailed back-and-forth with them several times. Sorry to hear that you are having trouble contacting them.