BLUETTI AC200P Portable Power Station Review | Solar Generator | 2000Wh | What can it power, Aircon?
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- In today’s episode we have a look into Bluetti’s newest portable power station, the AC200P.
This unit looks the goods, but what can it power, how long will it last and can it replace the need to carry a petrol generator? All these questions and my thoughts into unit will be answered in this video.
*Just as I mention in the video, Bluetti have provided this unit free of charge, however I have been given free rein to review and test the unit in any manner I feel fit.*
This power station houses a 2000Wh Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery and boasts a 2000W pure sine wave inverter, which can run at 2500W for 2 minutes and surge to 4800W. These are some powerful statistics, but can the unit live up to it specifications and reviews?
This unit is going to be great for anyone wishing to power regular household 240V appliances whilst away from main power. Whether you are using a stock 2WD sedan, or a modified 4WD already running multiple batteries, this unit can provide and expand existing systems, all while maintaining a convenient and portable system.
Sure, this unit won’t be for everyone however I hope this video has given you the information required to make an informed decision at to whether this product might suit your needs.
If you are interested in my full review on the Honda EU22i review and seeing what it can power in a Jayco Journey, then check that video out here:
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*Great **Generater.Systems** so far. We have the same brand just a little less power. This one is so much quieter then our first one. Great buy*
Most detailed and structured review I've ever seen on ANYTHING. Subscribed to the channel without even looking at your other content
Awesome, thanks for the feedback mate! Appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you enjoy the content to come. Cheers, Nathan.
I just done the same😊👍🇦🇺
@@grahamwhittaker8844 Thanks mate!
I was thinking this the whole way through then scrolled down after the video to find this comment :)
Without doubt one the most articulate and informative reviews of any product I've ever watched thank you well done.
Awesome, thanks mate I appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Nathan.
The quality of this review deserves 3 free generators in my opinion. You literally covered all areas of questions in regards to someone thinking about buying not only this product specifically but generators in general. VERY professional. Thank you for your effort in making this video. Subscribed just out of respect for you man👍
That's one of the most thorough reviews I have seen. Well done.
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Anything nice can be said for a freebie.
Wow. Well your review has come at a great time for me. Im a triker and also tow camper. Was doing up a system for the 2 fridges (1 in camper and another on the trike). Was looking at a 3 battery system but with all the dc-dc chargers, etc because all the batteries would be different sizes it was getting a bit expensive. This is a game changer for me. I just checked Bluetti on line because of your review, and the price is less, weight is less, chances of stuffups is less. So a major thank you for the review. An AC200P and 2x SP200 folding solar panels is just what I needed.
Awesome, thanks for sharing mate 👍 I’m glad to hear that this video has helped you and further you may have found the ideal system for your needs.
All the best setting up your trike and trailer, hopefully it works as planned.
Cheers, Nathan.
Cheers for the time mate reviewing very detailed. Bought one for my camping van.
awesome, hopes it works just as well for you 👍
Overall the Bluetti 200P unit including their 3 X 300watt solar panels cost $4,500 because of your recommendation. I have found the unit to be useless. When turned off over night it drops from 100% charge to 70%. The 3 solar panels when plugged in series should produce a maximum of 900wats & the maximum I get is 400watts. I have tried on several occasions to contact them & get no service & want return any of my emails.
This is the best review on You tube very comprehensive.
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Cheers, Nathan.
This is a game changer! Great review as always 👍
Thanks mate! For sure, it's definitely an exciting future for electronics and battery storage, particularly for us campers and tourers.
Cheers, Nathan,
Outstanding review, sir. I enjoyed the easily understood, yet far from slow-moving, way you explained your findings. For instance, the way you explained the basic principles of power, and the calculation of watt hours, was extremely well done.
Thanks mate, I appreciate these comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully you can continue to enjoy future content.
Cheers, Nathan.
Just found you but this is the best review on the whole internet. So i take of my hat for you sir. Many thanks. I now know what is possible with this device .unbelievable how must detail you give.GREETS from a Dutch.
Thanks Alex, I really appreciate the feedback and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
Much appreciate, Nathan.
You have the very best presentation of how to use the Bluetti of any I have watched. Thanks so much.
Awesome, thanks mate. Appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed it 👍
That was the best review of the software for sure thanks I’m coming back to say that was the best review period and I have watched a lot of them
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review. Cheers, Nathan.
Great review!! Thanks for taking the time to do this!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Nice to see Australian review on this product, thanks! Will be nice to hear your opinion after 3-6 months of usage.
Thanks mate, I will make sure follow up when I've had some long term use of the unit.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz After extensive search on internet I ended up ordering AC200P with solar panels using your discount code, cheers.
@@ScientistInvests That's awesome to hear mate. I'm glad that my video was able to assist in that decision and I'm sure that you will be happy with the unit, just as I am.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great review. Very well explained for everyone to understand. I can see these units getting better and better as new technologies come in. My problem is that while my 20 year old Honda generator is still going strong, the cost of this unit is a lot of fuel while it's still going. Solar is awesome and I do use it in conjunction with my generator. Until solar improves in low light situations, I'll still use my trusty old Honda as my back-up through the day while offgrid. I thank you for your honest review though. Cheers.👍👍
For sure, this unit hasn't got ht capability to completely replace a generator unit but it sure is exciting to see the technological advancements and what could be possible in the not so distant future...
Cheers, Nathan.
Brilliant very comprehensive review. I now know what i need as a complete grab-n-go for this bit of kit. You have helped immensely in my decision for this unit.- Thanks mate, really appreciate your efforts.
Thanks for the feedback mate. Appreciate the positive response and so glad to be able to help.
Cheers, Nathan.
Absolute superb video again mate! This is the future of power and as solar is getting better and appliances more energy efficient this is the way to go in the next couple of years! Cheers mate 🤙
Thanks Simon! For sure, at the rate of our technological advancements, we are heading for an exciting future in the electrical generation and storage market.
This may not replace a generator at this stage, but it sure is a promising (and useful) start.
@@XploringOz sure thing Nathan! Have a great weekend 🤙
Best review ever, extra detail just sells it :)
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback and glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
Cheers, Nathan.
Glad I found your video. Getting ready to move off grid. Looking at buying a Bluetti. This definitely helps me make my decision.
Good to hear and I’m glad this video can help. All the best with whichever way you decide to go 👍
Great review. Very comprehensive.
Big thumbs up on your declaration!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 👍
I'm late to this one Nathan, but with my new van due in late July, I'm starting to look at generators vis inbuilt inverters for the van. We will have 2 x 100amp hr batteries plus 2 x solar panels built in. Considering options for off-grid van use. as usual, professional, comprehensive and concise presentation. If there is a better reviewer on CZcams, I'm yet to find them. Well done once again.
Thanks mate 👍 I'm glad some of my older content is still able to help out!
My Honda EU is still holding up very well and hasn't missed a beat. Would still definitely recommend 👍
Thank you for the full display screen info pages. Subscribed! Just because of that.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers.
Wow!! That was so helpful. Thank you so much for this excellent review. We did some outback travelling (on CZcams as Travelling Two) and my husband was the brains behind it all. He passed away last year just after the 200 series and trailer were sold. I am now in the middle of buying a new camper suitable for solo travel and set it up with the things I will need - and I realise how much I don't know. There is so much to learn. Thanks for the demonstation of how to work out how long you can use the battery for from appliances - you've helped point me in the right direction. Right now I just need to make sure I can run a coffee machine :) p.s. I can see this is about 2 years old so off to see if you've done an update. Subscribed and looking forward to watching your other vids.
Well done Nathan
Appreciate the comparison mate ✌
Thanks mate, appreciate it.
Excellent review. I am close to taking a plunge into the caravaning world and power is something i have spent alot of hours studying as I know my kids would like their comforts away for home, specifically my son and his PC (mini-ITX @ 250W).
Even if I didnt buy a power station, I can infer from this review how well a stand alone inverter would function with a high capacity, LiFePO4 battery bank.
Cheers.
Awesome review and thorough knowledge at an easy to understand level. One addition I would like to see is the ability to plug in a dc-dc charger to allow for better in vehicle charging. Thanks for the time and effort you put in, cheers 🍻
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the feedback.
Yes, that! How hard could it be? IMHO, that's the one thing holding me back buying this unit. I get XOz uses an inverter, but surely DCDC would be so much more efficient. And you can't cheat by using the solar input because it has a 30V threshold. I trust there's a sound reason why, and it's not just so they can flog solar panels.
Thanks for the cons as well as the pros (and the transparency of disclaimers). It really helps us consumers weigh up the end benefit when expending valuable weight of items to travel with. Cheers, dd
Cheers mate, glad this was helpful. This is exactly why I produce these types of videos.
Cheers, Nathan.
Bluetti is leading the way with this tech. Their new EP500 Pro looks amazing and uses Sulfur Ion battery tech, which I know little about. Will it replace the gasoline/petrol generator? Hmm, I think that is yet to be determined. I also have the EU22i, or rather the North American version, the EU2200i. It's fantastic, very quiet, sips fuel, and I have an extended fuel tank that lets me run the unit for up to 80 hours without refueling, and gives me the option to refill the tank without needing to shut the unit down. Where it falls short, is from a maintenance standpoint I REALLY should change the oil somewhere within that 80 hour window. It has a tiny amount of oil and needs to be changed frequently for best results. It could run longer in an urgent situation, but for routine use I change it frequently. I have been running the best quality synthetic oil I can find, and change the oil at 50 hours religiously. It's quick to do, though and I have streamlined the oil change process to where I can do it quickly in just a few minutes, but it does involve a shutdown. I will say I can't attest to the unstable nature of the Honda. I carry mine every where I go, every day, in my work van. It has never tipped over, but then again I secure it.
The Bluetti is basically a computer. Much more can go wrong with it. Many more points of failure and nothing about it looks user-serviceable. Bluetti is also not nearly as established as Honda, so warranty or parts longevity might become an issue down the road. Also, the Honda EU22i/2200i has been around for years, and the EU2000i before it for even longer. They share many parts. So parts availability will likely be fantastic. Bluetti is working with a technology that is in its early days, and is experiencing explosive growth. I've watched Bluetti come out with new models time and time again. Newer versions, newer models, changes and modifications made. Will the older units become obsolete after time?
I want a Bluetti, probably the AC200 Max is perfect for me. Small and portable, and a good match to my EU2200i. In a perfect scenario, I would have a Bluetti AC200 Max, a full complement of solar panels, and my EU2200i to charge it when solar alone doesn't suffice, or in emergencies, or if demand calls for more wattage.
Another drawback of the Bluetti is self-discharge. I have read that it loses approximately 1% of its capacity per hour. Meaning, better turn it off when not in use. That's the same with the Honda, though. If I'm not using it, it is powered down.
I think the Bluetti and Honda complement each other rather than compete. I wouldn't want to use the Bluetti at a work jobsite or outdoors, ever. It would live indoors its whole life. The Honda, however, can withstand a much harsher environment. I can carry it to a jobsite and let it get dusty or dirty and blow it off real good with an air nozzle when I'm done. The Bluetti? Nah I wouldn't even want to take it outdoors.
If the Bluetti stands up to the test of time, it may have an advantage over the Honda. Now, the little Honda generators are very well engineered, and I have read reports of many people getting 7000 hours on theirs with no sign of slowing down. That's a good number of hours for a tiny internal combustion engine, but the Bluetti doesn't have moving parts. It theoretically could last much longer than 7000 hours. I'd be interested to see how these units begin to fail. Will it be the batteries that go first, or will it be the digital panel that becomes unresponsive? Or will one of the many ports fail? Or the wireless pads? Many more points of failure. The Honda has, from what I have read, the very best in inverter technology. I suspect Bluetti uses a similar quality of inverter, but Honda didn't pull any punches with picking the inverter to pair with their motor. The inverter in the Honda is a simple replacment module if it ever does fail, and they are easy to get online or from a Honda rep.
Awesome thank you for the thorough review!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very good andconcise review. Ideal for camping where the power requirements are not high. The Bluetti can not be reasonably be expected to replace a generater where the power load is increased by using 240v stuff (coffee maker, hair dryer, electric frypan etc) for more than an hour. In a remote travelling situational a generaror will give a more dependable source of power when required especially at night when things seem to go tits up and miles away from assistance. A vehicle breakdown and being able to stay warm or cool while waiting to get mobile again is less stressful. Being able to keep the fridge going for a couple of nights and not having to worry about power usage has a calming effect. It's horses for courses. I've rarely used my generator but I always sleep easy.
For sure, I hear what you are saying here and agree with your thoughts. The generator is still the king for reliability and 'endless' power generation.
I do however find it interesting to see how quickly and efficiently technology is innovating and improving. It won't be long before AA batteries will power our vans 😂
Cheers, Nathan.
Very straight forward video mate cheers bro
Thanks mate, appreciate it 🙏
Hey mate great review, I think these types of units will inevitably start to replace petrol generators over time. I like the idea of not having to carry fuel and store it safely. Definitely on my list of considerations- cheers again.
Cheers mate, glad this video could provide some useful information.
Although it's not a direct generator replacement yet, the future is exciting for these types of power stations and their charging capability.
Considering fuel is now selling in NQ over $1.60L def getting more and more attractive.
@@devlinavocado6274 @Devlin Avocado Just thought about your comment a bit and came up with the following:
1L of fuel contains approximately 10000Wh of energy - if this fuel is transformed to electricity trough a generator, it may result in 25% of that power in electricity, which would be 2500Wh.
With that we can see, that charging the power bank (solar "generator") on the go with a gasoline generator may cost approx $1.60 in gasoline, and on the other side this power bank will have stored power equivalent to 1L of gasoline.
So on the bottom line, *the energy saved in this power bank is somewhat little, compared to a 5-10L canister of gasoline.* It still is a great addition, and in combination with a generator a pretty perfect fit. The shown Honda EU22i will run pretty quiet on 500W, which is what the power bank will draw for four hours to charge. After that, *Generator can be turned off, and energy is available for use without any noise, until the batteries are empty again.*
Conclusion for me: On extended trips off the grid, both units are required and desired, if available space permits.
@XploringOZ: Do you know if my rough calculation is correct. *Any experience already about the fuel consumption to charge the empty power bank all the way?*
@@devlinavocado6274 your comment about fuel priced at $1.60 made me chuckle, as 5 months later and we're hitting $2/L for 91... crazy times
When the graphine solar panels become more affordable, and there is portable wind and hydro generators available, then yes, giant batteries will work well.
Where these units shine right now is when you also have a petrol generator, and use that to charge the battery bank (along side any normal usage of the gas genny) and then be able to use the stored power and save on fuel. It allows you to bank the power made by a generator for use whenever and for however long one might need, especially late at night when a generator running is less than ideal.
Awesome review!! ⭐️
Subscribed mate!!
Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video
very comprehensive review, thank you. I see a method of use in caravan land as generator by day, Bluetti by night when AC power is unavailable i.e. off grid
Thanks David, appreciate that feedback. For sure, the Bluetti would be a winner at night 👍
Great detailed review mate!
Cheers mate 👍
Very informative. Thanks. Looking forward to Bluetti bringing in the AC 50s and the EB 240 not yet available in Australia.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! For sure, I think this company has a lot to offer the Australian market!
Perfect review. Looks to me like its a top end Lithium system without the installation costs and having to troubleshoot the someone's inadequate installation.
For sure, it appears to be a great product and work well, particularly for those running low/medium loads for extended periods off-grid 👍
What a good looking toaster 💕
Great vid.... We use sometimes... A gentrax 3.5...and it runs the van. Easily with multable items on including aircon...... Bit noisy.... But run it in back of wagon part with exhaust pipe fron a deisel heater. Going out of car through side window... Quite and works great....
Yeah, awesome. That sure would power a fair few appliances at 3.5kVa. Good idea insulating it within a enclosed area, providing you can get those exhausts out effectively. Cheers.
Great Review i will be looking into this one Thanks
Cheers mate, I reckon it's great for extended those off-grid stays, even though it might not be able to replace the standard generator
super thorough review 👌🏽
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great review. Thank you. I have the same unit, and it is a great power station. 1 con. = the display with sunlight, you cant see nothing on the display. For the rest perfect unit.
For sure, these units are awesome! Market leading in their solar input allowances, but yes would have to agree with you there. The screen can be hard to read in sunlight.
You can’t see nothing, which means you can see something. Please use good English.
Nice review! Interesting to see the Australian version AC200P having only 2 AC plug… i just did a review on it as well but the North American version has 6 AC plugs each having their own rubber.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Yes I've seen that version, I guess it would come down to the fact that this unit has to produce a huge 240V rather than 110V.
Cheers, Nathan.
Well done mate, great review
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers, Nathan.
It's Excellent review i'm sold for buying one
Awesome, they are great units and this one is still going strong a couple of years on! 👍
Great review mate, I found it very useful. And thanks for being very clear about the unit being supplied to you. One question I have - does it have support to stop charging at say 80% to keep the battery cycle cost down, or is the 2000wh already including some overhead?
Thanks mate, glad you found it useful.
It doesn't appear to have any of the smart charging or stop charging features at this stage.
great review thanks Nathan.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Hello from the high desert of New Mexico USA 🇺🇸. If I had the 2600 dollars to buy that I would be able to replace all my batteries in my 1967 GM TDH-4519 city transit bus that I live in full-time. Keep up the good work and stay safe and charged
Hey mate, thanks for watching and commenting 👋 For sure, they are a great unit, we can only hope that as technology improves and becomes more widely available these prices will continue to decrease.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for the Detail!
No problems. Cheers, Nathan.
Great review👍👍👍👍 wondering what kind of pump that you used on Jerry can ? Post info would be helpful. Thank you for all videos
Thanks mate. I will be creating a video in the next month or so with all the details for this water pump jerry can including all the parts used.
Cheers, Nathan.
If only it had an Andersen plug… great insightful review.
Yes, this does seem to be a popular request here in Australia, however adaptors cold be made/used to converter across if really wanted.
Cheers, Nathan.
First time we have seen one of your videos. Well structured, great diction, really enjoyed it. Subscribed immediately. But I have a question. One fear of all single battery vehicles is leaving something turned on and depleting the start (crank) battery. I really would have imagined a small battery jumper lead being able to plug into the Bluetti to enable the pack to be used as an emergency start (jump) device just like some of those little lithium jump packs you can buy. Is this a Bluetti oversight or did I miss something.
Great review mate. Looking for a power solution and this is up there. Hope they come up with some good deals in the future
Cheers mate, glad this could help somewhat.
It will be interesting to see how they are accepted here in Australia and see what deals they come up with.
Cheers, Nathan.
Luv it. Fantastic.keep us up to date with solar panels
They have now got some of these solar panels in stock, I haven't tested them at this stage: www.bluettipower.com.au/products/maxoak-k3-36000mah-power-bank
@@XploringOz
So the solar panel site , actually shows the power station I was trying to explain about. It shows it has 6 x240v outlets. As to the one u were showing us. Unless it is the European /American edition.
Anyways, sounds like a great product.
@@ru4reel2014 Ah yeah, that will be the US version. They get more outlets because they are only running their standard 110V AC power. Obviously here in Australia, we run the 240V AC power, requiring fewer ports to produce that voltage.
@@XploringOz thought so. Cheers keep us up to date.
@@ru4reel2014 Will do.
Best review of camping stuff I’ve ever seen! I’m buying one …. Just have to sell the car and tent to afford it. 🤣🇦🇺
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! Haha, I hear you, this stuff isn't cheap....
All the best mate, Nathan.
I’ll continue to use my Honda 2200 …. I use it for work 5-6 days a week and use less than 1 tank of fuel per day … rain,snow or shine it works great
For sure, these units are very different, but there are uses for both. The generator will still be able to provide power for a longer period of time with the current technology available.
great review Nathan thanks
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome clip I just come across your channel the bluetti 2000wh portable power station looks like a fantastic product it would be something that I would be interested in checking out myself thanks for sharing such a detailed review hopefully one day I’ll be able to see one for myself I think these are the way to go in the future rather than a battery system built into a vehicle or a camper cheers 🇦🇺👍 ps I’ve liked and subscribed and hit the bell cheers
Thanks mate, I'm glad you have enjoyed my video so far.
I've found the Bluetti system a great potential alternative for a fixed dual battery system for sure. Not only that but it comes with the bonus of having an inverter and solar charger etc.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great review
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Thank you 🙏
Excellent review!
Glad you liked it!
Cheers, Nathan.
Great review, Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent review, I want one.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. They sure are a great piece of kit!
I've come to the conclusion that they both compliment each other very well. If I was RVing I would definitely take both on my trip. Solar powering means less petrol and money being saved. Bluetti at night and use the petrol genny to charge and top up the Bluetti during day time. I would still leave appliances at home where producing heat is a concern. Except the hair dryer. Gotta keep the wife happy. Better choices would be propane, butane and other fuel stoves that are very efficient at cranking out heat. But, electronics, camera and cell phones,power tools, medical cpaps and netflix would be Bluetti's strong suite.
I agree. I’m powering internet etc hardware with bluetti, dual fuel generator to aid charging and do a fridge and freezer. Heat is wood and various propane devices.
For sure, both have their advantages and disadvantages. I would also agree and don't often bring all the appliances with me. But as you have mentioned the ability to use the Bluetti system during the night is a big plus.
I also have a video coming out next week where I am starting to use induction cooking and this is working well so far.
We also find that we drive a lot during the day when camping, whether move from site to site or just 4WD'ing the area and are able to charge the Bluetti system from the vehicle, ready for another night.
Cheers, Nathan.
I have 2 of them had them for 12 months .There great run pretty much anything .
Nice, glad to hear positive feedback on their longevity.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great video again.
Its a pityy that others out there never disclose if what they are on about if they are sponsored or totally independent
Cheers mate. For sure, I will always be honest at to the context of my review.
Hello,
I’m not a big commentator when it comes to CZcams (nor anything else for that matter) BUT I really felt compelled to pass a comment in regards to how good this review was.
The way in which you explain everything is clear & precise and you went about doing the review using practical & common sense approach. Really your review was flawless & had enough detail to answer my questions but not too much finite detail which might lead to someone fast forwarding. Really well done👍
Personally I also think your disclaimer at the beginning was excellent & made sense and I for one appreciate your honest & would have no hesitation in trusting your review as honest.
Having said all that. I have one question that I’m hoping you might be able to answer for me before I lash out & buy one.
I am hoping to use this Bluetti system to power my offgrid humpy (as I call it). I have no mains power as I live in the bush far from utilities & I would be using 2 x 305watt solar panels in series to charge the system. I understand the workings of the solar, so my question doesn’t directly relate to that.
I listened to another Australian YT review & he said that this unit could NOT support “Pass Through Charging”, that is Charging & Discharging at the same time. I found his comment odd as when I had watched several American reviews they had said the unit DID support Pass Through Charging. Then as I was thinking about it, this dawned on me that Americans use 120Volt whilst here in Australia we use 230 Volts. That made me wonder if it’s only the Australian unit that won’t support the Charging & discharging of the unit simultaneously? You see this is important to me as through the day I want to be able to recharge through solar whilst still powering the items I need to use 24/7 (ie fridge etc).
I was wondering if you would please look through your Australian users Manuel & goto one of the last pages where they have ‘Facs & frequently asked questions’ & look at the 2nd or 3rd questions (I think) & see if Bluetooth answers this question & please let me know.
I tried to find the answer on Bluetti’s website with no luck as it only seems to show the American units & manual s.
Anyway, glad I found your channel & I have subbed & look forward to more of your content, thanks for making the effort.
G'day mate, I really appreciate the comments here. It's very encouraging to hear that people are enjoying the content I make and particularly the response I got back from this video is great.
So I can confirm that my unit definitely supports PTC. I have utilised it in such a manner to have both solar and AC charge coming into the unit as will as drawing both AC and DC loads from the ports. There did not seem to be any issue with this in my experience.
I have also done this a few times using only solar and powering large power draw appliance like induction cooktops without any issue either.
Not sure whether the other YT channel got their information from, but hopefully this can clear it up for you.
Good luck with your setup and hopefully you can find something that suits your requirements.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz Thankyou for taking the time to respond. I’m not sure where the other channel got his information from either but he seems to be at odds with everyone else.
I’m thinking this will work perfectly for the small job I want to use it for & eventually it will just become a back unit or something I can use when I’m out & about. Cheers👍
Your channel is really informative & I look forward to watching your content as it becomes available. Cheers 👍
@@GR8Tmate No problems at all, glad I could help.
All the best with the unit if you go ahead with it, I'm definitely enjoying it.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks for your sharing
I don't think the Bluetti is any competition for a Honda EU22i. They are both significantly different in their capabilities. The Bluetti is certainly a good combination of battery, inverter and chargers to enable a camper to become off grid capable. With all the specialist work done in a single box a user only needs to add solar panels. I think it could enable a camper to leave the gas bottle at home with sufficient solar panels attached. It's also a very good solution for home blackout power. I think you did a good demonstration of the Bluetti just leave the Honda EU22i comparison out.
Cheers mate.
I agree with you there. This unit is great for extending those off-grid capabilities or basic camp setups, but is a different type of unit than the Honda unit.
Although saying this, with these types of advancements in technology, I'm sure it won't be long before our battery storage and off-grid charing capability soon overtake the typical generator methods.
Cheers, Nathan.
exactly, EU Honda's are for solid continuous safe pure sign wave power demand and go till they need refueling, run a cement mixer on one outlet while running a computer on the other. I used a 20I for remote building on the smaller draws and a Honda 8kva for the bigger draws, the EU generators have spawned a whole bunch or copies like Yamaha and others. They can charge back up your motor home and RV when long term remote, but this power pack is a bit too gimmicky for me to see it as any comparison, but may be cool for off road camping. I don't really like it, I'd prefer to just have a panel and a big Gel AGM even if heavier and keep draws to a minium. I mean seriously who wants to take the toaster and hair dryer with them, gas stove and even a fire pit are what camping is all about to me. I'm not a suuucker for all this new expensive stuff. Nowhere did it mention the retail cost of the unit, it's very important factor in a review, perhaps I missed that part
@28:00 Was the compressor on that home fridge actually running? Because a fridge with the compressor off doesn't draw much power.
Very good review. Will Prouse also does a very good review of his unit. He pointed out the problems with it ten months ago but reported that bluetti fixed them. I also have a Honda generator, EU20i. It is not very dependable in that the carbuerator clogs up easily. When I have needed it, the generator would not start. A solar charged system would be much better. Also, no fuel constraint.
Yes, Will has a great channel and I also follow him and his reviews, very helpful. I agree, the advantages of no fuel source and clean power is definitely appealing, particularly as it becomes mobile and mainstream.
Cheers, Nathan.
Not really the same thing as a generator as they only store power not create it obviously.
These things are big in the US but I'm not sure about the "all in one" nature of them as if one bit fails the whole lot is stuffed.
Personally I prefer the battery box and component type things we have here as if one bit breaks you can replace/upgrade it if necessary.
Having said that these units look impressive and will only get better with improvements in technology.
Thanks for the video.
For sure, they are vastly different unit, however its exciting to see the technological advancements in this area, particularly for the portable camping/touring market.
As you mentioned it will only get better, lighter, smaller and more reliable. This is definitely a great start and a great option for many setups out there.
Cheers, Nathan.
i disagree with your statement.
if youre saying they can 'store power' a gas generator 'stores power' in the form of gas.
these 'create power' with solar energy.
your gas generator would 'create power' by you putting fuel into them.
@@XploringOz you can use both Blu iti for night hot chocolate and early mining coffee, win win I say, thanks for the reviews you do
Excellent review 👏👌👍
Cheers mate, appreciate it
good review mate. 👍🍺🇦🇺
Cheers, thanks mate.
Excellent review, i would buy instead o a Generator, it suits our needs.. :)
Thanks mate, glad this video could help out somewhat.
Cheers, Nathan.
Was thinking of getting one of these, but and it’s a big one, if any problems do pop up, there is no service centre to deal with everything is online and in China, also reading reviews here and in America the company does not seem to be very good at dealing with complaints which does not bode well for future problems so am very dubious about committing to a purchase, these are very complicated machines and problems do arise.
Great review mate and thanks for posting.
Yeah, I hear you mate. I'm open about the fact that I can't comment accurately on the after sales service. Obviously my position puts me in a sort of priority basis when it comes to customer service. Saying this, I haven't had any issues so far, so this is also great. But I definitely hear your concern and is something that needs to be considered.
Cheers, Nathan.
Fantastic, informative video mate. I’ve got a little golf pop top. Heading off in Jan for hopefully around 12 months. Could this thing replace the need for a dual battery in the car to power a fridge and then whilst at camp, have the van plugged into it aswell as say 3 of the bluetti panels to stay off grid for a few days?
For sure, I would definitely think that a unit like this could make a suitable dual battery replacement, given that you have the means to replenish the power lost. Either by vehicle inverter to charge while driving or solar.
I've been using it on many trips now and its been a great edition.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thank you for your review
No problem 👍
This dude nailed this review. Whether I buy this unit or not I will forever remember how thorough this review was lol. Do you know if the Goal Zero 100wat pannel will work on this?
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed the video review! In relation the Goal Zero panel, it would solely depend on the voltage of the panel. My guess is that you would probably need two panels together to meet the minimal voltage requirements.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thoughtful Review
Cheers, I hope you found it helpful.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good idea
very informative....thanks
Glad to hear it.
Cheers, Nathan.
A great thorough review. The overall design looks to be well thought through and produces quite a bang for your buck. Why, why, why bloody hairdryers, they seem to draw so much power. Brilliant review and well explained hooking up the solar array in series, and the math going into that. I’m not sure if you mentioned through charging while the unit is in use. Thanks Nathan for sharing your knowledge. Rog from Wales U.K. 🏴 where we don’t get much 🔆🔆🔆🔆 but lots of 🌬🌬🌬🌬🌬wind; hence I have a smaller unit that I can power off a 100watt panel or mains just for household emergencies. 😀
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review. I've found the product to be of great quality with my experience so far. I guess the hairdryers are just an example of putting the unit to test the maximum 2000W inverter through a single appliance.
Yes, I did forget to mention pass through charging, but it is definitely possible with this unit. During my testing I was able to charge using solar, AC power and discharge using AC and DC power all at the same time.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz - Glad it does pass thru charging, an oversight in many units. When I was in Australia last time they said it was too hot for Solar Panels, that was in Tom Price out in the Wild West though where even the cold water from the storage tanks was scalding. I appreciate the time you took to reply to my comment; thanks Nathan.
@@rogerhargreaves2272 It sure is a great feature. Yes, some places like Tom Price in summer are extremely hot! Panels would struggle somewhat there, this would have to be taken into consideration for charging a unit like this.
No problems, glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks.
Great review! Just what I wanted to know.
Can I ask, what is that 12v water jerrycan you are using? A custom made unit?
Yes mate, it was a purchased unit, but I ended up making a custom one down the track anyway - czcams.com/video/HU5wpRgLOU4/video.html
Thanks for the review... Can you simultaneously charge by solar while drawing power for appliances?.
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. Yes, this in something I forgot to mention in this video but the answer is yes. You can bring power in from 240V & solar and output via AC and DC power all at the same time.
Cheers, Nathan.
Loved the review! However, rather than saying that you could run a toaster for 60 minutes etc. it would have been better to model an average day of a camper and explain it that way. "First, a cup of coffee, then 2 pieces of toast, then .... etc. and by partially charging throughout the day, we are back to full capacity." Thanks for all the effort you put into this review. It helped position it for me.
Power consumption calculations don't require a PhD. People just need to find the power consumption of their appliance and use BASIC mathematics. e..g Toaster 1200Watts: determine the watts per minute which is 1200 Watt / 60 (number of minutes per hour), therefore 20 watts, so for 2 minutes you would use (2x 20Watts) = 40 watts. Deduct 40 watts + the inverter consumption/inefficiency, which is approx 5% (5 percent of 40 is 2 - therefore 40+2) deduct 42 watts from your total battery capacity = (for a 2400 watt battery) you would be left with 2358 Watts. Repeat the same formula for your coffee maker, etc. Please don't expect others to perform these very basic calculations for you which I am confident you can perform yourself.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the videos. Acknowledged, I guess each individual power usage is very specific to each type of setup and what kind of appliances are being powered.
I hope this was able to help somewhat in determining whether it's suitable for your setup.
Cheers, Nathan.
Great review.
One question. Can you charge it up and run it at the same time? Eg. Could you have a solar array or other DC (say DC2DC charger) feed it whilst using it to run your microwave?
Yes, you can. This unit does support Pass Through Charging (PTC). You can have both AC power, solar power coming in and AC and DC power coming out, all at the same time.
Great review.. these units are certainly getting better.. With more and more National Parks banning generators I see this as a great option 👍👍👍
For sure, it's great to see the progress and innovation that these companies are supporting. I'm excited to see where this leads in the future.
Cheers, Nathan.
awesome review of the Bluetti AC200P, real use and great comparison to the Honda EU22i for practical use. Having several solar panels in series is it also possible to charge Battleborn Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries using the Bluetti MPPT. What connectors is required for the 12v/25A...? XT90 to alligator for terminals?
Hey mate, so charging a independent 12V battery is something that I haven't tried at this point. I believe you could probably use the 12V/24V leads to charge though: www.bluettipower.com/products/12v-24v-lead-acid-battery-charging-cable
Cheers, Nathan.
Has to be the best review of a product ive watched. In fleet the term “fit for purpose” seems applicable here. As said, you may need a petrol generator to run a caravan consistently, but it has a silent opperation and may suit someone who camps “light”. Really well done. Do you think it can replace the lithium and fixed inverter in your landcruiser. Ie a portable 2nd battery option, rather than a hardwired fixed system. Inwelcome your thoughts 👍
Thanks mate, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video and appreciate the feedback.
Sure, it won't be for everyone, but it sure does have it purpose.
Look, I believe it could replace certain in vehicle applications, but this would depend on personal circumstances and requirements. For me, I would always prefer the mounted option, however for someone who perhaps doesn't use the vehicle that often, this would be a great weekender option.
Cheers, Nathan.
@@XploringOz yea! I ve got to be flexable. We tow a float for endurance riding and i need tray space for feed saddles etc. so a “fixed” build would limit that. 🤔
@@simonhjc For sure, maybe this is a good option then. The portability of a unit like this is also a huge advantage over a fixed build. Definitely something I would consider.
thinking about getting this for our van build. if I had a toaster oven that says 1800 watts.... is it using 1800 watts every time use it or just when its heating up like the hair drier ? and would it be okay to use with this unit ? thanks !
Yes, the unit is good for 2000 watts continuous, usually with toaster ovens once they reach temperature they cycle off and on. You would get something like 1800w for 2 mins, then 0 watts for 5 mins as the unit cools down, then 1800w for 2 mins to bring the unit back up to temperature.
What a thorough and inspiring review. So much so, I would like to permanently put this Bluetti AcC200P in my new RV Ducato..Until now I am planning for the usual 200aH lithium battery linked to solar. I will need to be off grid a fair bit on rural properties with no power. I have a Honda 2000 generator., and was planning to put in 200aH lithium battery with solar . The roof will only take 300W at best. My question here is about the noise levels. I understand the Bluetti has two fans at 45dB noise , at least. I was thinking ofpermanent place in the van for theBluetti .
So, I am concerned how distracting this. Could be at night, the van has a 6amp DV fridge, hot water , the lights , the USB’s. In the day there is the tv , the coffee… I would appreciate your opinion here about which way do I invest into my power system. The Bluetti ;s 1700aH was a massive plus… but for the noise in the van..please assist .
Hey mate, appreciate the feedback on the video, glad you enjoyed it!
So the fans will only turn on with high temperature, or when the inverter is trying to output more than 1500W at once. Personally I have never had the fans turn on with heat alone, saying this I haven't used the unit in summer yet and powering 1500W at once would generally be for short peak period when using high powered devices. If you were to power 1500W overnight, the battery would only last a little over an hour.
If you are only powering low powered devices, then I would be confident to say the fan noise won't be an issue.
Cheers, Nathan.
Good review. It’s a problem if it won’t recharge with the regular 20v panels most people have and I’m wondering if it couldn’t accept dc-dc charging in car at the popular 40amp/hr range?
Thanks mate, so it can charge with the solar panels, you just need a minimum of 2 sets of panels to activate that charging input. I've gone into a little more detail on my SP200 Solar Panel review video if you are interested in that.
DC to DC charging from a stock vehicle is very slow. I have been running a inverter in my vehicle to charge though the AC power brick while the engine is running and driving around. This charges the battery quickly and no power is lost from the vehicle.
Cheers, Nathan.
I wonder what would happen if you tried to charge it's from a 60 amp alternator using the AC adaptor some how
Fab review, I have this unit and will have it in our van for trips etc , interested in the house sola you set up as I think I can fit a set up on top of the van easy . Can you please tell me what panels you had , amps v etc .
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video. I reckon you could easily setup up house solar on the roof as well, they are very generic. Unfortunately don't have any of the details as I only purchased the panels for this video and sold them since. The only details I have is what was shown at 29:24 in the video. They were 250W each and worked really well. They are currently mounted on a shed setup of a family member.
Cheers, Nathan.
Question, Can you have the Solar Panels charging the unit while using the unit as a power source for the RV at the same time?
Hey mate, yes this is something I missed in my review. The answer is yes, you can actually have power coming in via wall outlet charger and solar as well as discharging the unit via 12V and AC outlets.
Cheers, Nathan.
Thanks mate!
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.
Can you advise if you can charge and discharge the unit at the same time? Great video.
Yes mate, you definitely can. At one point during my testing, I was bringing in solar and DC charging, whilst having power drawn out through both AC and DC inverters.
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