EcoFlow River PRO full test and review! Huge episode!!!
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2021
- In this episode we do a full test and review of the EcoFlow River PRO power station. You asked for certain items to be tested and I listened.
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*A quiet **Generater.Systems** , love the dual fuel capabilities, camper is 50 amp but the adapter helps and found it still handles the load. Haven't taken a camping trip yet, that's in a couple of weeks. Will see how well it does over a long weekend.*
Can't answer that, not all houses have the same electricity needs. Depends on a lot of factors and what appliances you plan to use.
We have used the czcams.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
Love this! I’ve been looking at units like this. Thank you for showing this off.
Thank you for watching
Thank you for that last tip that after fully charging it , the unit can sit on the shelf for up to a year and maintain its full charge. That was great information that i have not heard anyone say but something i am sure many people wanted to know. great work
Mine has been sitting in our storm shelter for at least that long. I just checked it and it was at 99 percent full charge.
Thank you for all these tests. I have the exact same power station and I bought a 5 cubic freezer for my van and I needed to know if it would power it. Now I see it can just fine. I am relieved. 👍🏻.
All compressors are different, but it should start it with no issues.
Hey brother. I just wanna say thank you. I subbed and I don’t usually subscribe to a lot of people. I liked that you were thorough, professional, and concise. You are good at presenting too!
Thank you very much!
Well done, thank you for your work on a real world test!
Thank you for watching
Amazing ! wow thanks for showing that.. def gotta get one this summer to build my new bunker !!
My brother just watched this video and he said he is going to order this. That is an awesome machine man that was a very good test that you did. It is definitely worth the money. Thank you for sharing the test man.
I think it is going to be perfect for our storm shelter.
Thanks! All questions answered. Excellent review!
Thanks for watching!
I am also impressed on how this River Pro weighs and at around 15lbs. I could take it anywhere with me.
Amazing review. I have one and didn't realize all the capacity. Most just suggested mini fridge. So that's great
Thank you for doing such a comprehensive test on all those appliances. I was wondering if it would run a freezer or refrigerator adequately. Your video helped me make up my mind on which unit to buy.
Awesome, glad it helped! Don't forget to use the link in the video description and coupon code. It helps support the channel and gives you 50 bucks off. Thanks for watching!
We must keep our eyes on them people will grab them quickly!!!
Thankful for the extensive review, I was going to get a Jackery power station....definitely switching to Ecoflow for deer season and camping adventures
I like your thinking, I am thinking this is going to be awesome to have in my deer blind!
Great video man! It came on sale yesterday and is still on sale and I was on the fence to purchase it but after your video I am clicking the buy now button. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this. I watched a lot of reviews on this type of device. I decided on this particular make and model..
It already arrived today.. This video has me very excited to get home and use it.
Thank you.
I still really enjoy this model for its lightweight and compact size. It seems very well built. We are supposed to be hit by a tropical storm in two days, mine is charged up and ready for use.
@@TKCL right on man.. Stay safe!!.
Great video. Some notes: the max output is 600 wats. That's why the power tools and heater only pulled 600. I'm not sure that you'll actually be able to cut very much wood with it, because the tools won't have the juice they need under load.
That being said, I ordered this from Costco and your refrigerator testing is what I was really looking for.
Thanks!
I understand and agree
Thus is exactly what I needed! Thank you!
I have a lot of videos on the channel testing these devices and new models. Feel free to look around, you might find the one that fits your needs.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. In December, I purchased an EcoFlow River Pro with 160 W solar panel for my shed from their website for $655. My lawn care equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, trimmer, etc.) are all Kobalt battery powered tools, so I wanted power in the shed to recharge the batteries for these devices. In addition to having a charging option, I also installed interior lights that are connected to the RiverPro. And, since the generator and solar panels are portable, I can use it in the house during power outages or take it with me for outdoor activities. I use it much more often than I thought I would. I recharge it about once a week so with an 800 recharging cycles to 80% battery capacity, it should last a few decades before I'll need to replace it. That comes out to about $2.73 per month, an exceptional deal in my opinion.
Yes they last far longer than most of us will ever recharge and wear them out. I love my river pro.
We've been together for a week now and it may be love. I set it in a pet carrier and roll it around the yard to power bluetooth speakers & a fan to bring some comfort to woodworking, gardening or just catching some rays.
Lol, I've been doing the same thing. Powering up a shop fan while splitting wood.
Thanks for running the thing through an awesome set of tests!
Glad you enjoyed it
The Ecoflow River Pro would be a great source of power when there are blackouts and that solar charging would definitely be a life saver.
I also like the fact you can get an extra battery that wires into it and just about doubles the watt output. That along with the other options sold me on the river pro.
Yes the battery is a nice addition
BRAH ! We're floridians as well cape coral fl , once you said HURRICANE AND SHUTTERS , I was all ears thank you buddy ! Im a welder by trade and i am considering this power station for some specialty work without turning on that trailblazer .. NICE ,
KEEP ROCKIN the test on these power stations ......
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Just purchased the eco flow delta 1300.I should receive it this week. Thanks for your review. Eco flow has really great products, in my opinion.
They are the best in my opinion.
Thank you for testing this and it’s really nice:)
Thank you for watching
I bought an Echoflow 600 last week (mid-July) and I’m impressed with it, and your review-well done! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Awesome, I'm still very impressed with mine. For the size it's amazing and very well made.
@@TKCL It’s not cheap, but I also bought the four-piece solar panel. 👍🏾 Be sure to register your warranty using the convenient QR code!👍🏾
I'm really considering the panels myself
@@TKCL With all of the Florida sunshine y’all get, go for it! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I’ll admit that I haven’t tried them out yet, but I’m hoping the quality is as good as the battery!
Thank you Sir, great video, just what I was looking for, in SA, power is becoming a luxury
Thanks andrew for the pretty good review of the River Pro. You just convinced me how good that Ecoflow is.
I've been using mine on a jobsite to run lights and a Sawzall.
@@TKCL I'm digging the display on the River Pro. It can tell you exactly how long the power will last. No more guessing.
Great review and I plan to purchase in coming months. I just had to buy a laptop and printer since my old one are giving out. When I get ready to buy I'll make sure to use your link. Thanks 😊
I understand that, other things absolutely come first.
Great Review Andrew Looks like a good item to have .
It's going to be perfect for our storm shelter
This review is exactly what I was looking for! Wanted to make sure it would run all my tools! I’m curious about a small air compressor though. Guess I’ll just have to buy one and find out for myself!
I tired a compressor and very large vacuum. It kicked out on them, so no go on the compressor.
Just one more thing.. Thanks to your review, im going to pull the trigger and purchase one! Thanks!!
Thank you for watching, mine is still working perfectly.
Awesome! I'll let you know how I like it when it arrives 👍
Bro thank you for the detailed info! Really appreciate the thoroughness for various usage!!! To Costco I go!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love it. Even better than the first vid, brother!! Next hurricane you'll have to make a video too... really drive home this products usefulness.
We plan on live streaming from the shelter next hurricane
@@TKCL That would be amazing!! I mean... not that going through a hurricane is amazing... but you get what I'm saying. Once I get my plans finalized, my wife and I are going for a week long camp trip using ONLY the River Pro and solar. We're bringing radios, heated blankets, GPS, powered grill, cooler, 2 Ebikes, lights, cameras, a drone, Wi-Fi hotspot, heated portable shower, and the typical gadgets(tablets, phones, etc). We are going to do reviews on everything we bring to car camp/glamp with the Pro literally being the center piece tying everything together.
Anyways keep up the reviews. I REALLY like your format for this video(excusing the glare, which I totally understand), but you excluded firmware updates for a positive feature, and cons of this device. There aren't many cons for the Pro, I know(i.e. fan noise, Bluetooth for those away from a network/convenience, LiFePO4 cells next time), but it may give Ecoflow insight on improvements for their future products, and help consumers narrow their decisions.
Wow, what a device created here in the best nation on this earth. Your video is the best video I have seen thus far concerning what a solar generator will run. I really thank you for your time brother, if there is ever an event when the power goes out, I will remember your video, Peace.........
Thank you for watching
Great video. I have one of these eco flow river pros and it is a beast. I keep it hooked up to my tv, amp, a lamp, Wi-Fi router and fibre box no issues at all. I have run all off the above for over 4 hours and have tested this on a fridge too.
Their support said to keep the max charge set to 90 perfect (you can up it to 100 in the app) but the above was on a 90percent charge.
There have been a few reports of these exploding after firmware updates so I just left mine on 90. Great video
Interesting about the exploding. I still love mine, the best mid sized power station in my opinion.
I think the exploding devices were not EcoFlow
Great review! Powerful unit!
Yes it is
Excellent review. Thank you
Thank you for watching
Looks great!
nice review man! thanks!
Thank you for watching
Awesome video. Many thanks.
Thank you for watching
Looks amazing
Dang Andrew that is one heck of a great generator I think the next time I need one I just might go and get one
I think it is going to be perfect for our storm shelter
Wow that is really something. Definitely worth the money.
I think so too
The River Pro would be perfect on weekend camp outs. Light and powerful enough to power almost anything you need in the morning.
Yes I agree, we just took ours to the Keys. Ran a 12volt refrigerator with food for the trip.
@@TKCL Great video andrew. Now I really appreciate how handy the River Pro can be. Will be taking a closer look at their website.
I like the review, just got one thinking about adding the extra battery
I still really like this unit, I think it's very well built.
Great review Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
i have this and it works awesome for me camping in the jeep runs my c pap mechine well worth it to me
Awesome, glad to hear some real life uses. I think it's going to be perfect for our storm shelter.
This video might have sold me on buying one. Thanks
Even though this is a older model that lacks the new lithium iron phosphate battery, I still love this model. It also has the ability to add a external battery. It's very powerful for its size.
Congratulations..
Im in the UK and i just bought one, i will be getting the extra battery plus solar and turbine, i cant wait to see how quick it charges with free energy.. just writing 'free energy' makes me smile :D Thanks for a great review, really helpful
That extra battery is a nice addition
The fact that we're having to prepare like this in the UK tells me all is not well in the world and hard times lie ahead.
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Thank you for showing us every day appliances. I really wanted to know if it would run a refrigerator or AC during power outage.
Thank you for watching
17:04 It's using its voltage drop magic (they call it X Boost) to keep the load under 600 watts. The river pro does the same thing with my Keurig. Heating items like hot plates will work but they will never get up to the highest temperature. The appliance will be capped at whatever temp it can reach with 600 watts.
Yes I discovered after this video it actually reduces voltage to get the wattage increase. Still a very powerful compact unit.
So if your blender is is 900w would it still work?
With the boost on that would be at the max limit for continuous running. I'd think a larger unit would be a better choice
Sorry can you please explain this a bit more? If I have an instapot that takes 840w and I need it to get to a certain pressure at that wattage would it work?
@@krisyas3136 it depends on your machine. The ecoflow is going to lower the volts to keep the wattage around 600. If your machine can heat up at 600 watts ( like my keurig) it will work. But there could be some circuitry in it that prevents it from working. "HOW" does ecoflow accomplish this? I'm not sure that's why I called it magic lol. Sorry couldn't be more helpful
One thing to remember is that the boost works by reducing voltage. Therefore, any device that requires an exhaust fan you cannot run continuously. The device will run hotter but the motor and exhaust fan will run slower. So there are some things that can overheat.
Good to know!
What would be a good prime example of something that has an exhaust fan that someone might try to run off of an electric/battery power station such as the EcoFlow?
I just added the Max extra battery to my
R 600, "BIG IMPROVEMENT" it doubled everything. From 240 fast charge to @ the highest intake 501 watts from the wall. My cell phone charged from 40% to 96% in 22 minutes! WOW THIS IS HUGE! " people don't wait price gouge is coming!
@@craighoward6243 You mean just the EF River the battery attachment? Yeah I ordered that too, and that's great news! I didn't know how much of a difference it'd make but I'm glad to hear that. I can't wait to get mine!
Get it doubled everything and I enjoy the Nightigh! If this is in your budget, do it I received my max battery from Ebay refurbished. By Echoflow $ 149 I live on a fixed income, the $249 _ 300. This is way to much. 💰. I'm very impressed 👏 you will be as well my friend stay safe & aware of your surroundings!
I just bought this unit here in the UK, with the extra battery (1440w/hrs). I think the extra battery is a must if you're going to be holed up for a while or might experience prolonged blackout.
I agree, I keep seeing sales with the extra battery.
The battery isn’t cheap though. One of the higher wattage Delta units might be better but then you lose out on the combined w/hr of 1440… it’s s choice between powering less items for longer or more (more powerful) items for less time. 👍
Hi, Andrew! I am on Kelley’s withdrawal. I missed y’all yesterday. So happy to see you today. Sounds like an excellent and very useful device. You have mentioned C-pap a couple of times. Do you have one? I do.
Both of my parents need them to sleep, so it rings a bell for me with this device. Weather hasn't been good so I'm behind on videos.
@@TKCL I knew you were expecting bad weather, but a man needs a day to rest too. Is Silver Queen surviving the bad weather?
Second day of lighting and thunder. Corn is doing well, over 6ft tall now.
Excellent review.
Thank you
1000 likes , great video !!!
Just bought myself one waiting on it arriving.
Awesome little units!
Good review and information Andrew. I know they're expensive but when your without power and need it how do you put a price on that. In an emergency I'd say you can't. Appreciate you sharing!
It'll pay for itself the first time we sleep all night in comfort in the storm shelter or save all our frozen food. I'm very happy to have this in our storm shelter.
I would love to test and keep an ecoflo delta so far I think this is by far one of if not the best one on the market either the ecoflo or the blueetti
This is a great mid range model and I personally feel Ecoflow has some of the beat equipment.
Good Video. Resistance (heating element) loads are killers, they will drain this thing in short order. You need to check your saws at full cutting load, not just startup. FLA is with the saw cutting or grinder grinding, not startup. I'll keep my generators for most applications. It obviously defaults to 600W max. output, that is why "Low" and "High" on the heater does not change with the load. That "brownout" of the refrigerator is concerning as such low voltages can cause damage to compressors and electronic control boards of some of the fancier refrigerators. Nice for use in a closed space as you said.
Good points!
If he had disabled x-boost for the fridge/freezer test there shouldn't have been a brownout when the compressor kicked on. However he left x-boost on when testing all appliances, not just the ones that require it.
X-Boost lowers voltage (intentional brownout) when draw goes over 600w to handle loads up to 1800w surge/running, however with X-Boost off it can handle surges up to 1200w starting, 600w running.
If your window unit draws about 70 during fan mode, you should be able to actually GAIN watt hours with a sunny day and solar panel set up. I’m in northern Ohio and with the right angle I can get about 100 coming in.
Don't forget about the conversion losses from battery through inverter. Solar would definitely extend the runtime though.
Glad I came across this video. You hit the mail on the head for me and my purchases. Sub’d
Glad you enjoyed it
That looks like a good unit
I think it's going to perfect for our storm shelter.
If it powers a window unit and it will once that comp kicks on it's certainly not going to run much more than a few hours. I'm buying one because i need one and this unit is the best price for the money.
Of course not, but it's nice to see it will do it.
6:20 air conditioner test 5000 btu
400 watts while running. Can run for two hours on full charge on high.
Very cool power source Andrew. Thank you for doing the testing
Thank you for watching! It's going to be perfect for our storm shelter
That is a nice looking power source
I think it's going to be perfect for our storm shelter.
I have tons of Milwaukee m18 battery powered tools and I would just use this to charge the batteries and not worry about whether the ecoflow has enough oomph to run the tool.
Of course, but not everyone has a bunch of cordless tools.
I had one I took on camping trips 🥰👍🏻
Awesome, how did it work for you?
Loved it.
I could take that River Pro on my boat. Looks like it wouldn't take up too much space.
Oh no it's very small compared to other brands. We just carried ours on vacation to the Keys. Wouldn't be a problem on a boat, just keep the water off of it.
Hey man, you are the 🐐 at this shit!!!!!!!!! Truly the best I've seen on you tube!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much
Great review! I just bought the same unit from Costco for $429. One thing I notice is the one I bought doesn’t have the word “River” in front.
They have a similar model that's cheaper, but also has less battery capacity. That is probably the model you got.
@@TKCL my model is River Pro $699 at Costco on sale for $429. Even in the app it is registered as River Pro. The only missing thing is the word River.
Interesting! That's a great deal then.
Thank you for testing this charger. Sure wish we had this , this past February .
No kidding, I can think of a lot of situations where this will help.
@@TKCL Nice Video thanks. Tip: Get more runtime by plug DC consumers without a AC/DC powersupply directly to the 12V DC Car or USB plug of the Ecoflow. This bypass lossy DC->AC (Ecoflow) and AC->DC (powersupply of the device) conversions. Some devices has USB powering options. if not but your device runs at 5V or 12V DC, you can use a cable adapter or soldering your own.
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Good video again. I got one of these, hooked up a radiator type heater to it. It has three settings, 500, 1000, 1500. When I run it at 500 or 1000, it shows an output of 600 watts max. The River Pro was 100% charged, but after 10 mins of running that heater, it switched to 56 mins reamining and dropped from 100% to 73% remaining on battery. Not sure how there could be 56 mins of remaining run time but still at 70% battery. Anyone know why? My unit defaults to X boost default on. It shows running at 60 Hz while this is going on.
How much noise does the Ecoflow River Pro produce while powering a moderate load such as a CPAP machine
Very little, it makes the most fan noise when charging. Powering low wattage devices produces no noise.
Cool 😎
I have a pretty big 7500 watt diesel generator ... I think I could still use one these in other situations for sure . I’m putting this on my Christmas list . Great review sir .👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I have a 9600 watt gas/propane generator, but I can also use the battery generator in situations where I can't use the gas powered.
Thank you. Good review on this. It's my understanding this unit will compensate over 600 watt appliances by reducing the corresponding voltage somehow. No idea if that damages the appliance or tool, but it does allow it to run for a while. Also, the chop saw ran, but will it run when your putting more torque or load on it cutting wood? Saw another video where it cut out in that scenario. Its not an end all be all, but with modern technology is the best I've seen so far. That said, I still think it's worth having as it does power a lot, great when SHTF scenario, light and easy to move around, and charges very quickly, eliminating having to buy a lot of panels. Someone I know uses it as a UPS for his computers because of the bypass function where it can be charged and still power at the same time
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That's my understanding too, the only thing I would be concerned with the reduced voltage is any electric motor that really requires a fan for proper cooling. I know they all technically do, but there are some circumstances that require more than others.
@@TKCL Well, I just ordered one yesterday, so hope it works well. Have you done any reviews on Cutting Edger Power units, the large 3000 watt ones? Have been checking these out for a year now and looks interesting.
Sorry... that's Cutting Edge Power.
I have not tested those, just bluetti and ecoflow
@@TKCL please check it out cuttingedgepower.com Would love to see an unbiased review on these. Thanks
Excellent presentation, can you give me a ballpark price on the unit you demonstrated. I checked the internet and they have several models, prices for $350 to $1450. I appreciate you!
The ecoflow River PRO model is what I had in the video. There is a link to that model in the video description or I can send it to you. It's 600 after the coupon code
I bought this unit after watching your extensive stellar reviews. I’d like to ask you if you could get this unit refurbished for 339.00 with a 30 day return window or a brand new model from costco for 450.00 with a 90 day return window which is the non-member cost where they add 5% to their special event pricing of 429.99 which would you feel is the best bang for the buck. I respect your opinion so I’d like to know what you think and why?🍭🍭🍭
I'm personally a huge fan of buying stuff new over refurbished, but that's just my personal opinion. I'd probably go for the new unit, and that's a really good price too.
Great video! Do you store at 100%. For best battery life do you charge at 50%?
Always try to store fully charged in case of emergency or power outages. I'm a big believer in discharging a batter before charging. I don't like to recharge unless it's very low.
@@TKCL Thanks. Do you plan on making a video comparing the Ecoflow at this mid price range with the other top brands, Bluetti, Goal Zero, Jackery?
I also made a bluetti video as well since I own a eb70. I've got a 1000 watt model in the mail I'll test soon and release a video.
Do I need an app to use all the features of this unit, I do not use a cell phone and want to know before I decide to buy this.
To use certain features such as xboost you need some device that can connect to it via wifi.
Yes, it partially runs a portable table saw, but as you can see the power is limited to 600 watts. Not the same as running (120v x 15Amp) = 1800 watts. So it's running at 1/3 of its power. 😉
I have not tested it yet, but you think the saw is pulling 15 amps all the time? I thought that would be the initial surge of startup or under very heavy loads?
@@TKCL - It all depends on the load... if you're cutting a thick piece of wood. Yes!!! 12-15 amps for sure.
No you don't get this Amps out. EcoFlow lowers voltage you can't get more out than 600Watts, means all your devices that uses more than 600Watts runs with reduced power.
I now know that. That could be an issue for devices that need a certain voltage and speed to cool motors.
@@TKCL exactly, microwaves for example most don't accept lower voltage. If you have a Inverter technology microwave it should work: Set microwave to 600Watt or lower. You could also turn off x-boost and try, the device allows more than 600W for a short time.
How many of the extra batteries can you charge off of this power station? Is it just the one or can you do a chain of them Also can you make a power bank off like 6 of the solar or marine batteries??
You can only hook up one extra battery and you cannot hook up different types of batteries.
How long does this thing stay charged....@ 99% ... In the area that I'm at power outages happen maybe once every 7 to 8 months.... So do I need to charge this thing randomly?
They say every 3-4 months to top it off. I find this unit holds a charge for a very long time.
i wounder if it do what i want it to do like run a 600watt light grow light for my tent and 4 fans for 12 hr a day with light think it would handle it and with a soloar panel 160 watt one think it would handle it ????
No, you would be over it's capacity of 600 watts continuous. You would need a larger model to accommodate that kind of steady draw.
If Florida is anything like Houston we have stifling heat in the summer. Having a fan blow on you is like putting a potato in a convection oven.
The humility is bad too. The temp will be 90 degrees with 80% humility. Just like living in a sona.
The humidity here is often 90-100%. That's the worst part!
How can you turn on the xboost if the power is out and/or you have the internet down?
Wifi from your phone to the device. No home router is needed.
Just order 8 shirts and 2 sweet shirts cant wait to get them
Seriously? Wow, we can't thank you enough for your support!
@@TKCL well when the house is done I will have you and tiffany sign my shirt and hang it on the wall of my room
Lol we can do that 😁
So is this the EF River or River Pro, bc isn't there a difference between just the River "600" and the River Pro? Great review, thanks for the in depth overview of all of the features/plug ins of the power generator itself.
This is the pro version. The big differences is the watt hour capacity is a lot more, thus a lot longer runtime. You can also add on to the pro and expand the battery capacity to about 5 times what the standard river model has.
@@TKCL I have just ordered the basic River and an extra battery for the River. I might upgrade to something better in the future but I feel for now it should be enough for what I am doing. I sleep in a tent and live out of my car so I think it will help me greatly with an electric skillet, and other things I can survive on. I plan on recharging the EcoFlow at my work when I'm there. You might ask why I'm doing this, but it's because I'm saving up for some land. I hope the River + the extra battery attachment will be enough for all of the outdoor things that I want to do. Thanks for the reply. Do you think my setup will have any trouble running things like microwaves, mini fridges, skillets, a/c units, etc... ? I figured the extra battery attachment will help it be able to run what I want at a time more smoothly.
A skillet will definitely require the extra battery to run for any length of time, and a mini fridge should be fine. I don't believe you will be able to run a microwave as they are quite demanding on startup. Go for the lowest wattage microwave you can find.
@@TKCL Thank you sir. You don't think the X Boost or extra Surge input would start a microwave? Aren't the Rivers rated at having an 1800 w initial surge boost?
Yes but keep in mind a lot of microwaves are 1000 watts or more continuous. That's well above what that unit is rated for.
I read that there is a bad smell when being charged. Do you notice this?
Never noticed that.
hi i have a honda 1000i generator. would this charge the ecoflow do you know? new sub thanks
No issues charging this from a generator, especially a clean generator like your Honda.
If you could do a test with X-Boost disabled that would be very informative for the appliances that don't require it to see what runs and what doesn't. Your fridge, freezer, DeWalt batteries, blender, laptop, tiny AC unit, etc. should not need X-Boost enabled. This would show us if the inverter can handle important appliances (mainly the fridge/freezer/air conditioner.)
Also, while not likely, the X-Boost function could damage your laptop charger and is actually strongly recommended to have X-Boost disabled when powering "sensitive" electronics. X-Boost is solely for devices needing more than 1200w, like your 15a (1800w) circular saw.
With X-Boost disabled: 600w running, 1200w surge.
With X-Boost enabled: 1800w running, reduced voltage as demand increases (aka brownout.)
Hello, I am considering this unit to power my router,tv and charging my devices. Can I leave it plugged into the wall outlet all the time so when the house power goes out there is no interruption in service? Does it have a sleep mode like a battery tender?
I'm not aware of a sleep mode, you can run this while plugged in and charging. It is not recommended to leave this plugged in all the time.
Oh no I forgot about coffee, my Mr. Coffee says 1300 watts…now what😭
Depending on how long that pull is for, it might work.
I think a lower watt coffee pot, a cheap Mr. Coffee that needs 500 watts to get me by.
I think the most important device is an ice maker!! If you have any??
I know a guy! 😉
I got myself River pro, but I am having second thoughts:How about safety? Some of the appliances like refridgerators should be grounded for safety reasons. There does not seem to be a possibility of that. There is a screw on the device, which is described as the earth screw but the sockets (at least on the European version of River Pro) are not of the type that would connect to the grounding. And I found one device that River Pro is not able to power a gas heater (this is a heater for central heating and water, it requires some electricity for controls and the pump). When plugged into River Pro, at first it seems to work, but does not give the spark to light the gas. I did some googling and one of the answers stated that it is due to the lack of grounding.
Hmmm not sure to be honest, you do realize no generators (gas or electric) offer grounding right? It's up to the consumer to ground to earth for obvious reasons. I'm not familiar with the power requirements of what your trying to power, have you tried it on boost mode?
@@TKCLI found out what is the problem. I got confused about the grounding, because the sockets on River Pro (international version) do not look like our normal sockets that provide grounding. In case of a power outage I simply need to plug the powerstation into the socket on the wall (even though it does not have electricity, it provides grounding) to get grounding for the appliances. They could have actually mentioned it in the instruction manual. My gas heater also works now (it uses natural gas from the gas network but it does not work without electricity). Thanks for the reply and for the nice review.
I’m guessing I can use it to run my Chinese diesel heater
Yes, believe it or not this model has the most powerful 12 volt output cigarette lighter of any power station I've tested. That's including the $3600 Delta pro. I run my diesel heater with this exact model.