How to power your home with the Ecoflow Delta Max

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Жыл бұрын

The Delta Max solar generator has a 2kwh capacity per unit and 2400 watts of power, which can be used to power most of your home (except 240 volt circuits). I’ve used it during a power outage for about 10 hours, and my 4 kwh setup was down about 60%. If adding 800 watts of solar panels to charge the batteries I could potentially power my home indefinitely with this setup, as long as there is plenty of sun during the day, because the batteries will last a good 12-18 hours and recharge during the daylight hours every day. For reference my home is 2600 square feet, and I have 2 furnaces. Everything can be powered up except my 240v AC units. Thanks for watching, and subscribe for more similar content.

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@sunshinecitysolarlight876 11 ай бұрын

I like how you store the units ❤

@waldrich63 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I didn't know that was possible.

@thegatheredwolf Жыл бұрын

That cable is called a suicide cable for a reason: the exposed plug is live when the other end is plugged into the Delta Max. If you touch it, it will kill you. You need to install a generator inlet plug and a proper disconnect in the panel so you can't backed the grid or the inlet plug accidentally.

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

I’m case I didn’t clarify on the video, the cable must always be plugged at both ends first BEFORE turning the power on, and even more importantly the main house fuse must be switched off.

@Trillville43 Жыл бұрын

@Electech Channel honestly this shouldn't be recommended and there is a reason why they don't sell these.

@fakenewselon7759 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable

@greeceundiscovered9670 Жыл бұрын

@@Trillville43it’s a great idea if you know what you are doing.

@ITB_News Жыл бұрын

Hold on.... Apart from some information that needs to be clarified.. But is that electricity fuse box above your sink/bath.... WTF

@isdmac1214 7 ай бұрын

Love the panel next to the sink

@bdmenne 6 ай бұрын

I would have put the breaker box in the floor directly below the wash basin because when you are on your knees crawling in the dark, during a fire, last place you want to be is vertical. but nobody listens to me. JK

@fu4616 Жыл бұрын

If you get a Parkworld 886115A Combiner in combination with an inlet box, you can supply both sides with power.

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! I’d have to combine some circuits in my panel since it’s already full but yeah that would definitely work, thanks for pointing it out.

@fu4616 Жыл бұрын

@@electechchannel3739 Still can't use 240V appliances though since both legs will be the same phase, however.

@bruceeverett5372 Жыл бұрын

@@fu4616 .... they don't seem to get the gravity of situation either. This is a "how to" video for death by electric shock!

@Butane-lj6tr Жыл бұрын

Electricity near water, is that even to norms in the US?

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

It’s not, but it’s only a service laundry sink that’s rarely being used. Anything is possible with a little common sense 😉

@johnray794 Жыл бұрын

Nec is 3ft from water. Also the phases alternate up and down not across from each other. Thats why breakers are 2pole one on top of the other.

@TheTruth10153 4 ай бұрын

Just fit a manual transfer switch for the circuits you’re using ..the suicide cable is never a good idea …but could be used in a Madmax shtf situation

@JDAfrica Жыл бұрын

Aaah - the suicide cable. One nearly killed a friend. As it was AC, it wrapped around her - burnt her skin and almost stopped her heart. She was a model, ended her career

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. But yeah, it takes some common sense and knowledge to use one.

@ChrisPavlides 7 ай бұрын

@@electechchannel3739 and that common sense and knowledge isn't everywhere on this planet. You should delete that video, you might kill someone. At least, do it in the right way. It's like a video how to make a bomb, but this bomb might give your house electricity, but also can kill someone.

@johnivy5197 Жыл бұрын

Where do I get one of those shelves with the casters? Thanks

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

Amazon has them

@JDAfrica Жыл бұрын

It’s called a euro shelf

@pearsonglenn1 Жыл бұрын

where can I purchase that card you use? Thanks

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

You can’t really purchase that type of cord, you have to buy the parts separate and make it yourself.

@pearsonglenn1 Жыл бұрын

@@electechchannel3739 Thanks! I am not that good at putting things together, Lol, wish I could pay you to make one for me and have it shipped.

@jerrywest7068 Жыл бұрын

The main panel is over a sink!

@_ar8410 Жыл бұрын

@@jerrywest7068 😂

@cynthiacasey6631 Жыл бұрын

technology is really coming ahead of itself I have a questions can you use more than two Echo flo batteries also I'm not good with electricity building anything so can these suicide cables as you mentioned can you have someone built them for you since you cannot buy them in regular store,I guess my next question would be why can't you buy them in a regular store or a hardware store are they illegal or something that they do not sell them or is this such a new product they're just learning what they can and cannot use can this be applied to any electrical box

@electechchannel3739 Жыл бұрын

This type you can use up to 3. They have the Pro model which you can use up to 6 for a total of 22kw, which will run a house for days. Yes it can be used with any electrical box and yes the cable is technically illegal but very easy to build with store bought parts.

@cynthiacasey6631 Жыл бұрын

@@electechchannel3739 the name of the plug itself was terrifying but then to actually read the comments that yes it could kill you oh I mean I think it's a great idea but that plug would need more work on it that I myself would want to even deal with I'm not saying I'm a klutz well I have been known to do some stupid this is too close to those warnings they give you do not touch a live wire went down and now I'm actually going to stick it into a wall I think they probably need to come up with something a little bit more safer maybe they can go ahead and have it just plug into the actual fuse box and have it like that technology has gotten so up but they still keep the same old things sure it's got to be something different then doing that I'm sorry but your idol is wonderful but I don't think I have the technical skills or the knowledge or even possibly or the situation where I could electrocute myself oh just to let you know I'm in a wheelchair which is surrounded with metal in some cases I don't want to Lily have electrical chair on Wheels know I think they might need to come up with something a little bit more safe proof than then actually touching something and who I would have even do this I probably wouldn't I think I would just stick with the generator and then just plug it directly into the outlets I need versus trying to and I'll try I was just plug the refrigerator for I'll just plug the air conditioner I just plug and plug it separate I can run these things differently all technology needs to get a little bit more advanced before I go sticking something that says suicide but thanks dude maybe this company will come up with something compatible with a fuse box that can be connected directly into the fuse box and run all the appliances safely and maybe you saying this may get the wheels on the bus up some scientist to come up with a better option that's more grounded

@ashleypello7532 8 ай бұрын

Anyone found that this can power a residential electric home for heating purposes?

@electechchannel3739 8 ай бұрын

It depends on the power draw. As long as it’s under 2000W you should be good to go. The Delta Pro larger unit can put put up to 3600W, that would probably be better for heating.

@ashleypello7532 8 ай бұрын

@@electechchannel3739 ty so much just got started looking into this I'll probably be back with a few more questions. Thanks for this awesome video!

@richardschappert2596 11 ай бұрын

Your setup is dangerous and illegal. You don’t have an interlock kit to keep you from accidentally leaving the main on when you backfeed into the outlet. I’m not an expert on suicide cables, but it’s dangerous and may also be illegal.

@_ar8410 Жыл бұрын

You should contact ecoflow so they can manufacture that cable and sell it :/

@bruceeverett5372 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I nearly stopped watching when I saw the sink , but the double-male cord????....heads-up everyone, anyone can youtube😐

@freeman-1776 Жыл бұрын

Dude, I hope you have good insurance. When main power goes out, you can power your house as you have said. But you fail to mention that your unit is not only powering your own home but is back feeding through the power lines to your home. Therefore your unit might electrocute any lineman who thinks the line is safe and touches the line to your neighborhood. Your unit could kill the power company guy who is trying to restore your power. Please do not use a suicide plug. It's dangerous to the repair crew! Think outside the box bro. It's not just about you and your home. Your unit is feeding back through the power line that feeds your home. Dah!

@kevinbarnes2806 Жыл бұрын

yeah, its not a safe way to do it but he turned off the main breaker, so it is not feeding back to the power lines like you have said. It's probably fine if he's the only one in the house, but I would not recommend this method. There are a lot safer ways to do this yes. but you are overexaggerating about killing the line man. now if he forgets to switch the breaker, well this is a bad story.. that's why I don't recommend this method as people forget shit all the time and when you do it could be a bad outcome

@terrycollier183 10 ай бұрын

If the main is off you will not be back feeding out through main line . Only feeding the lines in the home.

@kevinbarnes2806 10 ай бұрын

@@terrycollier183 yea, but really an unsafe way to do it. better to buy a few off the shelf parts for the braker box so as not to make a mistake. a very bad mistake if you accidently forget to turn off the main

@Schild4823 9 ай бұрын

He needs a generator transfer switch installed. You are risking a back feed with this and I believe it may be legally problematic. Check your local laws.

@matthewmurphy3480 2 ай бұрын

Disconnect main breaker to home its alled off on the fuckin breaker the big 200 amp breaker simply flip it off it can't go to any power lines

@ega0117 Жыл бұрын

Are you a certified electrician 🤔

@ChrisPavlides 7 ай бұрын

OfCourse not, if he was, he wouldn't recommend something like that in a public video on youtube.

@pearsonglenn1 Жыл бұрын

I meant "where can I purchase that cord you use"

@tamarayates-butler2863 11 ай бұрын

ecoflow Delta pro can act as a 1:28 generator

@7sonero7 Жыл бұрын

Illegal and unsafe to do this . There is a right and safe way that does not cost a lot.

@Travis-hj9ic Жыл бұрын

Care to elaborate? I'm interested in doing this... I believe the EcoFlow Smart panel will do it, but that is really costly. Just looking for emergency use during actual power outage.

@7sonero7 Жыл бұрын

@@Travis-hj9ic Important thing is installing a generator interlock kit on your main electrical panel. That will prevent backfeeding electricity to the lines that supply your house. You will also need a breaker for the generator and an inlet box to plug in the generator .

@JDAfrica Жыл бұрын

I agree - it’s a called a suicide cord. My friend was severely burned and almost killed by one.