I Survived on a Battery? - EcoFlow Delta Max Review

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I enjoyed putting the Max to the test and seeing how long I could run critical items in our home if there was a power outage. I also really enjoyed charging by solar panels and seeing what it could handle. Some test results below.
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DELTA MAX TEST RESULTS/OBSERVATIONS:
Fast Charging from 0-100% (approximate values going into battery. Wall AC is higher because power is used to run fans, inverter, etc). You can see the wattage decreases to protect the battery cells due to heat build up.
0-80% ~ 1650W
80-92% ~ 1250W
92-97% ~ 630W
97-98% ~ 485W
98-99% ~ 300W (over 4 minutes charging drops from 485W to 300W)
@ 99% Charing drops to 250W with 2 minutes of charging left
@ 99% Charing drops to 200W with 1 minute left
100% Reached in 1 hour 45 minutes
AC inverter Output Efficiency Test - Starting at 100% Battery, with constant 200W draw to 0%:
Total AC output = 1.73KWH. 1.73 / 2.01 (battery capacity) = 86% AC output efficiency
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@CB-kd3dn 2 жыл бұрын

I was shocked when you plugged in all of those appliances with the Delta Max. It sure can take a beating and then some.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, it has no problem running multiple things at once.

@CB-kd3dn 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair I agree. Nice video by the way.

@BenjaminOrtega 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this super detailed video!! Definitely hooked on getting one too!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, it’s a pretty great unit.

@singuyenvan790 9 ай бұрын

We have used the kzfaq.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_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!

@charlesmoman 2 жыл бұрын

My "power center" in our newly-converted DIY 2018 Ford Transit 250 van conversion is based around my multiple Ecoflow units - 2 Delta 1300's, a River Pro + extra battery and a River Max. Ecoflow was one of my corporate partners with my KZfaq van build series. I think they are sending me the Max sometime - I told them not to send me the Pro because I could not fit it into our van the way it is configured, but the Max would fit. It's great being able to tun everything in the van when we do not have shore power - coffee pot, microwave, MaxxAir fan, ZeroBreze portable AC, etc. I have four of their 110w folding panels, but rarely need them since we are on shore power often enough. On our upcoming trip out West, we will be fine at Harvest Host sites and national parks. I have done multiple videos about my Ecoflows too - you did a nice job. Blessings!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you can get to try out the Max. I have been impressed by it.

@iloveknives75 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I came across these a week ago and have been looking into them, and your video does a awesome job showing off the capabilities and features. Thanks!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Shoot me an email if you have any questions.

@Slapshotdaddyo 2 жыл бұрын

Great review on the DP Max, appreciate the real life home application when power grid is down. Helps making my decision on which Delta unit to order for home when our power goes down, which usually lasts anywhere from 4 to 12 hours during our winter storms.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Shoot me an email if you have more questions regarding the Max. It’s been a great unit!

@RVingwithG 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Great review... Not that you would care, it's not your company... But I think the biggest mistake was putting SIX -6 plugs IN THE BACK... >>> I would want 2 -4 in the front and spaced apart! ! ! and then the other 2-4 in the back, spaced apart. .

@sazon860 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and well put together. You earned a sub 👍🏻

@alifawaz99 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos! This battery comes in handy during outages and the app looks cool too !

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, this battery is pretty cool. After I released this video I did have a power outage and ran to connect it up to my fridge. It definitely came in handy!

@alifawaz99 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Oh really nice to know that :) This battery has come just the right time. By the way, I followed your Instagram page and there are interesting things there too. Keep up the good work!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm not documenting things as much as I want to. I've got some fun projects in the works though.

@alifawaz99 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair You're welcome 😃 I'll be waiting for upcoming projects ;)

@lifeonthelake4367 2 жыл бұрын

Great information and testing

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mctourer5549 2 жыл бұрын

Just received my Ecoflow Delta Max kit with 400 watts of solar, I'll say it was an investment but now I have piece of mind knowing I have a back up plan! Especially in a grid down situation in the Winter, now I can keep the refrigerator and furnace running. Nice Video by the way, very informative!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I think you’ll be very happy. My max has been great to have and like you said, having that peace of mind. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@1warrior286 Жыл бұрын

How did you connect your furnace?

@mctourer5549 Жыл бұрын

@@1warrior286 - how you want to do it is get a small breaker panel and turn it into a critical load panel with only the critical circuits, furnace, refrigerator/freezer and maybe a few lights. An electrician can add one in your house.

@1warrior286 Жыл бұрын

@@mctourer5549 thanks

@tomdixson3841 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! Living in Hawaii, we have “hurricane season “ I do prep… however I worry about power outages and no emergency power… I found your video informative and having a full size refrigerator and chest freezer, you showed a real life scenario… I even seen in another KZfaq video, how someone hooked up a timer switch on their frig and chest freezer to extend their power consumption time… Warmest aloha

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’ve never been to Hawaii, hope to make it there one day.

@geriallen7443 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Very practical.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ichabodvandam-wu2677 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!! I feel educated now!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.

@ichabodvandam-wu2677 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Delta!! Your video helped!!

@logothaironsides2942 Жыл бұрын

Nice. I found that when we had a hurricane in the 1980's and no power for 7 days , the freezer lasted about 3 days with no power at all just by covering the whole thing in blankets.After which we ate everything that was in there. We still have that same freezer LOL. I got the ecoflow river pro last month (way more affordable for us) and I have a couple of fold up solar panels and a couple of other cheaper solar generators so I think we are set. This is the UK though so Solar and the winter are a whole different thing. For us, food would come first then warmth . Everything else can happen off grid.

@Johnyboyknowsbetter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great video and excellent job. I know exactly what to do now!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@girlstreak4880 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a power station just like this one. With expandable power and can be transported easily. Will be checking out the Delta Max.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. LMK if you have any questions.

@girlstreak4880 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Alrighty. Seems your video has answered them all, especially the fast charging option of the Delta.

@iinventedinternet2591 2 жыл бұрын

The Xboost function of the Delta Max will certainly come in handy when you need to cook lunch or dinner.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The inverter can do 2400W so you may not even need to use xboost.

@iinventedinternet2591 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair So it's really that powerful? I will be looking into the Delta Max more. Thanks again.

@isotopestudios1401 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. One thing I would suggest clarifying is that you state this could be used used indefinately. This solar generator uses NCM cells (a type of lithium-ion) and the company states that after 800 cycles, you will have 80% capacity. That's a nice lifespan, but LifePO4 type batteries will have better longevity than NCM types if that is of importance to the purchaser. I was excited to see you have both bunnies and clover in your yard! They often go together...

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, LPF batteries would have a higher cycle count compared to capacity. Thanks for noting that. But as you pointed out even NMC will last a really, really long time (I don’t know if the usable lifespan is even known because it’s so long). It’s not that the batteries fail at 800 cycles, it’s just the storage capacity could go down.

@powernab8457 2 жыл бұрын

FrugalRepair, thank you thank you and thank you for your great video. The points you covered I have been trying to get over to my friend. People need to wake up!! Ecoflow type units are the future and make very good sense having one or (two and three if you can afford them) but getting one is a must!😉

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your encouragement and for watching!

@jab342 9 ай бұрын

Good review.. Right to the point. Thanks!!!

@FrugalRepair 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about it. I’ve been using it since I made the video and have had no issues.

@jab342 9 ай бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Thanks!

@jrb737 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I am looking at the Ecoflow and Bluetti generators. A big point to note is the battery on the Delta Max is only good for 800 cycles compared to 3500 for the Bluetti 200 ac200 max.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! For clarity, the 800 cycles is to 80% of original capacity.

@professorpastagaming 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic, exactly what I've been looking for. Numbers on solar panels and generators only go so far, you really need a practical test to get a feel for how long they'll last. In an emergency I'll likely be doing much the same as you, but would like it to last a lot longer, plus have a good buffer. I'm estimating at least 6kwh, and probably 3x300w portable panels to start. I've been looking at all in one systems like the one you have here, but somehow incorporating external LiFePO4 batteries for infinite manual expansion.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you can get the right setup for your situation.

@mustachio118 2 жыл бұрын

Was comparing this to the Jackery Explorer 2000, the Delta Max got me with the expandable capacity.

@mitchellnelson6249 2 жыл бұрын

What gets me every time is the charge speed. I will never buy any other power station than an ecoflow because there are none like it!

@victorialg1270 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to look into the 220 v version for my rural well pump. Thanks for the review.

@mistsmogguru8378 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one. Should receive it in a few days. Saving up for the extra power pack also

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m sure you’ll like it.

@mistsmogguru8378 2 жыл бұрын

@FrugalRepair Thank you. Your vid was the best and most helpful review I've seen.

@robertoestivill 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all the details! Can you charge it with the car DC + solar DC with a XT60 joint cable?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I assume you mean in parallel. The max amps the delta max can take is 10amps and I’m not sure what your car outputs but adding a solar panel may not give you much extra at all. I’m answering quickly here but I’m sure there are other considerations.

@Fridu54 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you tell me the exact product ID of your real solarpanels you did use? I have a Delta Pro with max. 1600 Watt resp. 150 Volt. What could I add to it, perhaps even 3 or 4 of these panels? Thanks for help.

@koruki 2 жыл бұрын

is there a way to link some of these between the inverter and your mains so that it can passively charge up and continue to provide "solar" power when the suns gone down until its drained into the night?

@LDeaneve 2 жыл бұрын

Hey frugal can you show me how to fix a double image on a semp tv Please and thank you

@jaycelliott2 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Had you or anyone else that owns one of these ran a space heater with much luck? What would this give in run time at 1500 watt setting, probably around 1 hour or so?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would work with that load.

@raymundo670 2 жыл бұрын

Are you considering any battery storage for your home solar grid vs feeding it back to the power grid? I would be very interested in your selection process and roi. Thanks great videos.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m definitely considering it.

@wjpchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Please also try using external ecoflow battery and use aircon for 3 room for 12 hour

@czscorpio 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I would also like to save some money on the solar panels. What are the specs I should be looking for when it comes to compatibility with this unit?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It can take up to 800w of solar. Check the specs on voltage limit (I don’t remember off hand). But any panels that fit the specs would work.

@Spinal2111 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, just wish these battery based generators weren't so expensive. Very impressive on getting those solar panels for free, that saved at least a few hundred dollars if not 500.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it was fun to get the panels. Since he couldn't install them at someone's home he just wanted them gone.

@vgamesx1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this sort of confirms the estimations I came up with for my system, a roughly 2.5kw battery with my computer and a few other things as a ~200w load should last about a day with up to 1kw of solar. I'll give them credit as that is an impressive inverter, although at that ouch level price it better be good, for those who haven't looked yet, it's supposedly 19% off at $1700, might be fine for some folks but for me, yikes... If you don't mind some DIY work though, you can get 2-3kw worth of cells for around $200 and a decent inverter costs about $200-300 I know it isn't entirely fair to compare DIY/used things to new but at that massive price difference there's no way I could justify buying one of those things.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Are you planning to DIY the battery pack and inverter?

@musclebuilder3395 2 жыл бұрын

The industry leading FAST CHARGE technology of ECOFLOW is figured in to that 1700.00 price. They spent two years developing the technology. No DIY individual has been able to replicate it.

@vgamesx1 2 жыл бұрын

@@musclebuilder3395 Ok and...? What does industry leading fast charge technology matter for a powerwall/portable "generator" type of device anyway? Ideally you should be more gentle with something like that since you'd normally want to preserve its lifespan as much as possible, do you not? More importantly, if that is a real concern then you should probably look for something with LifePo4 cells as those will charge way faster than any other similar size li-ion cell with the larger ones like headway 8AH 38120 cells, which are able to charge at 80A and output 200A continuously for context that would be 10C or 256W of charging per cell. More to the point though, I've already made it quite clear that although it's a good product it isn't for me, in my opinion the price per kilowatt is far more important than anything else, because the battery/inverter is the entire reason to buy something like this... If you want to buy this because it looks cool or has a super fast charger, then go right ahead but don't expect everyone to be equally impressed as you are.

@musclebuilder3395 2 жыл бұрын

@@vgamesx1 Not trying to impress anyone sir, Just stating the fact that technology cost, and you seem to be blown away by the cost. The new Bluetti's are in the same price range. The fact that it charges faster than anything else is a industry first, which is a major accomplishment, the Delta Pro and Max both have adjustable A/C charge rates. There can be situations were a fast charge is needed, and if that is the case, you have it.

@kimmer6 2 жыл бұрын

@@vgamesx1 I have dozens of Headways, a few blue, mostly reds. You can sure be brutal to them. Sounds like you have DIY experience with them as well. I built my son a 7200 watt hour solar generator with ''fast enough'' 1100 watt onboard charger to run from his Honda eu2000i generator without beating on it. The Renogy 30 amp solar MPPT is a little small and I could have installed my spare Growatt 120 amp MPPT and piggyback on another Aims 120 volt 75 amp charger if we had a fast charge pissing contest ...but this unit is a custom design to fit under his workbench to run a fridge and chest freezer on a single 410 watt solar panel on his patio roof. Good enough. The 3000/6000 watt surge pure sine inverter, like the 250 amp BMS, and the Aims 75 amp charger are all overkill for his actual usage. I have $2700 in parts in it, 6 weeks of part time building. It gave me free AC every afternoon for the last 3 weeks, too. Here's an unpolished video of it made for my buddy who always criticizes my welds.....but you get the idea. The wooden cover with plexiglass panels helps make it stupid proof. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j82didVy3ZebqYk.html

@blackbearelectronicswithco9541 Жыл бұрын

Nice wood paneling you got there

@xhessijoy4386 2 жыл бұрын

O got a mackbook air 2011 stucks on white screen, i did everything reset pc ram restoring nothing! Any solution!

@daniele_go 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, thanks! Would it be TECHNICALLY possible to backfeed energy to our home circuit? If the power is ON ( no black-out) there shouldn’t be any problem to do it....

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The delta max is not set up to receive and send 120AC on the same line like a grid tie inverter is.

@daniele_go 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Thanks! But I still don't get why I could not send from the 120Aac Output Inverter port into my home circuit line...

@andydaddy2009 2 жыл бұрын

@@daniele_go you can as long as main breaker sw is off..

@daniele_go 2 жыл бұрын

@@andydaddy2009 Thanks! Now I understand the reason and the conditions to do it 👍

@LKaramazov Жыл бұрын

I wonder how the tests would go with only one unit. At the high cost, I wonder how. Any people could buy more than one. Can this this thing and one solar panel keep a frig going kind of I definitely? What could a person do to keep a frig going indefinitely if the grid goes down?

@litnoregrets7551 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you for all the good information. This is an amazing portable unit. I own and like EcoFlow products.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Which products do you have?

@litnoregrets7551 2 жыл бұрын

FrugalRepair I currently only have the River Pro. Coveting the Delta Max and Pro. 😊

@universalredguard 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one. All I really want to use if for is my 4k laser projector and ps4. Should be plenty of power right

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Great! You’ll love it. Yep, plenty of power for that.

@joeglennaz 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Phoenix Arizona. Thank you for the video I’m considering buying an eco-flow soon. I’m also having tesla solar panels put on my house on August 16. But I’m not getting the power wall because it’s so expensive. I may add it later. I have a question why were you covering one of the solar panels with the blanket? I must’ve missed that when you explained it or I wasn’t clear why you were doing it.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The reason I covered it with a blanket it’s because I did not want a big spark when I made the connections. Since the two panels are wired in series covering one reduces the power to a very low level. You shouldn’t make the MC4 or other connections while under load (especially full sun). I connected everything up then I removed the blanket and then there is no arcing.

@WanderingAroundAZ 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Phoenix as well and haven’t been able to justify solar. When I use SRP’s solar calculator, even after 20 years, I am at a net loss of nearly $7,000!! Combine that with the fact that you can’t power your house on solar if the grid goes out and it seems like a waste of money. I looked into a Generac natural gas generator, but they are nearly as expensive as solar! These high powered solar generators seem to be a better alternative to emergency power and they are way more practical because you can take the power with you should you need to evacuate your home and stay elsewhere.

@joeglennaz 2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderingAroundAZ What about doing the subscription plan with Tesla? ZERO cost. They get the government rebates and I'm sure they are making a spread on the power but you get solar for no cost and no contract. My understanding is it's $100 down. Then if you want to have the panels taken off you have to pay the $2500 removal fee. But they cover all maintenance ( which there really is none) and if anything breaks i.e. inverter they cover it. I just went with Tesla but I purchased the system. here is how I did my analysis. My power bill averages $200 per month year-round. My monthly payment for the system on a 10-year loan is $146.00 a month. The panels have a 25 Year warranty and Tesla covers anything else that breaks or needs to be adjusted. So after 10 years, I have free power. Now that might not be the most accurate analysis but it was a simple one. Let me know if you see any problems in my calculations. Further. I won't use all the power I generate so I'll sell the extra back to APS to offset what I will need at night. It's just me in the home and I have no pool. I did not get a battery, but I do plan on adding a batter OR doing my own battery set up. I have a good friend that owns an electrical business. I'm going to have him put in a transfer switch so I can plug in an EcoFlow AND Or a gas generator. I'll use the gas just to top off the batteries if needed. I might buy some battleborn batteries and have my buddy wire it all up or I might buy a powerwall later I'm not sure. But I really just want my fridge the plugs in the Master and a portable AC. I think the new Big EcoFlo on Kickstarter should be able to handle that. So fi the power goes out I'll just plug that in and be able to be ok for a few days. Anyway, those are all my thoughts we'll see if it all works out. I also may just skip the big ecoflow as it's pricey and just get the one you have and a gas generator for $600.

@WanderingAroundAZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeglennaz wasn’t even an option when i went to Tesla’s website.

@TERMIN8TOR99 2 жыл бұрын

Can you plug in devices and do wall ac charge and devices run on wall ac while unit is charging.?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can do that.

@WIZ56575 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have passed through charging can you charge it at the same time use the power,

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can charge and use power at the same time.

@dudder86ify 2 жыл бұрын

How do I fix a blue screen on a 55inch tcl roku tv

@terrypatterson9728 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pop-up camper that days it needs 30 amp circuit. Would this unit power it for me.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The Max can do 20 amps. You might want to check out the Pro, it has a 30 amp RV plug.

@masoudabdollahi6813 2 жыл бұрын

You are genius How can I repair my Samsung tv? It had black dots.

@MeNoOther 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will NEVER get a Grid-tied Solar power array! All Off-grid! You should rip that Grid-tied array off, and replace with your own solar panels

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean since I bought the panels myself. Grid tie has been fantastic for us. If you haven’t, I’d suggest watching my video on is solar worth it?

@Servants_Heart 2 жыл бұрын

I vacuumed my living room rug with this Delta Max 2000

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Servants_Heart 2 жыл бұрын

Vacuumed, and charged 2 cellphones and an IPad at the same time.

@I0sweeper0I 2 жыл бұрын

It just kills me when I see folks with a huge solar array, and don't have them connected to their own battery bank.

@markmeridian3360 2 жыл бұрын

Ecoflow says that two Delta Max's can be used with a Smart Home Panel to provide 240V to back up your home. Do you know what that is? Also, can you wire two Delta Max's in parallel and use the second one like an add-on extra battery to get double the run time @110V (for my RV)?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Check the link above in the pinned comment or the video description and it will take you to the info page on kickstarter to learn about the smart home panel. For Max's in parallel, I'm not sure how you are trying to wire them up. If you want more run time, then I'd suggest getting the extra batteries. There wouldn't be a need to get two Max's. Each smart battery doubles the Max's capacity. Of course, you could get two of the Max's and take the inverter output of one and feed it into the input of the second, but that seems like an inefficient and more costly way to do things. Again, I 'm not sure the setup your thinking about.

@markmeridian3360 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Thanks for responding, the info was very helpful. Since my electrical panel is already set up for backup with a dedicated 240V receptacle for a gas generator the smart home panel isn't a good option for me - however it looks like they also have a Double Voltage Hub that produces 240V. It works with the Delta Pro, but the Delta Pro is just too heavy to load into my RV. I couldn't find if the Double Voltage Hub also works with the Delta Max. Since two Delta Max's are needed to get 240V (with the smart home panel) I would want to run the two of them in parallel when they are in my RV producing 110V and only use them for 240V when the power goes out and I need to back up my home. Ecoflow is risking having too many products with options supported by only some of their products, very confusing.

@fu4616 2 жыл бұрын

You can do this with two Delta Pro units, not the Delta Max.

@runeuchihawhatifsandgaming3783 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible

@nigeriajohnson2888 2 жыл бұрын

@costingabriel4628 9 ай бұрын

Hello, can you please tell if this wpuld be suitable to leave it as a compensation for power loss for my house? I would like to leave it connexted to the grid permanently and connect the other household items to it and when the power goes low on the house(we are the last house of the village) this wouls conpensste for a short amount of time. Would this be feasible? Thank you.

@FrugalRepair 9 ай бұрын

I hope that the video helped answer your question. But yes, you can use it like a UPS as you describe.

@costingabriel4628 9 ай бұрын

@@FrugalRepair thank you for the reply, much appreciated!

@michaeltang7238 2 жыл бұрын

Would you like to test generator inlet box ?

@floridajim3023 2 жыл бұрын

I may have missed us in your wonderful video but how long would it take for the unit to fully charge with only solar panels

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on how many watts of solar and obviously the amount and angle of sunlight. It can handle 800W of solar and that can charge it up in a few hours.

@floridajim3023 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@aliceinchainz3003 Жыл бұрын

have this set up and i love it however i boon dock that s it no sun no juice!!! so i use a Ai power duel fuel 2000w generator to charge echoflow delta max when solar is no longer an option like overcast and it takes propane which is even better. have to have a back up plan no sun what do ya do.

@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын

Cool! Usually use solar but I have the EF gas generator if needed.

@giovanniturco6428 2 жыл бұрын

Hi fantastic video stupid question will it work on the UK 🇬🇧?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it will work in the UK. Just make sure to get the 220-240V version.

@shreyas_india 2 жыл бұрын

Just one question - If you don't have batteries attached to the solar power system, then how do you get electricity at nights?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

It’s because I have a grid tie system. They grid is connected to the inverters.

@shreyas_india 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair OK...that means during nights your house runs on the Grid Electricity and in the mornings on Solar electricity.

@Pallidus_Rider 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be used in lieu of a UPS? Can it be always plugged in? Thinking of something like this in living room, where internet, wifi, and all electrical devices are.

@huskypup3489 2 жыл бұрын

According to the web site, it has a transfer switch and can be used as a UPS.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it can. I think it is a 30 milisecond cross over for the UPS function.

@sheryarkhan9452 2 жыл бұрын

Dear friend my smart TV VGA port is not working my mechanic say replace TV card

@sang3Eta 2 жыл бұрын

Darn expensive £1440 for Delta 1300 in the UK + solar panel cost. 800 charge cycles to 60% battery life. Assume lucky and got double, 1600 charges x 1.26KWh x 15p KWh = £303 to buy the power.

@callieg264 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Recently purchased the EcoFlow DELTA Max Power Station with an extra battery and solar panel. I need to know what size btu/wattage portable air conditioner w/heat or window unit w/heat I can buy to keep my baby comfortable or survive. Our bedroom is 200sqft and open plan living area is 765sqft. We are in SE Texas it gets hot but last winter it snowed and was below 10 degrees for a couple days. Live in a townhouse so this generator is our only option. Nothing else needs to be plugged in if we are sleeping just the ac. Can you help determine the size please? Thank you much!

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I think you will really like them! There are many factors to your question. I might suggest asking it in the ecoflow Facebook group. Lots of great folks in there who like to help. Not trying to punt but I don’t want to leave you hanging since I may not be able to keep up in a back and forth here.

@callieg264 2 жыл бұрын

Well thanks, but I don't have Facebook or any other type of social media.

@solarandwindinsouthtexasda1473 2 жыл бұрын

But if you have all the solar panels if you bought the delta you should have bought a sol- Ark inverte you could do everything is solid does Puff power your house with no power for the same price

@Pat10Ireland 2 жыл бұрын

Super review! EcoFlow released their new Delta PRO today I think, which has 25kWh capacity! Would be great to see a review of that sometime if possible! :)

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the Max and Pro were released today. It would be fun to review!

@jozefkocko4495 2 жыл бұрын

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@allansmith118 2 жыл бұрын

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@eddiecousinsjr Жыл бұрын

Would 175w Renogy Solar Panels work with this or are the amps too much?

@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын

One panel would work fine. It can handle up to 800w of solar. If you are using more panels you need to calculate how many in series (add voltages) or in parallel (add current) and look at the specs for the delta max (100v and 13a max)

@eddiecousinsjr Жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Thanks, I keep seeing different specs ie max solar input 10a but you state 13a, so 4x Renogy 175w in series would be ok? I have read if it is 10a max solar input then these panels in series at Short Circuit Current: 9.67A and Optimum Operating Current: 10.31A would be fine and a small amount over 10A is ok and handled by the inverter? Total voltage would be well under 100v. Thanks again

@evelyny7037 Жыл бұрын

I can’t decide between this one and a Bluetti, bc Idk much about this and just want the most user friendly possible choice. I also don’t really want an app, as I have concerns over the possibility of phone disruption. Can you use these with or without apps? Like, just manually, but efficient? Thx! ☺️

@eddiecousinsjr Жыл бұрын

@@evelyny7037 Good question and I also want to know. I went with the Delta max in the end with renogy panels. Still to test any of it yet. I want to avoid the app also and just keep it on the 400w slow charging if possible.

@Matto8827 2 жыл бұрын

Is the delta pro more contagious than the delta?

@DocBree13 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Zachlee0906 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2200w hair dryer will this delta max work on it? As I’m thinking to get one..wanna ask for ur advice

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

It would work no problem as the inverter can do 2400w of constant power.

@Zachlee0906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@brett4264 2 жыл бұрын

That thing has quite the capacity! It's pretty impressive. Could you increase your output capacity by adding 12v batteries thru the 12v input?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it has a great capacity for it's size. With the 12v battery, I suppose that could work.

@mitchellnelson6249 2 жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant idea Brett! And much cheaper than the expansion batteries. Although I wouldn't be surprised if rigging it up that way voids the warranty, something to keep in mind. Of course they do that so you buy their expansion battery 😉

@The77Game 2 жыл бұрын

"so after the bunny left.." i was like, wait...what? What is that a term for? Then i had to go back and i saw the actual bunny.

@ProWeb_guy 2 жыл бұрын

I made my own been living off free energy for years, an ain't going to stop

@lorichabot6243 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to know how you did it on your own my electric is my electric is through the roof haha literally Ah literally if you could let me know how much it cost you could let me know how much it cost cause I am on a limited budget a limited budget I could probably piece by piece it together till I can't afford easy together till I had a full thing could you please let me know what you did

@keithmcmullen9737 2 жыл бұрын

Leroy Nibbs No You didn't, why would You say that. You know that's not the case.

@MyChannel-vm6dw 2 жыл бұрын

Can someone please explain why he covers the solar panels with a blanket?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Good observation and question. It’s because when you go to connect the plug you don’t get a big spark. With the panels in series, shading one panel will reduce the amperage of the whole array and makes it the safest way to plug in your panels to the charge controller.

@christopherbennett4559 2 жыл бұрын

How many charging cycles can it do. Say you have a off grid cabin. How long can it last . This is alot of money if you can use it maybe 2 or 3 years before it won't charge anymore.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Properly maintained it should last many more years than that. It is rated for after 800 charge cycles to then have a capacity of 80%. So if you drained it all the way down and charged it back up each day then after about 2.5 years of doing this, it would still work fine but the overall storage capacity would be at 80% of its original.

@LKaramazov Жыл бұрын

I’ve asked this a few other places and haven’t gotten a real answer. It says you are supposed to keep it at 30% for long term storage. I want it fully stored for whe. The power goes out. Why do you have to keep it at 30%? I wonder if I buy a car battery and keep it around, if I can hook it up to the eco flow when the power goes out. I know NOTHING about watts and amps and all of that stuff. I just want power if the grid goes down. I got a solar panel to go with it, but if the power goes down and there’s no sun…

@brett4264 2 жыл бұрын

Why don't you have power with solar panels only? Aren't there inverters in your system that you can use? Seems like you could tap into the power that's normally in parallel with your power from the electric company. I'd almost expect power outlets on the front of your inverters that are matching up with the electric company's power.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Grid-tie inverters shut down when they don't sense the grid. They have to meet a safety standard. When I put my system in I couldn't find an inverter that came with an emergency outlet that fit my situation.

@mrrustygray 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most ridiculous things, not being able to run your house on solar, if you are grid tied. Thus, my system will run in parallel to the house. A simple disconnect should allow you to swap to direct solar and back up battery.

@universalredguard 2 жыл бұрын

Yea that is very stupid

@aminose15 2 жыл бұрын

I really wonder how it does compare to the tesla wall power bank

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The benefits to a battery unit like this is that it is portable, where the power wall isn’t.

@billythomas4029 2 жыл бұрын

How much is it?

@iamlove5325 2 жыл бұрын

This would be great if it had a LiFePO4 battery. However, this only handles 800 cycles and then goes down to 60% capacity. In this case I would for with the Bluetti AC200Max.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The manual for the Max says 80%+ capacity after 800 cycles

@cindybutanis333 2 жыл бұрын

So if it goes to 80% what does that mean? Can you still run the same things but just for a shorter time?

@wilhelm-thomasmicu1690 Жыл бұрын

@@cindybutanis333 Yes, but in my opinion the 800 cycles are are at max charge and discharge current and 0%-100%. As you don't have to charge that fast and certainly not discharge the unit at 2200 watts and in reality rarely go from 0% to 100% the real life estimate is much higher, maybe double. After these cycles you still have 80% of capacity left to use.

@natureknows7413 2 жыл бұрын

Can you connect it (delta Max) to the EFDELTA 1300W?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Not directly, no. The ports on the side of the delta max only connect to the smart generator or the smart battery.

@natureknows7413 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair thanks for the response

@natureknows7413 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair what you recommend for longer battery life? I already got the delta 1300 with 2 panels.. should i get a extra delta 1300 or delta Max?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The delta max has a bigger capacity. It also can work with and be monitored by the smart phone app, and the ability for the battery expansion and the smart generator. It also has a larger solar input at 800w. Those are the main differences that I know of. I think the delta solar input max is 400w. Feel free to reach out via email if you have more questions.

@natureknows7413 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair thanks

@HansKeesom 2 жыл бұрын

EPS mode? Is that a real passthrough of AC-power or again AC in->DC-> AC-out ? If you lower the AC-charging speed to 200 watt, doesn't solar get the preference you wanted?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The manual says it is pass through AC. And yes, I did lower the AC recharging to maximize solar but when both were inputs are present (wall AC and 800W solar) I was hoping to get the best of both worlds, solar and speed.

@LarryDickman1 2 жыл бұрын

That is why I don't have a large array of panels on my roof. Grid goes down and I would be without power as well. I'll stick with my power stations.

@goneoutside1011 2 жыл бұрын

I would rather have 3 delta max instead of the extra batteries that way I could use them all over the house and charge one while the others are in use.

@crate8134 2 жыл бұрын

Is it loud like the original delta? It looks like it has the same fans.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed anything that I would consider loud or concerning with the fans on the Max. I don't have the original delta to compare it to but at least for me, the fan noise wasn't something that hit my radar while doing all of the testing.

@jnsky1249 2 жыл бұрын

I know how horrible the original Delta is since I have one. I then bought a River Pro and the fans are much better. EcoFlow's video states that they now have some kind of more advanced fan control. I would say that the fan situation has improved.

@zfontain1975 2 жыл бұрын

@@jnsky1249 my delta doesn't have that fan noise problem. They fix that problem in November of last year. You got the early version one. New version when you turn on AC the fans don't come on. Fans do come on when under load greater than 200watts but not as loud.

@jnsky1249 2 жыл бұрын

@@zfontain1975 Interesting. Yes mine was from Kickstarter so it was the very first version.

@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure 2 жыл бұрын

Im looking for a place to buy cheap, used, working panels

@MrHsv123 Жыл бұрын

How is the battery holding up on the max ?

@FrugalRepair Жыл бұрын

It has been working great and I use it a lot. Do you have one?

@MrHsv123 Жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair yes just purchased today .I’m charging it up as I type .

@kachol2107 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to store the energy from your solar pannels get yourself something better. Currently from my experience as an electrician specialising in solar energy i find that THE BEST thing to use is a "Powerwall" from tesla which has a capasity of 13.5 kWh They cost around 10000$ but i never had to replace one because they are very well made Edit: and belive me we are replacing solar batteries every week which can be very costly if your warranty is over

@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174 2 жыл бұрын

I think bidirectional loading is the future. :)

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean charging from solar and wall AC?

@MrRobbyp97 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Makes me think I have a 1500sqft home could you use this unit as a poor man's solar alternative? Meaning solar panels to your roof.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would definitely be useful to pair with solar. House heat and/or air conditioning might make that scenario tougher (if you're trying to be off grid)

@universalredguard 2 жыл бұрын

How is that a poor man's alternative

@MrRobbyp97 2 жыл бұрын

@@universalredguard I called it a poor man alternative just because Solar panels on your roof our so expensive! If this unit somehow could run my home 50 to 75 percent of the time I would be ecstatic!

@universalredguard 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrRobbyp97 oh ok I see what you mean. The ones you install on the roof are still on the grid which I think is stupid.

@MrRobbyp97 2 жыл бұрын

@@universalredguard I agree it is stupid. I think the EcoFlow Delta is a little ways away from what I want Im sure a newer version is too far off in the near future

@michellelaclair 2 жыл бұрын

11-100Vd.c.??? what does that mean? 11 to 100 volts?direct current?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

It is the range of voltages for the MPPT charge controller. So anything voltage wise that fits in that range and also doesn’t go higher than the allowable power (which the other factor is amperage).

@michellelaclair 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair the rich 200 watt panel has a max system voltage of1000VDC. is that too much for this unit to absorb?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand, if it is a 200w solar panel then probably has an output voltage less than 50v.

@dlfleischerlmt 2 жыл бұрын

What if you don't have access to wifi

@Ryer99 2 жыл бұрын

In a black out, let’s say a natural disaster and the grid is down. Would it be easy to connect your panels from your roof into the EcoFlow?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

In that situation the easiest would be to connect the PV extension cables to the panels on the garage roof and run them directly into the delta. I could reroute existing wires but that would be much more work. What I would probably do in that situation if it lasted longer is take a few panels off the roof so I could orient them better for maximum production.

@Ryer99 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Thanks for that response! I've been thinking a lot about "preparedness" and I also don't have batteries in my house, but I have solar. I recently bought a ecoflow delta but i'm really considering returning it for a delta max. Seems more bang for the buck. I'm just not sure about the kickstarter vs buying a "production" item

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Ecoflow has been great in my experience and the delta max is a better version of the delta so it’s not like it’s a brand new process for them to make them but I understand your hesitation. FWIW - my unit works great with no issues. I think one of the biggest benefits of the max is the 800w solar input.

@Ryer99 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair Got it, thanks! I do like the max solar, bigger battery, it's expandable, mobile app access. I think it's a completely different battery cell chemistry. I don't know too much about batteries, but it sounds like its a newer tech?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

The cell chemistry is NCM (lithium ion). The max is rated for greater than 80% capacity after 800 charge cycles. So basically, a really long time.

@AskIveSolar 2 жыл бұрын

Man those bifacial panels seem dope. If I had the yard space.....and a power station that could do 24 volts, I'd get some of those. Haha.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

They are great and the price was right too!

@AskIveSolar 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalRepair did you only get two and are you close to where they shipped from. Seems like they are costly to ship.

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up 7 from the local installer. Some I didn’t take because they were too damaged but the ones I got are definitely usable.

@aliensoul1 2 жыл бұрын

Is this battery protected against an EMP attack?

@mrinalnandi3988 2 жыл бұрын

you could always build a faraday cage around it several layers of tinfoil should do

@aliensoul1 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrinalnandi3988 well I was actually thinking about chicken wire. tinfoil it's so unsightly and hard to get to. The best thing to do is to build a hardened box. But it would have been better to build it into the housing of the battery so you can still use it at the same time.

@HuntinTN 2 жыл бұрын

The only problem is it can only run those items for minutes then it's dead. What happens when you have no solar or the power is out. Your back to square one. No Power!

@big25country 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t read every comment but, you didn’t explain why you didn’t have power when the grid was down…. It wasn’t obvious to me anyway, maybe to others… it would be cool if you tied in a battery backup to your system so you don’t have to depend on the grid, if that was the case. Future video?

@FrugalRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is a future idea I’m considering. The reason is because of the safety feature built in to the inverters. If they don’t sense the grid they stop sending power.