Testing the Jackery 500 with our tiny home, how long can it last?

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We have been given the opportunity by Jackery to try out and review the Jackery 500 Power Station and we show you how we do it! It would be so amazing to us to have a power bank for emergency and this may possibly be the answer. #Jackery9Years
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@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy our honest review about the Jackery 500. We always wanted to have one and Jackery gave us the opportunity to have one for free and give you guys a review from a different angle. Hope you enjoy it! ❤️

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

I just used your link and treated myself to a Jackery 500 …. Oh soooooooo excited … thank you ! 🙏☘️😘

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That’s amazing! I hope you enjoy it!! Thanks as well as that was our first ever affiliate link purchase! ❤️❤️😊

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIndigoEscape I’d love to have got solar system as well … but the tax man is first in line bah !!! … Ahhh I got a first …. 😀 And I hope many more affiliates to come ! … 🙏☘️😘

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

@@portugalonawingandaprayer473 I would loveeee to go solar as well but just after we complete some few tasks haha. Thank you Hazel!!’ ❤️❤️😊😊

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIndigoEscape Yea … just a few 😅😂🤣 … but you two WILL get there ! … 🙏☘️😘

@cleaningtime8156 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation 👏 well done guys . Thanks

@fraslavko1 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful video !! looking forward to see your outdoor kitchen.

@cynthiabellino7168 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an honest review ! Very helpful.

@johnpierce2390 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me to see how long it takes in Portugal to get everything situated when it comes to utilities I have watch other channels and it is same thing it takes a long time that is crazy Thanks Omar and Andrea for your update👍👍👍

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Absolutely, it takes time!. Funny enough we then met someone kind of high in the community (electrician) and took hours to connect it then! So, it may be a situation of who you know.

@johnpierce2390 2 жыл бұрын

Is that always the case unless you have a Lotta money 🤙🤙🤙

@md.rosado 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very nice video!!!

@fraslavko1 2 жыл бұрын

well, you answered my question Thanks !!!

@chrisroberts5562 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I can't wait until you start working on the house but understand that could be a little while yet. All the best to you in your adventure.

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! I know most want to watch the house. Believe, I can't wait until we have a dedicated room just for a bedroom, a toilet and a working kitchen but it's a little bit difficult because we are tight in budget. Look at it as we are building ourselves a bit before we get to the big project, getting along the way some skills, savings and views/subs that will also help massively to our project. It's going to be a great adventure! Thank you for your support :)

@defjamsgreen 2 жыл бұрын

YES YOU WILL NEED A MUCH BIGGER JACKERY UP TO 1000 - 2000 WATT UNIT TO POWER THE HOME RUNNING MOST CRUCIAL COMPONENTS THAT WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT TIL DAY .

@sofiapereira9089 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea

@notajoke4587 2 жыл бұрын

Great help in times of nead

@davidtom6120 2 жыл бұрын

Love you both.

@Raggo12345 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review! Now I really want one... :D Very useful, especially if in need. Or on the go.

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raggo! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah! On the go, camping or when a blackout happens which, coincidentally happened 2 days ago during an electric storm 😟

@PennyGetsItTogether 2 жыл бұрын

Andrea, will echo what someone else said, your hair is lovely. Love the honest review. The Jackery is already on my list for my future off grid living in PT. ☺️ From my research, I love it because it’s pretty much plug in and go and doesn’t require that big solar panel install that so scary to me. It’ll buy me time to get permanent solar panels installed when the time comes. And, like you said, it’s portable so having it for camping trips is perfect.

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Penny! That’s so sweet! I do recommend it, though it’s good for a small setting like ours. Specially starting. I’m glad you found it informative ❤️❤️

@jimMc62 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys...that's a great bit of kit...wouldn't mind getting one...stay safe guys and see you next week..👍🤙👌

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! Wishing you the best to you 🤗❣️

@shanehumberstone5262 Ай бұрын

Just got a jackery 500 yesterday for 360 quid,barrrrrrgain,nice upgrade from my jackery 240,well,an addition to it lol and my gf has a 240 and we both have solar panels 😃 jackery are ace

@cazicature 2 жыл бұрын

You can also use the jackery whilst it charges. We have the 250 and the 1000, but different solar panel. We use it at home as much as possible, saves using as much mains electricity. Fantastic product. Wish they’d offer one to “Frankie on the road”, they haven’t any solar at all!

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true! We should have mentioned that! Yes! Hopefully they get one, it has been quite useful!

@hamimahatan3325 2 жыл бұрын

Cool beb!!! Am v happy for you both🥰

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being happy for us on receiving this opportunity. 😊

@antsmusic6556 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great channel. I enjoy your down to earth approach to life. It’s hard to find normal people today, that don’t take them self too seriously. I enjoyed the sales pitch and even thought about buying a Jackery even though I didn’t need one and I’m a car salesman. Best wishes from Australia!!!

@aurelianaduque9672 2 жыл бұрын

Los felicito por esa publicidad, muy bien realizada y explican excelente las bondades del producto. Saludos.

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!!! ❤️❤️

@RodolfoAyalaR 2 жыл бұрын

¡Wonderful! ¡Fantastic! It is the best way to save energy and have the very easy, enviromental and safe connection needed everywhwre.

@margiemistretta8885 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great unboxing. Very informative!!! That company should upgrade you one more powerful

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Margie! Maybe in the future ☺️

@perunut4656 2 жыл бұрын

Good review! Do you know how long it takes to charge from car 12v ? Will be interesting to see how many charge/discharge cycles it takes before the battery degrades and can they be replaced later?

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It takes 16 hours to charge from 0% to 100% from a 12V car connection. It also says it can do >500 charges

@melinda5777 2 жыл бұрын

I love Jackery! WOW! Free!! I thought about your camping straight away! I think I may have something you will love when your camping in warm weather. It's not a fan! It'll be a surprise. I'll PM you, or your contact PO Box is at the bottom I hope. Enjoyed the video! I knew as soon as you said Jackery....you would like it! So happy for you!!

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for enjoying the video! ❤️Absolutely! Wild camping is a thing here in Portugal so this would be a huge help when doing so! We haven’t got a PO Box! PM us on IG 😊

@asgeirandersen 3 ай бұрын

interesting!

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

QVC presenters watch out !!! You two presented this so well without the scripted hype of ‘real’ advertisements I love the Jackery and really would like to upgrade from my 250 model which has served me and many of my friends for years,. The offer available is fantastic … I need to visit my bank accounts to see if I can treat myself ! One thing I’ve not discovered is how is it best to use the Jackery to enable a good long life …. Do you discharge it to zero, or near zero … or is it best to recharge it when say, for example, it gets to 40% ? So glad you were able to get this wee gem and I know it will be so useful to the two of you … have a great week … 🙏☘️😘

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Hazel! Thanks so much! I will be asking this for you and see what they say. Generally speaking it's better to discharge to 0% and then charge but I will double check for you and come back to this comment as soon as I get an answer :)

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIndigoEscape It would be good to know … 🙏☘️😘

@cazicature 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s not to let it discharge down to less than 20%

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 2 жыл бұрын

@@cazicature Thank you … I think I recall somewhere along the line with my present Jackery someone telling me not to fully discharge ? … but I cannot seem to find out on Jackery info their advice … hopefully since Omar and Andrea are in direct contact with them they will tell us for sure … 🙏☘️😘

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hazel! I have sent them a message. Once they reply, I’ll let you know 😊❤️

@patriciabrown1189 2 жыл бұрын

Your hair is beautiful that Jackery will help you out ask them if they would like you to do a review on a 1000 power station you never no your luck 😉

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Patricia! very kind of you 😊 it’s has changed a bit with the water here I must say. the water is very soft! thank for being happy for us! this was super awesome opportunity ❤️

@antoniocarvalho4041 2 жыл бұрын

did you know that the surplus solar energy produced can be sold to your energy supplier!

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I heard about that, but it's very little the return and so it's always worth having a set of batteries to rely on rather than just having them feed the grid!

@evahegarty741 2 жыл бұрын

You should use it all the time to cut down your electricity bills!

@fraslavko1 2 жыл бұрын

us it for your power tools !

@lucindahinostroza8010 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. All of us Canadians and Americans need a discount also please

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

aahh! I’ll se what we can do! 😊😊❤️

@TheChristonline 24 күн бұрын

Can it be charging with solar panel while using it to run a small fridge

@TheIndigoEscape 24 күн бұрын

I would think that if the fridge is less than 200W, it could at a full sunny day.

@TheChristonline 24 күн бұрын

@@TheIndigoEscape Thank you

@maragogipe116 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys- this is the 2nd video where the off-grid person just splits a heavy-duty extension cord and plugs it into the electric panel breaker of the tiny house. Without electrical training, just how easy it to do this? I guess I'm just leery to cut open an extension cord and test it this way even with the input turned off from the house structure.

@TheIndigoEscape Жыл бұрын

It’s not difficult. I suggest to get one of those electrical screwdrivers with a Plastic handle, that light up if there is any live electricity. Make sure the mains are off before doing anything. Use electrical tape. Take all the precautions needed, even go OTT to make sure all it’s okay. I understand what you mean, hence why I leave all electrics to Omar 😬😂 I also respect electricity a lot - Andrea

@howard922 2 жыл бұрын

The charge controller is mppt but is limited to 58 watts so even if your screen tells you that the solar panel is putting out 75w the battery is only capable of receiving 58w so will take over 8 1/2 hours to charge up from empty, that’s more than you can input in a day

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's interesting info I didn't know, thank you Howard! I'm certainly interested in getting further into solar charging, Im glad to get a taste of it from this experience.

@cazicature 2 жыл бұрын

I thinks it’s 65w, I know the jackery 250 is, I think the 1000 receives 120w

@howard922 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheIndigoEscape have a look at will prowse on KZfaq (the early videos) this will enable you to design and build your own solar power system for your cabin, most solar parts are plug n play

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

@@howard922 thank you! I will have a look at this! ❤️

@Portugal2100 2 жыл бұрын

And what is the life estimated for battery?

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

≥500 cycles to 80% with 3 to 6 month shelf life between charges

@cleverbabe6438 2 жыл бұрын

Jackery9Years 😉

@duartemonteiro7463 2 жыл бұрын

😃❤️💪💪

@coby6417 2 жыл бұрын

👍💐

@destino2portugal 2 жыл бұрын

Not too much pressure following this then 🙄🙄 🤣🤣🤣

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! I’ll be alright. Check the one done by This Off Grid Life (wicked channel to follow btw)

@graemetuck8621 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting product. Personally I think it would have been more interesting incorporated into one of your normal episodes rather than turning your channel into an infomercial. I find your project very interesting, but it kind of feels like 15 minutes of my life wasted watching this week.

@TheIndigoEscape 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Graeme! We will be continuing on with our project in next week's episode, don't worry we won't be doing another dedicated episode regarding a product for a long time! We do think Jackery is pretty cool so it was worth collaborating with them ;)