The BEST Power Station We've EVER USED // BLUETTI AC500 B300S

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We're a DIY family building our "forever homestead" from 15 acres of raw undeveloped land in Tennessee. All of our content is family friendly and safe for everyone to enjoy.
In today's video we show you the new BLUETTI AC500 home backup power station. We test out its capabilities, features, and give a real life review after using it for two months on our homestead. Let's go!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Unboxing
2:21 - AC500 Inverter & Charge Controller Details
2:48 - B300S Battery Pack Details
3:13 - AC500 RV Connection Ports
3:31 - Will the AC500 Power a Full Size RV?
8:50 - How to Calculate Battery Run Time ( Watt Hours)
11:01 - Results of Camper Test
11:22 - Practical Uses for the AC500
12:54 - BLUETTI Mobile App for AC500 iOS Setup
15:59 - Charging Options for AC500 and B300S
17:23 - AC500 Outlets and Advanced Charge Settings
19:00 - Split Phase 240v Output with an AC500
19:45 - Who Should Get the AC500?
21:07 - What Can the AC500 Run? And How Long?
22:10 - Want More? Check Out THE JUICE BOX!
22:59 - Thanks for Watching!
23:13 - BLOOPER REEL

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@amyproebstel6227 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I love watching all your videos! Never think that you are going too deep on the technical side! We really do love the details! You have a precious family. Take care and may God overwhelm you with blessings!!

@joannharstad3162 Жыл бұрын

Good job done you do a great job

@michaelhardy500 Жыл бұрын

BLUETTI AC500 AMAZING TSET ON POWER WHOLE HOUSE

@brendahogue5487 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family

@patriciaelsberry8360 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for always including the bloopers, I always watch these and enjoy them. It makes others know that you don't have to do it right the first time. You make it seem so easy,.

@AlmostHomestead Жыл бұрын

Hey Sam, this is one of the best reviews I have seen on a BLUETTI setup. Very detailed and easy to understand. Showing what the BLUETTI could handle and the hours it would run those particular things was super helpful. Nice job buddy.

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks! This is the 2nd to last power pack review video we'll do on this channel though. We agreed to do this one plus one more months ago, when we were still living off grid, but they were late in arriving. We don't want this channel to become a review channel and know our viewers would not appreciate it. I still really enjoy the technical part of all this and getting to test out things. Hence the new channel. :) I like your new channel name too!

@kscheuerman5378 Жыл бұрын

I noticed the plug, thanks Sam for letting me know time for a new plug..... I won't worry now!!!!! haha Thanks Sam for your 1st recommendation of the Bluetti. I chose to buy, on your Amazon link, the small Bluetti. We are very happy with it for our needs.

@RumMonkeyable Жыл бұрын

Glad GAH was chosen to evaluate Bluetti. Your evaluation was thorough and informative. Thanks for posting! P.S. Bloopers are here to stay, please. 👍❤

@donjonson6607 Жыл бұрын

You just spent 24 minutes watching a commercial! I skip all commercials. Hate advertising!

@RumMonkeyable Жыл бұрын

@@donjonson6607 I don't like advertising, either, BUT I LOVE Green Acre Homestead and wish them well on their new homestead. Sponsorship adds to their income, which is needed and really appreciated, I'm sure. ❤😍

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being understanding. :) Don has never commented on any of our videos (we have easy search features on our dashboard). He clearly came here to just be snippy. Either way he clicked, watched some of it, then even scrolled and commented. Helps out the channel all the same. So thanks Don! LOL

@donjonson6607 Жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead Haven't commented but do like your channel. What I don't like on any KZfaq channel is commercials put across as "reviews". I know how this works. Marketing departments a.k.a. ADVERTISING contact KZfaq channels and offer FREE products in exchange for "review". Funny how all these "reviews" on various channels are only positive! The company gets very cheap advertising and the channel owner gets free products. If I had my way, these "reviews" would be ruled as fake and outlawed! Again, like your channel. But.... I'm also an advocate for the consumer. I wouldn't be so peed off if various channel channel owners would disclose that that they got the products free from the marketing department of the company, and only positive reviews are posted! By the way, only watched enough of this video to confirm it was a "review" :) Have a nice day!

@jimdelong949 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam How could Sam and Angela ever be boring. How could someone even suggest that.🤔 Even watching this video I had to smile and chuckle a few times. You are the master at being funny and informative at the same time. Bluetti couldn't have picked a better spokesperson for this product. Can't wait to see more of it's use on your homestead. In all you do be safe

@19Photographer76 Жыл бұрын

Sam, my biggest benefit from what you've shared have been the 'WAGO' connectors. Those have been a game changer for me after having surgery on both of my thumbs. You shared in such a great way, I knew they would work great.

@rubberdc Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Sam . have a great weekend .

@shaniaa9287 Жыл бұрын

You're on to something Sam👍❣️

@amma3536 Жыл бұрын

Take care and be blessed.

@TheWoodHaven Жыл бұрын

That really is a nice unit. Would love to have one in my cabin.

@jezz3386 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, looking forward to the new channel!

@denisewilson8367 Жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic setup. Those are great watts and solar array would do everything & more than I would ever need to live happily off grid plus a few things I can't have right now being off grid for the last 8 plus years. At the end of the month, I start my 9th year.

@ProudPapaw88 Жыл бұрын

Great job, Sam. Very informative stuff there my friend. Thanks for sharing.

@deaddy57 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for your review. We are installing a large shed at work to store are golf carts in and will need power for the battery chargers and lighting and maybe short term heat. I suggested solar during last weeks meeting ( Thanks to you and your videos) and everyone liked the idea. Now you have done my homework for me. Great video, not boring at all. Great test in the camper also, The kind everyone wants to know. Thank you.

@wendyburston3132 Жыл бұрын

I might not always be interested in the product but I'm still interested in learning just in case. And there's no one better to explain it than you Sam. Especially when you add the bloopers 😂. They really do show that you put a lot into your vlogs. Thank you 👍

@OHlookSHINYthing Жыл бұрын

My son got us a small Bluetti last year. We weren't doing anything that needed it then, but now that we camp a LOT I'm glad we have it!

@pattijschrage7060 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Must get my husband to watch ! Thank you!! I learned some new things! 🙂👍

@carolweyandt2925 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Sam, really didn’t know anything about about the Bluetti but now I do. Sounds like a good buy. Stay safe and God bless

@masunshine2970 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I was watching your canopy you and the boys put up and your truck talk. While you were showing it I saw the Leaf Springs and it says "Helwig" that company is about 5 miles from where I used to live on my parents ranch in California. I even bought my new leaf springs for my old truck there. They are such nice people who own that business. Great product family made.

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

So cool! I put a set on a truck I used to own and they were great. I considered it a plus to see them on this new truck. Great products!

@conniehowe5421 Жыл бұрын

Great job Sam !!!! Even though it was as way over my head in technology Haha 😅

@MrBramachary2 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video Thank you.

@haydenuk02 Жыл бұрын

Top work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

@longfellowsgirl7765 Жыл бұрын

Sharing this video with my son! Thank you!👍🏻

@ruthisrael1292 Жыл бұрын

Love the review on the Bluetti!!

@brentu777 7 ай бұрын

Just bought this set up to live in my camper with a solar array and a gas generator.

@carolynhostetler8641 9 ай бұрын

We used to have a heat pump. We hated it. Not only was our electric bill really high because of it but the air was cold and you couldn’t even feel warm.

@Ladythyme Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s awesome? Nice camper btw 😊

@duane2243 Жыл бұрын

Good Video- I will have to go poor man's route- Non the less- Now I know more about em!

@kelleygiambro7542 Жыл бұрын

Not something we’re in the market for, but as always Sam, very informative video. Hope y’all are having an amazing day.

@deloresmiller6468 Жыл бұрын

Wow best ad I have seen for any backup system. Thanks for the info.

@carlapierle8623 Жыл бұрын

Wow! We have our camper plugged into the grid and can't run the air conditioner and microwave OR the sweeper at the same time without flipping the circuit breaker. Thank you for the information. I wish we could afford a good generator.

@tb7280 Жыл бұрын

I have had the Bluetti B300 expansion battery since late March and had to send it back a month ago because it no longer held a charge. Still waiting on Bluetti to send my replacement B300 to me.

@Katzbynite Жыл бұрын

Really nice review and I have heard really good things about Bluetti and if I had to get a unit it would be this. Well Sam, sounds like a project in the shop is to make a mobile cart to make it easier to move.

@AZJH8374 Жыл бұрын

I've watched tons of homesteading vids, but HAVE NEVER seen bloopers! I absolutely love it. You two Crack me up! Looking forward to your new adventures. Just subscribed!! Prayers & ❤️ love to your family. Will we get to meet your brother Sam? & what about your family Angela?

@judithwright5084 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Loved seeing this

@hollyhasegawa6095 Жыл бұрын

Great set up, and we sometimes need an extra power source, thanks for sharing all of this information I really love this BLUETTI it seems very reliable. Have a great week ahead Sam and Angela, sending love and hugs, bye!!m 😂🥰🤗💜💞💕

@AZJH8374 Жыл бұрын

Sam, I just watched your Greenhouse build. Your so young, where did you learn how to do all this???? Omg your awesome!! Angela he's a keeper!!! I've watched tons of homesteading vids, & no one has ever come close to building & doing like you do. Just sayin' God bless you two & boys!! Love your channel ❤️

@SandhillDigger24 Жыл бұрын

Very well Done. A great presentation and overview...a must see for anyone who has one or planning to get one. I think you have covered it an way that most anyone can learn how this works and how to use it. AND, love the bloopers...anyone who makes videos and films themselves experiences this...I know I do. Trying to video, talk, and think about your position in front of the camera and what you are saying is a challenge. Keep 'em coming Sam. We always look forward to what's next.

@virginiatolles1664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information. We are in the market for a portable power system. This bumps Bluetti several notches above the others.

@HalfAssHomestead Жыл бұрын

They are not cheap, but not expensive when you consider the alternatives.

@ChiefBridgeFuser Жыл бұрын

"Feel the heat, burning you up, ready or not...." -- oh, wrong Power Station. ;)

@TheBeerbelly007 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Sam :)

@rubberdc Жыл бұрын

You went above an beyond on this video Sam and although I dont need one , im impressed with your info .

@jackie6582 Жыл бұрын

Great video👍🙏

@jeanielipskey1272 Жыл бұрын

Good review!

@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t show this on your new channel hee hee in your spare time lol.

@valerieburchett8951 Жыл бұрын

Prayers and love always.

@Jenlightenment Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! Even if I don’t get a Bluetti, I understand so much more now… and still love those bloopers 😂

@Jules19694 Жыл бұрын

i was a bit confused at first i thought this was your weekly blog. Till i released its an just an advert..

@GrampyCampy Жыл бұрын

I would love to review that too!

@heathenhomestead Жыл бұрын

House looks great yall. Hello from Minnesota. That power setup would be great for emergency power.

@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead Жыл бұрын

Garry here from GBL-The Ole Church 5 Acre Homestead! Great Review my friend! Keep them coming!

@rubberdc Жыл бұрын

LOVED the bloopers .

@nancywallace6489 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind have one for each item that way I have juice

@mikeE0055 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the video. I am also looking forward to the new channel. As a newbie regarding solar power it’s gonna be something I’m subscribed to along with your other channels. Keep up the good work!

@empret7704 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that calculation ... I'm trying to get something which can run a desktop ... great back up power you've receive here

@raymondyunker9962 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review demonstrating capabilities without getting to technical. Glad you are creating a separate video with the geeky stuff for those that want to go to that depth. Keeping it charged via solar or even an electric cord and on standby ready to go at a remote location is a great idea. When needed it can be in the house during an outage. I would like to see you using it in the house, and your solar installation that will feed this beast. If you have a need for 240v like for a well pump or other it would be nice to see someone demonstrating in the real world Bluetti meeting that need, not just a sales pitch that it can.

@jamesharless5357 Жыл бұрын

Great video Sam!👍🏻👍🏻

@o.smallwood4268 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing more in depth information on the Yeti, I see Sam building a cart for this unit in the near future if he keeps moving it from place to place 😀

@HalfAssHomestead Жыл бұрын

I have a Bluetti system that I use for our camper. It is only a 120VAC unit which is great, but is even better for extended camping trips to keep our phones charged, and has 3 solar panels to keep it charged during the day. I mainly purchased it for the phone benefits, and also to make my morning coffee. I simply love it. I wish I spent a little more to add the 30 amp camper circuit, that would have definitely been the better choice. Sam you will have a new subscriber to that new channel.

@helencline5768 Жыл бұрын

They can send me one,need it Bad on C PAP MACHINE HOPE WERE NOT OUT OF POWER, SEEN A LOT OF THESE ON YOU TUBE CHANNELS KNOW THEY MUST BE EXCELLENT… KNO REGULAR PEOPLE DONT GET THESE ,I LOVE ANGELA & Dough & kids. They are great deserve one…

@Clinetime4 Жыл бұрын

We done. Fantastic presentation if features

@acefire4050 10 ай бұрын

Actually the grid is 480 volts but when it come to your house they have to wreck it down to 240 and 120 volts so it doesn't blow up everything in the house.

@guyina4x499 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video Sam. Kinda pricy though.

@homezero Жыл бұрын

Being a KZfaqr is extremely taxing and not the easiest thing to do. You however make it look easy. I know this is early in this style of informational videos you will be presenting. I look forward to watching them as they come out. For some reason this video came across like you weren't having fun as in videos previously posted. Voice a little, I don't want to say monotone, but not your usual enthusiastic self with the accompanying facial expressions. Please understand, I am not trying to be a hater here, just trying to help for future presentations. Love what you do! Keep it coming.

@stacyschneider4894 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@michaelhardy500 Жыл бұрын

3Add bluetti extra battery B300S and AC500 extra

@karenk380 Жыл бұрын

Great information. I don't pretend to understand the geeky side but appreciate the practical use info. We are definitely going to be buying something like this for back up power as our aging LP generator is not reliable and it is loud and quite frankly, it stinks. Thanks for sharing.

@pamelaellis2265 Жыл бұрын

How much is one of these i have been watching you use this just wanting to know how much it is

@thefirewooddoctor Жыл бұрын

Just subbed because you helped out my friends the Dillons over at the channel at Practically Independant to get the mobile home they recently purchased moved by a reputable company.

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! :) Mike emailed me today saying they got signed and I was very happy for them!

@thefirewooddoctor Жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead, if you haven't heard his story yet, wait until you do. The township he left was horrible for business at home. He's absolutely loving every minute in Tennessee! If it wasn't for my kid and other bills, I'd move to Tennessee myself. It sounds that nice there for a family business and Homesteading that I'd leave the area I've lived in my entire life to make the move.

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

@@thefirewooddoctor It sure is great! We moved from NC to TN earlier this year and love it here! Small business owners here, too. :)

@roberto.peterson9917 Жыл бұрын

Blu Eddie be set up as back up for freezer and refrigerators in case if long power outage

@1new-man Жыл бұрын

Nice Job ty sir I'm beginning to understand. What are ones options regarding repair or extended warranty if the unit malfunctions?

@bradmason8334 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking a set off 6-8 for home backup

@karenexner7284 Жыл бұрын

I hate to ask, but I have searched all over to find the name of the "snap" wire connectors that you talked about while working on the electric. I looked in your Amazon store, FB posts and searched the web. I wanted to get some as gifts but don't want to purchase the wrong ones. And you were so happy with yours!! Thanks!!

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

They're called Wago Lever Lock Nuts. :) Here's a link to them on Amazon: amzn.to/3yM1CEV

@karenexner7284 Жыл бұрын

@@GreenAcreHomestead Thank you!!

@nancywallace6489 Жыл бұрын

I got a small one today save a 100.00 plus a gas generator

@kathyusa-iowa5137 Жыл бұрын

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@Maggie-Gardener-Maker Жыл бұрын

I wondered why this video wasn't on your Juice Box channel Sam, I thought maybe because as you disclosed it is a paid promotion and I thought perhaps based on this channel subscribership; I listened to the end and found out why and I look forward to watching more about this unit over there because I enjoy all the technical data. The only thing over there currently as of October 9, 2022 is two "shorts;" I sure been hoping that you will be having full length videos over there because those "shorts" are just annoyingly small, looks like when someone turned their phone camera wrong way to make a video. I watch from a computer screen so maybe it don't look that way to people who watch on their phone. AS ALWAYS LOVE BLOOPERS and I hope you do that on your other channels too.

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

We signed a contract with BLUETTI to publish it on this channel back in June 2022 but the unit was slower to ship than expected. Since then our need for it (having moved back into the home) was less, but we were still obligated to fulfill our agreement to advertise it on this channel. :) As soon as the studio space is finished the videos will begin rolling out on the new channel. I hate to start filming them in a construction zone.

@keithbar19741974 Жыл бұрын

I know this was posted a while ago so I don't expect an answer but I am curious. Even though the unit is rated at 5000w or ~40a @120 you were driving a 5000w load over a 30a plug and cable. It seems to me that the circuit breaker in the trailer or on the Bluetti should have complained when you attempted anything over 30a or 2600 on that plug. What am I missing?

@Sparkyspage Жыл бұрын

Is there any depletion of the battery draw noticed when you return the next morning? The other units had this problem

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

That's a good question... I'll add this to my additional testing videos for the new channel.

@mskippi Жыл бұрын

😊 !!

@debbiee6535 Жыл бұрын

I just need to know the price

@michellelaclair Жыл бұрын

WHAT HAPPENED TO BLUETTI AP 200 SAM ?????????

@CentralNH Жыл бұрын

I am looking at a Honda eu7000is generator $5000 will 5000 buy a unit like yours to power whole house like the 7000?

@618Group Жыл бұрын

can you plug this on the inside of the camper and store the batteries and AC500 in a cargo bay without running the 30amp cord outside?

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

Sure! That's how I did the RV test -- ran the cord from under the bunk bed to the dining table.

@MyDillhole 7 ай бұрын

Can I get more info on how you fed it to camper? Are you just plugging that into an outlet in the camper?

@Marialyse Жыл бұрын

What are y’all doing with the system that you ran the camper on while waiting for electrical on grid?

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

It's still in the workshop, but going to be moved into this new shed to run it and the soap shed. The BLUETTI will go to my workshop to run things there.

@Marialyse Жыл бұрын

Very interested in this set up you have been running on and am eager to see upgrades. I got caught in ice storm of ‘21 in Texas. Been looking for system to backup necessities. I heat with wood burning stove.

@acefire4050 10 ай бұрын

I like that but too bad it doesn't take him 5,000 watts of solar then it'd be really good generator. Of course I do believe solar generator should be able to take in 1/2 times more than they can use from solar panels this way if you have to use the full amount it would run 24 hours a day but then you probably need more than 6 battery packs.

@SgtCude59 Жыл бұрын

I may have missed it but can I charge it off my vehicle as I’m traveling ???

@sharonromer6606 Жыл бұрын

Didn't understand everything but I could do the math 😅

@randy2283 Жыл бұрын

Sam can u give me a price on that unit good to see y'all again

@kandremcdonald6955 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the UL number for the AC500 and B300s? They say they have the following certification: UL, CEC, DOE, FCC CA Prop 65, but I can't find this information anywhere. An inspector is hassling me to provide the UL info for the Bluetti system before he passes my transfer switch installation.

@pam3655 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

@rubberdc Жыл бұрын

Sam, the cost , really $5k?

@clydedecker765 Жыл бұрын

Sam the one drawback I have seen in other makers.is not being able to charge AND use the system to power stuff. I gather that it uses the "inverter" or "control unit" to control stuff to the point where it is unable to provide power to its outlets while charging its batteries. Not sure I said that right but for example I saw a Darbin Orvar video where she was using her solar panel array to charge the batteries but she could NOT use her system to also run a small teakettle because it was in charge mode. I cannot see a situation where I would not need power at the same time I was charging. Things like phones, tablets, computers, and other devices that may use USB ports to charge. Do you plan to clarify that dilemma for me? Worst case, is in a cabin with a small heater to prevent frost/freezing in the cabin and having to recharge the batteries for the power station. Obviously the heater is critical but shutting it off so I could charge the batteries is a NIMBY situation. I won't name the makers but Bluetti was one in her possession.

@LambieSamba Жыл бұрын

Price please, their site not showing this! Do you have a code so you get credit when I buy?

@GreenAcreHomestead Жыл бұрын

I think they were having a pre-sale event before the product fully launches. I would wait for it to be available from their website at www.bluettipower.com/ We don't get any kick back from sales of this item that we're aware of.

@kennethbrooks3767 Жыл бұрын

the million-site review on Buletti. They must be spending big bucks on advertising and giving away products.

@jamesjessee4064 Жыл бұрын

🧡👍

@jackie6582 Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️🌻

@thomasfreeman7770 Жыл бұрын

This should have been the first post to the Juice Box. It seems pretty strange that you say Angela can run her soap shed off of that one 20 amp outlet. A/C, microwave, fan, computer, and other lights seem to be an overload on 20 amps unless you intended to say not all at once. This plus the voltage drop in the extension cord even though it’s heavy duty. So what’s your final intentions for homestead power other than this for your shop. Will you run grid power to the new shed and soap shed permanently. Or do you want to eventually engineer a system that shares solar panels output to the entire homestead electricity system with the grid?

@williamkn621 Жыл бұрын

Yep. He's got a 20 amp cord from the blue Eddie to Angela's shop. Why didn't he just run it to the mobile home where he has grid power? It's a very expensive middle man extension cord isn't it?