Portable power banks

[Californication69]

Looks like it probably will yes.

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Happy days, need a BF offer on a Vertuo Pop now..
I have 600 million Vertuo coffee pods to use

 

[Californication69]

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why does it need the upgraded cable to the leisure battery? I thought the EcoFlow just plugs into the load side of the Victron?

I will need to find the best way to plug the EcoFlow into my Victron too.
I have a bus bar from the load side of Victron.
And it’s good for 20 amps.
So will need to find out how to recharge the EcoFlow from this

 

[Azteccamper]

I will need to find the best way to plug the EcoFlow into my Victron too.
I have a bus bar from the load side of Victron.
And it’s good for 20 amps.
So will need to find out how to recharge the EcoFlow from this

Doesn’t the Ecoflow have an inbuilt charger? You need to find a way of plugging your solar panel directly to Ecoflow?

 

[Corradobrit]

Doesn’t the Ecoflow have an inbuilt charger? You need to find a way of plugging your solar panel directly to Ecoflow?

Yes it has quite a good MPPT actually

 

[Californication69]

Doesn’t the Ecoflow have an inbuilt charger? You need to find a way of plugging your solar panel directly to Ecoflow?

I wonder if I can hook onto the output from my solar PV and wire it into a (some sort of output plug) orifice to plug into the EF ?

 

[Californication69]

Found a post saying you can plug in using the 12v plug.
So I can plug direct into my OOWolf at 10amps.

Thread 'Charging a portable [solar] power station using the California Beach inverter.'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...on-using-the-california-beach-inverter.51829/

 

[Corradobrit]

Found a post saying you can plug in using the 12v plug.
So I can plug direct into my OOWolf at 10amps.

Thread 'Charging a portable [solar] power station using the California Beach inverter.'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...on-using-the-california-beach-inverter.51829/

If you try that I recommend throttling the input at the EF. The cable gets very hot.

 

[Californication69]

If you try that I recommend throttling the input at the EF. The cable gets very hot.

Throttle to 6amps?

 

[Corradobrit]

Throttle to 6amps?

That works for me. I had it set to 10A and connector partially melted.

 

[Californication69]

That works for me. I had it set to 10A and connector partially melted.

Watts, power and amps like to try and kill us

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Where are you seeing that? Cheapest I can find it is £999. Also looks like the Delta 2 has a 5 year warranty.

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Actually the 1500 is £999, which is a bit higher. The like-for-like 1000 is £709, with a free 100w panel was nearest I could find. Though I'd still stick with the Bluetti AC200MAX for the extra pennies. Mine has powered an air fryer, coffee machine and even a hair dryer while camping!

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Jackery Solar Generator 1000 (Explorer 1000 + SolarSaga 100W) - Jackery United Kingdom

Jackery solar generator 1000 is a solar power solution that combines Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station with SolarSaga 100W solar panels. This solar generator is a reliable and clean power source for campers, RVs, or as an emergency backup when power outage. -Jackery UK

uk.jackery.com

...from post above

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Good price with a panel included. What attracted me to the Delta is being able to put it in between the front seats with the 3-pin sockets at the rear. I am an early riser and the Mrs/kids sleep downstairs so it’ll be lovely to make a brew in the morning using my electric kettle.

 

[scottk]

I bought a lighter socket type 12v socket and wired this from the Victon to the EF (using the Ecoflow charging cable) and seems to be charging well.

 

[Californication69]

Looks like it probably will yes.

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Didn’t mean a haha. I meant a Thanks!
Fat fingers…

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I’m looking at a couple of Ecoflow Delta 2s - can anyone recommend the practical use case difference between the following?

ECOFLOW DELTA 2 Portable Power Station 2400W Max LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator

ECOFLOW DELTA 1260Wh Portable Power Station 1800W Solar Generator for Camping

Is it just the peak W? And generation? If so is it worth the up spend for the former?

 

[Corradobrit]

I’m looking at a couple of Ecoflow Delta 2s - can anyone recommend the practical use case difference between the following?

ECOFLOW DELTA 2 Portable Power Station 2400W Max LiFePO4 Battery Solar Generator

ECOFLOW DELTA 1260Wh Portable Power Station 1800W Solar Generator for Camping

Is it just the peak W? And generation? If so is it worth the up spend for the former?

In a campervan you absolutely want the safest chemistry ie LiFePO4. Its not even a consideration. Plus you get 2x the number of charge cycles ie 3000 if memory serves, without significant hit on capacity.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

In a campervan you absolutely want the safest chemistry ie LiFePO4. Its not even a consideration. Plus you get 2x the number of charge cycles ie 3000 if memory serves, without significant hit on capacity.

Thank you. Very succinct

 

[JuanVecino2023]

In a campervan you absolutely want the safest chemistry ie LiFePO4. It’s not even a consideration. Plus you get 2x the number of charge cycles ie 3000 if memory serves, without significant hit on capacity.

Heeded your advice , bought a LiFePO4 Delta 2 refurbished from Ecoflow’s eBay store.

£525 delivered. Seemed good value as retains manufacturer’s warranty. Albeit shorter. But hopefully 2 years does it.

 

[Corradobrit]

Heeded your advice , bought a LiFePO4 Delta 2 refurbished from Ecoflow’s eBay store.

£525 delivered. Seemed good value as retains manufacturer’s warranty. Albeit shorter. But hopefully 2 years does it.

There is some great pricing nowadays. Mine cost 2x that even with a VAT rebate. I am seriously considering an extension battery pack if I have space in the boot after I get my Brompton.

 

[Mowbotman]

I purchased the All powers and ctek charger just to keep engine battery topped up as I have no power near cali , just plug it in once a month

 

[Denise Davies]

Happy days, need a BF offer on a Vertuo Pop now..
I have 600 million Vertuo coffee pods to use

 

[JuanVecino2023]

I purchased the All powers and ctek charger just to keep engine battery topped up as I have no power near cali , just plug it in once a month

So you have your CTEK running off a power bank?

That’s neat.

 

[Mowbotman]

Yea the wire goes out of the passenger door in the top of the bonnet and directly fits to battery permanently, as the ctek sockets so easily disconnects

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Probably a stupid question this but here goes, planning on leaving my Ecoflow in the van between trips. Is there a simple way to trickle charge it when I plug the van in on EHU to charge the leisure batteries (that isn't going to frazzle anything)?