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Charging via AC outlet on RAM truck

Just curious if anyone charges their battery supplies from an AC outlet in a vehicle. I have a 400W outlet on my Dodge Ram and I have an Ecoflow Delta 3 Max Plus. I dialed down the input wattage on the Max Plus to 300W and plugged into the vehicle, but nothing. I changed the option on the back to variable charging. Wondering if im missing something, but it should be a no brainer. Has anyone been successful with something like this?
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Jeffrey St Amour

EV Charging - But only a little bit

Ok, so I work in the delivery industry and have an Electric Van. My Entire route is 20 miles. Worse case, on a winter's day I need 14kwh with the heat on at temps in the teens. I want to create a mini off-grid system to charge my van. I will usually be home before noon, and have a place for solar panels in direct sunlight. I was thinking of building a 3kw solar setup in the field and then using a solar generator to charge the van. Trying to keep it simple, I am really more interested in a device that can manage 3kw of input (preferably either all low volt or all inline vs having a combination of both). I am fine with charging the vehicle at lower amps, as I usually have the charger set at 6 amps if I am not planning on using it until the following morning, but will jack it up if needed. It's still only on a 30 amp circuit so I never go above 24. But since I will be able to get it on the charger before noon, I am less concerned about storage since it will really just be acting as a buffer between the panels and the van. Better put, I don't want to spend money on 14kwh batteries, and would rather buy more solar and charge faster.Any ideas for products or setups?
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EcoFlow User

Using EF delta max 2 and smart batteries

I am using my EF set up to power my off grid cabin. I'm getting conflicting reports on whether I need to drive a grounding rod and run a wire from the neutral/ground bar to the rod. I do have an interlock kit and run a honda 3000 to charge the EF and run the cabin while I'm not using the EF. Do I need to do anything different to the main panel when switching between my 2 power sources? The EF is awesome for running my cabin, I just dont want to have a safety issue after I close up my walls.Thanks! Jeremy
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#1 delta pro 3

Delta pro 3s not working with 50 amp hub

I have two Delta pro 3s both work well independently but when I connect them to a ecoflow 50 amp hub I don't get any power at the hub. The hubs ac light don't come on and the on of switch does seem to do anything. Cable supplied with eh 50 amp hub are connected and lock into place on both of the Delta pro 3s and the hub but nothing. am I doing something wrong? is the hub bad not sure what to do. the firmware on the Delta pros is fully updated...Please help with any idea or experience.Thank you.
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EcoUser26969244

Delta 2 with extra battery + 2nd Delta 2

I'm new to this, and I want bit more wh. I have my original Delta 2 with extra battery. Can I buy a new Delta 2 and while AC charging it, plug it's output AC into my original Delta 2 AC unit (w/ battery) charging port, to gain more wh and usable AC outlets, assuming UPS, I think?
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scottdube01

Need Help With Pair Of Delta Max 2 Units

Hello, I have 2 brand new Delta 2 Max systems. One was actually free to us. We live in Florida and hate to lose power during hurricanes. This year no hurricanes so they just sat. We use a Predator 3500 generator to charge them when we need to recharge. Is there any way to utilize these units so we could save money year round instead of just having them sit doing nothing? Also, how should I store them when not in use? Run power down or keep charged up? Thanks for any suggestions you guys may have.
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EcoFlow User

Reputable/Reliable LA-Area Electrician

Hi,I live in a relatively new "solar ready" townhouse that has a conduit running from the roof down to my external electrical panel. I also have copper wires running between my garage and the panel for an EV charger that are not yet tied into the panel. My plan is to have the Delta Pro Ultra inverter+battery in my garage, connect the rooftop PV system directly to it (as well as charge my EV from it), and use it as a backup generator connected to my panel via a generator inlet box in my garage.I'm looking for an electrician that can help me: 1) run an MC4 extension cable from the roof (4 stories up) to the ground floor via the pre-existing conduit and route it past the panel through the same conduit with the EV charger wires that runs to the garage, 2) install a generator inlet in my garage where the copper wires for the EV charger are located, 3) hook up the ev charger wires to the panel and install a transfer switch.Does anyone have any recommendations for an electrician that can do the work cost effectively? Thanks in advance.
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Dude

Smart Generator 3000(Dual Fuel)

I started my Smart Generator 3000 for the first time. Where does everyone buy their spare 1. air filters, 2. spark plugs, 3. spark arrester?Are there any parts that would be useful to already have "on hand' in a power outage?Thank you in advance!D Reeves
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Chuck Lesniak

Backup for 50 Amp Hot Tub?

Will a single battery Delta Pro Ultra system be able to provide enough backup power to include refrigerator, house lights, TV, and a 50 amp hot tub? We're good on everything, but before we pull the trigger on the hot tub I wanted to make sure we have enough backup power.
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hassallrudy@hotmail.com

What is needed to enable a portable generator to charge the EcoFlow Ocean batteries

Hello,For those of you who have the EcoFlow OCEAN Pro installed.What is the list of parts and materials that is required to have a portable gas generator plug into an outside whole house plug to charge the EcoFlow OCEAN Pro batteries during prolonged outages?Thank you,Rudy
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Santiago

Home Backup while plugged to the wall

I own a Delta 2 Portable Power Station and I currently have it unplugged in a corner of the room for "just in case". I occasionally monitor it to make sure it doesn't go below 20%. But I'm thinking that instead of doing this can I just place the Delta 2 in my home office and plug it to the wall and connect by MacBook and monitor to the Delta 2?I'm not on my MacBook everyday but at least it's plugged in and always charged up so if / when I loose power, I can disconnect the computer and use the Delta 2 for whatever I needs that has more priority. Does this idea make sense? Will it harm the Delta 2?
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ecoflow

Power Kit (Gen 1) and the Delta Pro

I will soon be getting an adventure van that has the 5Kwh ECOFLOW power kit. I already own a Delta Pro and have heard that I can expand the power kit with my Delta Pro by using the new Power Dock. Has anyone done something like this and what additional connectors might I need?
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EcoUser97417845

DELTA 3 PRO (Extra Battery Question)

I have a newly purchased Delta 3 Pro to run a 1/3 hp sump pump in an emergency should we loose power. The sump pump runs at about 575 watts with startup surge of 650 watts. We recently had the mother of all rain storms and luckily I did not loose power and the sump pump ran without issue. The sump pump ran for five hours non stop and I realized the Delta 3 Pro might be able to run my sump for approximately 1.5 hours. Adding an additional battery seems like the most logical cost effective way to add more run time. Can the Delta 3 Pro accept more than one additional batteries to improve run time? Are there any reasons why adding an extra battery is not a good idea? Thank-you
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Bill Toll

EcoFlow Delta Pro X integration with Enphase

Hi, Can I integrate the EcoFlow Delta Pro X inverter and battery system with my present solar system? I have (up and running for 2 + years now): 20 Znshinesolar ZXM7-SH108-400 Series solar panels /14 panels are West mounted, 6 panels are South mounted /20 Enphase IQ8 Plus 72-2-US Inverters /Enphase IQ4 combiner/ X-IQ-AM1-240-4 /Reliance R Pro Trans 2, 6 circuit generator transfer switch with 30 amp plug /No batteries currently with my system. I know the battery back up would plug into my generator plug, but I am looking for integration that would allow for battery switch over when the grid goes down and auto battery charging, etc. as well. I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions as to how to make this work, if possible. Thanks much! Bill
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EcoFlow User

Using 220W solar panels for River 2

I have 2 River 2s, and a Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel on order. I know the Delta can handle 220W, but the River 2 is only rated for 100W.I called Ecoflow support and they said the 220W would over charge it. BUT... can you cover up part of the panel to bring the charge rate to 100W or lower? Using the display to regulate the rate.Thank you
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em phantom

delta 2 + extra delta 2 + alternator

I have a Delta 2 base station + extra battery for Delta 2, and I want to buy an 800W alternator. What are the connection options for use in a camper? Are there any adapters or solutions available?"
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bfarah.personal@gmail.com

Maximum PV input

Please help me understand PV inputsI have one DPU. User manual says for High PV Input 80-450v - 15a Max -4000w Max.I ordered 6 400w panels. Each panel is ~13A, Optimum v = ~31v.If I understand correctly, if panels are wired in parallel, amperage is cumulated; in series, voltage is cumulated.With 6 panels at 400w each, total wattage is 2400w, well within the max.With 6 panels wired in series, I'm at 186v (31*6) and 13A, which is still within the max.With 6 panels wired in parallel, I'm at 31v and 78a, which is way over limit.So with one Delta Pro Ultra, I'm stuck with wiring them in series? I had hoped to do a series/parallel configuration to account for some shading. In another thread, PastorDon said Voltage is pushed, amperage/wattage is pulled. If the maximum draw from the house is 1500w, total amperage at 120v is 12.5a. Does that mean that I can still do a series/parallel configuration?Or am I confusing what comes out of the battery with what goes into the inverter?TIA
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EcoUser77630012

Is this consumption normal?

I live on 80 acres in the PNW. We tend to have heavy winds in winter. The powercan go out 3 or 5 days at a time. I can run house, fridge, hear on propane but not the small itemsI get my internet wirelessly from infinite internet as regular providers don't service my area.I bought the Delta 2 w/extra battery mainly to run that router and a TV as well as charge phone, pc, radio, and tablet and a table lamp. I charged the system fully so both screens showed 99 hours and 100 percent. Then I plugged in the router which is 12v DC at 2 amps which is 0.024 kw consumption. This was to test basic functionality and Guage how long I can expect to run thw router etc⁰my question is that after 4 hours the main unit shows 95 hours and 85% remaining and the extra battery shows 93 hours and 83 %.This usage seems high considering the power draw is only 0.024 kwIs this normal? I was hoping for at least 2 days but using 17% in 4 hours suggests that with other devices attached I won't lat a day...any help?Thanks in advance
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EcoUser56172384

Wintering ecoflow products in rv

Hi , new to ecoflow I live in New England and I have my batteries in my rv, can I leave them in the rv during nov and dec till I travel to warmer weather? I have the ecoflow 2 & a battery, the original ecoflow . I am not using them they are just being stored for now. Please advise Thank you Mena
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EcoUser14342875

Getting started . . . What Eco product(s) to buy?

I am on the grid and have a 5.6kW solar system with AC sent from all panels (all have micro-inverters) through a controller switch and on to either home use or to grid if over production. Combined output is 240VAC at 21amp.I want to add the necessary Eco product(s) to address two goals: 1) provide backup power for priority home circuits if/when the grid power goes out, and 2) connect a battery/controller system where the battery gets charged up daily from my solar over-production (i.e. sunny days) and then use the battery+grid at night for home use. What do I need for this set-up?
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