Comment – ​​We are all crazily attached to and dependent on our devices, especially if you are a Gadgeteer. The EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter to keep your home, cottage or campsite buzzing during power outages and keep your gadgets alive.

The EcoFlow Delta Pro portable power station is an independent battery, a high-voltage AC inverter and a low-voltage power supply, which can power many devices in the event of a power outage or the need for electricity in remote areas.

I live at the end of the power circuit, and any problems upstream will cause my home to lose power. I can't begin to tell you the frustration of powerlessness, but I can see across the street and see my neighbors doing their activities carefree. In some cases, friendly neighbors allow the use of long extension cords to prevent the freezer from thawing, let the sewage pump run to prevent flooding in the basement, and even power the home heater to heat things before the long cold night lasts and help prevent The pipeline freezes.

Because I "went there and did that thing", I was a bit obsessive about making a backup power plan. I have a generator, but it is cumbersome to connect it up (especially frustrating if the power goes out for only a few hours), consumes a lot of fuel, the exhaust gas is toxic, noisy, and requires maintenance to continue operation. Transporting and storing gas is a pain, and to make matters worse, I hate the smell, bad! I have slowly moved away from fossil fuels and even have an electric riding lawn mower and hybrid car to reduce my gasoline use as much as possible. Now, only my snow blower and backup generator use gas. There is another huge benefit of not using gas-Delta Pro can be stored and used indoors, there is no exhaust, no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and no noise (except for cooling fans).

Over the past few years, I have taken some expedient measures to solve the power outage problem-I use a USB battery pack to keep my phone and computer running, use an inverter with a bare car battery to run my stove, and various small appliances. I chose to keep my refrigerator cold and run the sewage pump to prevent water from entering my basement. When necessary, I will start a generator to allow multiple things to happen at the same time. Of course, it is possible to buy a large generator or a roof full of solar cells and backup batteries, but these solutions are relatively expensive, require professional installation, and have their own maintenance problems.

Enter EcoFlow... When I discovered EcoFlow products on Kickstarter and took the opportunity to contact one of their products, I was impressed.

EcoFlow Delta pro comes in a strong cardboard box with foam padding. Ruggedness is absolutely necessary, because Delta Pro is a nearly 100-pound beast.

I don't want to drag Higglety-pigglety, but the design team of EcoFlow thoughtfully added a suitcase-like retractable handle, padded handles and sturdy wheels to make the movement easier.

Although solar panels are optional accessories, EcoFlow includes multiple charging cables for standard AC outlets, vehicle charging, and solar energy. As an electrical engineer, I am very impressed with the charging voltage and current range.

Charging this huge power station from the wall socket is amazingly fast! According to my ammeter, it peaks at 14.8 amps during charging-this is a full 1,800 watts and is powerful enough to be fully charged in 2 hours on a 120 volt outlet. Very impressive! But wait... there is more! …If the ampere capacity of your system is limited, the app allows custom charging levels, for example, the mobile home park limits the use of power outlets to 15 amperes, and the circuit needs to be shared with other gadgets.

What is also impressive is that Delta Pro can be charged with AC and DC power sources at the same time, and can output power while charging. This is a great advantage of my book! This means that the portable power station can take power from the car’s power socket or solar panel*, convert them to USB or AC power as needed, and any excess power output that is not used will be pumped back to the battery-using and Toll.

You may ask, "Why is it important to charge and use at the same time?"

On the one hand, because the inverter power output on Delta Pro is very...very...clean and perfect sine wave, which can be transformed into a happy and healthy gadget. Sine wave power, AC (Alternating Current) is the power source used in your home. Motors and other loads are designed to work optimally with this type of power supply. Unfortunately, some inverters (power converters that convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)) use "modified sine waves" to give normally smooth power supplies a "staircase" rather than a smooth wave. These "stairs" of power sources can cause speakers to hum and be hotter than normal operation, and can even cause sensitive electronic devices (such as computer power supplies) to malfunction. The design of EcoFlow ensures that this will not happen.

Second, while keeping the device running, charging and output at the same time reduce guesswork and cable swapping-after the connection is established, power automatically flows into and out of the Delta Pro system without having to fiddle with cables or plugs. If there is enough power to charge the Power Station, and the battery capacity is enough to power the inserted device, it can work normally.

To make the system more versatile, using an adapter, Delta Pro can be charged from electric car charging stations and gas smart generators*!

The input port is located at the "tail" end of Delta Pro.

The output on the Delta Pro is very rich and can power everything I can throw away-my refrigerator, refrigerator, fan, TV, and even the 1800 watt microwave oven is no problem. Even with a power of 1800 watts, Delta Pro can continuously power my microwave oven for two hours!

Convert it to smartphone data, Delta Pro should be able to fully charge my iPhone 12 Pro 250 times!

EcoFlo provides an interesting solution for devices that exceed 3600 watts without being overloaded-X-Boost reduces the output voltage and current to inductive loads (such as electric drills, hair dryers, and waffle irons) to allow the equipment to operate. Very smart!

To improve practicality, Delta Pro can be expanded to add two additional optional external batteries and a home connection kit*. This is particularly noteworthy because it not only increases the system capacity, but also allows the voltage to be increased to a two-phase power supply of 240 volts. This means that Delta Pro can power all the devices in your home, including your stove, clothes dryer or electric oven. I am not aware of any other inverter-based backup power system with this capability. Wow, EcoFlow, wow! !

Delta Pro’s bright multi-color display provides the percentage of available power, input and output power, an estimate of the remaining time of current current consumption, connected device status, indicators and warnings.

To make the experience even sweeter, EcoFlow's app is great! Can monitor all functions of the portable power station, and can open and close ports.

More application options can configure almost everything on Delta Pro and update software.

The app even has a section that provides complete specifications. I like this!

*EcoFlow does not include additional smart batteries, smart generators, Delta Pro remotes, dual-voltage hubs, solar panels or EV X-Stream electric vehicle charging adapters for review, but this system is impressive and I am happy to review in the future they!

EcoFlow's Delta Pro is one of the most innovative, efficient, and well-designed products I have had the honor to review. Its function is very powerful, the design and function are very good, and its scalability is amazing! Great, EcoFlow, great! Check them out on Kickstarter before their event ends!

Price: $2699.00 Where to buy: Kickstarter Source: The sample of this review is provided by EcoFlow.

If you lose power for a few days, this thing will quickly become an anchor. Why not convert your gasoline generator to clean burning natural gas (if any) or propane so you don't have to mess up the liquid? For almost three large generators (which are subject to sales tax and shipping costs), you can set up your (or a 5,500 watt) small generator using a transfer switch and gas pipeline or propane tank.

I suspect that this expensive device will be suitable for camping and short-term power outages. A friend of mine who often camps has a 2,000 watt portable gasoline-powered generator/inverter, and its cost is only a small part of this device.

We are in Houston, Texas, and occasionally see long power outages.

I also live in Houston and I think these are not a viable option for us. However, if you live in a place with frequent short-term power outages, I can see a tie.

I have a generator and I will convert it to natural gas this weekend. This is still the most cost-effective option for me. However, as the prices of these things continue to drop, I can see one more attractive.

Except for any 2000/2200 watt inverter generator set, it is almost dual-fuel now, quite quiet, and weighs only half of this huge thing. For glamping, this thing is cumbersome. My Honda 2000 and propane can take up the same amount of space, but with less power, but longer running time. Again, when I was camping, I didn't need electronic equipment, so this didn't make any sense, but apart from Yuppies and "reviewers" getting it for free, it was still a waste of $3,000.

Not to mention almost zero two-phase systems in the world. It is single-phase or three-phase. In the United States, the residential environment is usually single (split) phase. Not sure where the 240v comes in, but I guess the "home kit" must have a 240v socket, because the interface is all 120v.

I came here to talk about it. "2 phase 240 volts"? I think this is possible, but why make something that no one can use. More likely, the author does not know what he is talking about. Originally intended to let it slide down, but he deliberately called himself an electrical engineer. At the same time, except for amateurs, I don't use electricity at all, and know that 240v is single-phase.

In addition to being free, I bet they will also get a rebate from this recommendation.

Two-phase? I design control systems for automated machines, and no one has ever asked me to implement a "two-phase" power supply. I can only imagine it is something created by a science fiction writer.

Yes, the stage is outdated, not science fiction. In the early days of AC power, it was more popular.

For the sake of clarity, I chose the "two-stage" nomenclature to make it clear to laymen. I think this is easier than explaining how the phase-separated distribution works. I apologize to purists and engineers.

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He might mean two 120 volt power connections to connect 240 volts. Single phase -120. Two-phase 240 volts. Three-phase means three heat.

But this is not the way the phase works, the two 120v lines are in phase with each other, which means separate hot spots but single phase. There is a true two-phase power supply style, but it is outdated and hardly anyone uses it.

I partly agree. I have a battery and solar system worth $15,000. I quickly discovered that I need spare gasoline on cold and cloudy days because the battery will not be fully charged and will run at a reduced capacity due to the low temperature. In these cases, gasoline or other fossil fuels are excellent backup fuels that can save your life! Relying on renewable energy alone is a huge mistake, and I only made it once when I was off-grid.

Some things are not the right size. It sounds like you need more panels to compensate for the cold/cloudy weather.

I have a 5.12 kW system in Iowa, which was installed last year. So far, I am very satisfied with it, but I did spend about three weeks receiving almost nothing from the panels in February-because they were covered in snow. More panels will not help. Due to supply issues, I have not installed batteries (and net metering makes them uneconomical *except* as a backup power source) but I strongly consider using small natural gas generators as part of an integrated backup system to supplement the panels. (On the positive side, due to the battery, the size of the generator does not need to provide peak power for the entire house.)

Anthony I live in Spring, Texas, and I don't know anything about generators. What will run at the same time

If you have a moderate power demand, this will be a good supplement to the generator. Refrigerators, TVs, lights, etc. will be kept for most of the day without the generator running 24/7.

I like lithium batteries, but I currently have a 10,000 watt-hour lead-acid battery that will cost less than $1,000 to replace it every 5 years. I live off-grid and only need to run the generator after a few days of inclement weather.

This is power storage. Not a generator.

The generator is noisy. You can use one to charge these batteries before night. This way you can sleep peacefully.

The device is used in conjunction with generators/solar panels/wind turbines.

Did I miss something: I saw the "*" next to solar and you did not write about connecting an external solar panel charging board/unit to the device. Is there a problem? How do i do this?

Scroll down to the end of the article and look at the *'d paragraph. List each item marked with * in the article. These items may be add-ons/accessories/accessories, but are not included or included in the basic package.

LPG automatically switches the generator. 18,000 watts instead of 3600 watts on this unit. Will run until your LP is used up. Rolls is $4970. A better solution than this unit.

Two-phase, 240 volts, is a household power supply board. The two phases are 120 volts each.

No, they are not. 240v In your house, each house is single-phase, or you can separate phases if you want. There are never 2 stages. There is basically no such thing in modern use.

Titan solar generators are better because you don't have to throw them away when the battery runs out. You also have an external port for the lithium iron phosphate battery, which has a longer battery life. You can also enter 2000 watts in the solar panel instead of 1000 watts. If it gets hot, it may also take a while to charge the device. I have an echoflow delta, which limits the charging time when it is slightly warmer. If you are looking for something that circulates every day...it is difficult to increase the echo stream.

Delta pro is built in to cover outdoor and indoor power solutions...that's why it is also called a generator set. I live in Indonesia and the power supply here is 220 to 230 volts AC. Are there any options to use Delta Pro here. How much power can I use in Indonesia. Please let me know

Okay, $99 for 3.6 kWh... which makes the price per kWh about $28. Tesla Powerwall is $600/kWh... and the cheapest lead-acid battery is $120/kWh. Tesla has the most efficient low-cost battery and claims its cost is $100/kWh. How can these guys be equipped with inverters and a bunch of other electronic devices at less than 1/3 of Tesla's cost without volume. It sounds like a scam.

For starters, it is only 3.6 kWh, while the usable power of the Powerwall is just over 12 kWh. The PW is also connected to your electrical system to provide instant backup power. I am sure that the peak power of PW is also higher. I must have seen this market, but OP will definitely get some rebates for a very one-sided article. I am a fan of Tesla. Can I list a few things I hope to improve through my Solar/PW settings. The OP said they will not change any of the low-capacity backup devices? How to increase the capacity so that you can supply power for a few hours in an emergency. For reference, I’m on vacation (not at home since yesterday, looking at my energy consumption for a day... No one at home has set everything to be environmentally friendly. My home consumes 9.8 kWh of electricity, and it’s only 4 pm The title that I clicked attracted me. This article should be rewritten as a good alternative to a portable generator on site, because it is good for it, and maybe it can keep your refrigerator running for a day.

There are many uses for this. An off-grid house with solar energy, a minivan with solar energy, keep your refrigerator and mobile phone powered for several days in the event of a power outage, etc. Most importantly, it can be used internally without maintenance. Although it is not a mass product. Fast charging beats the competition.

This is just a giant UPS with wheels. I have several APC UPSs, one that allows my PC, monitor, Fiber ONT and Synology NAS to run alone for more than 1 hour. It can handle 1500 watts of continuous power and add a few batteries. , It will run longer. Tesla power wall, solar battery pack, UPS and this device are just inverters, nothing new technology has been around for a while, now my first UPS is Minute Man made in the 80s, There are 30 GelCells in it that can keep a server running for a day. It has 2 boxes, one is a reg inverter with a switch, and the other is a battery pack. When the gel deteriorates, I replace the battery with AGM to save Thousands of dollars. This may be useful again, this is nothing new.

I have invested 600 hours on my current 3,500 watt inverter generator and will invest 6,000 hours before replacing this poor guy. The huge battery pack cannot replace it. My average use time is more than 10 hours for a gallon of gasoline, and nearly 30 hours for a full tank. Refilling is not a hassle, it only takes 2 minutes.

Under certain climatic conditions, such as mine, solar energy can only be used for a few days at a time. Occasionally a few weeks. The battery pack cannot be used as a substitute for a generator at all.

I fully support the electric revolution. For example, I can’t wait to use a network truck. I am now buying a solar system, but the battery will not be able to catch up with the generator in the next few decades.

Oh, the cost of the inverter is 30% of the price of this monster and half of the 5kw solar installation. What's the point?

It looks like an overpriced toy. In real emergency situations that cheaper battery packs can't handle, this won't run long enough.

I will stick to propane. I don't understand how troublesome it is to connect the generator, but this is not a solution to the actual problem.

It also reads like an advertisement. This does not bode well for how good this is. Do they actually use it for more than just connecting pictures? ? How long does it run under actual load? How many things can you connect at once?

finally. This is just a battery. If there is a power outage/you are camping and it goes out, what do you do next? ? If your answer is "Charge it from your car, fool!!", then you admit that you should buy a generator.

The concept is good, but the price is too high. Run your furnace with two units? That's $5,400, and the top chef heating element is about 7.5kW. So, you'd better cook your burger as soon as possible, because you will soon run out of juice.

LICKYMCSHMICKLETIPS – What variable frequency generator are you currently using? I bought one in the market.

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