Portable Power Stations

Anthro said:
I am having an interesting conundrum with making solar work on this.
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Kool Energy / Mecer 1 / 2kW not charging to 100%

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If you manage... PLEASE let me know
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Will do/test as soon as this cable magically self assembles..

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Honestly, it is in my todo list.... just not on top :D

Edit: One question on your Power forum post. what was your load and battery SOC% ?
 
AlphaJohn said:
Will do/test as soon as this cable magically self assembles..

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Honestly, it is in my todo list.... just not on top :D

Edit: One question on your Power forum post. what was your load and battery SOC% ?
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Im not having that problem yet..
I think I may have bought the wrong panel (again>?)

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Anthro said:
I think I may have bought the wrong panel (again>?)

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Panel should be fine, can in fact connect 2 of them based on specs.

I have 2 x 250W/30V panels that I normally use with my 1440 Mecer. One day when I make the extensions I'll be able to test on Kool. Most probably will only happen when local Eskom die for a week again.

Edit: Ok see now, need min of 35V so donno what your panel is?
MPPT Voltage Range 35V~100VDC
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At least I can hook my 2 in series and get 60V
 
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Anthro said:
Im not having that problem yet..
I think I may have bought the wrong panel (again>?)

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Gonna need a second panel

Your panel linked:
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The PPS Manual
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TheChamp said:
Maybe the battery is full?
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Also thought so but some reading pointing in a diff direction ie: min VDC spec mentioned above.
 
AlphaJohn said:
Panel should be fine, can in fact connect 2 of them based on specs.

I have 2 x 250W/30V panels that I normally use with my 1440 Mecer. One day when I make the extensions I'll be able to test on Kool. Most probably will only happen when local Eskom die for a week again.

Edit: Ok see now, need min of 35V so donno what your panel is?

At least I can hook my 2 in series and get 60V
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I guess another one in series it will work
TheChamp said:
Maybe the battery is full?
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Tried discharging even, no-go.
I do know theres a mode setting but the Chinglish is amazingly confusing
 
Anthro said:
I guess another one in series it will work

Tried discharging even, no-go.
I do know theres a mode setting but the Chinglish is amazingly confusing
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Something like a charge priority? Could be but as a start your solar input needs to be sorted, then if you still have problems you know the first one us sorted.
 
Main reason I used that centre one is
1. it does not open
2. My PC screens are right behind there, so this is some welcome repreieve from direct sunlight (I can go outside If I want it to shine on my face)
 
Will definitely consider a 3rd panel at some point in future.
I have these cables already - this is going to be useless probably cause its parallel ?
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These I am using to reach the inverter
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Anthro said:
I have this set and overnight my battery drained to 65% lol.. uhh probably not a good idea
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Duh, not to use 24/7
That is to set Solar/Battery as priority vs P1 option 1 = Mains :D

ie: you set that to use solar instead of AC mains, during the day. See attached.

PS: both options will charge via solar just option 3 will force it to use solar even if Eskom is running.
 

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EcoFlow Portable Power Station Integration for Home Assistant​


Anyone done this with their eco yet

Eco Home Assistant

Github

Tested products​

  • RIVER Mini (Not impl)
  • RIVER Max
  • RIVER Pro
    • Extra Battery
  • DELTA Mini
  • DELTA Max (#12)
    • Extra Battery
  • DELTA Pro
    • Extra Battery
 
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