I received the BLUETTI AC200P a few days ago, 4/20/2021 with 3 BLUETTI SP200 200w solar panels. So far so good. The highest I seen on charge wattage is 480w with the 3 panels. Being in south Louisiana, I will need to try to get a lower angle than the 45 degrees that the kickstand gives you.
Easily ran my TV, satellite receiver, CPAP and charged my iPhone Apple Watch and e-cigarettes overnight. Ran down to about 30%. Pointing my panels southeast to catch the morning sun, battery was back to 100% by 10:30 am.
The reason I ordered this, is mainly backup power. Last year we were hit by 2 hurricanes in a month. I was without power for around 18 days. (Used around 300 gallons of gasoline). This year we had rolling blackouts with the winter weather. This thing will come in handy. During a hurricane there is no way to run a generator with 140mph winds. Can’t put it on the back patio it would blow away, plus the driving ran. Can’t run it in the garage because of carbon monoxide. Besides my garage door blew in anyway. With this bluetti I will be able to run my tv and satellite receiver to be able to get weather updates. ( at least until your satellite dish blows away which mine did). So, have a backup antenna to get local news. Also be able to run my refrigerator until the the storm passes and able to pull out the generator. I am going to use it to supplement my generator. Where hopefully I won’t have to run it 24 hours a day. If you ever have to tend 8500watt Portable generator 24/7 it’s a lot of work. Fueling it up, changing oil every few days. (Well, if you want it to last any amount of time, many generator were burned up because no maintenance.
It will be handy during short blackouts. Wouldn’t have to pull out the generator.
I am also a amateur radio operator. I ordered the 12v/25amp plug to run my radios. I will try to remember to give a update when I get this going.
Update: 5/4/2021
Well, this is very disappointing. Got home today from work and was going to charge my phone and portable charger and the unit would not turn on. Contacted the seller through Amazon. Haven’t decided if I will just ask for a refund or a exchange. That’s a lot of money spent for something that stops working in 2 weeks. Will update this review when I hear from the seller. Like I said very disappointed
Update 5/11/2021
After Troubleshooting with the help of Maxoak service department it was determined I needed a replacement. I sent it back on 5/7/2012. Maxoak Customer service was more than helpful. No problem to exchange. They sent me a FedEx return mail label making it painless to return. As of now, I am waiting on my replacement AC200P. I will put it through it paces when I receive it and give a update.
| Manufacturer | BLUETTI |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AC200P-3SP200 |
| Item Weight | 60.6 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16.5 x 11 x 15.2 inches |
| Size | AC200P+3*SP200 |
| Material | Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Power Source | AC/Solar Panel/Car /Lead-acid Battery/Generator |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 2000 watts |
| Maximum Power | 200 Watts |
| Special Features | Fast recharge via AC and Solar in 1200W total simultaneously, Wide 35-150v solar input voltage range to allow you connect multi- solar panels in series, install easily, 2000Wh huge capacity ensure long lasting for your device during power outage, Recharge from ac wall outlet/solar panel/12v or 24v car/ lead-acid battery/ generator, Eco-mode to save more power for low loads below 50w, Built in mppt controller in the bluetti ac200p no need other controller for your solar panel, 40% faster recharge with Mppt, Solar charge cable and car charge Cable are included in the package, Support dual AC adapter to fast recharge bluetti ac200p in 2.5-3hrs, 2000W load 95% daily-used electric devices, 700W Max. Solar input power allow you recharge the bluetti ac200p full in 3.5hrs |
