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Model: Anker SOLIX S2000 Portable Power Station, 1500W Solar Generator for Home Use, 35-Hr Fridge Backup, 2,010Wh LFP Battery for Home Backup, Emergencies, Power Outages, Camping (Solar Panel Optional)
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I really don't get it. I was on pre order list via Anker , ordered June 2 early bird for a special price $600 and all this for waiting for a month (still waiting for my unit) while they sell on Amazon for the same price with faster delivery... like wtf
Saw this and having just got mine last week and not really putting it through any hard tests yet, figured I should. I used the Hisense U-shaped window AC from Costco, so it has an inverter motor that can vary its speed. The highest pull I saw on the Anker's display was 615W while it was going hard for the initial cooldown. This was probably for about 10 minutes and then it throttled back a bit and settled in around 350-400W for the rest of the cooling cycle. I ran it for an hour total and the S2000 didn't miss a beat. I don't even think the fan came on.
So, long story short, maybe yours is defective and needs to be exchanged. Or maybe it doesn't like your AC unit. Either way, I hope you get it sorted out. This seems like a great power station for the price!
I really don't get it. I was on pre order list via Anker , ordered June 2 early bird for a special price $600 and all this for waiting for a month (still waiting for my unit) while they sell on Amazon for the same price with faster delivery... like wtf
I really don't get it. I was on pre order list via Anker , ordered June 2 early bird for a special price $600 and all this for waiting for a month (still waiting for my unit) while they sell on Amazon for the same price with faster delivery... like wtf
Let me start by saying I have no idea what your setup is and my suggestion may not be valid. But, have you tried plugging in a simple, high power appliance like a kettle or hair dryer and seeing if that works?If those items work, which can draw up 1200-1800w, my guess is your AC is drawing more than 1600w at startup. Devices with compressors/heat pumps will often draw 1800+ on startup before settling to a few hundred watts of power draw. In one of my old apartments I had to buy a 'soft start' AC to reduce the initial load and stop blowing circuits. I believe you can add an external 'soft start' adapter/circuit to most ACs but I don't have personal experience with that. TL;DR: if the battery bank can power a kettle/small stove/hair dryer but not an AC, your AC unit is drawing too much power at startup. If it can't power those simple appliances, your power station is probably the problem.
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Kinda underwhelming with only 1500W output and 1900W surge... I would imagine lots of appliances (fridges, small ACs) that this is supposed to support, would give issues.
Delta 2 max on the other hand outputs 2000W and 4800W surge. And has been pricing near $600 or even Lowe's sometimes this year.
Different applications between Delta 2 max and this - also 3000W surge. This is primary for power outages to back up your fridge for a day or and a half.
I did early bird with Anker and got burned. Never again. On top of that, in two months we'll see this hit $550. I can almost guarantee it.
Same, same. I desperately need this thing to ship to me because El Nino keeps tickling the power lines.
Only reason I went with Anker over Amazon is because Affirm.com gave me 0% interests over 4 payments vs Amazon 7% interest at 6 payments. Looking back I could have just bought it outright because the way it's going, it will be paid off before it's delivered.
Anyone have solar panel recommendations to go with this? I read that zoupw was supposed to have the best efficiency according to reddit, would 2 of these be a good match for non-portable panels? https://zoupw.com/products/zoupw-...9846691936
I really don't get it. I was on pre order list via Anker , ordered June 2 early bird for a special price $600 and all this for waiting for a month (still waiting for my unit) while they sell on Amazon for the same price with faster delivery... like wtf
Looks like they're all caught up now. Placed an order on Anker last Wednesday and it shipped today.
Would welcome feedback on a suitable solar panel to pair with this. Does everyone use the one from Anker or is there another option that anyone recommends?
Would welcome feedback on a suitable solar panel to pair with this. Does everyone use the one from Anker or is there another option that anyone recommends?
I sold my Anker 200 watt solar panel and purchased the popular Zoupw brand that performs much better, is easier to set up, lighter, and is less expensive. Check out reviews on YouTube. I have found the 350 watt folding panel from Zoupw to be a good fit for my Anker c1000's and Pecron F3000 power stations. While this panel is below the S2000's 400 watt max solar input, it is smaller than Zoupw's much longer 400+ watt options. Also, great Prime Day Deal today on Amazon for $319...esp. when compared to Anker's panels.
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So, long story short, maybe yours is defective and needs to be exchanged. Or maybe it doesn't like your AC unit. Either way, I hope you get it sorted out. This seems like a great power station for the price!
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Delta 2 max on the other hand outputs 2000W and 4800W surge. And has been pricing near $600 or even Lowe's sometimes this year.
Only reason I went with Anker over Amazon is because Affirm.com gave me 0% interests over 4 payments vs Amazon 7% interest at 6 payments. Looking back I could have just bought it outright because the way it's going, it will be paid off before it's delivered.
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https://zoupw.com/products/zoupw-...9846691936
Looks like they're all caught up now. Placed an order on Anker last Wednesday and it shipped today.
I placed mine the morning of 6/2. Nothing so far.
I placed mine the morning of 6/2. Nothing so far.
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