Bluetti AC180 Power Battery Pack - Charging While Using

[cadueitt]

So I did some more reading, and the Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) has this uninterruptible power supply (UPS) feature:

The unit is rated for 2400W of AC output. The manual doesn't say explicitly, but I'm guessing the UPS feature would mean it can deliver 2400W regardless of what the AC input is delivering.

The problem is the Max AC input of 1440w. I can confirm any output exceeding 1440w trips the F2000 and kills all output. Unplug the input and you can go up to 2400w with no issue.
My understanding is that the UPS functionality just refers to how quickly it can switch between pass through AC to battery power (up to the max ac input)

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[KBabione]

The problem is the Max AC input of 1440w. I can confirm any output exceeding 1440w trips the F2000 and kills all output. Unplug the input and you can go up to 2400w with no issue.

That's what I expected based on what I've seen with other units (including my Bluetti). Thanks for the update.

 

[BrayBay]

The problem is the Max AC input of 1440w. I can confirm any output exceeding 1440w trips the F2000 and kills all output. Unplug the input and you can go up to 2400w with no issue.
My understanding is that the UPS functionality just refers to how quickly it can switch between pass through AC to battery power (up to the max ac input)

Thanks. The search continues...

...or I may just do the method mentioned by OP!

 

[FrankieJ]

The problem is the Max AC input of 1440w. I can confirm any output exceeding 1440w trips the F2000 and kills all output. Unplug the input and you can go up to 2400w with no issue.
My understanding is that the UPS functionality just refers to how quickly it can switch between pass through AC to battery power (up to the max ac input)

So the A1 generated response I received apparently is not accurate, unless I am reading too much into it.

 

[cadueitt]

So the A1 generated response I received apparently is not accurate, unless I am reading too much into it.

I don't think that statement is inaccurate. You can pull up to 2400W if you are not plugged into an AC source. If you plug it in then you are capped at 1440W.

The F2000 does support 1000W of solar (DC). But if you are using DC then you can go output more than the input using the battery capacity up to 2400W. And that's basically how the OP is gaming the system. He is converting the AC from the truck to DC before it goes into his power station so he can go above the input limit. I will probably do the same in my case but with maybe a bigger rectifier. This is the one I am looking at currently if you're interested. It will plug directly into the solar input port. https://a.co/d/gBxnD9a

 

[KBabione]

I don't think that statement is inaccurate. You can pull up to 2400W if you are not plugged into an AC source. If you plug it in then you are capped at 1440W.

The F2000 does support 1000W of solar (DC). But if you are using DC then you can go output more than the input using the battery capacity up to 2400W. And that's basically how the OP is gaming the system. He is converting the AC from the truck to DC before it goes into his power station so he can go above the input limit. I will probably do the same in my case but with maybe a bigger rectifier. This is the one I am looking at currently if you're interested. It will plug directly into the solar input port. https://a.co/d/gBxnD9a

That looks like a great alternative - I stopped looking at power supplies when I found one that output 400W since my Bluetti has a max solar input of 500W. I love how you phrased what I did as "gaming the system." It's just a solution to my problem.

 

[BrayBay]

Down the rabbit hole, but actually found someone who tested it on YouTube:

No, when using the DC input, the inverter would be active and you would have 2400 watts. Bypass mode is only when plugged into AC

Someone with more expertise can probably explain, but seems like all power stations will pull directly from the outlet (and thus not surpass ~1500W) when plugged in.

I did manage to find a 500W power supply with everything included:

https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac200-adapter-xt90-cable

Seems like with two of these and the right connectors, you can "hack it" to charge up to 1000W DC and still output up to 2400W AC.

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm misunderstanding.

 

[FrankieJ]

I don't think that statement is inaccurate. You can pull up to 2400W if you are not plugged into an AC source. If you plug it in then you are capped at 1440W.

The F2000 does support 1000W of solar (DC). But if you are using DC then you can go output more than the input using the battery capacity up to 2400W. And that's basically how the OP is gaming the system. He is converting the AC from the truck to DC before it goes into his power station so he can go above the input limit. I will probably do the same in my case but with maybe a bigger rectifier. This is the one I am looking at currently if you're interested. It will plug directly into the solar input port. https://a.co/d/gBxnD9a

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

 

[CharonPDX]

I use an EcoFlow Delta Mini for the same purpose. The startup current my trailer's heat pump draws is 13A, just enough to trip the Rivian's breaker. So I put my Delta in between, and it doesn't pass-through when plugged in, it does buffer. So my heat pump can start up just fine, I can use my induction cooktop (appears to be the same model as yours) at full power, etc.

 

[HyperionMark]

You pay just a little more for EcoFlow stuff, but it is so worth it. Top of the line in every way and the app is just perfect.

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