r/Ecoflow_community

Hi all,

I want to install a Stream balcony solar in our apartment.

Our apartment has 2 zones, each with it's own fuse box. The fuse boxes connect to the same main panel (which is quite far away), so the zones are electrically connected.

A Smart Meter measures the load of one zone only, correct? To my knowledge, I can only connect one Smart Meter to the EcoFlow batteries, right?

Is there a way to measure the load of both zones? E.g. 2 Smart meters, or combine one Smart Meter with a few Smart plugs? I guess I could buy a dozen plugs, but that would be expensive...

I heard that I could combine 2 smart meters via a home automation tool. That sound quite complicated to me...

Any other ideas?

Thank you!

Can the ecoflow turn off and on a smart plug based on the state of charge?

A week ago i got an update to the app that removed my device from it. When I re-added it via blutooth connection, it said it had to reboot the unit. I could not at the time as it's power critical infrastructure. I saw there was another update today so i did it in hope it would let me connect again without a reboot, but now its comeplety reset and again and all i have is a login/signup screen. WTF?

Will a DP start and run a small window A/C? I am thinking this would be handy to have in case of a long power outage/

I recently got an EcoFlow RIVER 3 Max Plus to use as a UPS for my homelab. It normally powers my server, router, AP, ISP router and NAS.

I have the extra battery as well, but I normally keep it disconnected and stored in a cabinet. It stays charged at around 80% and I only connect it to the RIVER 3 Max Plus when I actually need the extra capacity.

The main unit is always connected to AC power and I have it configured to stay between 20% and 80% battery. It's also running the latest firmware.

The problem is that I've noticed several times that the battery goes above the 80% limit. At first I thought maybe the unit needed to recalibrate and figure out where 100% actually was, so I unplugged it from the wall, let the battery drop below 80%, and then plugged it back in.

However, it has happened several times now. I've seen it at 90%, and on multiple occasions I've found it at 100%, even though the 80% charge limit is enabled.

I've also noticed that sometimes the internal fan is running while this is happening, even though the unit is already above the configured charge limit.

I also just noticed that my AC charging speed was set to 650W. Since I don't normally have the extra battery connected, I changed it to 80W to see if that makes any difference. I only made this change today, so I don't know yet if it will help.

Has anyone else experienced this with the RIVER 3 Max Plus? Is this expected behavior, some kind of battery calibration process, or could there be an issue with the battery management/firmware?

I'm mainly trying to keep the battery at around 80% since the unit is permanently connected to AC and I only need the battery during a power outage.

I’ve seen some YouTubers suggesting to use a solar disconnect for power stations, so you can disconnect and connect under load to avoid damaging the power station or causing a fire. I’ve also seen a couple of videos where they advise against using one, because it adds an additional point of failure. I have a small 800w array that‘s connected full time to a 2000kWh Ecoflow delta 2 max with 2 extra batteries. Can anyone share any opinions on using a disconnect switch in this scenario?

My Kia Carnival Hybrid states that the 12V outlets are 15A/180W. The Ecoflow Delta 12V input is limited to 8A. I'd really like to harvest more amps to speed up charging especially since the outlet says its capable of outputting more amps.

I've read online that the Ecoflow Delta will draw up to 15A from an XT60i cable. Does anyone know if there is a 12V <--> XT60i connector that plugs into the Ecoflow Delta 3 solar port and allows charging at 15A without overheating/breaking something, etc. Is something like this possible without complicated hardware like voltage convertors?

Does anyone have an idea how to remove the god awful and completely unnecessary AI features on the app? I'm seriously considering sending my unit back because of this. It's annoying gets in the way and offers completely zero net benefit to functionality!

I am thinking about getting backup power at my house. I looked into a generator, and the prices were way more than I was thinking. Could I get some EcoFlow batteries that charge off the utility when we have power, and a generator when we don't?

My main interest is load shedding during peak hours, not worried about backup as we've only lost power twice in the past 10 years and no longer than 10 minutes at a time. 

Last month we used 1,949 kWh but that was the entire month, not just peak hours.

I'd like to cover everything in my home during peak hours (2pm-8pm). The high is 10kw max during the peak times but averages between 2kw and 8kw

I have solar. 11.4kw worth (Solar Edge inverter) but I rarely produce above 9kw.

I plan on purchasing a smart home panel3. I'd like to move all of our breakers over to the smart home panel and just use the existing panel for connection to the grid..

EcoFlow sales is trying to talk me into two DPUX's with two batteries each but that seems like WAY overkill for my needs. I don't need a whole home backup, just load shedding for 6 hours a day but they keep talking about whole home backup. It's been a little frustrating...

I have an Ecoflow 2 Max with our Smart Generator 4000 and it has been great for power outages. However, we're starting to experience more outages so we just purchased the Pro 3 with a transfer switch so we don't have to string extension cords everywhere. With the Pro 3, we will be needing a longer XT150 cable. I can't find them on the EcoFlow website, only eBay. Does anyone know if these cords are just out of stock or if they are discontinued? I also noticed that the Smart Generator 3000 communicates via bluetooth to only 2 Delta 3 models instead of the XT150 cable, my other question is if anyone knows if the Pro 3 will ever have the same wireless compatibility for start/stop that the 3000 has. It seems like this should just be a software update. It's a bummer if I can't DC charge, but an even bigger issue if I can't find the cables (or they eventually break) and the auto start/stop will no longer work since that's the purpose of buying that generator.