Bluetti AC200P sale now £1099

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Just spotted that Bluetti are now offering the AC200P power station for £1099. Ok it’s last years model but hey!

The specification:-

  • 2000W AC Pure Sine Wave Inverter (4,800W Surge)
  • 2,000Wh Capacity
  • LiFePO4 Battery with 3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%
  • 13 Outputs For Multiple Devices
  • 7 Ways to Recharge (AC/Solar/Car/Generator/Lead battery/Dual AC/AC+Solar)
  • 700W Max. Solar Input
  • 1200W Max. Fast Dual Charging (Solar + AC Adapter Simultaneously)

Now total the cost of all this seperately:-
200ah lithium battery £700
2000w pure sine wave inverter £200 (do they have surge capacity?)
Lithium battery 20amp charger £80
Various usb and 12v outlets and transformer £60
MPPT 700w solar charging controller £250
Case to contain all this free.
B2B charger £75
Duel charging capability £30
Visual display of all that is going on £40

Total £1435

Ok you need a decent solar panel (minimum 400w suggested for all year round U.K. use. 200w minimum for U.K. summer and all year round southern Europe use) and it’s not as fast charging as the latest models (4 hours with AC) but if I was in the market for more power for my motorhome or camper and didn’t want a workshop bespoke job with a lithium conversion, and retain the use of original equipment 12v system whilst providing an additional power reservoir over and beyond this, then I would go for it.

But I am not in the market as I already have a set up. An older Bluetti model built like a battleship. Just frustrated that I could have got this for less money!

We charge ebike batteries, run the kettle and toaster and hair dryer, charge mobile devices, run the 12v TV and AC DVD player with ours. And occasional use as hook up. Use lpg for the fridge. Minimises use of lead acid leisure battery.

You have to make up your own mind about the best way of moving forward with additional power requirements. If you go off grid with e-bikes then what do you do?

Really just highlighting what the costs are of separates relative to this current Bluetti offer. Without the time and installation costs.

And it can be charged with a cheap generator daytime when noise is less of an issue so that you have a silent night time power reservoir. Just a charging option that Bluetti do mention.
 
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There is a lot of loose money floating about on here, isea just poped into my head.
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2000Wh is around 166Ah I think but Wh always confuses me so you would save some on battery cost.

As a plus for the Bluetti isn’t that one othe ones you you can increase by adding extra battery packs?
 
The six million dollar question is how much does it weigh and how large is it?
 
Nabsim said:
2000Wh is around 166Ah I think but Wh always confuses me so you would save some on battery cost.

As a plus for the Bluetti isn’t that one othe ones you you can increase by adding extra battery packs?
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It’s the AC200MAX that is expandable but the expansion battery is £100 more expensive than the AC200P. Strange but true.

Agree that 2000wh /12v = 166ah so yes a saving of say £75 on the battery (say £625 not £700) however many 150ah batteries are more expensive than £700

My older model Bluetti is 2400wh or 200ah.
 
Nabsim said:
I wouldn’t like to lug it around lol not so bad if you keep it in one place
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You can pick up a folding trolley that will take the weight for around £25. I do carry ours around but infrequently. It’s either in the motorhome, in the home, or in the back of the 4x4 for use when I go mountain biking with the ebike. It boils the kettle and charges the spare ebike battery while I’m riding with the fully charged one.

A bit of weightlifting is good for the health at my age!

We do actually have a folding trolley but my 2 son in laws keep borrowing it! :D:rolleyes:

My view is if you have e-bikes then a means of charging the batteries when off grid is essential. Else you are tying yourself to hook up and we all know what that means!
 
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barryd said:
Fair old weight then. That's as much as two bikes.
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To put this into context a Renogy 170ah Lithium Phosphate battery on its own weighs 21kg and currently is on sale at £630. They claim 2000 life cycles as against the 3500 claimed by Bluetti.

A 170ah lead acid or agm battery weighs 45kg.

A typical ebike weighs around 23kg with battery fitted.
 
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Moped said:
You can pick up a folding trolley that will take the weight for around £25. I do carry ours around but infrequently. It’s either in the motorhome, in the home, or in the back of the 4x4 for use when I go mountain biking with the ebike. It boils the kettle and charges the spare ebike battery while I’m riding with the fully charged one.

A bit of weightlifting is good for the health at my age!

We do actually have a folding trolley but my 2 son in laws keep borrowing it! :D:rolleyes:

My view is if you have e-bikes then a means of charging the batteries when off grid is essential. Else you are tying yourself to hook up and we all know what that means!
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I guess weight is subjective as well. I stay with a 1Kw genny as it comes in at 19Kg wet, it lives in a high locker that starts about waist height. I am no good at lifting and carrying so heavier would be uncomfortable. I know folks though who could easily pick up double that and walk a good distance without breaking a sweat lol
I have a little folding sack truck type thing but it’s comfortable fitting in and out I work on. 👍
 
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