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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator (www.theverge.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Title reads like at ad, but this is a new way to reach energy independence. I actually have a small EcoFlow device and it’s pretty good for the price.

I hope this tech can be made available in the US soon.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Your home’s power input is also 240 volts in the US

It's not actually 230V in Europe, it's 400V. Between each pair of the three phases, that is, between phase and neutral there's 230V. (If there's a neutral and you don't create it locally, different topic).

...but I'd actually have different doubts about using the whole thing in the US: Your plugs. Schukos aren't meant for the purpose and only code for up to 800W when used to backfeed. That's almost 1/5th of their 1 hour continuous rating. With those flimsy tinfoil plugs you have you're going to need special outlets, or hard-wire them.