weight
16kg
12kg
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
volume
26621.66 cm³
23716.4 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
Has a display
✔
Bluetti AC180
✔
EcoFlow Delta 2
The device has an electronic display to present information to the user.
has a touch screen
✖
Bluetti AC180
✖
EcoFlow Delta 2
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
has a carry handle
✔
Bluetti AC180
✔
EcoFlow Delta 2
A carry handle makes it easier to move around.
thickness
247 mm
400 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
height
317 mm
281 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
width
340 mm
211 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
JAS, you stated that if you went with an Eg4 system you’d need to do “preferred fireproofing”. What exactly are you concerned about and what would you need to do for this fireproofing? I’m very interested in knowing if this should be a consideration in my system. Right now my biggest concern is ventilation, since it’s going to be inside a utility closet.
Now that the EcoFlow Delta has the new “Ultra” system coming out, I’m leaning towards that, especially with that new smart panel and its 240V capability. I really want this to work as a true autonomous backup system. That is, It needs it to go on when the power goes out and vise versus. And since this will be a vacation/rental cabin, having to have a renter/guest throw any switches would not be a good idea, in fact I want the system locked up in a utility closet and not accessible by anyone but me!
Like you JAS, my only concern is those relay switches and circuitry in the panel. I’ve owned my own home automation business in the early 2000’s and I’ve had my share of hiccups and failed components! I can’t find any good info on the new EcoFlow 2 smart panel, not sure what components are in that “black box” that could possibly cause issues. But I’m assuming it’s built just like the EcoFlow pro panel, with the exception of having the ability to connect 3 inverters. I’m just glad that by the time I do this portion of the project, the “bugs” should be worked out on the Ultra!?
I don’t know much about the Eg4 systems, but if I could put a system together with an Eg4 panel, and have it work like the EcoFlow smart panel, (autonomously), I think that would be a great cost savings, but I need to keep researching. For now, it’s all about having the cabin builder have my panel prepped for whatever system I decide to I nstall. They usually recess their circuit panels within the walls in these modular cabins, and the walls are all finished in tongue and grove interior pine siding. It’s not like a Sheetrock wall, where I could just open up the wall and get access to the panel knockouts, run conduit and do what I need to do. If code permits, I’d like the electrical panel in a closet, wall/surface mounted, but I’m not familiar with NC electrical codes, I’ll leave that up to the cabin builders architect/designer, when we have it drawn up this spring.
Any comments and or recommendations, always appreciated!