Bluetti AC200MAX & B230 battery & DC Charge Enhancer maximizes capacity and charging options.

If you want to expand the capacity of your AC200MAX or AC200Pto 4100WH or 6300WH the best way is to add 1 or 2 B230 expansion batteries. If you add the D0505S DC Enhancer, you can charge the B230 or the AC200Max in multiple solar panels and other ways. With these additions, you can really supercharge your Solar Generator. With more Capacity, you will also increase the lifespan of your LiFePO4 batteries because you will go through less of the 3500 complete charging cycles.

[klatlap]

Thanks for the info on the DC enhancer, that is absolutely a deal killer on buying this device if it blows non removable fuses, this should be a resettable breaker.

[cozyafloatisme]

I have the Max with 2 - B230 batteries. I built a fancy Faraday cage for them stacked and patted myself on the back! Then I read in the manual that Bluetti doesn't recommend stacking these units (even tho their promotion photos show it thus), so do what you choose!  

I also found this confusing: If they're all plugged together, which gets the power first? They don't charge concurrently, so I'm still searching for full knowledge on that topic! I want to charge to 80% for long term storage (like my EV), so, after using them during a power outage, I charge one battery at a time and stop at 80%. Then I have three sources for charging: 120 volts AC, 3 Bluetti P200 solar panels and a 24 volt Lithium MarineKenetix MK-4 wind charger. THAT'S called preparedness!

[James-kesx]

My 3rd comment. I twisted the cables in a loop like a pretzel shape so they don't stick out on the side so far. I bought my second expansion battery. I put one on the bottom, then the main unit and then the second expansion battery on the top and I am able to twist both cables in a loop and connect them so they don't stick out on the side so much. I keep coming back because I am new to this and each time I learn something different. I didn't realize we're both in Canada. I thought the DC enhancer was only available in the US as a bonus. BTW I think it's the same with all Chargers. I think you're supposed to put a charger into the wall first and then plug it into your tablet or computer Etc. In the instructions with the regular black power box it says plug it into the wall first, turn on your the power Banks and then plug the charger into the power bank in that order. I only bought this for a grid down emergency situation. My only experience with sailing is falling off a sailboat when it tipped over in the Bay of Fundy when I was in the Navy Reserve.

[baja]

Thank you for the content as this is all new to me and I am expecting my AC200 Max tomorrow.

[courtneywalker]

Great Vid. Professionally done! Came across this looking to find more info on the enhancer. Glad to see you spent time on operational procedures. Bluetti lacks in this. I have the 200max with a B300 and keep my fridge plugged in. The B300 is closest to it so I chose to plug the fridge into it. Next morning, everything is off! Fridge and freezer are warm! After hearing bits and pieces here and there from many videos I finally put it together. If the AC200Max senses no power coming in or going out it shuts down after about 4 hours. It also turns the B300 off even though the fridge is plugged into it. So at night when the solar panels quit producing power I turn the AC200Max off and then turn the B300 back on. It stays on all night and the fridge stays nice and cold. If you have other operational ideas would appreciate them. Thx again for an awesome vid.

[dg]

Great info. I agree with you on the connector cord, what a beast!!! What were they thinking! My other beef is Bluetti should have a lot more precise instructions on using their solar system as solar power is new to many people.

[Graysailr]

thanks so much for the info on the problematic charge enhancer - have to make a note of that!

[James-kesx]

Hi, my 2nd comment. I have a question as I'm new to this. I put the main unit on top of the extra battery. Is it ok to twist the connecting cable between the two units in a loop like half a pretzel before plugging them together that way the cable doesn't stick out so far. Do you think it will damage the connections? Quebec.

[bphillips]

One can also run from the B230 link port, a P090D To XT90 cable to power up a 48V rated inverter up to 2000w . I also had luck incorporating a step /up step down converter to pull in 72V& 800 w of solar off the roof of my RV / That Converter feeds the D0505S to charge the B230.. Works great if you need your big AC200 somewhere else

[lancehymers]

Lol - I liked the opening. “There are four things you want…”. 1, 2, 3, 3. Ooops. Good video. L

[RNbiker]

Sure as "Bob's your uncle" this is a great review! Thanks!

[ericb.]

Thanks for the review. I have the AC200 MAX and charge it when car camping with a 220 watt Off Grid TREK solar "blanket" (Canadian product). It runs my DC cooler and charges my 2 battery e-mountain bike at the end of the day. 
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT PLUG-IN PROCEDURE FOR THE DC ENHANCER!! Tape the procedure on the enhancer so others don't blow yet another fuse.
Nice to have that extra B230 **BUT... it will NOT charge simultaneously with the main AC200 MAX.**🤔

[DmitriDonRU]

contacted the bluetti, here is what they wrote:

D050S can not boost the charging power.

I connected it to to the car battery, and bluetti was charging only at 109W 😕

[godrulesme]

Great information....thank you so much!

[andreblanchard]

With the enhancer I think it should have a higher current in so that it is easier to get closer to 500 watts while staying under the input voltage limit or it should be a buck, boost type so one could connect 100 or 150 volts of PV.

[cscs]

The DC enhancer seems like a perfect device. Any drawbacks cons to it? I'm assuming it also consumes power to upstep the voltage?

[nicepark]

A great and practical video for AC200max owners! Are you able to confirm that I can get max output of 500W from a 12.8V 200AH LiFePO4 battery if the D050S enhancer is used? Some reviewer from amazon claimed he could get only 100W max from a battery (not sure what type it was) with the enhancer. I am debating between a B230 and a 12.8V 200AH LifePO4 battery (less than CAD $800) to get for my AC200MAX. If you video is correct, the LifePO4 battery will be most economical as long as if I can 500W output from it. Thanks very much!

[renmedia]

Actually, you can put together panels of different sizes and voltages. Only thing will happen is that the bigger panel will be limited to the power of the smaller panel. Easy.

[Sandro]

thanks for the review. Is AC200 Max much better than AC200p ?

[acefire]

You also can use to B 300 with the AC200 generator as well.