Beginner Guide to Go Off-Grid Using the Delta Pro Ultra

I decided to take my house 100% off grid using the Delta Pro Ultra from EcoFlow. I have 14 400w solar panels for 5,600w of solar input to recharge the system. How long will it last?

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[minutemanprep]

I decided to take my house 100% off grid using the Delta Pro Ultra from EcoFlow. I have 14 400w solar panels for 5, 600w of solar input to recharge the system. How long will it last?

[keymonne]

You need APC battery back up on your router and network this way when you’re ready to do a update and the power is out you can still do the update

[heartPahoa]

I think you are going to make a lot of believers with that video. Those are the real world comprehensive usages people want to know about. Nice work.

[kevinm]

My plan for my Ecoflo ultra is to prepare for power outages/grid down. The 12000 watt dual battery seems to hit the sweet spot. It is enough to power my house under reduced usage for extended power outages. Coupled with my two smaller tri-fuel generators I
can charge the system with one generator Running 4 hours to last for a day. Next year my plan is to install enough solar for at least a full day and only use the grid or generator to backfill for cloudy days. The idea is to use the system to help pay or itself under normal conditions through reduced electric bills and to be part of an off grid system if needed.

[affordabledesertliving]

Ben this is one of your absolute best videos. What I really like about it is that its simply a real life no frills experience and well documented. Thanks very much for posting. I am off to watch your video of the apollo vs the Delta Pro Ultra. Cheers.

[SolarizeYourLife]

I would definitely add a small wind turbine, when cloudy it is usually windy, too....plus you might get power at night!!!

[sheaholloway]

As a young woman jumping into prep for "grid down living" and after studying last year's montly usage- 800kwh average! Your video has been the best to tie all my knowledge together. That website is amazing and so intuative. Thank you. Here's to blowing 12k to run the house (especially the well and fridge) when everyone else goes dark. Remember those chickens and garden, everyone!

[jimoray]

Great content Ben! I really love how you make real world options a reality with your testing and solutions.

I just finished my RV Solar Setup and really enjoyed the project. I broke it up into phases and completed the final phase 4 yesterday just before a storm hit us in Northern Utah.

My next goal is to get our electrician to put in interlock and plug in as you suggested to our Ray Cabin Home. I have a powerful 7500 watt gas generator until I get me the solar capable generator as you have tested. I’ve been doing the DIY config so will cost it to see if it fits my budget. Currently spending $300 a month on Rocky Mountain Power. There has to be a better way.

You do a fantastic job! Thank you

[GavinStoneDIY]

Really good video. Eco flow has really stepped up their game with these units.

[ChrisHufnagel_Polymath]

Nice video. Currently have gas generator with house input but looking to use the ultra as a ups. I'm also hybrid (natural gas / electric) so this definitely helps hedge bets on the occasional outages.

[PAballoonists]

I think the biggest issue that you have after watching the video is that you don't have enough battery storage. when you do get those sunny days your system charges very quickly to full and then basically you waste the rest of the day's solar energy because you have nowhere to store it. If you added one at least if not two more batteries I think you would be in a lot better shape to ride out those cloudy days. The other thing I think you need to do is unplug that electric dryer that someone keeps using on you! I have the ultra with 3 batteries and it's running my house like a champ off grid with 2800 watts of panels (max reported on the display has so far been 2824 watts) Great video! Excellent piece of equipment 😊

[elfhz]

First love the video and information on the Delta Pro. I would suggest one or two wind generators so at night and on cloudy days you will have something to help with charging your system. Just a thought.

[IvoEnfermero]

Hi man, i love your videos, i really like your reviews because are practical and honest. I don't know if you already did something like this but id love to see a video about starting to be prep or being prep wiht low budget, so people like me who are starting this kind of path have a guidance! Have a good day!

[DeliciousDiningU]

In order to do your update just buy a simple Battery Backup UPS which are pretty cheap. You can use the UPS to power just the WiFi which should provide you with enough juice to get the job done and stay under budget. I hope this information helps.

[comcastjohn]

Great video and very informative. I am not as wealthy as you are, but I plan on getting a system even if it will be a piece at a time. Thanks again for sharing.
I was looking at the pro until I saw your video about the new Ultra I did not know existed. Tell your wife to stop using the electric dryer or remove it if she doesn’t. Simple.

[rangermike]

I recently upgraded from the Delta Pro to the a delta pro ultra. For the issue with the WiFi I purchased a continuous power source used to keep computers going during blackout. The WiFi (Starlink) is connected to the battery and the battery is connected to the delta pro. That way when the AC for the delta pro ultra is turned off the wi fi continues. You can do the firmware update or turn on the smart generator if the snow and clouds prevent solar charging.

[frnchy]

Regarding the light flickering (more like a slow wave than flickering), I have the same issue with 2 DPUs connected to SHP2. After much testing, one of the DPU is the source of the flickering. The other one keeps all LED including Edison style, running as normal. With only one DPU I would not know, but clearly all DPUs are not equal. The DPU that makes the light flicker also discharge faster than its peer.

[tumbleweed]

Thank you for sharing your journey. My journey has taught me to consume less, gas-electricity-money.

[WhiskeyHunterVAT]

Thank you for the VOD.
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[martinroskres]

Nicely done Ben. Comparison to twin Apollo set up I would be great.