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In need of immediate support?
Although this community is a great place to find answers to your questions, it is not a direct customer support source. The purpose of the community is to discuss ideas and identify issues with other Goal Zero users. The community is monitored but it will take longer to receive answers compared to contacting our Solution…
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Charging Sherpa PD in Europe
I love my Sherpa - I use it regularly at home and traveling (within US) however - work is sending me to Europe (several cities) and want to make sure I'm not going to blow it up trying to charge it over there. I was planning on using the Apple 96W USB-C charger (adapter of course to fit the plug) to charge my work computer…
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Yeti 1000x and 2 expansion batteries
I just purchased 2 expansion batteries to add to my truck camper. After testing inside, I noticed that the power supply to charge the expansion batteries is not part of the 1000x system. I have 4 100w panels on the top of the truck camper. Is there a way for the solar to charge the expansion tanks or just the yeti? Does…
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Have you researched any electric heaters that work favorably with your product for vans?
I have a promaster with 400 watts of charging and a 1500x wondering if you have tested any heaters or have thought of making one for this application?
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Yeti 6000 DC Battery Warmer?
Anyone ever experimented with a 12 volt battery warmer (with cig adapter)? Love my Yeti 6000 in my van but when in the extreme low temps of Wyoming and Idaho the battery shuts down because it gets so cold. Didn't know if there was a good option for a low power 12 volt battery blanket that anyone has been able to find /…
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Goal Zero 3000 Lithium fast charging options
It looks like this charger has been discontinued: Goal Zero Yeti Fast Charge 25A AC power supply This one is not compatible with the non "X" version: Amazon.com: Goal Zero Yeti X 600W Power Supply : Sports & Outdoors What is my alternative? I need a fast charger for my 3000 Lithium for camping. My 3000 has the MPPT module…
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Goal zero yeti 3000 unit glitching around 50% and drops to 0%
Im trying to figure out why my yeti 3000 unit will glitch and go from 50% range to 0% in my camper van. Ive used my Kuerig coffee maker plenty of times with only a 1300 watt drawl, and this being the third time it's happened im trying to figure out why. I immediately plug the unit in to the wall/house power and it starts…
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MPPT Solar Charging Optimization Module Questions
I got the MPPT Solar Charging Optimization Module to plug into my 1500X in order to charge from either two solar panels at the same time or from my car and solar at the same time. After install it just flashes an irregular pattern and doesn't accept charge. Charge accepted normally into the standard input either through…
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Car charger wont work at 10amp setting on GZ 1400
I have a Goal Zero GZ98079 Regulated Car Charger For Lithium Yeti that i am using on a GZ Yeti 1400. It works fine on a 5 amp setting (circa 67w) but when i change to 10amps it drops to only 19w charge ( it actually seems to flick between 110w and 19w and doesn’t seem to stabilise and I don’t like leaving it like that) ? I…
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Chaining multiple boulder 100w panels
how do i connect 5-100w boulder panels and a 1-50w boulder panel to my yeti 3000x power station? Using 8mm extension cables and the 4 8mm combiner to HPP connector. Attempting to reach the 600w charging ability. the 50w has two connectors wires in the back of the panel, but the 100w panels only have one...
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My Yeti 400 is completely blank
I have 2 other Goal Zero products that work but for some reason my Yeti 400 doesn't do anything at all. No lights turn on, when I plug it into solar or when I use the wall charger, what can I do
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DC/AC Inverter Efficiency
I assume that the power rating for a Yeti 1000 Core is for DC usage only. When converting from DC to AC, energy is consumed (obviously). What is the Yeti's inverter's efficiency? A Google search turns up claims that modern inverters are 85 to 90 % efficient. IE a 1,000 watt battery could provide 850-900 watts of AC power.…
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Explanation for dysfunctional input port?
My yeti 400 input light is stuck on, the on/off button is stuck in, but no charging occurs through the port.
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Yet 1500 or 2000 Pro
Any timeline on the release of a smaller "Pro" model???
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Charging Tank Battery with a Separate Charger?
My Yeti battery and tank battery are temporarily separated. Can I use a car battery charger to keep the tank battery charged? I have a Associated model 9425 car battery charger. If yes, then what setting should I use on the charger, normal lead acid or AGM? Thanks, Ed 9425 - Associated Equipment
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Lighthouse 600 charging wattage
Hey everyone, I bought a lighthouse 600 and it says 5W max for the input. Can I use a charger with more watts, like a phone charger or will I risk any damage? Thanks.
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Charge via USB-C PD (In/Out) Not Consistently Documented Across User Guides
I have a lot of GZ Yeti's of various sizes. I've been putting together a little cheat sheet with key specs for reference. While recording the 500x specs I saw this note in the guide: "Charge your Yeti using the 60W USB-C PD input/output port by plugging into any USB-C charger. NOTE: You can plug into both the 8mm input…
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[Feature request] App: prevent inadvertent socket toggles
Hi team, Using a Yeti to power my everyday electronics (including my home workspace), I wish there was an option to have a safety confirmation in the app when clicking on the output socket toggles. Luckily I have no sensitive devices connected to the Yeti, but I find it's way too easy to shut the power off by mistake.…
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500x
my yeti 500x will not run my stand up paddle board 12v pump , wtf?
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When should the beeping stop?
When charging a X1500 battery from 1%. When should the beeping stop? 10%
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Is the Yeti Pro 4000 Drawing Over With?
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GoalZero 3OOOx / Charging Cable
This post is in regards to my Yeti Goal Zero 3000x. I recently found this item second hand. I am missing half of the charging cable. Good news however as I'm missing the two prong cable w/ wall plug piece. I have the other half (black box + red/black female plug). My question is my missing female two prong + wall plug…
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Yeti 3000X - Need a repair center or replacement inverter?
The inverter on my 3000x have stopped working. Do I have any route to purchase a replacement inverter or get it repaired?
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Best Portable Refrigerator
Having purchased a Yeti 1500X for my home in case we have a power outage that could last more than 24 hrs, which has happened three times since I moved here, I am now looking at purchasing a portable refrigerator to make it even better. So my question is, what is the best sort of portable refrigerator to use with a Yeti? I…
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Charging a Yeti 1500X on cloudy days.
I'm looking for alternatives to charge my Yeti 1500X on cloudy days. For example, could a XHNCXHX Hand Crank Generator be used. Thanks.
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UN38.3 Certificate
Hi, Where I can get the UN38.3 certificate for YETI 1500x? Thank you!😁
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Dometic RTX 2000 air conditioner trying to power with Goal zero 3000
Hello , I have above AC unit for my RV would like to power using my Goal Zero 3000 but not sure if use the DC out put or the 12 volt output. Not sure how to wire to connect. Has anyone done it before please help thx Baps
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How to ground a Yeti 1500X?
Hello, I originally bought my Yeti for camping and it has served me well. Recently, the wife and I bought a new house. I am trying to use my 1500X in a shed that is internally wired, but not wired to the house. It's about 150' away from the house so I figured I could use the Yeti vs getting someone to bury 200+ feet of…
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240V system in the making?
Any plans by the GZ team to offer a beefy, 240V-capable system? I'm interested in powering a 5hp (~3.7kw) electric sawmill off grid. It runs at 230V, ~20A rated, with a Locked Rotor Amperage (starting current) of ~125 amps. Thanks! -Kilt P.s Example from a competitor's site, plus my wish list bulleted below: Make it GZ…
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Charging with a wind mill??
I wanted to buy one of the systems , but also wanted to buy a windmill from amazon and see if I can also charge at night when the wind blows and the sun is not out. Can I charge the battery with such a wind mill? what voltage should I get 12VAC , 24vdc....etc Thanks J
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1 of my plug outlets isn't working, how can I fix that?
How can I fix my plug outlet?