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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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Can I power a laptop computer that has a sealed lithium battery with Hero 500? Safe to do so?
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Can a power station 700 power heat tapes?
We have a cinder block well house; we have a problem with pipes freezing if we lose power in a storm. The pipes are wrapped with heat tape the activates when temps drop below 41 degrees (the pipes are also insulated). Would also like to run a space heater but I think that is asking too much. Can you leave the power station…
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running a portable sauna
can i run a miekor portable sauna "addict" sauna on a yeti 3000? voltage 110v/60hz 600w thanks
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Can I use a Honda 2200 gas inverter to charge Yeti 500?
Can I use a Honda 2200 gas inverter to charge Yeti 500?
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Yeti 500X - Charge Behavior
I purchased a new Yeti 500X on December 31, 2023 from Goalzero.com. I have the Yeti plugged into an AC outlet using the provided AC power adapter; it shows 100% charged. I used the battery for the first time with my laptop while also leaving the AC adapter plugged into it. The Yeti registered that power was going out…
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6000X and battery banks
I have the 6000X and 5 battery banks. They are all connected but when I look at the app the battery only shows 6000 wh. Should I not see the battery banks storage wh as well?
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20-amp charge controller input
Will the 20-amp charge controller safely handle the Ranger 300's output? How much solar can be connected to the 20-Amp charge controller?
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Battary drains while plugged in?
I have a 500 that is a few years old. I keep it stored and plugged in per manual. Recently I have noticed that the display shows it low on juice. I have rest it a few times and it the info displayed shows it as full charge. Today I noticed it was not charged even though it has been plugged in for weeks. A reset does…
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Nomad 20 won’t charge :/
Hi, I just received a Nomad 20 and tried it with several devices connected directly to it, being unable to use it. It’s a bit cloudy here in London (12-14pm) but enough sun I can project my own shadow. 1. The mobile phone, iPhone 15 pro, keeps “connecting and disconnecting”, with the battery dying 1% every 2-3 minutes…
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Did I purchase too small a unit?
Hi, I bought the 500 portable charging station and outside my phone and iPad it couldn't charge my electric tea kettle or electric griddle. It claims to be able to charge a small refrigerator. Is this too small a unit?
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Fan keeps cycling on (Yeti Portable 1000X)
Our Yeti 1000 has been plugged into a kitchen outlet for a couple of years. During power outages we've plugged the fridge into it. Recently we've started hearing noises and realized that a fan is cycling on and off. Maybe my age but I'm not finding mention of this in the manual or in the community and the family member who…
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My 3000x will only charge to 51%
I have tried plugging it in and my panels and nothing only go's to 51% tried resetting it.
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Goal Zero 1000x + 4 expansion pack
I currently have a Goal Zero Yeti 1000x and want to use it to power a heat lamp in my chicken coop which is on property that doesn’t currently have power. It will be in a shed and away from the weather so it’s safe. My question is if I buy the big 4 expansion pack. Would it be able to power a heat lamp all night?
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yeti connecting to hardwired switches/outlets, offgrid cabin
I am building an off-grid cabin and would like to use a Yeti (500x) to power 3 or 4 lights and 3 or 4 outlets. Can I connect the Yeti directly to the hardwiring of the cabin? or do I need an breaker box?
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energy history loss of data resolution in new app version
The new app firmware version 1.7.6 with battery fuel gauge as rounded has lost the details in the energy history. Now once the watts has exceed 1000W it only shows in increments of 1kw. Example: solar charged of 955 watts and used 802W . I new version will round down to the nearest 1kw , in the old version would show…
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Yeti 200x suddenly stopped charging via solar and 12V car charge
Any help on what to do to fix my Yeti 200x charging please? Is there a “reset” option to reboot the input ports? I am not able to plug in to 230 V AC at present as am camping with solar panels. Any help much appreciated please.
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Sherpa 100 AC 4th gen - No data displayed on screen
I am trying to figure out if there is some sort of (magic) reset I can do or how to troubleshoot the screen not working on my brand new (4th gen) Sherpa 100 AC. I have had it charging on several different charges for several hours, but the display did not come on. I do see the lights on when pressing the USB and AC buttons…
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ask and answer respons
does this discussion forum work well? I see many questions about the goal zero trouble unit but many are unanswered
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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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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.