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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Hi @MJH,
If it comes with bare wires, you will need to connect an Anderson Power Pole connection to match the HPP connection on the Yeti 1500X. If it comes with a connection type already, you will need to change the connection to the HPP connection on the Yeti.
Possibly charging from a vehicle is the only other recommendation we make at this time with this unit. Third party charging devices like this typically have a hard time charging power stations due to their large range in voltage and inconsistency when it comes to producing voltage.
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Hi @MJH,
This would be possible but you would need to make sure the voltage being produced is consistently above 14V. If it is not, the Yeti will not take a charge.
Also keep in mind, that the max the hand crank generator can produce is 100W, so it may take some time to produce enough to properly charge the unit.
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Thanks. How would you connect this to the Yeti? Any other alternate charging device recommendations?
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Can the following be used for cloudy day backup charging: TogoPower Portable Generator, 1000W Gasoline Powered Generator for Backup Home Use Camping Outdoors?
The TogoPower generator has 120v AC output. So can I use the Goal Zero wall-charger to charge my Yeti 1500X with the TogoPower Generator? Thanks, Mike
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Hi @MJH,
Yes. The power supply that the Yeti comes with maxes out at 120W. The gas generator should be able to handle that much power.
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Regarding "charging from a vehicle", if using a Goal Zero Regulated Lithium Yeti Car Charger:
- Does the car need to be driven, or can the Yeti be charged with the car idling?
- Does the charger work for Yeti 1500X?
- How long to recharge the Yeti?
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Hi @MJH,
- The car charging cable will work as long as the car is on and the port it is connected to is active. The car does not have to be driven for it to provide power.
- It does work with the Yeti 1500X.
- If the Yeti is charging from empty to full, it would take approximately 12.5 hours if on the 10A setting or 25 hours on the 5A setting.
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Can the "Pedal Power Bicycle Generator Emergency Backup Power System 500 Watts 12 Volts, 24 Volts, 48 Volts Direct Current Lead Acid Battery Charging System" be used to charge a Yeti 1500X?
The video shows attaching the generator to a BLUETTI AC200MAX power station.
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Hi @MJH,
From the specs of it, it looks like it should work with the Yeti 1500X. We don't sell something that would adapt to the input port of the Yeti 1500X but you should be able to find some bare wire to APP wire on Amazon or other places. As long as the APP matches the HPP port of the Yeti, it might work.
This is not something we have tested, so we cannot guarantee that it will work.
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Thanks. I assume the 24 volt setting would need to be used.
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I was able to get more information from the Pedal Power Bicycle Generator manufacturer via Prepsos.com.
[Prepsos] got word back from the manufacturer. He says it'll work with a bike if a regulator is put in between the bicycle and the GoalZero. I've asked him for what particular regulator would be needed and what he's recommendations would be. I'll get back to you as soon as I hear back.
Hello Mike, good morning! The goal zero yeti can handle up to 50 V DC input. The bicycle generator can hit up to 55 V to 60 V DC input if someone pedals at a high speed. To protect the yeti from damage a DC regulator is recommended. Goal Zero does sell a regular that should work. It's a 8mm to HPP Solar Adapter. We don't sell this product so here is a link to it on their site:
PS: I don't know how realistic it is to expect an average person to be able to consistently produce 100W by a bicycle generator.
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Hi @MJH,
The adaptor that was linked is not a regulator. It is only meant to change the connection type from HPP down to 8mm. It doesn't regulate the voltage coming through the cable though. We don't sell anything that regulates voltage for the input to a specific amount. The charge controller in the unit only regulates the amperage.