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Firmware update hang / Yeti 3000 (older version, not X) / 1.7.6 to 1.8.6 incomplete
I attempted to update firmware from the app, it got about 43% done, then I noticed later it said update incomplete. It automatically retries every two hours. it has yeti link and is plugged in to power. How can I successfully update, or prevent it from trying/reset?
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Venture 75
Why doesn't my Venture75 charge my Surface Pro8 with a ausb-c 15V3 cable for the surface?
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Can I salvage one Boulder suitcase panel if the other was detroyed?
One of my Boulder panels was run over and destroyed (don't ask) by a truck. The other seems to be fine. I have to believe that I can salvage the remaining panel, but wanted to check to see if anyone has successfully done this and what is involved. TIA.
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What model can handle a blower for a inflatable movie screen?
I'm a novice with power draw, I need a model that can handle a blower for an inflatable movie screen for 4+ hours. The label on the blower (xpower Model BR-252A) I own reads Rating: 120V, 60HZ, 9.8A
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1220w power inverter --> Yeti 400
I am installing a 12v 400w solar kit (4-100w panels) to my trailer. There is a 1200w power inverted that provides a 110v plug. Can I plug the 8mm power adapter to the 110v plug to charge the Yeti 400?
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Yeti 500x Solar Panel Compatibility (Output Specs)
When looking for a solar panel, is VOC or VMP the measure of the max input for the Yeti 500x? Would this solar panel work for the Yeti 500x with an 8mm adapter cable?https://hqsolarpower.com/100-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel-compact-design/
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Is it safe to have Yeti1250 (or any other model) to charge with ignition on in a van ?
I just want to make sure not to do damage to the battery by overcharging it perhaps. Or does it have built in regulator so overcharging cannot happen ? I wired it to switched terminal so it is being charged with key on. Thank you for any feedback.
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Slow charging on my 3000x..wow
I have multiple YETIs in our home(s) I have a 3000x that will not charge at a rate higher than 50 watts. The battery was at 50% charge after a recent drawdown. I put my 240 watt charger on it and it ramped up to 240watts, but quickly dropped to 50 and remained there. I tried my new 600watt charger and it did exactly the…
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How to connect two Boulder 100 to Yeti 500X?
Hi there, I just bought a second Boulder 100 to improve the charging of my Yeti 500X. I read somewhere that a 4x8mm to High Power Port Cable is necessary to chain the two panels together - but my Yeti does not have an Anderson plug socket. How should I connect that cable to the power station? Or did I missunderstand…
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Yeti1000 - Screen Not Working
Hey friends, We've had a good run with our Yeti 1000 Lithium battery, but recently it's been acting up. I'm not super familiar with these things, so reaching out here to see if anyone has any advice. The issue: The battery basically appears dead - no lights when plugged in to charge, the screen doesn't load, the ports…
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Can I check in my goal zero 400 lantern in my luggage?
Can I check in my goal zero 400 lantern in my luggage? I do not want to put it in my carry on luggage. I also have the solar panel kit that it came in as a set. Can that be checked in, too?
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Yeti 400 with 2 chained 100 boulder panels
Are there any issues with just chaining two 100 watt boulder panels together to power a Yeti 400? Thanks
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Backpacking with Nomad 14
I need to charge Medistrom Pilot-24 battery (24 v 2.5A, discharging 3550mAh) battery in 4 hours or less while backpacking through the forest. Can I use the Nomad 14? What is the best choice?
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Yeti Car Kit - Cable (cut / reconnect)
Hi I want to install the yeti car kit in my VW T5. There is nothing more than a small place to push through the cable. unfortunately the connector is bigger, so i need to drill or to cut the cable and reassemble it afterwards. question: is that possible? anybody else did this? Thanks!
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Goal Zero Yeti 3000x
Hello, I want to connect my Goal Zero Yeti 3000x to some solar panels, I see that the ones Yeti sells are more for travel and are more expensive than other brands. I was looking into connecting 2 Renogy 200 watt panels From what I read the yeti is able to support up to 600 watts of input, but will only accept 50v and up to…
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Sherpa 100AC - QI charger not working after 4 months
i've loved this so far until a couple weeks ago i noticed my iPhone SE (3rd Gen) wasn't fully charged when i left the house. i always leave it laying flat on the QI charger ( yes with the button ON). recently every morning the phone shows -30-60% charge. now i have to plug it in using a cord which is the hassle that the…
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Charge Controller on Core
Camper with a 12v, 130AH AGM battery. The Boulder 100 panel has a charge controller. I attached the 10 amp connectors to the AGM battery terminals. Is it possible to send 12v from my Yeti 1000 Core to the charge controller and re-charge the AGM battery using the Core ? The connectors on the Core are not those used as 10…
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Charge controller or not
I bought a 8mm blue ring to SAE cable. It has a tag on it saying to make sure i have a charge controller between the solar panel and the battery. If i have a GZ yeti and a GZ solar panel. Do I need an inline charge controller?
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Yeti 400 overheating
We have had ours for 4 years and really only use it when we camp for coachella. We have always had a problem with it getting to hot and have to turn it off but now it overheated first day and lost all its charge from only charging 2 phones. We tried to put in on solar panel to charge but it will not charge at all. My…
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Multiple Yetis?
I have a Yeti 1500X. I'm considering a second Yeti X to put in a different room. Is there a simple way to connect them to a) distribute power or to b) charge from one to the other and without using the tank expansion or home integration kits? It's looks like in another post, the HPP cable was ruled out for having…
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Firmware update hangs
I have the Goal Zero 3000. I tried to do the firmware update from 1.8 to 1.86, and at first I couldn’t get the connection to remain stable. After about two hours of resetting and the like I got the stable link, but when I click update the firmware, nothing happens. I click it again, and it says that it is in progress, but…
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Brand New Out of the Box SHERPA 100AC Weird Behavior
Hi Friends: I just received my SHERPA 100 AC Yesterday, and it came out of the box indicating a 100 % charge. I wanted to get an idea of the built in Solar charging capability, so I plugged in my Elecaenta 120 Watt solar panel. However, it was also a very cloudy day, yet I was happily charging the unit @ 5 Watts 😃👍. I…
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Crush Light Instructions
Just got our crush lights. Charged fine but can't figure out what sequence of button pushes to have it be just one solid color. Help please! TYIA
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How can I determine the right GoalZero product?
I am hosting an outdoor event where there is no power. I need to provide power for three food heating lamps, DJ Sound equipment and string LED lights. Can this be powered for 4 hours using a GoalZero Power Station? If yes, which model.
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HowTo get 1500X in towed camper charged from car while driving?
We want to have our 1500X in our camper while towing and have it charged from our car. How can this be done? can it be charged off the power from the existing 7 pin trailer harness that connects to the trailer's lights and ebrakes? How do integrate the YETILINK VEHICLE INTEGRATION KIT into that config ...... or do we just…
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Yeti 1000 dropping to Zero rapidly
I have a Yeti 1000 purchased from Costco about 5 years ago, that I have used for a number of years to power a Engel camping refrigerator, charging from a boulder 100 briefcase solar panel when camping. I am going on a festival Wednesday next week, and thought I'd try my 1100W DeLonghi Nespresso espresso machine. First pour…
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1st Gen Sherpa 100AC Problem
I have an original 1gen Sherpa 100AC purchased in 2018. I am having problems with the AC output. With a fully charged 100AC when I press the AC outlet button, the blue LED does not activate. “AC” shows on the OLED panel briefly but disappears within a couple of seconds. Plugging an item into the AC outlet, it does not…
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Yeti phase coupling and safety grounding
I am considering getting two (or more) Yeti1000 for powering a live stage. Is there a way to slave the inverter of one Yeti to the other so the electricity from both is in phase? For sound amplification, it is important that the phase of power sources be the same. e.g. the power for all guitar amps and the power for the…
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Yeti 1500X Input on top of box
I just purchased a Yeti 1500x. When I connet my 12 volt charger to the input on front of device, it charges properly. When opening the lid and connecting input to top port, I get nothing. Ironically, when conected to the front port and device is charging, the blue lights on each port flash. Am I missing something? I cannot…
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Running an mobile ice cream business...
Hey all. I am straight confused. I need a portable power solution to run a freezer nearly identical to the one in this link - Omcan FR-CN-0200 - 34" Ice Cream Display Freezer - 7.1 Cu. Ft – iFoodEquipment.ca Our general use case would be to charge overnight, then head out to serve delicous ice cream at various locations…