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Date: August 25, 2023
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Tests:
Inverter Max Load Test: 5:46
Solar Panel Charge Rate Test: 8:47
Car Charge Test: 9:45
Capacity Test: 14:55
Highlights:
Conclusion: 15:26
Manufacturing Defect: 20:37
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Lion energy lithium ion battery advertising on the box says you need converter, wrong you need inverter. Does lion energy have a qualified engineer that knows the difference
Great job. I really appreciate your tuff standards and demanding tests.
Can you do a review on the Lion Energy SUMMIT model?
I see this video is 3years back I hope they fix all the con's!!!
I was able to follow you so what🤣? I live in Louisiana and the Hurrian season is coming in just want it for 2-3days of light out maybe? I just got it today.
Junk it dude
Well if they can"t get the ends of the extension cable RIGHT how did the make the rest of the Safari LT? They can keep this unit! Plenty of others others to buy.
Great catch Will; I just found and watched your Lion Energy LT review. I’ve yet to use the 25’ Solar Extension Cable with our Safari ME; bought this unit a year ago for use with our RV. Hopefully Safari fixed the defect, But in any event; I will follow your advice and put some Heat Shrink Tubing around the Anderson Power pole connection to the cable. Overall, I’m very pleased by the Lion Energy ME and the EP. Thank you for that catch, as I’d never even imagine, like many others, pulling off the connectors insulating cover to inspect it.
Excellent video. Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video.
Anyone know if this can charge my Arcimoto and a ionic plug-in
Wow 😯 after your review it’s a not $buy. Company’s are not ready for a “Will” tested review. I’m looking at this 12 August 2022 as I speed through your reviews staring from the beginning. And I’m thinking 🤔 after the work will company’s fix or update they’re product. Thanks again for your work. In your work through time I’m looking for a comment’s about product that are showing that have done the work to finish the product to “Will” standards and Be a good $buy. Thanks 😊.
so none of these have a 12 volt output that works? PIty… I am a ham radio operator I might use the inverter but I will use the 12 v out…..guess I need to build my own
Love going back thru your older videos now that I found you channel. Some of your stuff is over my head, but the more I watch, the more I understand. A saying from my business "the things you learn when you think you know it all… that's the best!"
Thanks Will, keep up the good work. And please be safe.
You are a genius as far as I'm concerned. Your parents must be proud.
So do you charge these units fully or only to 80%?
Hey Will. I was thinking the solar discharge rate Disobey a feminist whenever you get the chance
So why don't u build these things and make bank? Believe me…we would all buy…
Late post because I've kept this same unit for emergency purposes and didn't test it out too much. Since I use a CPAP machine, I used some remaining medical flex spending account funds to get this unit (came with the fast charger, slow charger, solar panels, and some camping lights). The way the buttons have worked for me is you need to hold them in when turning on/off the power and outputs. I was able to test the unit in a real-world scenario lately when we had electrical issues in our house and I had to kill the circuit breaker with 9 bedroom outlets on it. So, I used the unit for my CPAP machine for over a week until the wiring was fixed. Not realizing I had a fast charger with everything else in a box, and thinking I had only one charger (the slow one), I was connecting the slow charger every day to recharge the unit during daytime hours. It would take up to 9 hours to charge! From now on, I'll use the fast charger (3 hours will be much better than 9)! Really, I wanted to have this in case the power is completely out and the fact that it can quickly charge via the solar panels, which I also purchased. It will be a nice backup to my propane/gas generator (used for heavier loads).
For something within that size which one would you recommend?
You remind me of Stiffler lol
So if i wanted could i add a power outlet bar to the AC side?
You just save me some good chunk of $, thanks!
I got one yesterday. The Power crisis in Puerto Rico is terrible. And this really help me .plus was the only unit in the city 😳 available 🤣
Wow , just steered me away! If the company addresses these issues I'll definitely buy from them I love their company!. So glad I watched this I hope they appreciate your knowledge! Thanks!
Good info.
I won't buy
Your highly intelligent comprehensive reviews
Are the very best !👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Please try to review the ME version
I wonder what the manufacturing cost saving is using non-regulated 12v output over a regulated 12v output? Is the cost-saving justified with the resulting loss in functionality?
OMG! Too think I was going to purchase one! 😬 Thanks for the information!
Hi! I jusy wanted to tell you that i appreciate your work!!! You are awesome!
Can you take it apart and do a video on the build quality? And parts
Just havent been sold on the type units. Rather have individual components that I can select and repair or swap when needed
Was there a response from Lion on the wire condition?
I just got refunded from jackery . I purchased the explorer 1500 the unit would not charge past 30% very upset with jackery . I seen it happens with the goal zero units as well.
Thanks for the video. Note to the manufacturer, and all other manufacturers… You better listen to this guy's recommendations. What Lion Energy did by shipping this unit to Mr. Prowse was they "Crowd Sourced their Chief Technology Officer."
Buttons work perfect hold for 2secs cause they don’t want you to bump the buttons by accident
I own the Wagan 1500 , also the Briggs & Stratton P4500.
!QUE PORQUERIA! 🤣🤣🤣
a lotta rv stuff is 12v appliances on the road using a self contained battery and electronics, but using a gen or 110v hookup, then u can have all the conveniences of home>
is their better than the titan solar generator or what?
How a company can make a unit like this and not have a regulated 12v I will never know.. AC50s seems like a much better buy and is cheaper with more capacity, but has a smaller inverter and slightly slower charging.
Does the larger Lion Safari ME have regulated DC output?
I was going to buy this at Costco to run my iceco cooler. Glad I found out the 12v is unregulated from you. Thanks
Wow, kinda brutal, but I appreciate the reviews. I'm shopping for both a 500W (or so) portable system plus a home backup system. These are very helpful. Personally, I don't care about the unregulated 12V car port and I suspect the cable source is not the same as the source for this product. I'm leaning toward this one right now.
Chinese manufacture
What adapter is used for those led lights ?
Unregulated output = useless toy
No cappity 🧢