Amp's of 12v socket in new t6.1

[BrenC11]

Hi
I'm trying to find out the amp rating of the 12v sockets in my t6.1. Heard it was 20amps. Can anyone confirm.

Cheers

B

 

[Dellmassive]

0-8A normal.

8-10A it will get Hot.!

Think it's fused at 15A (but will need to confirm that)

So kinda 90-100w max.

What you looking to run?

Or you blown a fuse?

 

[Loz]

The physical socket is rated at 20A, but the wiring and fuse is 15A.
As @Dellmassive says, these things are designed for a short duty cycle and not meant to draw max current for long periods.

 

[BrenC11]

it's for an ECOflow Delta 1300. The car charger they gave me melted, contacted support and they are asking what the amp's are on the socket. Apparently there are a few different fixes, if its 10-15 then there is a special cable, over 15 then its a firmware update which is a bit of a mare to do.

 

[Dellmassive]

On my Ecoflow River Pro I set the car socket to 8A max draw.

Settings via the App.

FW update is easy.... Just connect to your WiFi.

You will be better of fitting a hardwired, fused XT90 or Anderson 50A connection to charge that unit.

Fed from the leisure battery. (Have you got a leisure battery?)

 

[Pete C]

Agree with Dell above. You really don't want to be drawing more than 8A from a standard 12v "cigarette lighter" socket, and I wouldn't draw that for a long period of time.
The socket and plug get hot, and will melt, or worse.

Pete

 

[BrenC11]

Mine is the original one that does not have wireless. Maybe it’s easier to use an inverter to charge it. Need to figure a way of charging in my t6

 

[Salty Spuds]

TBH I dunno why manufacturers still fit “cig” lighter type sockets, they are an electrical abomination.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Mine is the original one that does not have wireless. Maybe it’s easier to use an inverter to charge it. Need to figure a way of charging in my t6

If you use an inverter, you still have the problem of drawing high DC amps from somewhere, an inverter will just move the problem, not solve it. As already mentioned, I'd be getting an Anderson socket or similar correctly cabled & fused to supply the unit.

 

[BrenC11]

yeah, good point, Ill look in to getting it hardwired/Anderson socket

 

[Dellmassive]

looking at this. . .

Buy EcoFlow DELTA Portable Power Station — EcoFlow UK - UK (Compatible with UK sockets only) - EcoFlow UK

Official EcoFlow DELTA portable: Power Source: ‎AC/DC ✓ Battery Cell Type: ‎Lithium Ion Click to learn more!

uk.ecoflow.com

it shows 8A MAX for car charge . .


so are we saying you unit is pulling more that 8A - is it older FW that is drawing much more?

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Car Charger Input​

12V/24V DC 8A max

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Specs​

Net Weight *​

30.9 lbs (14 kg)

Dimension *​

15.7 x 8.3 x 10.6 in (40 x 21 x 27 cm)

Charge Temperature​

32 to 113°F ± 5°F (0 to 45°C ± 3°C)

Discharge Temperature​

-4 to 113°F ± 5°F (-20 to 45°C ± 3°C)

Capacity​

1260Wh

Cycle Life​

800 Cycles to 80%+ capacity

Management Systems​

BMS, Over Voltage Protection, Overload Protection, Over Temperature Protection, Short Circuit Protection, Low Temperature Protection, Low Voltage Protection, Overcurrent Protection

Full Recharge Time​

1.6 Hours (AC) 13.5 Hours (12V Car Charger) 4-8 Hours (Using 4x 110W Solar Panels in parallel) 3.5-7 Hours (Using 3x 160W Solar Panels)

Charge Method​

AC Wall Outlet, 12V/24V Car Charger, Solar Panel

AC Charge Input Power​

X-Stream Charge 1200W Max

AC Charge Input Voltage​

220-240Vac (50Hz/60Hz)

Solar Charge Input​

400W 10-65V DC 10A max

Car Charger Input​

12V/24V DC 8A max

AC Output (x2)​

1800W (Surge 3300W) total, 230Vac (50Hz/60Hz)

USB-C Output (x2)​

5V DC, 9V DC, 15V DC, 20V DC, 3A, 60W Max, per port

USB-A Output (x2)​

5V DC,2.4A,12W Max, per port

USB-A Fast Charge (x2)​

5V/2.4A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A 18W Max

Car Power Output (x1)​

108.8W, 13.6V DC, 8A max

Cell Chemistry​

Lithium-ion

Cell Type​

18650

Shelf Life​

1 year (after fully charging the device)

Testing and certification​

UL CE FCC RoHS RCM PSE

Warranty​

24 months




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fwiw . . .

looks like APP is only availible on RIVER series,

and DELTA MAX & Pro.

Official EcoFlow APP download

Get power outage ready, go-off-grid and more with EcoFlow portable power stations & solar panels. Learn more.

us.ecoflow.com

 

[Dellmassive]

it seems that,

that particular unit has to be sent back to ECOFLOW to have the FW updated.

EcoFlow

UPDATE 10/22/21: EcoFlow has admitted that their cable is not good, well they didn't say that but they are sending me a newer, better one. Also, they are aware of the issue and have an upgrade for the firmware but I have to send it in (at their expense, at least). In the meantime, I had...

diysolarforum.com

UPDATE 10/22/21: EcoFlow has admitted that their cable is not good, well they didn't say that but they are sending me a newer, better one. Also, they are aware of the issue and have an upgrade for the firmware but I have to send it in (at their expense, at least). In the meantime, I had purchased a cable from Amazon, this one: "SinLoon 6.5ft Cigarette Lighter Male to XT60 Female,Cigarette Lighter Cable,for Car Inverter Tire Inflator Air Pump.(Female)" and I have tried it out and so far so good, the unit is charging at 7.5 amps. Their customer service person who called me in response to my request for help told me to get a regulator from Amazon. The firmware is going to reduce the input to 8A which is going to solve the issue but is disappointing because I'd rather it could accept more amps not less. What a fiasco.







so id still say easiest option is just to install a hardwired feed using fused XT60 - XT90 connector. . .

looks like the unit has XT60 as its input anyway . .





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to make up your own 20A car charge cable . . .


get some XT60 connectors. ( they 30A rated)

https://amzn.to/3r6bZ2i

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get some (2.5mm2) twin core cable . . .

https://amzn.to/3j4rvHM

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get a 20A MAXI Blade fuse. . .

Maxi Blade Fuses

Maxi blade fuses used for protecting larger current circuits in automotive, marine and leisure applications. Available in current ratings from 20A to 100A.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

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and MAXI Blade fuse holder.

Durite Splashproof Maxi Blade Fuse Holder With Cover - 50A Max.

Inline fuseholder for use with higher current Maxi fuses. Comes with rubber splashproof cover and 6mm2 tails for connection. 50A continuous & 100A intermittent.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

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then connect to your leisure battery. ( or starter ) POS side.

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and connect to a Chassis ground

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[Dellmassive]

or go BEEFCAKE

and go 50A Anderson connector to you van battery.

then a short Anderson to XT60 patch cable.


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get some 50A Andersons. . .

https://amzn.to/3Kg1WiN

get some 6mm2 50A twin . . .

Twin (Siamese) Battery Cable - 2 x 6mm² (50A)

Twin (siamese) battery cable for higher power applications. 50A 6mm². Plain copper cores, TPE insulation & clear PVC sheath. Can be separated as required.

www.12voltplanet.co.uk

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get some 50A MIDI fuses and holders . . .

50A Midi Fuse Kit - 2x Midi Fuse Holders & 2x 50A Midi Fuses : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

50A Midi Fuse Kit - 2x Midi Fuse Holders & 2x 50A Midi Fuses : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

amzn.to

and again . . . direc to battery POS.

and chassis ground.


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then make short Anderson to XT60 link cable to plug into unit.


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