James in TN
New Member
I'm looking to find an all-in-one LiFePO4 solution as a UPS for my modem and router. My intention is to plug both devices into the power station's DC outlets rather than using the wall bricks that came with them. I'd even like to go so far as to keep the AC inverter shut off, if possible, as they will drain the battery uncessessarily.
The first device I tried was the Bluetti 600W EB3A. I charged it to 100%, then let it sit off while I was waiting for the male-to-male DC cables to arrive. After 1.5 weeks, the EB3A had lost 15% of its battery charge down to 85%, and that's with nothing plugged into it and the AC inverter off. Item was returned.
The device I'm going to try next is the Allpowers 600W R600. The odd thing that I noticed with this system is that it only turns on UPS when the AC inverter is turned on, not the DC outlets. So far, in testing, DC devices will remain on when the unit is unplugged from the wall with the AC inverter (and UPS option) turned off. It does make me wonder if the devices are being powered by the battery and not getting their power passed-through from the wall.
Perhaps I'm not looking at this correctly. Is the UPS option only really required for AC devices on these units? How can I be sure the power is passed-through when plugged into the wall rather than unnecessarily using the battery? (it does say 0 input with the DC device is running while plugged into the wall)
The first device I tried was the Bluetti 600W EB3A. I charged it to 100%, then let it sit off while I was waiting for the male-to-male DC cables to arrive. After 1.5 weeks, the EB3A had lost 15% of its battery charge down to 85%, and that's with nothing plugged into it and the AC inverter off. Item was returned.
The device I'm going to try next is the Allpowers 600W R600. The odd thing that I noticed with this system is that it only turns on UPS when the AC inverter is turned on, not the DC outlets. So far, in testing, DC devices will remain on when the unit is unplugged from the wall with the AC inverter (and UPS option) turned off. It does make me wonder if the devices are being powered by the battery and not getting their power passed-through from the wall.
Perhaps I'm not looking at this correctly. Is the UPS option only really required for AC devices on these units? How can I be sure the power is passed-through when plugged into the wall rather than unnecessarily using the battery? (it does say 0 input with the DC device is running while plugged into the wall)