I was given the opportunity to test and review Bluetti’s new AC240 power station.
This power station is IP65 rated, which means it is impervious to dust and dirt, and protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. So, don’t submerge the AC240, but rain, lawn sprinklers, or hosing it down would not affect it. It has a 2,400 watt inverter with power lift mode, and an internal 1,536 watt-hour battery. Watch the video below for a more complete run-down of it’s capabilities and features.
The power station feels very rugged and sturdy, and it is a heavy 70 lbs. The carry handles, being built into the case, are robust enough to carry it with one hand if necessary. It also stands about an inch taller than the AC200MAX, and 1/2 inch deeper.
One of the first uses we put the AC240 to was to do some baking, which it was quite happy to do. Here’s a dinner casserole that needed to be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.
Another good use for the AC240 was to run my office on a day I work from home. It was quite the cloudy day for this picture, but I was getting some solar in, and later in the day the sun was out.
The next week I ran into an “emergency” that the AC240 was ideally set to handle! It was a Friday evening, and our family was going to a potluck supper. However, life throwing obstacles as it does sometimes, we did not have the time needed to get the food cooked and hot before we had to leave. Since we were using an Instant Pot and a slow cooker for the hot food I grabbed the AC240, put it in the back of the car, plugged everything in, and off we could go with everything hot when we arrived, and on time!
Whether you have a power failure, you’re out camping, or on a day trip out in nature, sometimes you just need to have a coffee (or any hot beverage). It doesn’t matter where you are, it’s easy and quick to prepare with the right tools.
And speaking of power failures, there’s always the risk of that happening. And if it does no-one wants to lose their refrigerated or frozen food because of it, so it’s good to know that your power station is up to the task of powering your fridge or freezer.
The Bluetti AC240 is a top quality power station for any circumstance. The IP65 rating makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, and those who need power outdoors far from any electrical service. With both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity it is easy to monitor the system. Even for those not needing the IP65 rating, the battery expansion options are excellent – up to 4 B210 batteries at 2,150 watt-hours of power in each, giving up to 10,176 watt-hours of power storage! And it’s capable of 1,200 watts solar input. So, powering your home in a power failure, powering your RV, powering your tool-shed, or powering your to-do list tasks are all possible.
