I just recently bought my first ever bluetti power station, the Elite 200 v2, and I currently have it in my vehicle charging my dashcam system via dc.
Is it appropriate to change this particular power station using an extension cord?
If so, does the Elite 200 v2 stay powered on while it is being charged by the extension cord inside the vehicle?
It’s great cause now my dashcam system is not draining my automotive starting battery.
@sacrilegious Are you referring like a power strip when you mention an extension cord? It can be used, but you must ensure that the connection is secure. In case of poor contact, it may lead to abnormal heating.
I mean an extension cord. A regular one. Or are these power stations meant to only be charged with the charging cord that came with the package?
You can charge the Elite 200v2 with an extension cord, just make sure it is properly rated. You can also adjust the amount of grid current accepted by the device. I charge my Elite 200-s (4) at 3 amps (350-375 watts). All of the Elites are on the same 15 amp circuit. A 14 gauge extension cord is rated for 15 amps; a 16 gauge cord for 13 amps.
The longer the cord, and the higher the current, the more important it is to have an adequately sized cord. Is the car in the garage?
what is a elite 200 s? [4]?
do you mean charge the elite 200 v2 with JUST an extension cord or use the charger cord that came with the power station itself, combined with an extension cord?
the power station itself is currently in my vehicle. I don’t have a garage yet.
Elite 200 v2 (times four). Four individual units.
You would extend the stock AC cord with an adequately sized extension cord.
Be cognizant of the temperature of the interior of the vehicle. Inside vehicle temperatures can get quite warm.
Storage and operational temperature ceiling for the Elite 200 v2 is 104F.
4 of those power stations. Wow. That’s 4 grand right there. Expensive!
It’s currently January 2025, so where I’m at i don’t need to worry about the heat just yet, since it’s chilly aka cold where I’m at.
I do worry about peak summer though, June thru August especially and even may thru October. About keeping it in the vehicle with all that summer heat perhaps making it even hotter inside the vehicle.