New - Anker F3800 Plus with 240v Passthrough Generator Input

[mcot222]

Anker Solix has updated their F3800 battery with a 240volt generator input with passthrough.



Does anyone know if this generator input would work with the Lightnings 240v output?

If so this might be the perfect solution for someone that wants to power their house via a a normal panel interlock and generator inlet. Lightning -> Anker -> House.

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[Zprime29]

Depends on what it's expecting for the generator input. I'd wager we still need to handle the floating neutral thing (obviously not an electrician). Similar to the EcoFlow solution, I think we would need to plug into a transfer switch that disconnects the neutral, and then feed the output of that into the unit. Just a guess though, I'm interested to see what more knowledgeable folk have to say.

 

[richguy82]

I don’t see why you couldn’t charge the Anker with the truck with the proper cable. That said, the Anker is almost redundant in the scenario you are suggesting. You are better off plugging the truck directly into your sub panel/manual transfer switch (which you would need regardless). I can tell you I have a manual transfer switch, but it’s only for 120V circuits for an emergency to power essentials like fridges. It plugs into a 240v twist lock (but again, only 120V circuits). I had the ground fault loop issue, but after a discussion with my electrician we determined the ground was not needed as all of the circuits themselves are GFCI protected and the truck isn’t a true ground anyway. I have a handmade cable where I just removed the ground from the pin. Works perfectly now.

 

[Bigisland Guy]

I have 2 of the first generation Anker F3800s from its kickstarter days. I used the 120v inputs at 1800w and was able to charge one pack at a time in about 3 hours. I was never able to charge both packs 1800w at the same time since the output on the truck was 2400 w. In my experience one pack at 6000w is not enough back up power so it's better to get two units for 12000 w and the power controller. If you opt this direction do your research on the Anker forums.

 

[richguy82]

I don’t see why you couldn’t charge the Anker with the truck with the proper cable. That said, the Anker is almost redundant in the scenario you are suggesting. You are better off plugging the truck directly into your sub panel/manual transfer switch (which you would need regardless). I can tell you I have a manual transfer switch, but it’s only for 120V circuits for an emergency to power essentials like fridges. It plugs into a 240v twist lock (but again, only 120V circuits). I had the ground fault loop issue, but after a discussion with my electrician we determined the ground was not needed as all of the circuits themselves are GFCI protected and the truck isn’t a true ground anyway. I have a handmade cable where I just removed the ground from the pin. Works perfectly now.

I should specify I have the ProPower with 240v plug. It occurred to me that may not be the case for many.

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