GoKawiilEcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X 4.5 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Strongest EcoFlow home battery yet, with scalable 12-36kW output and 12-180kWh capacity.
Perfect companion to the Smart Home Panel 3.
Fast, 20ms auto switchover. Cons Very expensive startup cost.
EcoFlow app is far from intuitive, with a confusing layout and elusive options. View now at Amazon
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It's easy to let stress take over when your home's lights go out, especially during a storm. There's a certain level of comfort when you know you're covered by backup power, but the success of this approach hinges on how you manage said power.
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I've tested multiple power stations as home backup batteries, but EcoFlow powers the best system I've used: the Delta Pro Ultra X (DPUX) and Smart Home Panel 3 (SHP 3). To say that this system is an upgrade on others is a downright understatement.
How the full home backup system works
EcoFlow pulled out all the stops with the SHP 3, starting by increasing the circuit count from 12 to 32. While the older SHP 2 served as a partial backup and critical load panel, the SHP 3 is here to replace your existing panel and works as a gateway for energy monitoring and home backup management.
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