Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Can you power your home by connecting an EcoFlow to an EV charging outlet during a blackout? Don't do it. I explain the inlet and interlock approach, then answer four more questions about EG4 12000XP home backup, AC-coupled rooftop solar, off-grid versus hybrid inverters, and where excess plug-in solar power goes.
Have a licensed electrician verify equipment compatibility, isolation and local requirements. The solar-control behavior shown is specific to my configured system.
Watch me take my rooftop solar off grid: youtu.be/3EvBDBTppNI?si=Ajb5dFfievadJth-
How much does plug-in solar actually save?: youtu.be/5JQKUQZOMmg?si=3sR8quG0Tm5hgXyb
Watch me use my 50A inlet box: youtu.be/U0sORZOiB6E?si=wUFKH57LVpy1FPqd
All my plug-in solar videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
50A inlet and 15 ft cord kit: amzn.to/44LTgwP
Have a licensed electrician select and install the inlet and panel protection for your equipment.
Panel-specific interlock example: amzn.to/4gZ1d8m
For specific Eaton/Cutler Hammer BR 100A/125A panels. Not universal. Have your electrician confirm the exact panel and breaker layout.
EG4 12000XP inverter at Payoff Solar: payoffsolar.com/product/eg4-12000xp-off-grid-inverter-v2-eg4inv12kxpv2us
Current V2 listing. IMPORTANT: Use code TRICK5 for 5% off this inverter.
Craftstrom plug-in solar kits: craftstrom.com/shop/ref/2
Code THERESATRICKFORTHAT saved 5% on any order!
Earlier Q&A about 240V plug-in solar and EV outlets: youtube.com/watch?v=AzmlK6b86lI
Adding battery storage to 240V plug-in solar: youtu.be/38pvKeLGf34?si=gysNXecG3rUBmnr_
More community questions and answers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcoD59X1P7eHg6erZe6eAKTJ
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Chapters:
0:00 Five solar and backup questions
0:26 Can an EcoFlow feed an EV outlet?
2:16 How my EG4 feeds the home panel
4:08 Why I chose off-grid over hybrid
6:36 What happens when the batteries are full?
8:29 Where does excess plug-in solar go?
10:57 Your questions and related videos
11:32 Search my channel
#EcoFlow #HomeBackup #PlugInSolar #EG4 #SolarPower
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Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
Can you power your home by connecting an EcoFlow to an EV charging outlet during a blackout? Don't do it. I explain the inlet and interlock approach, then answer four more questions about EG4 12000XP home backup, AC-coupled rooftop solar, off-grid versus hybrid inverters, and where excess plug-in solar power goes.
Have a licensed electrician verify equipment compatibility, isolation and local requirements. The solar-control behavior shown is specific to my configured system.
Watch me take my rooftop solar off grid: youtu.be/3EvBDBTppNI?si=Ajb5dFfievadJth-
How much does plug-in solar actually save?: youtu.be/5JQKUQZOMmg?si=3sR8quG0Tm5hgXyb
Watch me use my 50A inlet box: youtu.be/U0sORZOiB6E?si=wUFKH57LVpy1FPqd
All my plug-in solar videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpYK6Gwr3jWb_oNBDt4IKwK
50A inlet and 15 ft cord kit: amzn.to/44LTgwP
Have a licensed electrician select and install the inlet and panel protection for your equipment.
Panel-specific interlock example: amzn.to/4gZ1d8m
For specific Eaton/Cutler Hammer BR 100A/125A panels. Not universal. Have your electrician confirm the exact panel and breaker layout.
EG4 12000XP inverter at Payoff Solar: payoffsolar.com/product/eg4-12000xp-off-grid-inverter-v2-eg4inv12kxpv2us
Current V2 listing. IMPORTANT: Use code TRICK5 for 5% off this inverter.
Craftstrom plug-in solar kits: craftstrom.com/shop/ref/2
Code THERESATRICKFORTHAT saved 5% on any order!
Earlier Q&A about 240V plug-in solar and EV outlets: youtube.com/watch?v=AzmlK6b86lI
Adding battery storage to 240V plug-in solar: youtu.be/38pvKeLGf34?si=gysNXecG3rUBmnr_
More community questions and answers: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcoD59X1P7eHg6erZe6eAKTJ
Get a personal in-depth answer: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
Book a one-hour video consultation: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
Support the channel: buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
All donations get 100% reinvested in the channel.
Custom YouTube Channel Search Engine: search.theresatrickforthat.com
Chapters:
0:00 Five solar and backup questions
0:26 Can an EcoFlow feed an EV outlet?
2:16 How my EG4 feeds the home panel
4:08 Why I chose off-grid over hybrid
6:36 What happens when the batteries are full?
8:29 Where does excess plug-in solar go?
10:57 Your questions and related videos
11:32 Search my channel
#EcoFlow #HomeBackup #PlugInSolar #EG4 #SolarPower
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links are affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you! Thanks for your support!
Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.
![TINY BLUETTI Replaced My $1,700 PC Battery Backup [TESTED]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yVwxhb1Tua0/mqdefault.jpg "TINY BLUETTI Replaced My $1,700 PC Battery Backup [TESTED]
The BLUETTI Elite 100 Mini is the smallest, lightest portable power station Ive ever bench tested in it’s battery size class with 1,004Wh and a 700W inverter in a 24 pound, 9.5-inch package. I put the Elite 100 Mini up against my 600W triple-monitor 4K gaming workstation, and it handled a live grid disconnect without dropping a frame.
Measured results: 903Wh usable from a rated 1,004Wh battery (90% efficiency, above average), 700W AC turbo recharge, clean pure sine wave under an 800W load, hard shutdown at 900W, and 9% parasitic drain over 12 hours with the inverter idling.
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Chapters:
0:00 Tiniest, lightest weight 1 kWh power station Ive ever tested!
0:29 Unboxing & Specs of the Bluetti Elite 100 Mini
2:41 One of the biggest strengths of the Bluetti Elite 100 Mini – size & weight
4:32 AC Battery Capacity Test
5:24 Max AC recharge time test
6:21 Parasitic Drain Test
7:00 Heavy load testing
8:24 2nd biggest strength of the Bluetti Elite 100 Mini – UPS Testing
11:17 The best settings in the app to use
12:56 Heres who I think this power station is best for
#Bluetti #Elite100mini #SolarGenerator #PortablePowerStation #UPSBackup
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Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. There’s a Trick for That assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. There’s a Trick for That recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of There’s a Trick for That, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not There’s a Trick for That.")
