Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Why is my Docan Panda 32kWh review so different from Will Prowse's? I’ve found physical factory differences! After my viral video review hit YouTube, Will Prowse released his video with a very different experience. Today, I’m doing a side-by-side comparison of the internals, the software lag, and the "Battery Lottery" you might be playing.
Is the Docan Panda a home backup beast or a quality control nightmare? We’re diving into the armored cables, messy ribbon wires, and that 40-second software delay to find the truth.
Watch my initial video review of the Docan Panda: youtu.be/3UAMqxCHmCc
Watch Will’s video review of the Docan Pand: youtu.be/Uo5dimvOWgs?si=YoxCWqrW-UnYVIEN
Watch more of my whole home power backup videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcqdujwZ9qNy6Th3MV9fhntp
Watch more of my solar power projects videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpSfUqgyHLbT29Wk4gxLkk7
Buy the Docan Energy Panda 32Kwh Battery: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO SAVE EVEN MORE MONEY!
I’ve negotiated the option for my viewers to get a special discount on top of the already insanely good price for this battery. But in order to get that pricing, you must go to the top of the chain and talk to my friend Libby, who is the sales manager at Docan Energy since they generally don't offer discounts to people. So consider yourself lucky to be part of the There’s A Trick For That audience! 😊
Libby Zhong
libby@docanpower.com
Whatsapp/Wechat: +86 15986796835@
MOST IMPORTANT: In your correspondence with Libby, you must be sure to tell her you came from the channel THERE’S A TRICK FOR THAT, and she will set you up with the exclusive discount for my audience.
The other reason it's a good idea to talk to Libby is she can make sure you're getting the best shipping price possible to your location.
Here are some links to the battery. If you want to just look at it's specs and information further, but if you are wanting to order one, I would highly recommend going through Libby for the best pricing and easiest way of placing an order.
alibaba.com/product-detail/Houston-Shipping-Docan-Panda-32kwh-Battery_1601681837240.html
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Chapters:
0:00 Does my favorite battery have issues?
1:04 Issue #1: The pallet!
1:55 Issue #2: Terrible Cable Management (With a twist.)
8:57 Issue #3: The software is SLOW!
12:19 Issue #4: The battery doesn't stack
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#solar
#diysolar
#offgrid
#emergencyprep
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Why is my Docan Panda 32kWh review so different from Will Prowse's? I’ve found physical factory differences! After my viral video review hit YouTube, Will Prowse released his video with a very different experience. Today, I’m doing a side-by-side comparison of the internals, the software lag, and the "Battery Lottery" you might be playing.
Is the Docan Panda a home backup beast or a quality control nightmare? We’re diving into the armored cables, messy ribbon wires, and that 40-second software delay to find the truth.
Watch my initial video review of the Docan Panda: youtu.be/3UAMqxCHmCc
Watch Will’s video review of the Docan Pand: youtu.be/Uo5dimvOWgs?si=YoxCWqrW-UnYVIEN
Watch more of my whole home power backup videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcqdujwZ9qNy6Th3MV9fhntp
Watch more of my solar power projects videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-2uuHDasQcpSfUqgyHLbT29Wk4gxLkk7
Buy the Docan Energy Panda 32Kwh Battery: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO SAVE EVEN MORE MONEY!
I’ve negotiated the option for my viewers to get a special discount on top of the already insanely good price for this battery. But in order to get that pricing, you must go to the top of the chain and talk to my friend Libby, who is the sales manager at Docan Energy since they generally don't offer discounts to people. So consider yourself lucky to be part of the There’s A Trick For That audience! 😊
Libby Zhong
libby@docanpower.com
Whatsapp/Wechat: +86 15986796835@
MOST IMPORTANT: In your correspondence with Libby, you must be sure to tell her you came from the channel THERE’S A TRICK FOR THAT, and she will set you up with the exclusive discount for my audience.
The other reason it's a good idea to talk to Libby is she can make sure you're getting the best shipping price possible to your location.
Here are some links to the battery. If you want to just look at it's specs and information further, but if you are wanting to order one, I would highly recommend going through Libby for the best pricing and easiest way of placing an order.
alibaba.com/product-detail/Houston-Shipping-Docan-Panda-32kwh-Battery_1601681837240.html
NEED HELP? Ask me a question and get a personal in depth response: ko-fi.com/s/8d8df1880c
OR
Sit down for a personal 1-On-1 hour long video consultation with me and I’ll provide answers and insights to anything you want to ask me about from this channel: ko-fi.com/s/dd139831a7
All donations get 100% re-invested in the channel:
buymeacoffee.com/theresatrickforthat
🔍 Looking for something specific? Search across hundreds of my videos — way better than YouTube search: https://tatftsearchapp.netlify.app/
Chapters:
0:00 Does my favorite battery have issues?
1:04 Issue #1: The pallet!
1:55 Issue #2: Terrible Cable Management (With a twist.)
8:57 Issue #3: The software is SLOW!
12:19 Issue #4: The battery doesn't stack
#docanenergy
#docanenergypanda
#theresatrickforthat
#solar
#diysolar
#offgrid
#emergencyprep
Affiliate Disclosure
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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Did WattCycle just destroy the competition?
0:54 Unboxing the WattCycle 12000 Super all-in-one solar inverter
1:35 Specs and Features
8:52 Screen & Settings
11:54 Idle Power Consumption Test
12:27 Heavy load testing
14:45 Imbalanced load testing
16:29 Testing Smart Load Output
17:11 Testing inverter input breaker
18:07 Max AC charging test
18:52 Testing hybrid capabilities and CT clamps
21:32 Testing closed-loop communication
22:25 App Review
25:42 Testing generator assist mode
30:20 Inverter Teardown
32:49 Pricing Breakdown
34:27 Comparing side by side with EG4 12000 XP
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As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you!
Disclaimer: 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. 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.")
