Update: At least Anker stands behind their product. They reached out on their own initiative and replaced both units. New units have all outlets wired in the correct polarity. So I take back what I said about it being a design flaw, but it appears that some units made it out with that defect and my original ones were part of that bad batch. Do use a $10 outlet tester or a multimeter if you have one and check just in case though. It's best to keep electricity only to where it's expected. As a bonus I got to test the power delivery discharging the old units for shipping. Both units held 2350W output rock solid for the half hour or so getting down to 25% charge, so that spec checks out. Original review of the reversed polarity units below for posterity:
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Good specs for the price: LFP, GaN, capacity, and power delivery. However as several prior reviewers have noted, they reversed the poliarty on the NEMA 5-20R outlets while the TT-30 is wired correctly. I have two units, both with the same issue, so it definitely seems like this is just a literal design flaw on Anker's part that affects every unit, which I can't believe they haven't rushed in a correction on their assembly line yet after a couple of months of reviewers noting the issue. If you look up the NEMA diagram on wikipedia, you'll find that when you're looking at the outlets with ground at the top, both the 5-20 and TT-30 should have live on the left and neutral on the right. Well, when it's plugged into the wall in pass though mode, the 5-20 has a reversed live and neutral.
While devices shouldn't care about the polarity in normal operation (they just need the 120v delta between live and neutral which the inverter does seem to do a good job supplying), you run into hazards especially with simple appliances that often only switch the live wire. For example, if a cheap toaster only cuts off power using what it thinks is the live wire, if you make the neutral live, the heating coils inside may be charged even when it's off. So if you jam a fork in there when it's off, now you've just touched live 120v AC.
Now, this will still work with a bonding plug (only use a bonding plug when it's disconnected from the wall) as the inverter simply supplies voltage to whichever leg is not being pulled to ground, but as noted above since the TT-30 and 5-20 outlets are wired opposite of each other, no matter in what state things are in at least one outlet will have the wrong polarity, short of cracking the thing open, voiding your warranty, and fixing the wiring. That Anker's engineers couldn't spend 5 minutes to look at a diagram on wikipedia before writing assembly instructions for what I imagine is a multimillion dollar assembly line doesn't exactly inspire confidence in their competence.
Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 767, 2400W Solar Generator, GaNPrime Battery Generators for Home Use, Li
4.5 | 373 ratings
Price: 1999
Last update: 08-15-2024
About this item
[Longest-Lasting 10-Year Lifespan] - With InfiniPower's long-lasting technology, Anker PowerHouse 767 is built to last over a decade, even with everyday use.
[Rapid Recharge] - Thanks to HyperFlash technology, Anker PowerHouse 767 can be charged from 0 to 80% in just 1.4 hour.
[Power Up to 12 Devices] - The 2400W output and an exclusive RV port, 4 AC ports, 3 USB-C charging ports, 2 USB-A ports, and 2 car outlets can power almost all your devices at once. Power high-wattage devices up to 3600W without overloading the portable power station thanks to SurgePad technology.
[5-Year Full-Device Warranty] - Anker PowerHouse 767 comes with a 5-year full-device warranty for a worry-free experience.
[What You Get] - Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station (GaNPrime PowerHouse 2048Wh), 5-year warranty, AC charging cable, car charging cable, solar charging cable, accessories bag, user manual, and our friendly customer service.
[Rapid Recharge] - Thanks to HyperFlash technology, Anker PowerHouse 767 can be charged from 0 to 80% in just 1.4 hour.
[Power Up to 12 Devices] - The 2400W output and an exclusive RV port, 4 AC ports, 3 USB-C charging ports, 2 USB-A ports, and 2 car outlets can power almost all your devices at once. Power high-wattage devices up to 3600W without overloading the portable power station thanks to SurgePad technology.
[5-Year Full-Device Warranty] - Anker PowerHouse 767 comes with a 5-year full-device warranty for a worry-free experience.
[What You Get] - Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station (GaNPrime PowerHouse 2048Wh), 5-year warranty, AC charging cable, car charging cable, solar charging cable, accessories bag, user manual, and our friendly customer service.
Product information
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 2048 Watt-hours |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential, Camping |
| Item Weight | 67.3 Pounds |
| Voltage | 100 |
| Output Wattage | 2400 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Included Components | Anker 767 Portable Power Station (GaNPrime PowerHouse 2048Wh), 5-year warranty, AC charging cable, car charging cable, solar charging cable, accessories bag, user manual, and our friendly customer service. |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 20.67"L x 9.84"W x 15.55"H |
| Model Name | A1780 |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
| Tank Volume | 4 Gallons |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Engine Power Maximum | 2400 Watts |
| Starting Wattage | 3600 Watts |
| Running Wattage | 2400 Watts |
| UPC | 194644100193 |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Item Weight | 67.3 pounds |
| ASIN | B09XM7WDZ2 |
| Item model number | A1780 |
| Batteries | 160 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #50,528 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #217 in Outdoor Generators |
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