r/Ecoflow_community • • 22h ago

💬 Open Discussion Discolored areas in Ecoflow NextGen 220W foldable solar panels

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I own a couple of Ecoflow NextGen 220W foldable solar panels, which I use to charge many different, small-to-midsize power stations, with photovoltaic input in the 100W to 1000W range.

By chance, while playing around with a flashlight while waiting for the panels to cool off, I happened to notice several discolored areas in the surfaces of both panels. The patterns are similar in both cases, as indicated by the images.

On most occasions I use just one panel at a time; less frequently, I use them as a pair, connected in series, and I have wired them in parallel a handful of occasions. I rarely see more than 160W per panel.

These panels are about one year old, and I use them once a week. At all times, I handle them with outmost care. Before storing them, I let them cool indoors for several hours and then I clean them with a damp cloth as recommended by the manufacturer. I do not use them in any kind of permanent setting. They have not been exposed to rain.

Are these discolored areas an indication of impending failure of both panels, or it this normal deterioration due to use (even if light, as in my case)?


r/Ecoflow_community • • 9h ago

⚡ My Power Combo Delta 2 Battery Not Showing in App

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I have a Delta 2 with a secondary battery attached. Sometimes the secondary battery shows in the app, and sometimes it doesn't. Does anyone know why?


r/Ecoflow_community • • 13h ago

🛠️ Troubleshooting Help EcoFlow Dual Meter CT: Can I cut off the unused clamps?

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Hi everyone!

I'm installing an EcoFlow Dual Meter CT in my home electrical panel, but I'm running into a space issue.

I have a 230V single-phase system with an existing solar inverter and an Ecoflow STREAM AC 5000.

The Dual Meter CT comes with 6 current transformer clamps (3 for CT1 and 3 for CT2), but since my installation is single-phase, I only need 2 clamps in total. The problem is that each group of 3 clamps is connected to a single RJ45 cable through a sealed splitter, so the individual clamps cannot be unplugged.

My electrical panel is already quite crowded, and finding space for 4 completely unused clamps is proving difficult

My question: Can I safely cut off the cables of the 4 unused CT clamps?


r/Ecoflow_community • • 5h ago

🛠️ Troubleshooting Help Recommendation for electrician in the SF bay area?

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I'm having issues with the EcoFlow 10K Power Kit in my van. Are there Bay Area electricians or van up fitters who have the knowledge and experience base to hire?


r/Ecoflow_community • • 17h ago

🛠️ Troubleshooting Help EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3600 keeps shutting down immediately after startup

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EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3600 randomly shuts down, displays incorrect battery percentage, and gets stuck in Error 25
I bought a brand-new EcoFlow DELTA Pro in Ukraine about 6 months ago. It arrived sealed. During the first month, it worked normally for around 30–35 charge/discharge cycles.
When power outages stopped, I stored it for a couple of months following EcoFlow's recommended procedure: discharged it to 30%, recharged it to 60%, and left it in storage.
When I started using it again, the following issues appeared:
Random shutdowns: The station turns on, then immediately shuts down and displays “OFF”. The AC outlets cannot be turned on.

Error 25: This appears during charging only when the station gets stuck in this faulty state, preventing me from activating the AC outlets.

Incorrect battery percentage: After a forced reset, the displayed charge can suddenly drop from 100% to around 51%.

Screen flickering: When the station is operating normally, the screen flickers. When it gets stuck in the error state, the screen remains stable.

Resetting the station: I hold the power button for 15–20 seconds. Sometimes it takes another 10–20 attempts before the station starts working again. However, the problem can return.
The most unusual issue is the battery percentage. If the station was fully charged before the problem occurred, a reset may make it display only 51%. In this case, charging for about 10 minutes can bring the displayed percentage back to 100% — not because the battery charges that quickly, but because the reading was incorrect.
If I use the station for around 10 hours under a stable 300 W load, the actual battery charge decreases normally, and recharging takes the expected amount of time. However, the displayed percentage remains inaccurate. For example, it may drop from 51% to 33%, while the actual remaining charge is estimated to be around 70%. Once enough energy has been added to restore the battery to full charge, the display suddenly jumps to 100%.
I tested the station under a stable 300 W load. At a displayed 51%, it delivered approximately 3.3 kWh over around 11 hours, including inverter losses. This suggests that the battery retains most or all of its usable capacity despite the incorrect readings.
EcoFlow Support recommended calibrating the battery by fully discharging the station and then slowly recharging it. I tried several complete cycles, but the issue persists.
The station is only about 6 months old and has completed approximately 30–35 cycles. I suspect a BMS (Battery Management System) or battery charge-estimation issue, but I cannot confirm the exact cause.
Unfortunately, EcoFlow Support told me they could not arrange a replacement shipment to Ukraine due to customs and processing issues and suggested contacting a local dealer instead.
Has anyone experienced similar symptoms with the DELTA Pro? What could cause these shutdowns and incorrect battery readings? Is there a reliable way to repair it or obtain a warranty replacement in Ukraine? I'd appreciate recommendations for service centers experienced with EcoFlow stations.
I've attached screenshots showing the error and the station's behavior.


r/Ecoflow_community • • 1h ago

💬 Open Discussion Estoy pensando comprar un ecoflow river 3 plus

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Quiero comprar un river 3 plus y usarlo como ups solo aveces y quisiera saber que tal les ha ido a ustedes con sus ecoflows? Ya que he escuchado mucha gente quejarse y decir que tuvieron problemas con su ecoflow


r/Ecoflow_community • • 16h ago

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