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Yard Force 1200W Solar Power Station $299 ($269.1 after 10% Member Discount) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Mitre 10

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Yard Force 1200W Solar Power Station $299 ($269.1 after 10% Member Discount) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Mitre 10
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relentlessM8 on 29/11/2024 - 11:45 mitre10.com.au (7819 clicks)
Last edited 29/11/2024 - 14:12 by 1 other user

Seems like a good deal, the rating is comparable to $1000 power stations on amazon. Got the email about BF deals from Mitre10, haven't tried myself. Sign up to mitre10 rewards and get 10% further off on $299

also same price on HomeHardware whatever that is..

Product Details

The Yard Force Power Station is an essential piece of equipment for when the power supply is not available. Whether on camping trips, during power outages or in remote areas without access to electricity - this solar generator offers a reliable and environmentally friendly solution to power electrical devices such as mobile phones, laptops, lamps or mini-fridges.

  • 974.4Wh battery capacity
  • 1200W 230VAC output
  • Max. 2400W AC output
  • USB-A Max.18W output (3 ports)
  • Type-C PD Max.100W output (1 port)
  • Type-C Max.18W output (1 port)

thanks to @geekcohen for finding more info on this info

The Yard Force LX PS1200 portable power station provides eco-friendly, low-noise power via the 22.2V / 43.5Ah lithium (LFP) battery. The LX PS1200 power station will power items up to a maximum of 1200W and recharges up to 85% in 19 hours. Alternatively, you can pair the power station with either the 100W or 200W Yard Force solar panel (sold separately) which will recharge the unit in 6 hours.

It is the ideal companion for outdoor leisure activities like camping, fishing, caravanning and picnics where portable power is required and is designed for use with cooler boxes, electronic devices, drones - you can even power a small TV.

It is easy to carry via the integrated carry handle and has a 3 stage LED light. Weighing just 9.8kg and measuring less than a ruler, the LX PS1200 really does provide green portable power.

Yard Force offers a 2+1-year warranty for extra piece of mind.

  • Pure sine wave providing 1200W continuous power and 2400W peak power
  • 22.2V/43.5Ah LFP high capacity battery providing 965.7Wh of power with triple USB ports and dual AC output
  • 6 different output ports enabling you to charge most devices with max 20v output
  • Can be charged via the mains or by solar panel (sold separately)
This is part of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for 2024
Electrical & Electronics Black Friday Power Station Yard Force

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    • ozhunter68 on 09/12/2024 - 14:53
      +2

      You guys got a steal in that case. Missed out, but glad to see it's decent for the lucky ones.

  • pkh on 06/12/2024 - 10:37

    Is anyone else's order still stuck in 'processing'?

    • simmo71 on 06/12/2024 - 12:31

      Yep, delivery order(Hobart)

    • jtb on 07/12/2024 - 09:52

      Mine is .. Sydney buyer for what it's worth.

  • Dr Cheapo on 06/12/2024 - 14:20
    +3

    Apologies for being the bearer of bad news, I have had my order cancelled and a refund in process. I called the head office and was told it is now a discontinued item and won't be stocked again. They have since over sold on the black friday deal and will be sending cancellation emails out. You may be lucky and still receive it when the final stores receive stock next week, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

  • Woosta on 06/12/2024 - 16:33
    +1

    I ordered 2. One came through. The other one just got refunded today

  • simmo71 on 06/12/2024 - 18:13

    Pretty average customer service. Zero correspondence in over a week, order is still processing wtf 🙄. Time for a PayPal dispute I guess

    • geekcohen on 07/12/2024 - 10:01

      Did you do a C&C? It might still be going to the store and waiting to be processed by them. Maybe ring the store and ask as well?

      This might also apply to you

  • shoppe on 07/12/2024 - 11:34
    +2

    I got mine, but it was doa. I took it back and they gave me a new one. 😉

    • shoppe on 07/12/2024 - 20:04
      +1

      I was lucky to get a replacement. I'm happy that there are no other reports of them not charging like my initial one, but surprised I was the only one. I was thinking I would get a refund, but glad they gave me a new one, one that works. I'm now on the lookout for a good car fridge and solar panel for my car's roof. 🌞😎

      • ozhunter68 on 09/12/2024 - 14:56

        You got lucky. I had that with an ebay deal Powerbank but just got the refund unfortunately as sold out

        quickly via OzBargain.

    • JakDac on 07/12/2024 - 21:16

      What store ? 🏪

      • shoppe on 07/12/2024 - 21:57

        Mitchelton.

  • Booksfut on 07/12/2024 - 13:48

    Is it normal the charging brick gets ridiculously hot while charging? The fan on the unit is also going while charging.

    • mrshorty on 07/12/2024 - 18:11
      +1

      mine get pretty hot but not as hot as VoltX M2000 charging brick which charges almost double (115W v 215W)

      Cygnett GaN charger gets hot charging 100W too

  • shopperau on 09/12/2024 - 10:26
    +1

    Sadly my order was cancelled and refunded today after I ordered it on 2 December (Pendle Hill Sydney store)

    • HappyPants on 10/12/2024 - 06:48
      +1

      Sorry mate. My condolences. I'd be pretty bummed too.

  • armageddeus on 09/12/2024 - 17:06

    Charging time on this is ridiculously inaccurate. The last 26mins to 100% on the indicator took an extra 2 hours to reach full.

  • JakDac on 10/12/2024 - 00:16

    Interesting to see if someone out there does a teardown

  • 3vil on 10/12/2024 - 13:58

    My order got cancelled:(

  • Fathom on 10/12/2024 - 17:22

    It’s been radio silence but just got a “your package is on the way email”. There’s still hope!

        • HappyPants on 11/12/2024 - 14:58

          Argh 😫
          I'm sorry 😔

        • kml22 on 12/12/2024 - 17:02

          Yes, what a shame, if they don't have enough stock to sell, why have it listed for the black Friday sale?

  • simmo71 on 10/12/2024 - 20:19
    +1

    Mine was sitting at my front door when I arrived home from work. Zero tracking info or email notifications. Possibly delivered by the local store as the invoice was sitting loose on top of the package with no sign of any AusPost or courier labels

    • geekcohen on 11/12/2024 - 11:30

      Probably was cheaper since it contains battery and would require road transport all the way.

  • JakDac on 10/12/2024 - 22:19
    +3

    Yet another review under a different name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7SFQ0NNhls

  • armageddeus on 11/12/2024 - 19:17
    +1

    Goes by another brand here (similar specs) :
    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/foxtheon-igo1200-portable-po…

  • kml22 on 12/12/2024 - 17:00
    +1

    I called yesterday, the store said Head Office said the item is on back order, and they don't know when they will receive more for Click n Collect order.
    I hope they will not cancel my Black Friday order (29th Nov).

  • mrXO on 12/12/2024 - 18:22

    Anyone who has received it and don’t want it, I will take it off you 😀

  • armageddeus on 12/12/2024 - 18:53

    Anyone know if this solar panel would work for maximum charging input or would likely kill the battery ?
    https://autobarn.com.au/ab/p/EL33886

    • JakDac on 13/12/2024 - 12:49

      Usually panels do not achieve rated power especially with a cheap pwm solar regulator

    • mrXO on 15/12/2024 - 12:42
      +1

      I got 144w from this panel from Jaycar via the Anderson port before noon yesterday in Sydney.

      https://www.jaycar.com.au/200w-flexible-solar-panel-monocrys…

      • songfish on 27/12/2024 - 18:14

        Hi, looking at getting this panel as well. Can you let me know what cable you used to connect them? Thanks

        • 22slurpee on 30/12/2024 - 08:31
          +1

          Panel comes with MC4 connectors

          • sktzr on 02/02/2025 - 18:59

            @22slurpee: Solar noob here, is this all i need to get solar charging on the yard force

  • kml22 on 13/12/2024 - 13:43

    Got an email update from local Mitre10 store, to stay I won't be getting the order until next year, early January due to their shutdown period from December 19th to January 9th

  • mauricem on 13/12/2024 - 21:02

    Does anyone know if I could reuse a decomissioned domestic solar panel to charge this? A friend is getting the old system replaced and I can grab as many of the old panels as I want. Some of them are damaged but I've been told there are a few that are working 100%

  • JakDac on 14/12/2024 - 13:40
    +1

    ?? Most house panels are over 30v which is the highest it will take read a post that a guy went over it smelt burning and unit stopped

  • JakDac on 14/12/2024 - 13:44
    +1

    Open Circuit Voltage Voc (V) 36v

    Unit only takes 10-30v

  • shoppe on 15/12/2024 - 23:26
    -1

    Is this hack real? You can charge your power station faster by using 2 inputs. How? This guy on YouTube says the USB-C PD port can be used as a second input. For example, plug your AC charger into the power station to charge, and then use your USB-C AC charger to charge via the power station's PD socket. Has anyone tried this?

    • mrshorty on 16/12/2024 - 00:10

      interesting - the USB C does say output but it is a USB C 100W PD

    • stumo on 16/12/2024 - 09:47
      +2

      I just tried it, it doesn't charge via the PD port under any configuration.

      Edit: And that video isn't even the same device lol.

      • shoppe on 17/12/2024 - 08:56
        -1

        So why did you try it? Lol

        • stumo on 17/12/2024 - 09:57

          Why did you even think a totally different device would work in the same way? let alone make a post about it working.

          • shoppe on 17/12/2024 - 10:19
            -2

            @stumo: I didn't say it was working. I'll ask you the same question, 'Why did you even think a totally different device would work in the same way?'

            • stumo on 17/12/2024 - 11:04
              +2

              @shoppe: Because you didn't say it was a totally different device? This is a thread about this device. Any sane person would think a post describing how "You can charge your power station faster…" would apply to this power station we are all talking about.

              But no, it turned out to be some random power station that you somehow thought might apply to this one we all have, without even a hint that it is a totally different device in your post.

              I didn't find out about this insane situation until after I tested it - hence the "EDIT:". My device was sitting right there, and I had a USB-C charger sitting right there, so it was quicker to just plug it in and see, rather than sitting through adverts then watching what turned out to be a random youtube video. The video may as well have been a rick-roll lol.

              • shoppe on 17/12/2024 - 11:58
                -5

                @stumo: … without even a hint…..lol
                …insane situation…lol
                …rick roll….lol

                I don't think the situation is the only thing/person insane? 🤔

  • ShortyX on 16/12/2024 - 00:00
    +1

    Bought this to charge the unit - https://www.bcf.com.au/p/xtm-160w-folding-solar-panel-kit/69…

    When I plug it in, the battery charging animation on the unit starts but doesn’t show the watts input nor the time needed to reach 100%.

    Any ideas?

    • ShortyX on 16/12/2024 - 16:50
      +3

      EDIT: All sorted. I had to bypass the regulator on the panels. 👍🏻

      • armageddeus on 17/12/2024 - 00:55

        What's your max input watts achieved so far ? Thanks.

        • ShortyX on 18/12/2024 - 08:08

          I have seen 109W but there was a little bit of cloud about. I’ll try again on a full sunny day.

          • ShortyX on 19/12/2024 - 12:58
            +2

            @ShortyX: So it was in full sun today, and still 109W. I did see it peak up to 143W for a little bit then come back down. I'm assuming the unit is regulating the power going in?

            • ShortyX on 20/12/2024 - 10:28

              @ShortyX: Set it up again today and it was sitting at 144W for a bit then 132W.

            • stumo on 20/12/2024 - 15:22
              +1

              @ShortyX:

              I'm assuming the unit is regulating the power going in?

              Nope, I put a 230W 20V laptop charger on the solar input of mine, and it pulled in 225W continuously.

              Note that it will taper off once the battery is above about 90% SOC, due to the cells, not the device.

        • exulted on 01/01/2025 - 14:51

          Im getting 180watt on a 200w kings bifold panel at 2:50pm. Also got ITechworld 200w raptor skin blanket, not ideally positioned got flat on ground with minor shading and is pulling 79watt, but that unit is 95% charge so that one was only getting about 65w on the kings as well

      • geekcohen on 18/12/2024 - 05:47
        +1

        I assume you are referring to the MMPT on the panels? That isn't required since the Power Station has one built in.

        • ShortyX on 18/12/2024 - 08:08
          +1

          Yep 👍🏻

  • JakDac on 17/12/2024 - 21:20
    +1

    Keep coming here to educate myself on the unit have not found a teardown video yet

    • whyisave on 26/12/2024 - 01:53

      Partial tear-down and review → here

  • luigough on 24/12/2024 - 23:06
    +14

    Long time lurker, first time commenter - but hey, I snagged one and did a partial teardown and tests on my unit:
    https://goughlui.com/2024/12/24/review-teardown-yard-force-1…

    In my opinion, everyone who managed to grab one has done very well for their money. Thanks @relentlessM8 for posting the deal!

    • whyisave on 26/12/2024 - 01:53
      +2

      Great teardown and exploration into your gadgets & gizmos.

      Keep it up! :-)

    • HappyPants on 26/12/2024 - 05:45
      +1

      Loved this too. Some of it was definitely above my pay grade, but it was well written and a great education too 👍🏻

    • mrshorty on 26/12/2024 - 21:17
      +1

      wow thanks for the teardown

  • JakDac on 25/12/2024 - 03:06
    +2

    Read the review very good very technical
    You should get companies to send you units for review and keep them for your labour

  • stumo on 27/12/2024 - 17:35
    +3

    We had a power cut in our street 2pm yesterday.

    By 8pm the power company were still working on it. Replacing a transformer so pretty big job. Saying it would take all night.

    I was worrying about the stuff in our fridge by then. Then I remembered about this power pack. It ran the fridge perfectly and saved our fridge full of food. Probably paid for itself that one time.

    • whyisave on 28/12/2024 - 17:21
      +2

      Wow…that's an excellent product endorsement right there.

  • armageddeus on 31/12/2024 - 13:56

    Bought the allpowers 200w solar panel from Amazon, however was incorrectly specced. Listing advertised Open Circuit voltage as 22.2V, but when tested it was 44.4V. Luckily did not "ruin" the Yard Force power station limited 30V input. Fingers cross.
    Anyone know what is the solution to get this solar panel to work? Do I get a mppt to regulate the 44.4v down to 30v?

  • jtb on 08/01/2025 - 09:19
    +1

    For those who ordered C&C and are still waiting for their order… check your order status.

    I never received an email notification to say it was ready for pick up, but did get a sms reminder. When I checked my order status, it said complete (apparently completed for click and collect orders means it's ready for pickup).

  • JakDac on 09/01/2025 - 22:11

    Still checking would not mind getting seconds/ faulty

  • Woosta on 14/01/2025 - 19:19

    Hmmms i think my one just died. Stop charging and got this funny 19 u14 message when the charger is plugged in.

    • HappyPants on 14/01/2025 - 20:51

      Oh no! Keep us posted. I haven't used mine much yet. What have you been using it for? Any heavish loads?

  • Woosta on 14/01/2025 - 20:56
    +1

    no heavy loads, just used it in inflate deflate mattress, the max was using small 600w kettle a few times and mostly just charging my powerbanks and ryobi batteries.

  • JakDac on 14/01/2025 - 21:38

    One store said they went back up in price thus they should have a replacement

    • Woosta on 17/01/2025 - 11:57

      So they said to bring it in for a refund, a replacement wont be given as the price have went back to 1299. Apparently their cost price is 2.5x of the selling price. Going to try and contact the manufacturer and see what they can do.

      • HappyPants on 17/01/2025 - 12:10

        Oh that stinks. That doesn't seem quite right in my books. It's the product they are providing a warranty on, not the price paid. I mean, if the Yard Force was currently retailing at $400 for example, would they see fit to replace it on the spot, as then they weren't "losing" so much? It's a bit of a weird outcome.

      • StevieRay on 17/01/2025 - 12:12
        +1

        Buy a new one at the full price, then return the original one for full price refund.

        • Woosta on 17/01/2025 - 15:18

          The problem is each store operates differently. I tried to call other stores which were more nice about it, but said its really up to the individual owner of the store. Bob from the liverpool store just said no exchange, just refund and he wont be ordering from the head office as all stores dont stock them anymore.

  • kml22 on 15/01/2025 - 12:49
    +1

    Wow, they made me waited since Black Friday and said order will be fulfilled mid January, now they cancelled my order and issued refund. Unbelievable…why not cancel my order back in December.

  • scampy on 16/01/2025 - 20:06

    I picked up the following to used with the solar buttery box. No luck. Solar panel blanket works fine on car battery but did not seem to recognize when plugged into the battery box. Is not compatible or was it maybe DOA? Thanks

    https://itechworld.com.au/products/50a-anderson-to-30a-ander…

    • geekcohen on 17/01/2025 - 07:41

      Check the cable with a multi meter. There is a continuity test you can do to check everything is in order..

  • JakDac on 26/01/2025 - 01:45

    Reading on Ozbargain on other power station deals there seem to be returns of these

  • HappyPants on 31/01/2025 - 16:09

    Just wanted to ask, out of curiosity, has anyone discharged and then fully charged using the solar input yet? My solar input possibly seems a little flaky. No probs charging off 240v ac adapter. It might be just my home made power pole lead I am using, maybe I need to source a better one. Anyone else having issues with the solar input? Thanks folks.

  • JakDac on 31/01/2025 - 21:58

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/890669

    Discussion] Yard Force 1200W Solar Power Station

    geekcohen on 27/01/2025 - 06:31
    General Discussion about the Yard Force 1200W Solar Power Station product to avoid thread takeovers and to start fresh with feedback/issues/concerns. It seems based on the recent Ecoflow RIVER 2 Portable Power Station deal that a number of the Yard Force buyers have had some issues with theirs.

    luigough posted two writes ups on the product. He posted a tear down(goughlui.com) on the device which was great. But this month he posted about his failure of the power station(goughlui.com).

    Woosta has also had a failure after 1 month

    i didn't miss out on the deal, the yardforce lasted 1 month and died.

    I was having mine sitting there for the odd occassion and backup. But now prompted me to use it a bit more to try and see if it can get it to failure before the warranty ends. Yesterday it worked okay. My solar blanket has crapped itself, so was only charging 30W and I was drawing 100W. Time for a new solar panel for this.

    Anyone else with issues?

    General Discussion Power Station Yard Force
    Comments

    theHMASfriendship on 27/01/2025 - 07:57
    +5
    If the coalition gets in at the next election there may be some nuclear options available

    Sye on 27/01/2025 - 13:54
    +1
    Scientists are getting close to being able to harness all the hot air that politicians are full of to heat up water, which then turns into steam to spin a turbine and generate electricity.

    whats up skip on 27/01/2025 - 12:06
    I would imagine that these units were being sold off cheap (below cost) as I suspect a manufacturer in China went out of business and this stock was just bought up cheap. It wouldn't be worth a business attempting to repair these, assuming suitable parts were available.

    I suspect that using the device while charging was too much for some part of the system and that is why it gave way. Of course it could be a faulty capacitor, but given the age this is less likely.

    JimmyF on 27/01/2025 - 12:17
    I suspect that using the device while charging was too much for some part of the system and that is why it gave way. Of course it could be a faulty capacitor, but given the age this is less likely.

    Seems like they might have overloaded the charging circuit to me reading the update. There was no talk about the size of the solar panels connected to the system.

    My guess was too many volts/amps that the little chip couldn't get rid of the heat and gave up the ghost. Which is what the OP said looks like happened.

    So stick to the stock 100w charger and don't put a crazy amount of solar panels on it, and you'll be ok!

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