DeWALT Power Station

I saw that on Home Depot the DCB1800M3T1 (portable power station) is $499.99 with a flex volt and three 20v batteries. Seemed like a good deal to me…  anyways, does anyone have one that can give some advice on the unit? I saw the rep run one and I thought it looked pretty handy, but she naturally is going to say all of the positives. Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,

FB82

FrosBros82 wrote:

I saw that on Home Depot the DCB1800M3T1 (portable power station) is $499.99 with a flex volt and three 20v batteries. Seemed like a good deal to me…  anyways, does anyone have one that can give some advice on the unit? I saw the rep run one and I thought it looked pretty handy, but she naturally is going to say all of the positives. Any feedback would be great.
 
Thanks,
FB82

Yeah, for the most part it seems that everyone who has one likes it.

Great product. It can run an air compressor ?. I love my 2 ?

@77Ford whats the run time on it? Also, you wan to have four batteries that are fully charged correct? So if one ends up dead then the whole unit wont work? Or have I been misinformed?

It only works if all 4 batteries have charge and only works with 4 batteries. Will not work with less than 4 batteries.

With the run time, is the flexvolt acting as a 60v tool with a 2.0 or a 20v with a 6.0? Or is it irrelevant? 

there is a new version “around” the corner, wait a bit

I assume 2500 watt

@midogrumpy, thanks! I will keep my eye out.

I love mine. Have even run a small welder off of it. Have no complaints. Yes, you must have 4 batteries for it to work.

FrosBros82 wrote:

3 hours ago, FrosBros82 said:

With the run time, is the flexvolt acting as a 60v tool with a 2.0 or a 20v with a 6.0? Or is it irrelevant? 

its like 4 20v batteries would be my guess.

midogrumpy wrote:

1 hour ago, midogrumpy said:

there is a new version “around” the corner, wait a bit

 

I assume 2500 watt

maybe this will be flexvolt only?

We have two at work…great for an overnight charger ,,,way way way too long for a jobsite charger ,takes 3 about 3 hrs to charge 4 flex 3/6 ah …but as a power station it works great…runtime depends on what batteries are on it and what your powering up…..there are good videos on YT for runtime actual use…….personally I’m waiting for gen 2…hopefully faster charging ,maybe USB ports, smaller,lighter, maybe a top cover for the elements…??

I’ve been holding out on this unit because I can’t think of a job I would need it 

I bought one for back-up power for my gas furnace and also as a power source for the few times I don’t feel like running an extension cord. Two winters ago we lost power during a storm for most of a day and it was getting a bit chilly by the time they finally corrected the problems they were having. Regular gas generator would be too much of a pain to operate in those conditions so this item fits the bill as an emergency back up for interior use.

That’s a super good idea @JMG. I was thinking about using it for small side jobs where I need to run something off a cord. It’s rare, since the world is mostly cordless now, but there have been occasions where I would need to mix grout, table saw, etc.

Tailgating, camping, back up generator, (as said above) it is very inventive….power wherever needed….Dewalt is a badass company 

midogrumpy wrote:

On 8/2/2017 at 4:21 PM, midogrumpy said:

there is a new version “around” the corner, wait a bit

 

I assume 2500 watt

Credit card companies around the world rejoice. 

Hugh Jass wrote:

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

 

Credit card companies around the world rejoice. 

that moment when they find out you don’t have a credit card

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Yeah, a carpenter on the site has one and is going to run his miter saw off of it to experiment. I’ll be paying attention, obviously. 

There are YT vids of a mitre saw,table saw, grinders,welders….I think 4 flex 2/6ah is a good combo but 4 flex 3/9ah is better……I believe it’s a 20v tool so it’s 9ah if the big battery is used ??

Yeah I am not sure if that part is relevant or not… since it’s just a wattage? No idea.

FrosBros82 wrote:

44 minutes ago, FrosBros82 said:

Yeah I am not sure if that part is relevant or not… since it’s just a wattage? No idea.

The energy is generally expressed in Wh and therefore is independant from the voltage.

So if you have 4 3/9ah flexvolt batteries, the available energy would be :

4*9ah*20v = 4*3ah*60v = 720Wh.

So you could run a 720 W load for one hour continuously or 1440 W for 30 minutes with these batteries.

ann stella wrote:

18 hours ago, ann stella said:

 

That could be in the debate… but did you mean to post in this particular thread? lol

I was looking at the power station but I’m almost completely cordless so I don’t know if I would even use it, the few uses I can think of I could buy the cordless versions for less then the cost of the station

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Unless you use it for a generator back up….then it’s a cheap alternative to a gas set up….

Love the concept of these, but can’t see real world use unless you’ve got a large stack of batteries. If you don’t have a lot of batteries, you’re gonna need power nearby to recharge it, if you’ve got power nearby then you don’t need it. If you’re working out in the field, literally, then you’ll need stacks of batteries or a petrol generator, but if you’ve got a petrol generator, then why bother with this? Only useful as a standby power supply of you’ve got batteries pre-charged, I never leave cells fully charged as I’ve been taught it’s harmful to lithium cells to store them fully charged. 

Like I said, loving the concept, but can’t see me ever needing one. 

Would like to hear other views on my comments. 

Along with other DeWALT tools… but the power station looks like it is going to get it’s first major workout today… stay tuned.

FB82

Tug wrote:

15 hours ago, Tug said:

Love the concept of these, but can’t see real world use unless you’ve got a large stack of batteries. If you don’t have a lot of batteries, you’re gonna need power nearby to recharge it, if you’ve got power nearby then you don’t need it. If you’re working out in the field, literally, then you’ll need stacks of batteries or a petrol generator, but if you’ve got a petrol generator, then why bother with this? Only useful as a standby power supply of you’ve got batteries pre-charged, I never leave cells fully charged as I’ve been taught it’s harmful to lithium cells to store them fully charged. 

 

Like I said, loving the concept, but can’t see me ever needing one. 

 

Would like to hear other views on my comments. 

No fumes and it’s quiet too. you don’t got the constant noise of a gas or diesel engine running in the background. Also less maintenance because no engine.

I have used it for a few things. First off, I am almost totally cordless. So I have very little 120v tools. Here is what I’ve used it for so far:

1. Powers a small welded to repair railings. 

2. Will run my boiler at my house when power is out. 

3. Ran my jackhammer to break up 2 sections of sidewalk

4. Ran the small electric mixer to replace above sections of sidewalk

5. Ran my HVLP sprayer to spray some steel doors

6. Powered a commercial sign (big lit sign by the street) while I was working on it. (The timer/switch was inside a closet, in an office, about 700 yds away. (beat the hell out of walking back and forth a dozen times)

7. Runs a kuerig in my van.

lunicy wrote:

1 hour ago, lunicy said:

 

7. Runs a kuerig in my van.

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Eeeeeeeba ! Speaking of kuerig Dan and Eric reviewed a cool looking  unit..for jobsites…

lunicy wrote:

5 hours ago, lunicy said:

I have used it for a few things. First off, I am almost totally cordless. So I have very little 120v tools. Here is what I’ve used it for so far:

1. Powers a small welded to repair railings. 

2. Will run my boiler at my house when power is out. 

3. Ran my jackhammer to break up 2 sections of sidewalk

4. Ran the small electric mixer to replace above sections of sidewalk

5. Ran my HVLP sprayer to spray some steel doors

6. Powered a commercial sign (big lit sign by the street) while I was working on it. (The timer/switch was inside a closet, in an office, about 700 yds away. (beat the hell out of walking back and forth a dozen times)

7. Runs a kuerig in my van.

What about runtimes and recharging? Is it a nuisance or just plan ahead and you’re good to go? 

Definitely has the noise advantage. 

Tug wrote:

On 08/08/2017 at 7:04 PM, Tug said:

Love the concept of these, but can’t see real world use unless you’ve got a large stack of batteries. If you don’t have a lot of batteries, you’re gonna need power nearby to recharge it, if you’ve got power nearby then you don’t need it. If you’re working out in the field, literally, then you’ll need stacks of batteries or a petrol generator, but if you’ve got a petrol generator, then why bother with this? Only useful as a standby power supply of you’ve got batteries pre-charged, I never leave cells fully charged as I’ve been taught it’s harmful to lithium cells to store them fully charged. 

 

Like I said, loving the concept, but can’t see me ever needing one. 

 

Would like to hear other views on my comments. 

it’s a tools that is great if you need to charge a lot of batteries or if you are in an industry where there isn’t always easy access to power.  It isn’t a tool that is design for every man, I don’t think I will ever buy one because I don’t really have a need to charge large quantities of batteries (beyond my 2 chargers current capabilities) and I seldom need remote power beyond my cordless tools capacity. But for rexample members who own farms could find it super handy when they need to get a small amount of welding or another job done in a paddock and they don’t want to lug around a heavy petrol generator, find the empty petrol can and the have the thing not start, it would be so convenient to just plug in and go without having to start it etc.

Or if you work in a sound sensitive area and need power etc. 

So yesterday it ran the 12″ miter saw (I prefer the 10″) while they were cutting base. So far so good, plus there were not cords running all over too. I guess the main thing that I like is that it isn’t loud… so compared to the generator that would be something that is a big plus for me. Also, as someone mentioned above.. it is a charger too, so not the worst investment ever. 

Tug wrote:

18 hours ago, Tug said:

 

What about runtimes and recharging? Is it a nuisance or just plan ahead and you’re good to go? 

 

Definitely has the noise advantage. 

I always keep it fully charged, and have another complete set of batteries. 

I have never run it long enough to run it dry, let alone have to use the 2nd set of batteries. 

The reason I bought it was because it takes longer to find electric, and roll out the cord than to do the damn job. 

So with holiday deals I see a few places have this priced at $199.  I don’t have a specific use for it but it seems pretty cheap as a backup power source being that I already have numerous batteries.  We have a couple little esab inverter welders and while we usually run them on 220v power they will run on 110v and it just seems like in a pinch this might be an okay set up.

Biggie wrote:

1 hour ago, Biggie said:

So with holiday deals I see a few places have this priced at $199

You say this and then don’t mention where it’s being sold at this price! After checking everywhere I finally found it on ToolUp at that price and ordered one. 😆

Jtkendall I actually saw it at two different farm and fleet stores in MN.  Mills fleet farm and Bomgarrs but both say the pricing is good until December 24 so I assumed it was a dewalt promo.  Possibly clearing out for the rumored bigger one. Just seemed like a good price especially since I won’t really be in the market for the bigger more expensive one.

Ok, well there was no way I was getting it if it involved driving all the way to MN for it. 😆 ToolUp seems to be the only online retailer with that deal, everyone else has it for $299, $399, or even $457.

Here’s the link showing one left….

http://www.toolup.com/cart?_ga=2.267845511.881427643.1511579987-1248685106.1511579987

Currently, they’re $279 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H41SDGU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUEUXQQV6YS3R

One tool seller had them listed as a clearance item. Makes me wonder if there’s a new SKU coming.

TradeCraft wrote:

Currently, they’re $279 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H41SDGU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUEUXQQV6YS3R
 
One tool seller had them listed as a clearance item. Makes me wonder if there’s a new SKU coming.

also

• 2500 watt Portable power Station (upgrade from previous 1800w)
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So I was looking at youtube videos and I saw videos for a 2800 amp power station.  Is this the new model people are talking about.  Because the 2800 model doesn’t appear to run off standard 20v batteries, but it must have an internal battery.

Biggie wrote:

4 hours ago, Biggie said:

So I was looking at youtube videos and I saw videos for a 2800 amp power station.  Is this the new model people are talking about.  Because the 2800 model doesn’t appear to run off standard 20v batteries, but it must have an internal battery.

I think you saw the automotive jump-starter.

Okay I was going to say that doesn’t look like an upgade but never mind then haha.

TradeCraft wrote:

On 11/24/2017 at 8:47 PM, TradeCraft said:

Currently, they’re $279 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H41SDGU/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUEUXQQV6YS3R

 

One tool seller had them listed as a clearance item. Makes me wonder if there’s a new SKU coming.

 Dropped to  $269.99

One thing to note this is limited to 15 amp. Any more amp might not be able to be used.

Jronman wrote:

20 hours ago, Jronman said:

One thing to note this is limited to 15 amp. Any more amp might not be able to be used.

I have used a dw716 with a pancake compressor running at the same time.  As long as the batteries are charged it ran fine without tripping.  It is rated at 3600 peak watts which is 30 amps at 120v. I don’t know how long it can run at peak but it seams to let it go as long as the batteries keep up.