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Anker SOLIX - F3800 Plus - Portable Power Station
Preparedness Level: Step 2 → Step 6
Daily Backup → Whole-Home Reserve
🏕️ Off-Grid Journey: Base Camp → Township
🏠 Home Backup: Small House → Estate
START HERE — STEP 2 / DAILY BACKUP | 3.8 kWh
Plan around 11 conservative hours with a refrigerator, freezer, CPAP, Wi-Fi router, essential lighting, phones, and one laptop. Use cooking equipment and other high-demand appliances briefly and separately.
📍 STARTING CONFIGURATION
📦 1 × Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station
BUILD HERE — STEP 3 / EXTENDED BACKUP | 12 kWh
Plan around 19 conservative hours with refrigeration, CPAP, Wi-Fi, lighting, phones, and a laptop for longer periods. Cook more regularly, but rotate high-demand appliances.
➕ ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
🔋 2 × additional BP3800 Expansion Battery
BUILD HERE — STEP 4 / SERIOUS BACKUP | 27 kWh
Plan around 2¼ conservative days with refrigeration, internet, CPAP, lighting, and remote-work essentials. Schedule cooking and rotate high-demand appliances.
➕ ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
🔋 4 × additional BP3800 Expansion Battery
BUILD HERE — STEP 5 / HOUSEHOLD STANDARD | 38 kWh
Plan around 4 conservative days with household essentials and more room for regular daily use. Use the added reserve for more frequent cooking, remote work, entertainment, and medical equipment; schedule heating, air conditioning, water heating, and EV charging carefully.
➕ ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
📦 1 × additional Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station
🔋 2 × additional BP3800 Expansion Battery
END HERE — STEP 6 / WHOLE-HOME RESERVE | 54 kWh
Plan around 6 conservative days with the same rationed household equipment. Schedule high-demand appliances to protect runtime and reserve power.
➕ ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
🔋 4 × additional BP3800 Expansion Battery
☀️ SOLAR RECHARGE OPTIONS
The F3800 Plus accepts up to 3,200W of solar input.
Fully charging in about 1.5 hours with optimal sunlight.
Recommended maximum solar setup
☀️ 8 × Anker SOLIX 400W Portable Solar Panel
How to connect the panels
- Solar input 1: Reserve 4 panels for Solar input 1 and use the Anker-approved series/parallel cable layout for this four-panel group.
- Solar input 2: Reserve the other 4 panels for Solar input 2 and use the same approved cable layout for the second group.
Series means panels connect end-to-end, which increases voltage. Parallel means panel groups join through compatible branch connectors, which increases current. The maximum eight-panel setup uses both methods, so the exact cable order and connectors must be confirmed for the exact panel model before installation.
Important: Do not connect all 8 panels to one solar input. Each input is limited to 1,600W, 165V, and 17A.
Need more help? Ask our Chat AI or Caller AI to confirm the exact series/parallel cable layout for your panel model, or use a qualified solar installer before connecting the maximum setup.
🔋 SIMPLE PRODUCT DETAILS
| Battery capacity | 3,840Wh |
|---|---|
| Rated AC output | 6,000W |
| Maximum solar input | 3,200W |
| Maximum total capacity | 53,800Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 132.3 lb |
| Dimensions | 27.6 × 15.3 × 15.6 in |
| App connectivity | Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth |
| Expandable battery | 6× BP3800 |
| Warranty coverage | 5-Year Warranty with InfiniPower™ |
⚠️ IMPORTANT TO KNOW
- Runtime depends on connected equipment, duty cycles, temperature, settings, conversion losses, reserve level, and battery condition.
- Appliances whose combined demand exceeds 6,000W should not be operated simultaneously. Some appliances may draw more power than their nameplate rating during startup.
- Use only manufacturer-verified solar panels, cables, and configurations, and do not exceed the station’s verified solar-input limit.
- Expansion batteries increase stored energy and runtime but do not automatically increase the power station’s continuous output.
- Optional workshop, water-system, hydroponic, productive-property, and community loads will use stored energy faster and reduce the displayed rationed runtime.
- This portable station is not a substitute for qualified electrical installation or a verified whole-home transfer system.
- Plug solar panels directly into the F3800 Plus during outages; rooftop Home Power Panel cannot be used for charging during an outage.
- Each F3800 Plus can connect up to six expansion batteries; charge levels will gradually equalize between the unit and expansion batteries.
- When recharging via 120V AC input, only the three 120V UPS outlets can be used to power devices (240V outlets unavailable).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use F3800 and F3800 Plus with Double Power Hub at the same time?
Yes.
Can I use F3800 and F3800 Plus with Home Power Panel at the same time?
Yes.
Can Anker SOLIX F3800 and F3800 Plus be connected to Home Power Panel, Double Power Hub, and Transfer Switch simultaneously?
Yes.
When can a generator and F3800 Plus be used together?
You can use a generator and F3800 Plus in the following scenarios:
240V generators
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F3800 Plus Only
- The generator connects to F3800 Plus's Home Power Panel port.
- Use the F3800 Plus's L14-30R AC output port to deliver up to 6,000W (240V) or the TT-30R port for up to 3,000W (120V).
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F3800 Plus + Transfer Switch/Inlet Box
- The generator connects to F3800 Plus's Home Power Panel port.
- Use the F3800 Plus's L14-30R AC output port to deliver up to 6,000W (240V).
- F3800 Plus + Home Power Panel: Connect the generator to one of the Home Power Panel's power station ports for up to 6,000W (240V) of generator power.
120V generators
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F3800 Plus Only
- Connect the generator to F3800 Plus's Home Power Panel port.
- Use the F3800 Plus's TT-30R AC output port to provide up to 3,000W (120V) max.
- This setup is an alternative to grid power.
- Note that the generator must output 120V pure sine wave power with a total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 5%.
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F3800 Plus + Transfer Switch/Inlet Box
- The generator connects to F3800 Plus's Home Power Panel port.
- Use the F3800 Plus's TT-30R AC output port to deliver up to 3,000W (120V).
Which of F3800 Plus's AC output ports can be used under different input conditions?
Please review these scenarios to determine how F3800 Plus's output ports can be used.
Condition 1: No AC input power is connected.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A)
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
Condition 2: When a 120V generator is connected; not plugged into a 120V wall outlet.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A): Output available when connected to the L1 phase. Bypass limit of up to 3,000W. No output when connected to the L2 phase.
- Switching Time: F3800 Plus to Generator: 30 ms. Generator to F3800 Plus: 50 ms.
- Non-Usable AC Output Ports:
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
Condition 3: When a 240V generator is connected; not plugged into a 120V wall outlet.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A): Output available with a bypass limit of up to 3,000W.
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A): Output available with a bypass limit of up to 6,000W.
- Non-Usable AC Output Ports:
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
Condition 4: No generator connection; plugged into 120V wall outlet.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A): Output available. No UPS. Bypass limit of up to 1,440W.
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS): Output available with bypass limit of up to 1,440W.
- Switching Time: 20 ms
- Non-Usable AC Output Ports:
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
Condition 5: Connected to 120V generator; plugged into 120V wall outlet.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A): Output available when connected to the L1 phase wth a bypass limit of up to 3,000W. No output when connected to the L2 phase.
- Switching Time: F3800 Plus to Generator: 30 ms Generator to F3800 Plus: 50 ms
- Non-Usable AC Output Ports:
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
Condition 6: Connected to 240V generator; plugged into 120V wall outlet.
- Usable AC Output Ports:
- TT-30R (120V~25A): Output available with a bypass limit of up to 3,000W. If the generator stops outputting, please see Condition 4 above.
- L14-30R (120/240V~25A): Output available with a bypass limit of 6,000W max. If the generator stops outputting, please see Condition 4 above.
- Non-Usable AC Output Ports:
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Leftmost Ports, UPS)
- NEMA 5-20R (3 Rightmost Ports)
What should I do when using a solar panel to charge my power station?
Plug solar panels into one of Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station's 2 solar input ports. Each one supports an 11-165V solar charger with a solar charging connection.
The current supports 17A max.
Can Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus be recharged using rooftop solar panels through Home Power Panel during an outage？
No. When outages occur, directly connect F3800 Plus to your 11-165V solar panels to charge it.
Please note that exceeding 165V may cause damage to the solar input ports.
How do I charge my electric vehicle with Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus?
Double-press the AC Outlet Button to activate EV mode charging. Please make sure to set the charging rate to less than 25A so that Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus can charge your EV, such as a Tesla.
How many Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Batteries can be connected to one Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus?
Each Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus can connect up to six BP3800 Expansion Batteries. Note that both the expansion battery and F3800 Plus will gradually equalize their power levels.
This is done to maximize product lifespan.
When recharging Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station with a 120V AC input, can I use its 240V outlet to charge other devices?
No, when Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus is recharging via the 120V AC input, you can only use its three 120V UPS outlets to charge other devices.
When recharging F3800 Plus with a 240V generator via its Home Power Panel port, which AC output ports charge devices?
When Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus recharges via a 240V generator through its Home Power Panel port, use the NEMA L14-30R (240V) and TT-30R (120V) ports to charge other devices.
Does Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus support AC input and DC input charging at the same time?
Yes, F3800 Plus supports AC input and DC input, via its solar input ports, at the same time.
When recharging F3800 Plus with a 120V generator via its Home Power Panel port, which AC output ports charge other devices?
When Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus recharges via a 120V generator through its Home Power Panel port, only the TT-30R (120V) port can charge other devices.
Because Home Power Panel has two power station ports, can I connect F3800 Plus and a generator at the same time?
Yes. Either connect F3800 Plus to one Home Power Panel port and your 240V generator to the other, or connect two F3800 Plus power stations to Home Power Panel.
What are the differences between F3800 and F3800 Plus?
| Feature | F3800 | F3800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Input | Supports a solar input range of 11-60V, with a maximum current of 27A and a maximum input of 1,200W per port. | Supports a wider solar input range of 11-165V, with a maximum current of 17A and a maximum input of 1,600W per port. |
| Generator Connection Method | Can connect to a 120V generator with a pure sine wave output (THD < 5%) as an alternative to grid power. | Can connect to a 240V / 120V generator via Home Power Panel port, offering more flexibility for higher voltage generators. |
| EV Charging | Charges EVs via both L14-30R and 14-50R output ports, providing compatibility with a wider range of electric vehicle charging setups. | Charges EVs through the L14-30R port only. |
| TT-30R 120V Output Port | Does not include a TT-30R 120V output port. | Includes a TT-30R 120V output port, making it more suitable for RV users and other devices requiring this specific port. |
| 14-50R 240V Output Port | Includes a 14-50R 240V output port, which is ideal for high-power appliances requiring 240V output. | Does not include a 14-50R 240V output port. |
What is the maximum power output of the AC output ports?
The AC output ports can deliver a maximum of 6,000W to connected devices. Each group of NEMA 5-20R AC output ports can deliver 2,400W (120V/20A) of power.
Can the USB-C ports charge the power station (input capability), or are they output only?
The USB-C ports are output only.
What are the basic specifications of Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus?
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus has 3,480Wh battery capacity. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
It is not waterproof. Here are other specifications: Dimensions: 27.6 × 15.1 × 14.6" (2.56" wheels) / 702 × 383 × 370 mm (65mm wheels).
Weight: 135.6 lb / 61.5 kg. Discharging Operating Temperature: -4°F - 104°F / -20°C - 40°C.
Charging Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F / 0°C - 40°C.
What is the AC output of Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus?
The AC output of Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus varies in different countries and regions: US: 6,000W Max, 120V/240V.
For the US and Canadian versions, which ports can provide 240V, and what are their main uses?
For US and Canadian versions, the NEMA L14-30R port supports 240V. Use it for:
- EV charging.
- High-wattage appliances like washers and dryers.
- Inlet boxes and transfer switches for outage backup power.
- RVs.
How many kW does Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus supply for EV charging?
EV charging power varies by country and region. In the US and Canada, it's as follows: Max Output: 6,000W.
Max Voltage: 240V. Max Amperage: 25A.
Can I connect two F3800 Plus units using a Double Power Hub and then connect them to a generator?
No, because the Home Power Panel ports are already in use, so it's not possible to connect them to a generator. Also, when the Hub button activates, it deactivates the AC input and output ports.
What is the AC idle power consumption of F3800 Plus?
With AC on and no devices connected, F3800 Plus consumes about 40W, conserving energy and extending batttery light. The idle discharge duration is about 95 hours.
Be sure to update your firmware to version 3.3.5 for optimal performance.
Can I use F3800 and F3800 Plus with Double Power Hub at the same time?
Yes.
Can Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus be recharged using rooftop solar panels through Home Power Panel during an outage？
No. When outages occur, directly connect F3800 Plus to your 11-165V solar panels to charge it.
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