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Bluetti Elite 400

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Bluetti Elite 400
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The Bluetti Elite 400 is a 3,840 Wh portable power station with 2,600 W rated output and 3,900 W lifting power. It has built-in wheels and handles and is marketed for home backup, with AC-only charging taking 2.5 hours to full.

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Capacity
3840Wh
Continuous
2600W
Peak / surge
3900W
Solar input
1000W

Key features

What it is for

Specifications

Capacity3840 Wh
Continuous output2600 W
Peak / surge3900 W
Solar input1000 W
AC chargingAC only: 80% in 1.9 hours, full in 2.5 hours

From the Bluetti page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

How long it runs common appliances

ApplianceWattsRuns?Hours
Refrigerator (with freezer)120 W (600 start)yes3.0 days
Chest freezer100 W (500 start)yes4.2 days
CPAP (no humidifier)35 W (40 start)yes3.6 days
Gas boiler (pump + controls)120 W (300 start)yes51 h
Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU12 Wyes10.6 days
Starlink (standard dish)60 W (100 start)yes51 h
TV 50"75 Wyes41 h
Sump pump 1/2 HP920 W (2150 start)yes3.3 h
Well pump 1/2 HP880 W (2000 start)yes3.5 h
Space heater 1500 W1500 Wyes2.9 h

Assumes 88 % inverter efficiency, 90 % usable capacity and typical duty cycles. Build your own list in the calculator.

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Connection and wiring

Follow the diagrams in the Bluetti manual.

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Error codes and troubleshooting

We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.

FAQ

How long will the Bluetti Elite 400 run a refrigerator?

About 72 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.

Can the Bluetti Elite 400 start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 3900 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.

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