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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max

Power station · RIVER 2. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max
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The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max is a 512 Wh portable power station with 500 W AC output and a 1000 W surge rating. It uses LFP battery chemistry, is rated for 80%+ capacity after 3000 cycles, and comes with a 5-year warranty.

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Capacity
512Wh
Continuous
500W
Peak / surge
1000W
Solar input
220W
Chemistry
LiFePO4
Cycles
3000
Weight
6.1kg
Warranty
5yr

Key features

What it is for

Specifications

Capacity512 Wh
Continuous output500 W
Peak / surge1000 W
Solar input220 W
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life3000 cycles
AC output voltage120V
Weight6.1 kg (13.4 lb)
Dimensions26.9 × 25.9 × 19.6 cm (10.6 × 10.2 × 7.7 in)
Warranty5 years

From the EcoFlow 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)yes9.7 h
Chest freezer100 W (500 start)yes14 h
CPAP (no humidifier)35 W (40 start)yes12 h
Gas boiler (pump + controls)120 W (300 start)yes6.8 h
Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU12 Wyes34 h
Starlink (standard dish)60 W (100 start)yes6.8 h
TV 50"75 Wyes5.4 h
Sump pump 1/2 HP920 W (2150 start)surge too high—
Well pump 1/2 HP880 W (2000 start)surge too high—
Space heater 1500 W1500 Wsurge too high—

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 EcoFlow manual.

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Error codes and troubleshooting

CodeMeaningWhat to doManual page
AC output high temperatureIndicator flashes because the product is too hot for AC output, typically from blocked airflow.Ensure the air inlet and outlet are unobstructed. Normal operation resumes automatically after the temperature decreases. If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product.11
AC output low temperatureIndicator flashes because the product is too cold for AC output.Normal operation resumes automatically when the product warms up. If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product.11
AC output overloadIndicator flashes because the AC output is overloaded.Disconnect overloading devices and restart the product. The sum power of loaded appliances must not exceed the rated power (see X-Boost section for limits in X-Boost mode). If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product.11
Battery charging high temperatureIndicator flashes because the battery is too hot for charging. Charging is paused while the battery is hot.Normal operation resumes automatically after the battery cools down. If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product.11
Battery charging low temperatureIndicator flashes because the battery is too cold for charging. Charging is paused until the battery temperature recovers.Normal operation resumes automatically after the battery temperature is restored to above 3°C. If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product.11
Battery discharge high temperatureIndicator flashes because the battery is too hot for discharging. Output is paused until the battery cools down.Normal operation resumes automatically after the battery cools down. If the warning persists after restart, stop using the product and do not charge or discharge it.11

6 of 12 codes. From the EcoFlow manual. All 12 RIVER 2 Pro / RIVER 2 Max codes →

FAQ

How long will the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max run a refrigerator?

About 10 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.

Can the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 1000 W peak. That is below a typical 1/2 HP sump pump start (about 2150 W); check your pump label. Use the calculator with your exact pump.

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