Customer reviews from goalzero.com
GOAL ZERO - Yeti 1250 1500W/1200W Portable Solar Generator Kit
Average customer rating
4.4
(84 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 84 reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
94%of customers recommend this product.
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77 out of
82)
Customer Reviews for GOAL ZERO - Yeti 1250 1500W/1200W Portable Solar Generator Kit
Posted by: Suzan
from San Diego, California
Verified Purchase:Yes
Once you buy one, that is it. I was on hold for 20 minutes and no one ever came back to the phone. I still haven't had my questions answered. The product is impossible to move around. The pull cart is in 50 pieces for me to put together and I'm not anxous as the reviews were not so great. Very disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from goalzero.comBy Goal Zero, March 9, 2014
We are sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction. Please contact our Support Team at support@goalzero.com or 1-888-794-6250.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on November 14, 2013
Posted by: Anonymous
from brooklyn ny
I purchased that 'solar generator' online, and the yeto1250 is so much better. The other one costs a little more, but had smaller batteries, they were gel cell while yeti has AGM. I ripped out the batteries on the old one when they died & got agms. i had to cut a hole in side and run cord! Now, i also got the charge controlelr to connect the boulder panels to regular agm batteries, as backup. I list the only con as pricey- because the one I built has similar specs for 1/2 as much- but i had to build it, and it isn't as simple plug-and-play as the yeti. In the homemade one, the charge controller is separate from the inverter, i had to wire 12V... etc. So either build one or buy the yeti 1250!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
Great Product, Unorganized Company
on June 5, 2013
Posted by: AvgJoe
from New York
Having just recieved the product I don't have many comments. So far it works great and seems like a very decent and solid product. I would recommend the product to a friend, but caution him that getting the correct order will take some work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: board 1
from Bronx NY
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had to wait a long time for the trucking company to make delivery from the time I ordered until it got delivered. (approx 3 weeks).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
4
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 solar generator kit
on December 7, 2012
Posted by: The Big Eye
from Southern Calif.
Needs to be rechargeable by pedal power (bicycle) due to no sun at night, periods of inclement weather, and ...social chaos potentially limiting/interupting solar recharging at times. Then we are talking REAL value and quality. Note...as a logistician was responsible for disaster preparedness (planning) for one of the military services geographic areas of responsibility as well as crisis action teams (responding). Next to water and food, medical and security (all of which can be stockpiled) ...Off grid independent power source the most critical need. Former field grade officer and MENSA member sends.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
Good product, bad shipping
on August 13, 2013
Posted by: Matthew caridi
from Desert hot springs, California
I recently purchased a yeti 1250 kit. The kit itself is a great value, but due to poor shipping the product was severely damaged. I recently resolved the problem and got it returned. I am contemplating buying another. It is a great product at a great price which is why I will probably purchase another. Hopefully it won't get damaged ruin shipping. I recommend this to anyone who wants backup power in the event of an outage in your area.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
it works
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: astorey
from D.C., DC, United States
Gender:Male
Used it to run a fan on a hot summer night with no power
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
4
Good emergency power source...
on August 13, 2013
Posted by: Fishingbuddy115
from Southern California
I used this product while camping. I haven't been in an emergency situation where I could give it a real test. To charge the generator I used the 2-4 solar panels and plugged the generator into a power invertor using my car battery while driving to obtain my charge for the next night. I also allowed the invertor to run while the motor was off for about an hour at a time as to not totally drain my battery. I probably could've have let it run more, but didn't want to get stranded. I was able to run a CPAP with humidifier, charge a laptop and phone with about 40% charge remaining in the morning. It provided power starting about 7 pm to 6 am. The solar tripod is a little bit of a problem to set up and take down unless you're going to be in one spot for a while. Mainly an emergency situation. The Tripod could use a bag to carry it along with the clips for the solar panels. Overall, the Yeti 1250 did what I hoped in this situation. I did think that it would last a couple of days without needing a charge, but that was not the case. Now I'm curious how long it will perform at this level, before dropping off.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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