I paid $375 for this ancient Goal Zero solar power station. Is it worth trying to modernize?

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Thank you to Okmo for supplying batteries for this and a future project! Check out the Okmo Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3Y7BZL0 The battery used in today's video: https://amzn.to/3KXRthH I was able to pull over 1320W from this battery before dipping to 10.6v, meaning it still had some juice to give. Check back for my full test of this battery and others, coming up soon! These Goal Zero power stations are built like tanks, but they’re running on ancient battery technology. In this video, we’re taking a trip back to 2013 to see if we can bring the massive Yeti 1250 and the tiny Yeti 150 into the modern era. If you enjoy seeing old tech get a new lease on life or want to learn more about DIY battery repairs, hit that subscribe button! The next video will cover the tricky "middle child"—the Yeti 400. My Amazon Affiliate Page (helps the channel at no extra cost to you! ): KAIWEETS HT206D Digital Clamp Meter (my old meter): https://amzn.to/4mJ3zIV Lithium-Ion Fire Extinguishing Gel: https://amzn.to/47GIQR9 Viltrox K90 Tube LED: https://amzn.to/4pMWEQN Flexispot EN1 (Standing Desk): https://amzn.to/48jmgyC Pinecil - Smart Portable Soldering iron: https://amzn.to/47F0EfT Larger Tip for bigger projects: https://amzn.to/3IMZ15R Soldering Tip cleaning kit: https://amzn.to/4gqIyjV Nice-Power DC Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3K5rTq7 Automatic wire strippers: https://amzn.to/4mo0MnN 1000v Insulated Screwdriver Set: https://amzn.to/4h2lqc0 DC Load tester: https://amzn.to/46TlTZf Fnirsi HRM-10 Internal Resistance Tester: https://amzn.to/3WzYFT7 Large Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/3M0qYbk Battery Terminal Fuse: https://amzn.to/43wShQN Battery Terminal to xt60: https://amzn.to/4qSe7Ii Fnirsi DSO-510 Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/4aplr8D Direct Brand Affiliate Links: Kaiweets: https://kaiweets.com?sca_ref=10293334.cjbSoazbbW KTI-W02 Thermal Camera: https://f.auxrhino.com/SSVKcn KaiWeets HT208D Inrush Clamp Meter: https://f.auxrhino.com/KWht208d Haisstronica: https://haisstronica.com/?ref=FAUXRHINO Heat Shrink Solder Seal connectors: https://f.auxrhino.com/AmYq2E Heat Shrink crimp connectors: https://f.auxrhino.com/Atuas2 Wire strippers and crimpers: https://f.auxrhino.com/NMrxcZ [Timestamps] 00:00 - Intro: The Yeti Collection 01:37 - The History of Goal Zero & Repairability 03:27 - Why Upgrade? Lead Acid vs. LiFePO4 08:46 - Yeti 1250: Teardown & Features 13:35 - Yeti 1250: Installing the OMO 100Ah Battery 18:00 - The "State of Charge" Issue with Lithium 22:00 - Yeti 150: Teardown & Limitations 25:00 - The "Flashfish" Salvage Battery Pack 27:50 - Modding the Yeti 150 Front Panel (XT60 Install) 33:30 - Testing the Upgraded Yeti 150 34:35 - Final Thoughts & What's Next (The Yeti 400)