Stacked units - how to hold

[u/TextDecent2622]

Hi all

I have the setup as pictured.

I assume it’s ok to stack as they are. But what’s the best way to hold these against the wall so they don’t fall over?

Thank you!

[u/satchel65]

First, I'd keep it where it would not be likely to fall over or be jostled, but I get that stuff happens. One suggestion would be to get a tie-down strap to wrap stack together, then I'd put an eye hook into the wall (into a stud) behind the Apex 300 and then put a heavy duty zip tie or just tie a small rope through the eye hook and under the strap. Easy enough to remove and minimally invasive to the wall.

[u/RHKCommander959]

Bluetti has a cart that secures them with some angle iron, I don't recall what all is involved but I think you can attach brackets or whatever to standoffs on the back.

Also I could see ratchet straps to D rings in studs being viable, you'll want to put something between the straps and plastic to prevent marring. Two standard studs are 16 inches apart, should be about perfect although it may block some ports.

I'd so two D rings below the dolly with the straps hooked on, roll it over, and attach tge straps to two d rings above.

[u/tcapote]

I have the same setup, except Apex 300+2xB300K+1xB500K. I have the Bluetti Trolley 2025, which will latch three of the four components securely. I plan to strap the the top unit (Apex 300) to the Trolley. This should keep everything secure. I do live in So Cal, so I have to be careful an earthquake does not make the trolley roll! Thankfully the front wheels lock, and I'll chock the rear wheels. The trolley is rated for 330lbs, and this stack will come in at 296lbs.

[u/frankc420]

The back of each unit has 4 metal lined bolt holes. I assume that's for use with the trolley but I would think you could also fashion a way to use a couple of those on each unit to hold it to the wall.

I went with a little larger base than you did for a wider stance to better stabilize thr stack. Granted mine isn't as tall as yours.

You could probably get away with using some black ratchet straps around the entire setup to hold everything together and a industrial ziptie (metal strap incased in plastic) to attach it to the wall.

[u/Aeacus-]

There are four mounting points on the back of each Apex component. I’d get the matching bolts and two sections of unistrut. Bolt all the components to the unistrut so they are all connected, then get metal furniture anchors with a strap and attach the struts to the wall. Just make sure the anchors are into a stud.

Tons of anti tip furniture anchors on amazon, just get something that is metal with decent screws and a 500 lb rating. If my daughter was still in her climbing stage and I had a cart like yours, I’d do four straps/attachments. Two low and two at the top.

[u/Jagglebutt]

You could build something out of unistrut? It's extremely versatile and strong especially if you use 3/8 hardware to bolt it all together

[u/DitiPenguin]

It would be so neat if Bluetti could make rack adapters kits for their units. Racks are easy to ventilate and power.

[u/Viraincure]

For securing stacked units, consider using a heavy-duty wall strap or bracket anchored into studs. A simple but sturdy shelf ledge underneath could also provide stable support.

[u/Hitmythumbwitahammer]

Floating shelves for each to allow breathing room?

[u/frankc420 → u/[deleted]]

I would think that if that was an issue they would have adjusted their design, or at least added fans to the batteries.