Click the link to get the *OUPES Guardian 6000* Portable Power Station: https://tidd.ly/48ZmdbD ... please note due to high demand, the next batch of these units will ship on January 6, 2026. Can the cheapest whole-home 240V solar generator actually power a house, or is there a catch? In this video, I thoroughly test the OUPES Guardian 6000 to see if it meets the claims. This is one of the least expensive true 240V whole-home backup power systems I’ve reviewed, priced at $1,699 at the time of recording. I ran real-world tests, including inverter efficiency, EPS switchover, whole-home loads through a transfer switch, and solar input performance. While it excels in some areas, there are key limitations you need to understand before buying. What’s covered in this video: * Real-world whole-home 240V testing through a transfer switch * AC inverter efficiency and idle consumption * EPS switchover test for sensitive electronics * Boost Mode testing (up to 7,200W with expansion battery) * Solar input & MPPT limitations (this matters more than you think) * Hybrid AC + solar charging * App features and power arbitrage use cases Who this system is actually for — and who should skip it Who this is for: ✔ Homeowners looking for affordable whole-home backup power ✔ Preppers who want true 240V capability without permits ✔ Anyone trying to reduce electric bills using time-of-use arbitrage Who this is NOT for: ✘ Full-time off-grid users with large rooftop solar arrays ✘ Anyone expecting to hit the full advertised solar input with standard residential panels Follow me on: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cityprepping Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cityprepping Twitter – https://twitter.com/cityprepping Website – https://www.cityprepping.com #OUPES #portablepowerstation #solargenerator #backuppower #oupesguardian6000