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Imagine a power station that not only meets but exceeds your outdoor power needs. Ensuring that everything from your portable fridge to your camping lights stays powered up. Whether you’re planning a weekend camping trip or a cross-country road trip, these power stations can be your reliable companion.
The three I have selected:
So for starters – are you fine with MRE (Meals Ready to Eat)bags and sitting by a fire then maybe this not so much for you. But if you want to bring real food that needs to be kept cold and cold drinks, take your portable fridge with you and power it with the power station.
Connect the Power Station to some Portable Solar Panels and you have free power
But why stop there, take your coffee maker with you and make your favourite cup of coffee too. Then you can bring your air fryer and really step it up a bit
Even if you are in an RV or camper then the leisure battery may not be big enough to handle a load for a long period of time. And the leisure battery has other important functions to power up, like the lights and control functions. Water pumps and heating control for example
Use power from your power station instead and you can drain it however you want. It is Portable enough to take it with you home when you don’t go out for a while.
To think about is also that it has all the USB outlets you need, for example 100W USB-C for charging your laptop without adapter. Only bring the cord.
Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro
Capacity: 1512Wh
Running Time: 1512Wh / 300W ≈ 5.04 hours
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max
Capacity: 2048Wh
Running Time: 2048Wh / 300W ≈ 6.83 hours
Bluetti AC180
Capacity: 1152Wh
Running Time: 1152Wh / 300W ≈ 3.84 hours
In that case its great but how much power do you really have compared to a power station?
Let’s say you have 2 AGM batteries at 95Ah, the recommendation is to use them down to 50% and don’t go below that. You have 95Ah to work with. So you can power something that takes 95A for an hour, but how many Wh is 95Ah?
To make it simple use this formula:
= 1140Wh
So all of the power stations I have mentioned are more than a 100Ah leisure battery
First of all – you need an air fryer that is below the max AC output of your power station. About 1500W is perfect – amazon link here, PHILIPS 3000 Series Air Fryer
To determine which power station can run an air fryer (which takes 1500W) the longest, you need to look at the watt-hour (Wh) capacity of each power station. Here’s a comparison:
Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro
Capacity: 1512Wh
Running Time: 1512Wh / 1500W ≈ 1.01 hours
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max
Capacity: 2048Wh
Running Time: 2048Wh / 1500W ≈ 1.37 hours
Bluetti AC180
Capacity: 1152Wh
Running Time: 1152Wh / 1500W ≈ 0.77 hours
Summary:
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max:
Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro:
Bluetti AC180:
Approximately 1.37 hours
Approximately 1.01 hours
Approximately 0.77 hours
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max focusing on its watt-hour capacity (Wh), maximum AC output, and charging time:
Watt-hour Capacity (Wh):
Maximum AC Output:
Charging Time:
These features make the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max a powerful, efficient and versatile portable power station. Ideal for various applications requiring significant power capacity and quick recharge times.
Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro focusing on its watt-hour capacity (Wh), maximum AC output, and charging time:
Watt-hour Capacity (Wh):
1512Wh: The Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro has a battery capacity of 1512 watt-hours, providing ample power for larger devices and appliances, making it ideal for extended outdoor use, off-grid living, and emergency backup.
Maximum AC Output:
1800W (3600W Peak): The maximum AC output is 1800 watts, with a peak surge capacity of 3600 watts. This allows it to power high-demand appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, and power tools, as well as multiple devices simultaneously.
Charging Time:
AC Adapter: Approximately 3 hours to fully charge using a standard AC wall outlet.
Solar Panels: Approximately 4-6 hours with full sun exposure when using compatible solar panels like Jackery’s SolarSaga 200W panels.
Car Charger: Charging via a car outlet typically takes around 13 hours.
These features make the Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro a powerful, versatile, and convenient portable power station for various applications.
Bluetti AC180 focusing on its watt-hour capacity (Wh), maximum AC output, and charging time:
Watt-hour Capacity (Wh):
1152Wh: The Bluetti AC180 has a battery capacity of 1152 watt-hours, offering sufficient power for various devices and appliances, making it suitable for camping, outdoor activities, and emergency power backup.
Maximum AC Output:
1800W (2700W Surge): The maximum AC output is 1800 watts, with a surge capacity of 2700 watts. This allows it to power high-demand appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, and power tools, as well as multiple devices simultaneously.
Charging Time:
AC Adapter: Approximately 1.7 hours to fully charge using a standard AC wall outlet with its fast charging capability.
Solar Panels: Approximately 4.5-5.5 hours with full sun exposure when using compatible solar panels, depending on the panel configuration and sunlight conditions.
Car Charger: Charging via a car outlet typically takes around 10-12 hours.
These features make the Bluetti AC180 a powerful, efficient, and versatile portable power station, ideal for various applications requiring reliable power capacity and quick recharge times.
So what’s best for you? Are you not sure about camping and still need more power when you are outdoors then a power station is a good choice.
You can take it home with you and use it as a backup, or as an extra power source in your yard or garage. Connect some solar panels and you have free power
Bring a projector and watch the game outdoors 🙂 your imagination is the limit and it is silent
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