expireddarkpeace posted Apr 17, 2022 06:30 AM
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expireddarkpeace posted Apr 17, 2022 06:30 AM
Costco Members: EcoFlow River Pro Portable Power Station
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If outages happen at night, I just need to plug in the fridge and go back to sleep rather than starting the generator. During the days of outages after a hurricane, I will be able to charge this during the day from my generator while simultaneously running my fridge, then at night secure the generator and run the fridge from the battery.
The power station can run devices higher than 600 watts, but it starts to drop the voltage after 600 watts. It appears to handle the surge wattage draw from my fridge just fine, but I haven't tested it long term. I have not tried running two 600+ watt things on multiple outlets, but I would guess the limit is 600 watt total, not per outlet.
FWIW, it also runs 600 watt/second photography monolights, although there is some voltage drop at higher power levels.
I bought a cheap knockoff version of a Kill-a-watt to measure power usage when I bought this. It makes it easy to see usage stats for your electronics and see if the River Pro is dropping the voltage for your device.
If you're buying this for power outages, having an outage alarm like this is very useful:
https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-C...B018A30T8Q
When the power goes out, it lights up so you can see and beeps. It's helpful to find flashlights and the power bank, and also wakes you up to plug in fridges or whatever. You can then stick the alarm on a splitter coming out of the River Pro, so that when the battery runs out you are alerted.
Technically you posted this "deal of a lifetime" back in 2005 though
A 27" Westinghouse LCD screen for only $699 haha. Hopefully it served you well.
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Looks like EcoFlow is selling it for 450 with a 100 dollar coupon to make it 350?
https://us.ecoflow.com/products/r...6383648
Looks like EcoFlow is selling it for 450 with a 100 dollar coupon to make it 350?
https://www.costco.com/.product.100716
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I can't speak for where you live but there have been numerous disasters where I live where gas/propane are no longer available. By that, I mean people can't get to the source (fires and ice storms) and then the fuel sources themselves are burned up.
As long as there is sun and/or cloud cover, you can at least get some juice with a solar panel. It'll be a lot slower charge but unless the sun goes away, you'll have something.
Also, it's silent so when the apocalypse comes, people might bypass your house not knowing you're there as food for the bandits. (no prepper) (no psycho)
https://www.costco.com/.product.100716
As long as there is sun and/or cloud cover, you can at least get some juice with a solar panel. It'll be a lot slower charge but unless the sun goes away, you'll have something.
Also, it's silent so when the apocalypse comes, people might bypass your house not knowing you're there as food for the bandits. (no prepper) (no psycho)
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If outages happen at night, I just need to plug in the fridge and go back to sleep rather than starting the generator. During the days of outages after a hurricane, I will be able to charge this during the day from my generator while simultaneously running my fridge, then at night secure the generator and run the fridge from the battery.
The power station can run devices higher than 600 watts, but it starts to drop the voltage after 600 watts. It appears to handle the surge wattage draw from my fridge just fine, but I haven't tested it long term. I have not tried running two 600+ watt things on multiple outlets, but I would guess the limit is 600 watt total, not per outlet.
FWIW, it also runs 600 watt/second photography monolights, although there is some voltage drop at higher power levels.
I bought a cheap knockoff version of a Kill-a-watt to measure power usage when I bought this. It makes it easy to see usage stats for your electronics and see if the River Pro is dropping the voltage for your device.
If you're buying this for power outages, having an outage alarm like this is very useful:
https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-C...B018A30T8Q
When the power goes out, it lights up so you can see and beeps. It's helpful to find flashlights and the power bank, and also wakes you up to plug in fridges or whatever. You can then stick the alarm on a splitter coming out of the River Pro, so that when the battery runs out you are alerted.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098LSK...DHSP5
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