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Anker 200W/256Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station $186.99 + Free Shipping

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AnkerDirect via Amazon [amazon.com] has Anker 200W/256Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station for $186.99
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  • Details:
    • 5-Year Full-Device Warranty
    • 2 AC ports, 2 USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and a car outlet
  • Includes:
    • Anker 521 Portable Power Station (PowerHouse 256Wh)
    • DC adapter
    • Car charging cable
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Model: Anker 521 Portable Power Station, 256Wh Solar Generator (Solar Panel Optional) with LiFePO4 Battery Pack, 200W 6-Port Powerhouse, 2 AC Outlets, 60W USB-C PD Output, LED Light for Outdoor Camping, RV

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03/14/24Amazon$170
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03-27-2023 at 12:00 PM.

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03-27-2023 at 12:00 PM.
FYI - used items even from Anker direct only have a 3 month warranty. With the pretty awful reliability according to Amazon reviews, I already decided to pass on the last deal.

"We regret to say that our 5-year warranty is for a brand new 521 power station only. A refurbished 521 power station has a 3-month warranty from the date of purchase. "
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03-27-2023 at 12:23 PM.

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03-27-2023 at 12:23 PM.
This one appears to be new.
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Lanette26
03-27-2023 at 12:46 PM.
03-27-2023 at 12:46 PM.
That what I thought too. I actually had good experience with anker and the support. It's sad they don't sell the 5 port usb car adapter
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Sifka4
03-27-2023 at 02:50 PM.
03-27-2023 at 02:50 PM.
Why do these types of products keep showing up when searching for generators? This is not a generator and I do not see the term generator appear anywhere in the post or ensuing discussion. Sure maybe some folks choose to use this "power station" in place of a small generator, but it is not a generator.

Also, get off my lawn.
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itsacedeniro
03-28-2023 at 08:38 AM.
03-28-2023 at 08:38 AM.
Read the reviews. This isn't a generator. It might power your tablets and phones for a day or two but nothing major.
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Sifka4
03-28-2023 at 04:31 PM.
03-28-2023 at 04:31 PM.
Quote from SaverDaddy :
You're right. These are better than generators. They don't make noise. They don't have moving parts, and they don't rely on a fuel source that will be nearly impossible to get when a catastrophic event takes place.

Those may be some advantages but it still doesn't explain why SD floods my search results for "generator" with these. I may have to take this one up with senior leadership. Let me speak with the manager!
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RacinReaver
03-28-2023 at 05:09 PM.
03-28-2023 at 05:09 PM.
Anyone know of a portable battery system kinda like this that can support a large inrush current? Most of my power tools are electric, and there's some stuff that's just a smidge too far to reach with my extension cables. Would love to be able to just schlep a battery pack with enough juice for 20 minutes of chainsawing to the edge of my property to take care of a few once-in-a-long-while tasks. Would also give peace of mind if a disaster hits and a beefier tool than a drill is needed for enough quick repairs to patch up windows or cut a branch out of a wall.
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03-28-2023 at 09:43 PM.
03-28-2023 at 09:43 PM.
Don't buy Anker for big purchases like this. They refuse warranty for my problematic product out the door. The barrel connector heats up on my 'battery generator' and melted the connection terminal. It could be a faulty unit but I was more upset at the fact that they didn't even care what happened and take notes for their records.
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03-29-2023 at 08:26 AM.
03-29-2023 at 08:26 AM.
Quote from SaverDaddy :
You're right. These are better than generators. They don't make noise. They don't have moving parts, and they don't rely on a fuel source that will be nearly impossible to get when a catastrophic event takes place.

Yes but you need one with a much higher capacity and AC output wattage for it to be as useful as an actual generator. I've been looking for one above 1k kwh battery power station myself. All the ones recently posted were either still too expensive or not lifepo4.
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kherbinoskie
03-29-2023 at 08:58 AM.
03-29-2023 at 08:58 AM.
Get Bluetti EB3A instead.

This Anker has lower capacity, lower power output - simply inferior in every way and worse, it is actually more expensive than when EB3A is on sale.
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03-29-2023 at 10:02 AM.
03-29-2023 at 10:02 AM.
Quote from Sifka4 :
Why do these types of products keep showing up when searching for generators? This is not a generator and I do not see the term generator appear anywhere in the post or ensuing discussion. Sure maybe some folks choose to use this "power station" in place of a small generator, but it is not a generator.

Also, get off my lawn.

Where does it say that it's a generator?
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itsacedeniro
03-29-2023 at 11:41 AM.
03-29-2023 at 11:41 AM.
Quote from AquaRailway172 :
Where does it say that it's a generator?

It doesn't. That's the point I think.
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03-29-2023 at 12:48 PM.
03-29-2023 at 12:48 PM.
Quote from SaverDaddy :
You're right. These are better than generators. They don't make noise. They don't have moving parts, and they don't rely on a fuel source that will be nearly impossible to get when a catastrophic event takes place.

Not necessarily.
Pros of no engine noise, no exhaust fumes, and dealing with fluids (gas and oil).
Cons are degrading battery, state of charge when needed, charging time, weight for higher capacity applications, and upfront costs.

Depends on the application in which is more beneficial. Simple charging for light camping, beach, day or quick overnight trips this would be good as a 'nice to have' power source for mostly mobile devices.

If I wanted something more substantial with instant power, reliability, and continuous power I'd go with a gas generator.
Solar just takes too long to charge, all batteries degrade, state of charge is always a concern, and weight will really become an issue for larger applications simply because you have to add more batteries. Until new cheap and light battery tech proliferates the market, it's still a toss. Honda generator imo is still the best go-to.
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