It might be an old battery power station but still plenty of power and capacity for accasional use.
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The 1260Wh version is basically 10% more cost and goes from a 1600w to 1800w inverter. So a worthwhile upgrade by all math. 1800w makes it able to run everything you would plug into the wall, 1600w will be short for a surprising number of things.
Don't rely on the surge rating to assume the 1600w will be ok. And yes, I know it won't run anything pulling 1800 watts for very long, but it will be able to run it, and that's the whole point of these things. This fancy box becomes an expensive brick if it can't run the pump or appliance or tool you really need it for when everything goes to crap.
Also, these are less because they are older, but my .02 the main thing is they can't run any extension battery. I have the 1260Wh version and while I'm happy with it, it's kind of a bummer I can't pickup a cheap extension battery for it. I guess at these prices it'd be better to just buy a 2nd one anyways, but I think it's a key feature lacking in these vs. the newer ones.
Go for the Delta 2 instead. Big difference in lifespan (800 vs 3000 cycles before 20% degradation) and warranty (2 vs 5 years). It totally worth the extra $100.
Last edited by Tourist1292 February 12, 2024 at 08:25 AM.
FWIW, some people mistake these types of power stations capabilities with traditional gas generators. Sure it will power a microwave but only for an hour, is that all you'll need it for? A lot of people use these for CPAP machines or maybe a mini fridge with insulin etc.
There are advantages to solar generators but you need to be realistic with what they're capable of powering and for how long in the event the grid goes down.
The 1260Wh version is basically 10% more cost and goes from a 1600w to 1800w inverter. So a worthwhile upgrade by all math. 1800w makes it able to run everything you would plug into the wall, 1600w will be short for a surprising number of things.
Don't rely on the surge rating to assume the 1600w will be ok. And yes, I know it won't run anything pulling 1800 watts for very long, but it will be able to run it, and that's the whole point of these things. This fancy box becomes an expensive brick if it can't run the pump or appliance or tool you really need it for when everything goes to crap.
Also, these are less because they are older, but my .02 the main thing is they can't run any extension battery. I have the 1260Wh version and while I'm happy with it, it's kind of a bummer I can't pickup a cheap extension battery for it. I guess at these prices it'd be better to just buy a 2nd one anyways, but I think it's a key feature lacking in these vs. the newer ones.
FWIW, some people mistake these types of power stations capabilities with traditional gas generators. Sure it will power a microwave but only for an hour, is that all you'll need it for? A lot of people use these for CPAP machines or maybe a mini fridge with insulin etc.
There are advantages to solar generators but you need to be realistic with what they're capable of powering and for how long in the event the grid goes down.
How many people needs more than one more hour microwave cooking?
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Don't rely on the surge rating to assume the 1600w will be ok. And yes, I know it won't run anything pulling 1800 watts for very long, but it will be able to run it, and that's the whole point of these things. This fancy box becomes an expensive brick if it can't run the pump or appliance or tool you really need it for when everything goes to crap.
Also, these are less because they are older, but my .02 the main thing is they can't run any extension battery. I have the 1260Wh version and while I'm happy with it, it's kind of a bummer I can't pickup a cheap extension battery for it. I guess at these prices it'd be better to just buy a 2nd one anyways, but I think it's a key feature lacking in these vs. the newer ones.
There are advantages to solar generators but you need to be realistic with what they're capable of powering and for how long in the event the grid goes down.
Don't rely on the surge rating to assume the 1600w will be ok. And yes, I know it won't run anything pulling 1800 watts for very long, but it will be able to run it, and that's the whole point of these things. This fancy box becomes an expensive brick if it can't run the pump or appliance or tool you really need it for when everything goes to crap.
Also, these are less because they are older, but my .02 the main thing is they can't run any extension battery. I have the 1260Wh version and while I'm happy with it, it's kind of a bummer I can't pickup a cheap extension battery for it. I guess at these prices it'd be better to just buy a 2nd one anyways, but I think it's a key feature lacking in these vs. the newer ones.
There are advantages to solar generators but you need to be realistic with what they're capable of powering and for how long in the event the grid goes down.
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