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expiredRokket | Staff posted Dec 15, 2024 07:33 AM
Jackery Explorer 290 Portable Solar Power Generator $152 + Free Shipping
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I don't see any information about the solar panels this comes with. Anyone know what size they are?Edit: I misinterpreted what they mean by saying "solar power generator". It is just capable of being charged with solar but doesn't come with solar.
Maximum Battery Life - 1500 hours
Battery Chemistry - Lithium-ion
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rather have LiFePO4 at this point
Maximum Battery Life - 1500 hours
Battery Chemistry - Lithium-ion
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rather have LiFePO4 at this point
This is an extremely reliable Jackery model that has been around for a long time.
The 500 cycle count before battery lifespan reduces to 80%, is based on 1C charging/discharging.
In real world usage for something like this, you aren't discharging at 1C seeing how the unit isn't even capable of sustained 300W output. And the charger it comes with, is a 60W charger, so it's not being charged at 1C either.
The 500 cycle count to 80% life, is more likely 1500-2000 cycles
I would much rather have this tried and true Jackery model that's been around for many years, than an EcoFlow River piece of garbage
For an extra $20 you can get the 300 model with usb c
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The 500 cycle count before battery lifespan reduces to 80%, is based on 1C charging/discharging.
In real world usage for something like this, you aren't discharging at 1C seeing how the unit isn't even capable of sustained 300W output. And the charger it comes with, is a 60W charger, so it's not being charged at 1C either.
The 500 cycle count to 80% life, is more likely 1500-2000 cycles
I would much rather have this tried and true Jackery model that's been around for many years, than an EcoFlow River piece of garbage
If like to build my mother-in-law a backup gen which wouldn't cost a fortune since there's no way I'd trust her to try using any kind of gas generator.
Thanks!
If like to build my mother-in-law a backup gen which wouldn't cost a fortune since there's no way I'd trust her to try using any kind of gas generator.
Thanks!
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I have a 55W converter in the trailer already, to charge the batteries, and added solar panels, so got this Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) [a.co]
For non-solar use, get this instead, should charge both batteries in about 4 hours (you can go bigger, to charge faster):
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I tried to find a decent one with a power cord permanently attached but couldn't, so you'd need to add one (you can get a longer one if needed):
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I just leave the top of the case ajar to access plugs and allow for exhaust fans to work, but you can get fancy and buy weather proof vent panels and cable glands to add to the case:
https://www.newark.com/multicomp-...p/77AK3385
But this is a pretty beefy system at about $1000. For running an extension cord to a fridge or two, for a day or so or so, you can drop to one battery, and use a smaller 1000W inverter and a smaller case for about $600, which is about what a comparable Jackery costs. I just don't trust Jackery anymore.
The 500 cycle count before battery lifespan reduces to 80%, is based on 1C charging/discharging.
In real world usage for something like this, you aren't discharging at 1C seeing how the unit isn't even capable of sustained 300W output. And the charger it comes with, is a 60W charger, so it's not being charged at 1C either.
The 500 cycle count to 80% life, is more likely 1500-2000 cycles
I would much rather have this tried and true Jackery model that's been around for many years, than an EcoFlow River piece of garbage
This is 2024. No reason to buy anything but Lifepo4.
You can get an Oupes 600 for $119 with 600w/256wh or
Pecron E600 @ $151 with 600w/288wh and wifi/BT connection.
Why settle for an inferior product that's only capable of running @ 200w ??
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This is 2024. No reason to buy anything but Lifepo4.
You can get an Oupes 600 for $119 with 600w/256wh or
Pecron E600 @ $151 with 600w/288wh and wifi/BT connection.
Why settle for an inferior product that's only capable of running @ 200w ??
Pecron
Shenzhen Micron New Energy Co
AS03, No.2 Factory Building, No.449 Huangge North Road, Huanggekeng Community, Longcheng Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Oupes
SHENZHEN WEI PENG SHIJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Room 205, Building A3, Zhengfeng Industrial Zone, Tangwei Avenue, Zhancheng Community, Fuhai Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen
Jackery is trusted and well known in the industry. American company with US-based support. I would gladly take a lithium ion power station made by Jackery over any Chinese piece of junk made by either of the companies you are propping up on a pedestal
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