Awesome 3-in-1 Battery Bank - How I done It -
Now normally I don't post specific threads on kit . . . . . . but I had to this time.
As some of you may know im into portable power . . . whether that be battery, solar, petrol genny, USB power banks or what ever i love it.
The term Solar-Generator has been around now in the states and i hate it. Its an oxymoron if you ask me, but referes to a "Power Generator with Solar".
The idea is that Fuel-burning Generators (Gas,LPG,Derv) are bad for the environment and a new ECO way had be devised . . .
So what they come up with is a Lithium battery pack, bolted on a mains inverter, then added a solar charge controller for recharging - simples -]
You have already seen these about in the wild . . . . . You heard of Goal Zero? (Nice but VERY expensive £/W/Wh)
Now before we go any further . . . . These devices will not replace Gas,LPG,Derv Gennys of say 600w up or Gennys that are running all day.
BUT for 600Wish and below, and for shorter duration's they are perfect. . . .
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Dell, where are you going with this? - hear you say.
Well i keep a close eye on all these technologys on a daily basis, im constantly checking manufactures websites, checking out YouTube for new kit reviews and scouring the web for the next thing.
what i know is that GoalZero was one of the first to market and as such has a Brand Name some may recognize, there are others.
i also know that this tech is normally priced at around £1 per watt hour so £500 for a 500wh unit,
Goal zero is more like £2 per wh, or £830 for the Yeti 400
So its very expensive right !!! - well then i stumbled across this unit for 64p per wh !!! ( £239.99 for 372Wh or 10500mAh capacity)
Yep you heard that right - 10500mAh cappacity !!!!!!!!
Now I've had mine for 3 weeks testing and love it . . . . in fact so much I've yet today bought a second one =]
(though i would get in before you greedy lot) (they state long delivery times, but the first one arrived in 3days from the UK)
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lets look at what the manufactures say - ALLPOWERS 372Wh/100500mAh Portable Solar Generator Power Power Station Camping Emergency Pow
ALLPOWERS AP-SS-0005
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Have a look and get your own one here . . . ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 372Wh Power Station Emergency Power Supply with DC/AC Inverter, PD Technology, Wireless Output, Charged by Solar Panel/Wall Outlet for Camping, Home Use, RV, Outdoor: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors
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From my experience these are the IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT LITHIUM batteries:
DO NOT OVER CHARGE THEM, (USE A CHARGER FIT FOR PURPOSE)
DO NOT RUN THEM 100% FLAT, (TRY TO RECHARGE BEFORE 10-20%)
STORE THEM AT 50% IF PUT INTO STORAGE FOR A TIME,
USE THE CORRECT CHARGER / METHOD, (LITHIUM PROFILE OR SUPPLIED CHARGER)
DO NOT SUBJECT THEM TO HIGH TEMPS (IN VAN/CAR/TENT/CAMPER ETC) (KEEP BELOW 30degC) **** MOST IMPORTANT ****
DO NOT SUBJECT THEM TO VERY LOW TEMPS/FREEZING (IN VAN/CAR/TENT/CAMPER ETC) (below 0degC)
DONT LET THEM GET WET (IE OUT IN THE RAIN) UNLESS THEY ARE IP RATED
STICK WITH A KNOWN BRAND NAMES,
REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, SO CHEAP UNBRANDED IMPORTS MAY HAVE SUBSTANDARD PARTS THAT MAY HAVE FAILED QUALITY CONTROL WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS.
STAY AWAY FROM LIPO CELLS. (older lithium tech)
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Now normally I don't post specific threads on kit . . . . . . but I had to this time.
As some of you may know im into portable power . . . whether that be battery, solar, petrol genny, USB power banks or what ever i love it.
The term Solar-Generator has been around now in the states and i hate it. Its an oxymoron if you ask me, but referes to a "Power Generator with Solar".
The idea is that Fuel-burning Generators (Gas,LPG,Derv) are bad for the environment and a new ECO way had be devised . . .
So what they come up with is a Lithium battery pack, bolted on a mains inverter, then added a solar charge controller for recharging - simples -]
You have already seen these about in the wild . . . . . You heard of Goal Zero? (Nice but VERY expensive £/W/Wh)
Now before we go any further . . . . These devices will not replace Gas,LPG,Derv Gennys of say 600w up or Gennys that are running all day.
BUT for 600Wish and below, and for shorter duration's they are perfect. . . .
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Dell, where are you going with this? - hear you say.
Well i keep a close eye on all these technologys on a daily basis, im constantly checking manufactures websites, checking out YouTube for new kit reviews and scouring the web for the next thing.
what i know is that GoalZero was one of the first to market and as such has a Brand Name some may recognize, there are others.
i also know that this tech is normally priced at around £1 per watt hour so £500 for a 500wh unit,
Goal zero is more like £2 per wh, or £830 for the Yeti 400
So its very expensive right !!! - well then i stumbled across this unit for 64p per wh !!! ( £239.99 for 372Wh or 10500mAh capacity)
Yep you heard that right - 10500mAh cappacity !!!!!!!!
Now I've had mine for 3 weeks testing and love it . . . . in fact so much I've yet today bought a second one =]
(though i would get in before you greedy lot) (they state long delivery times, but the first one arrived in 3days from the UK)
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 372Wh Power Station Emergency Power Supply with DC/AC Inverter, PD Technology, Wireless Output, Charged by Solar Panel/Wall Outlet for Camping: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors
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lets look at what the manufactures say - ALLPOWERS 372Wh/100500mAh Portable Solar Generator Power Power Station Camping Emergency Pow
ALLPOWERS AP-SS-0005
- ▶ 372Wh/105000mAh Huge Capacity: ALLPOWERS portable generator is possibly the smallest and lightest power station on the market. A high-density lithium-ion battery allows for a more compact build than that of lead-acid power packs. Works quietly without raising your voice or feeling disrupted, widely used for indoor or outdoor such as family, office, travel, camping, fishing, hunting, farm or the job sites.
- ▶ 6-in-1 Charging and 3-in-1 Recharging : Off-grid power station for camping or emergency backup, capable of powering lamp, phones, laptop, TV and even mini fridges( Not recommend to CPAP used). ALLPOWERS powerhourse boasts six output modes: a 12V cigarette light socket, two 12v/15A DC output, 3 fast-charging USB ports, one Type-C output, wireless charging and two AC sockets. Can be recharged by Solar Panel/ Wall Outlet/Car
- ▶ Bluetooth Connection: Aipower App supports iOS 9.0 or above /Android 4.3 or above. Ultimate wireless stability, with Bluetooth technology that connects your devices in a wink. Start easily and reliably
- ▶ Pure Sine Wave: Operates even the most sensitive electronics, it’s better than modified sine wave, with Intelligent CPU control mode, key switch output, LED display, short circuit and surge protection
- ▶ Safety Graranteed: Battery Management System (BMS) undertakes voltage control, temperature control and more advanced safety operations, ensuring complete protection for you and your devices; and it hazes Zero emissions, therefore does no harm to personal health, nor to the nature
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Have a look and get your own one here . . . ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 372Wh Power Station Emergency Power Supply with DC/AC Inverter, PD Technology, Wireless Output, Charged by Solar Panel/Wall Outlet for Camping, Home Use, RV, Outdoor: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors
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From my experience these are the IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT LITHIUM batteries:
DO NOT OVER CHARGE THEM, (USE A CHARGER FIT FOR PURPOSE)
DO NOT RUN THEM 100% FLAT, (TRY TO RECHARGE BEFORE 10-20%)
STORE THEM AT 50% IF PUT INTO STORAGE FOR A TIME,
USE THE CORRECT CHARGER / METHOD, (LITHIUM PROFILE OR SUPPLIED CHARGER)
DO NOT SUBJECT THEM TO HIGH TEMPS (IN VAN/CAR/TENT/CAMPER ETC) (KEEP BELOW 30degC) **** MOST IMPORTANT ****
DO NOT SUBJECT THEM TO VERY LOW TEMPS/FREEZING (IN VAN/CAR/TENT/CAMPER ETC) (below 0degC)
DONT LET THEM GET WET (IE OUT IN THE RAIN) UNLESS THEY ARE IP RATED
STICK WITH A KNOWN BRAND NAMES,
REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, SO CHEAP UNBRANDED IMPORTS MAY HAVE SUBSTANDARD PARTS THAT MAY HAVE FAILED QUALITY CONTROL WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS.
STAY AWAY FROM LIPO CELLS. (older lithium tech)
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