Electronics Ecoflow/Portable Power Stations

BWillie · 05:06 PM

Does anybody have one of these? How well do you like them and what can they power?

I am fascinated by the technology and how far we've come to make these things affordable. Gas generators are loudly annoying, give off fumes, costly to run and usually take up alot or space. These LiFePO4 batteries are much quieter and easier to lug around. Dont degrade near as much as older technology. You can use them everyday for a decade.

Thinking about buying a smaller one like an Ecoflow River 2 Pro to power a 12V fridge when I travel and also power an Nespresso machine when Im camping/hiking. Apparently they can operate some stuff via XBoost (up to 1600 watts) for a short time even. The bigger Ecoflows can pretty much power anything in your home.

I've even watched some YouTube videos of people who buy solar panels and can live off grid indefinitely in RVs/Vans/Tiny Home. You can even set up not even too many panels and charge your car. Fascinating!

Titty Meat · 03-02-2025, 05:04 PM

You should hook your balls up to a charging station

BWillie · 03-02-2025, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

You should hook your balls up to a charging station

Ill let you test it first. See how you enjoy it. Is that how you get your rocks off?

Kman34 · 03-02-2025, 05:57 PM

Can it play LT tackle??

**Rain Man** · 03-02-2025, 07:15 PM

I bought one on a whim last year. It just seems like a good idea to have it handy. I have the kind of mid-sized one that will essentially power a refrigerator for 24 hours or keep your phones charged for a few days. I haven't messed with it that much, but it seems nice and it's really small and compact.

I also bought the solar panel to go with it, but I've only tried to use it once and I couldn't get it to work. I need to figure that out. I think it may have been because I was just testing it inside and pointing it out a window. It may need more light to work. It seemed pretty straightforward.

BWillie · 03-02-2025, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I bought one on a whim last year. It just seems like a good idea to have it handy. I have the kind of mid-sized one that will essentially power a refrigerator for 24 hours or keep your phones charged for a few days. I haven't messed with that much, but it seems nice and it's really small and compact.

I also bought the solar panel to go with it, but I've only tried to use it once and I couldn't get it to work. I need to figure that out. I think it may have been because I was just testing it inside and pointing it out a window. It may need more light to work. It seemed pretty straightforward.

Yeah when the zombies come these things will come in handy if you have the solar panels.

**Rain Man** · 03-02-2025, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Yeah when the zombies come these things will come in handy if you have the solar panels.

My thoughts exactly.

BEAVER · 03-03-2025, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

Yeah when the zombies come these things will come in handy if you have the solar panels.

Is there not a prepper or apocalypse thread on CP?? That is surprising.

HonestChieffan · 03-03-2025, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BEAVER

Is there not a prepper or apocalypse thread on CP?? That is surprising.

its there just been inactive forever

**Rain Man** · 03-03-2025, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

its there just been inactive forever

They're all off the grid.

**Rain Man** · 03-02-2025, 07:22 PM

On another note, when I was researching them, I went with the mid-sized unit because its battery could hold something like 10,000 charges and discharges. The cheaper version could only hold a smaller number that I thought could conceivably give it a shorter useful life if you found yourself in a position to need to power it up with the solar panels for a long period of time.

Jewish Rabbi · 03-02-2025, 09:49 PM

These things able to power fleshlights?

**Rain Man** · 03-02-2025, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi

These things able to power fleshlights?

Only for about 24 hours.

kepp · 04-16-2025, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Only for about 24 hours.

I believe if you use one for more than four hours you're supposed to go to the doctor.

kepp · 04-16-2025, 08:31 AM

I have a Bluetti AC200 that I bought at the beginning of the COVID lockdowns. It came as a bundle with 200 or 250 watts of solar panels. I cycle it maybe once a quarter to keep it tested.

I've heard good things about EcoFlow though.

You should make a list of what you will want it to run with it...fridge, hotplate, etc...and make sure what you get will handle it.

Key Factors:

1. How much solar you can charge it with. Some won't handle more than like 500W, so even if you buy 2000W of panels, it won't make proper use of them.
2. Battery chemistry - Lithium-Ion vs. LiFePO₄ vs. ??
3. Is it extendable? Can you add battery packs to it in a functional way?
4. Outlet types - Make sure it has the types of power outlets that you need (or might need). Do you need a 30-amp RV outlet? Some have wireless charging capabilities for phones.

Basically, make sure it will meet your bare bones needs.

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Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-412449 VARSITY	On another note, when I was researching them, I went with the mid-sized unit because its battery could hold something like 10,000 charges and discharges. The cheaper version could only hold a smaller number that I thought could conceivably give it a shorter useful life if you found yourself in a position to need to power it up with the solar panels for a long period of time. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3549212	I have a Bluetti AC200 that I bought at the beginning of the COVID lockdowns. It came as a bundle with 200 or 250 watts of solar panels. I cycle it maybe once a quarter to keep it tested. I've heard good things about EcoFlow though. You should make a list of what you will want it to run with it...fridge, hotplate, etc...and make sure what you get will handle it. Key Factors: 1. How much solar you can charge it with. Some won't handle more than like 500W, so even if you buy 2000W of panels, it won't make proper use of them. 2. Battery chemistry - Lithium-Ion vs. LiFePO₄ vs. ?? 3. Is it extendable? Can you add battery packs to it in a functional way? 4. Outlet types - Make sure it has the types of power outlets that you need (or might need). Do you need a 30-amp RV outlet? Some have wireless charging capabilities for phones. Basically, make sure it will meet your bare bones needs.
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