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lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2023/08/25 21:04]
princess_fluffypants [Solar generators] 		lifestyle:faq_solar_generator [2023/09/24 20:45]
frater_secessus [TLDR]
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 Words of wisdom:  "These aren't aimed at people that know what they are doing." -- [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/dr387z/500w_aimtom_rockpals_500_solar_generator_review/f6jc7lz/|LastTreeStar]] Words of wisdom:  "These aren't aimed at people that know what they are doing." -- [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/dr387z/500w_aimtom_rockpals_500_solar_generator_review/f6jc7lz/|LastTreeStar]]
  
 +**TL;DR - These things are //EXTREMELY// expensive for the capacity, however they do offer a lot of convenience.** For those with plenty of money who value ease and speed over capacity and run-time, an argument can be made for these if your power needs are small-to-medium and you are only taking short trips in your vehicle.
  
 ====== Solar generators ====== ====== Solar generators ======
  
 [[https://amzn.to/2MZhjzi|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ug3IIF-zL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]] [[https://amzn.to/2MZhjzi|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ug3IIF-zL._AC_US218_.jpg}}]]
-"Solar Generators" ([[https://amzn.to/2E7EG71|power stations]], power packs) are self-contained devices that contain:+"Solar Generators" ([[https://amzn.to/2E7EG71|power stations]], power packs) are not actually generators. They are basically just a self-contained electrical system in a box, containing:
  
   * A [[electrical:12v:batteries|battery]], usually lithium   * A [[electrical:12v:batteries|battery]], usually lithium
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 Specs for these devices are often given in nonstandard or even misleading ways.  The following discussion will use the Yeti shown above, although their product description is better than most.  Specs for these devices are often given in nonstandard or even misleading ways.  The following discussion will use the Yeti shown above, although their product description is better than most. 
 +
 +==== TLDR ====
 +
 +We are most interested in 
 +
 +  * how much capacity the bank has (typically in Watt-hours, Wh)
 +  * charging limits 
 +    * by car adapter (typically ≤120w because of limitations of the ciggy port)
 +    * by wall adapter (volts and amps, sometimes the stock wall charger makes lower power than is otherwise possible)
 +    * by solar ([[electrical:solar:panels#specifications|Voc]] and input current, which will dictate which panels and how many are suitable)
 +  * DC output (typically 10A at 12v)
 +  * AC output (given as Watts, the biggest AC loads you can run) 
  
  
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 Inverters are typically rated on their //continuous// output but unscrupulous marketers may list the //peak// load, which is a temporary overload.  Inverters are typically rated on their //continuous// output but unscrupulous marketers may list the //peak// load, which is a temporary overload. 
  
-==== solar charging limits ====+==== solar input ==== 
 + 
 +If the [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|controller type]] isn't claimed to be MPPT it is likely PWM.   
 + 
 +=== solar charging limits ===
  
 Many smaller units have quite restrictive solar input limits.   Many smaller units have quite restrictive solar input limits.  
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