How to Pick the BEST Portable Power Station for YOU *Unsponsored*

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Don't make the same mistakes I made when buying your first portable power station! In this video, I'll cover the important things I've learned after reviewing over 30 power stations to help you pick the BEST Power Station for YOUR needs.

Here are some great 'best in class' options for you to consider, and there are some GREAT deals going on right now for July 4th Holiday and Amazon Prime Days pricing over the next couple of weeks! Pecron in particular has some incredible pricing going on right now. No codes needed. Links below...

Lower Capacity 250-300Wh , Light and Compact:

Medium Capacity ~400-700Wh:
Or check Pecron's website for some great Prime deals right now!

Upper-Medium Capacity 1000-1400Wh:

High Capacity: 1500Wh - 2000Wh:
Or check Pecron's website for some great Prime deals right now!

Extra-High Capacity 2000Wh+ / Home Backup Power / Small Off-Grid:

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[TheAlphaWavePodcast]

Came for a product recommendation.
Left a certified electrician.

[pacman]

When it comes to recharging your power pack, while camping. Take it with you to the local pub covered up in a bag. Find a table next to a power outlet and plug your power pack in while having a few relaxing beers. 😃😃😃

[UPdan]

I think a 600w and a 1500w cover most of my needs but once you buy one, you can't stop. I have 4 now.

[Drmikekuna]

I have been a part-time van dweller since 2018 when I converted a Promaster cargo van with my friend's help. Because of this, I have been deeply entrenched in the topic of solar generators. My first unit was a Goal Zero AGM; I now have a Pecron. I'm very pleased with the Pecron, which doesn't offer a lot of bells and whistles but has really solid performance. It powers my electric needs, including a 12v fridge, roof fan, induction hotplate, and even a small (600-watt) microwave. I keep it charged with 400 watts of solar on my roof, and about 90% of the time, the solar is sufficient to keep me going on extended trips. Recently, I was camped in a shaded area (over 95F, so I chose shade over solar), and I had to charge my system by alternate means, but that is the exception instead of the rule. Going the route of a solar generator saved me a lot of headaches when I was building my van out (instead of building my own system). Everything came in one package, and everything was matched to work properly.

All of this is not why I'm writing this post. I just wanted to compliment you on your excellent presentation. It was clear, well-organized, comprehensive, and accurate (at least based on my knowledge). You are a fantastic teacher. I'm not sure what you do for your day job, but you should be doing something where you are instructing others, as you have a real gift in that area. Keep up the excellent work.

[ReubenCornell]

FINALLY an unsponsored video - thank god.

[lindacondray]

Adding a comment for the algorithm. BEST “review” video I’ve ever seen for these types of devices. THANK YOU!

[mitchmoe]

As an electrician looking for a power station, I thought I found what I needed. That is until I watched your video 😅 .... I had a couple of teachers like you during my 5 year apprenticeship, and I felt accomplished afterward. Great job breaking down the differences. You had lots of great information, especially the different battery types, which I didn't know much about. I work on mostly industrial automation, only one small solar project so that a train depot I ran could say they were green 🙄

Regardless, it was a great presentation. Thank you. Now I need to find something different and I am sure more expensive.

[aksdoaskd]

I loved how you only brought up liking the video once you presented a good chunk of information and honestly asked for those who considered the information you presented as valuable to do so, it comes up as a honest reminder / request rather than the usual way people do it.

Thank you.

[vernroach]

Semi retired HVAC man here...Most excellent video...I learned a lot...More than anywhere else, and I've looked...Thank you.

[rodh]

Well organized and well spoken. I've waded through many videos doing my due diligence before making a power station purchase and found yours to be the most informative and thoughtful. I didn't need to be entertained by a hokey accent nor wanted to try to decipher an unprepared and confusing presentation. You weren't trying to entertain me. You were trying, and succeeded, to inform me. I look forward to your other videos. Thank you.

[heathers]

This has been so helpful! My husband has an LVAD, (heart pump) and he will ALWAYS need to be connected to batteries or a wall outlet in order to live! Scary. So we are looking at multiple options to have for him in case of emergencies. Generator, portable power, etc. This really helped me wade through the portable power units in order to make an informed decision.
Thank you!

[PattymacMakes]

I have a collection of ecoflow stations that I bought primarily as emergency back up power. One thing I can say about that is it is very much like camping when you’re home in an extended outage so maybe that has something to do with the silly marketing. I don’t really know. If l had it to do over I would have concentrated on the larger, expandable Delta line and less on the small River line. Though I love the River for it’s light weight and ease of use to power lights or computer in an outage. I run my Delta’s now to power my fridge and freezers on solar pass through. It reduces my grid consumption and gives me a clear idea of what needs to be done in an emergency situation. My most recent purchase is the Delta2 with a 2000wh expansion battery. Running that with 2 190w HQST panels will run the fridge perpetually as long as the weather cooperates. Your point about max solar input is critically important. I have a River pro with the add on battery which is an 1400wh but I can only load it with 200w solar so it’s generally a two day process to recharge that set up. It’s great for some things but I much prefer the Delta line for home use. I didn’t know anything about any of this when I started, and I still don’t fully understand the specifics. I’m not an electrician. But I can understand my power stations snd how best to use them.

[joshua.harazin]

A minor consideration when using a kill-a-watt to calculate your power needs: Temperature can play a big role, so the watt-hours you're measuring in your room-temperature home may be different from what you'll see outdoors. My CPAP (with humidifier) uses more than twice as much power below 40°. Refrigerators will use much more power in hot weather.

[alainleger]

Best overview I have had so far, the power position in South Africa has become challenging with 2 to 4 periods of 2 hours each daily when power is off- This is becoming a real test for my Ecoflow, , not camping, not for emergency, but to fill in for the failing grid and preparing for when the grid may collapse, with no power for days or weeks. will have to get more Lithium Iron phosphate batteries as I -expect to lose 20% pa of the Li-Ion battery capacity at the current number of cycles used as well as going for the maximum possible solar cells and maximum battery size in case of being out of grid power for days- already, the grid has the problem of numberless inverters all coming to recharge the moment power comes back- we may end up like South Australia where 60% of houses run on solar-the country may end up running its homes with portable stations, it will not be like current 3 phase 60A supply! 19:33

[chartmann]

MAN! You have NO idea how much you’ve HELPED me figure this out! ❤❤❤thank you so much!

[niksgee]

I have eco flow river 2 with eco worthy 100 watt portable solar panel. It works well for me in my small van. Just went away for four days. I got 120 watts imput from my 100 watt panel. Works great for me. I use igloo for a fridge. TV 12v tablet to type with keyboard case. Rechargeable lights. Charge up phone. Rechargeable jbl radio. Works well for me. Nutribullet go usb blender. I cook on gas.

[timemakedhnutz]

The Most Thorough Review & Explanation on these things, Especially the Samples of its Uses.
Most of the ppl that Review these things throw out Electrical Lingos that a Green Horn like me
who grew up licking 9 volt batteries don't have a clue wtf they're talking about.
This is a Refreshing & insightful to watch.
Thank You Sir, Keep up the Great Work!!!

[tailoredsuits]

Just found your channel. We are getting a ton of power outages and I’m shopping the Black Friday sales to find the perfect portable generator. You have an incredible ability to shared the information in a easy way to understand it. I’m incredibly thankful for your advice. Thank you! 😊.

[mrrustygray]

Discovered I can link my Bluetti EB3 to my EcoFlow River. Real world utility. Power outage a garage door. Used my flashlight in a dark garage. Unplugged the door opener and plugged into Bluetti EB3A. Thus able to pull the 13k out to fire up and run the whole house.

[iwdbuckley]

This was the most clear, informative video I’ve ever watched. Amazing!