CantaloupeMar 26

What do you think about power stations?

https://lemmy.fedioasis.cc/post/88971

Show threadunexposedhazard
It doesnt look/sound like you are using solar panels with it, but thats like the main reason to buy one of these. Currently you are just slowly degrading the battery while getting zero benefit out of it unless you have power outages ever day. Would make more sense to just charge it and let it sit unused until there is an outage, otherwise you actually use more power than you would without it due to conversion losses.
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Show threadCantaloupeMar 27

I do have a foldable 100W solar panel for it. Unfortunately the battery degradation is real. On one hand, having your computer on backup is nice, but that battery will remain plugged in and full 24/7 which will degrade it with time.

I’m on the fence about using it as a UPS long term for this reason.

Show threadVictorMar 27
Can’t you use it down to like 50% now and again? Might be a hassle.
Show threadCantaloupeMar 27
You could, but you’d have less power available once your lights go out. Best to pair it with a solar panel in that event.
Show threadBrkdncrMar 27
I think you can set the power charge level in the app. I leave my ecoflow at 80%.