Thanks for this, i'll check them out.
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Thanks for this, i'll check them out.
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Backup power for fiber, 2x unifi APs and router. Will check battery after a 4 hour blackout because I don't remember offhand how much it uses.
Also for charging of laptop and phones.
Jackery 500 lives next to the fiber set up, foldable solar panel a few meters away permanently inside a North facing window because I'm out most of the day.
Depending on how many hours the blackout lasts at night and how low the battery goes I'll plug in the solar, or not.
Solar rather than AC because it's freeand the unit charges during blackouts. There's an option for AC charging and if its raining I take it to work and AC charge there.
Charging is slow as opposed to Ecoflow but the 500 hasn't let me down so far and the support is phenomenal.
For lighting I've got 1x rechargeable light upstairs and 1 downstairs, battery powered headlampfor walking around the house or garden. If Jackery import their camping light I'll get one of them too.
Power was off for 2 hours and the reading dropped from 100% to 90%.
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https://powerprovider.co.za/product/singo-1000-portable-power-station-1000w/
THE FUTURE OF PORTABLE POWER HAS JUST ARRIVED.
The brand-new Power Provider Singo from Energy Independence is loaded with state-of-the-art technology. The Singo 1000 is equipped with the following amazing features that will ease the burden of everyday load-shedding:
1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter (Singo 600 also available – SINGO 600)
1008Wh Lithium-Iron Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4)
± 2000 cycles at 95% DoD
AC Max Super Charge re-charges battery from 0 – 80% in less than 1 hour
Singo Smart Drive Inverter can adapt to 2000W to power appliances like Air-Fryers and Microwaves.
UPS functionality with built-in bi-directional inverter (UPS)
Built-in Wi-Fi and App for iOS and Android (App connects to Singo wi-fi)
Advanced Battery Management System with built-in over-temperature protection
Smart LED display shows real time power usage and battery life
11 Output ports including wireless charging for your smartphone
Two 3 prong South African plug ports
3 Ways to re-charge. Solar / AC / DC
Available in Black or Limited Edition Vintage Mint Green
R17 999.
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This looks very promising.
THE FUTURE OF PORTABLE POWER HAS JUST ARRIVED.
The brand-new Power Provider Singo from Energy Independence is loaded with state-of-the-art technology. The Singo 1000 is equipped with the following amazing features that will ease the burden of everyday load-shedding:
1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter (Singo 600 also available – SINGO 600)
1008Wh Lithium-Iron Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4)
± 2000 cycles at 95% DoD
AC Max Super Charge re-charges battery from 0 – 80% in less than 1 hour
Singo Smart Drive Inverter can adapt to 2000W to power appliances like Air-Fryers and Microwaves.
UPS functionality with built-in bi-directional inverter (UPS)
Built-in Wi-Fi and App for iOS and Android (App connects to Singo wi-fi)
Advanced Battery Management System with built-in over-temperature protection
Smart LED display shows real time power usage and battery life
11 Output ports including wireless charging for your smartphone
Two 3 prong South African plug ports
3 Ways to re-charge. Solar / AC / DC
Available in Black or Limited Edition Vintage Mint Green
R17 999.
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This looks very promising.
Search results for: 'anker powerhouse 535 512wh 500w'
www.incredible.co.za
512Wh and 256Wh models from Anker. 3,000 cycles so LFP.
any opinions/views on these new Romoss units?
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Good capacity for the price but it looks like it is NCM "Battery Life Cycle: 800+" and only a 1 year warranty.any opinions/views on these new Romoss units?
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I would compare this to the Delta 2 (R21,500 at Builders but stock is running low).
Any idea what app they use? I don't see one for it in the play store.
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Delta 2 at Builders running very low. I had to buy in Bloemfontein and courier to Cape Town. Builders shipping cost to CT 20k hahahaha. Postnet one of the few willing to courier Lithium battery setups. R359 to courier and R600 to insure. Save someone the hassle of having to resolve this all themselves. Delta 2 tried and tested superiority. Future proof. The Apple Mac of setups.
Geewiz PURE SINE Portable Inverter / Power Station (5 HOUR BATTERY LIFE) KIT - All-in-One Inverter - With 1000Wh BUILT-IN LITHIUM Battery (+-3000 cycles) 1kW / 1000W + Bluetooth (2 YEAR WARRANTY)
Ac Output: 220 50Hz/60Hz USB Output: 5V/2.4 *2 DC Output: DC(5521 plug) *4, 12V/10A (120W Max.) Output Waveform: Pure Sine Wave Overload Protection: 1100W±80W MAX Charging Current: 50A (AC + Solar) up to 600w MPPT Solar Input (Only on 30A versions ) UPS Function - 2ms -> 4ms Transfer Time 2 Year...
www.geewiz.co.za
Seems a good price if it does in fact include the batteries.
Seems to be this model, which does state it has LifePO4 batteries, just wish Geewiz gave more info.
Smart ESS Energy Storage System Power Station 1000W
1) 1000W rated power can meet most kinds of electrical products for office,family life and outdoor activity demands 2) With two different energy options from 460wh and 920wh for choose according to the actual needs 3) With design of rear bracket and handle,compatible for wall mounted and...
www.svcpower.com
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My wife and I are keen on buying the Romoss 500W unit, but before we do, I just have some questions as I'm not 100% sure about a few things. Price wise, it fits our budget and I'm not aware of any other 500W units that are similarly priced. I know the Ecoflows and Jackery units are boss, but sadly just too expensive.
I did read the article on MyBB about them and have seen the estimates that they provided. We intend on using it for one of the following 3 scenarios at a time:
a) Will it be able to power a 65" TV, PS5, Android TV box and AP (which provides internet for all these devices) for at least 2h-2.5h? I've got a separate solution for my ONT and router in the office which feeds the internet to the AP in the lounge which lasts for about 6 hours on full charge.
b) Power a laptop and 27" screen (my wife is busy writing up her PhD dissertation) so it should fit the bill for her too?
c) My gaming PC (i7 8700K; RTX 3070), but obviously not for gaming during loadshedding, but just for normal work (which is fine with me).
I'm aware that I can't have all of the above connected simultaneously, just one scenario at a time. Therefore, will the 500W unit be enough for our needs in these scenarios?
PS: Also, when the battery does die out eventually, one can replace it with a new one, yes?
PS2: The Geewhiz inverter posted above looks almost like a better buy, for R1k more though
pinball wizard
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This one moves around.
AlphaJohn
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Geewiz PURE SINE Portable Inverter / Power Station (5 HOUR BATTERY LIFE) KIT - All-in-One Inverter - With 1000Wh BUILT-IN LITHIUM Battery (+-3000 cycles) 1kW / 1000W + Bluetooth (2 YEAR WARRANTY)
Ac Output: 220 50Hz/60Hz USB Output: 5V/2.4 *2 DC Output: DC(5521 plug) *4, 12V/10A (120W Max.) Output Waveform: Pure Sine Wave Overload Protection: 1100W±80W MAX Charging Current: 50A (AC + Solar) up to 600w MPPT Solar Input (Only on 30A versions ) UPS Function - 2ms -> 4ms Transfer Time 2 Year...
Seems a good price if it does in fact include the batteries.
Seems to be this model, which does state it has LifePO4 batteries, just wish Geewiz gave more info.
Smart ESS Energy Storage System Power Station 1000W
1) 1000W rated power can meet most kinds of electrical products for office,family life and outdoor activity demands 2) With two different energy options from 460wh and 920wh for choose according to the actual needs 3) With design of rear bracket and handle,compatible for wall mounted and...
998.4Wh vs Navasolar's 960Wh
Might just be a better system, for the price vs Must(Navasolar)?
AlphaJohn
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My wife and I are keen on buying the Romoss 500W unit, but before we do, I just have some questions as I'm not 100% sure about a few things. Price wise, it fits our budget and I'm not aware of any other 500W units that are similarly priced. I know the Ecoflows and Jackery units are boss, but sadly just too expensive.
I did read the article on MyBB about them and have seen the estimates that they provided. We intend on using it for one of the following 3 scenarios at a time:
a) Will it be able to power a 65" TV, PS5, Android TV box and AP (which provides internet for all these devices) for at least 2h-2.5h? I've got a separate solution for my ONT and router in the office which feeds the internet to the AP in the lounge which lasts for about 6 hours on full charge.
b) Power a laptop and 27" screen (my wife is busy writing up her PhD dissertation) so it should fit the bill for her too?
c) My gaming PC (i7 8700K; RTX 3070), but obviously not for gaming during loadshedding, but just for normal work (which is fine with me).
I'm aware that I can't have all of the above connected simultaneously, just one scenario at a time. Therefore, will the 500W unit be enough for our needs in these scenarios?
PS: Also, when the battery does die out eventually, one can replace it with a new one, yes?
PS2: The Geewhiz inverter posted above looks almost like a better buy, for R1k more though
Ternary Lithium Battery = 800 cycles.
In SA
I wont touch those units even if you pay me.
Post in thread 'Geewiz Inverter Trolley Delivery Times' https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/geewiz-inverter-trolley-delivery-times.1234141/post-31072117
The post above does mention plans for an all in one inverter with lifePO4 at cheaper price, seems they delivered.
On Geewiz it says it charges at 20a on the second site it says 10a. I wonder how long it takes to charge.Geewiz PURE SINE Portable Inverter / Power Station (5 HOUR BATTERY LIFE) KIT - All-in-One Inverter - With 1000Wh BUILT-IN LITHIUM Battery (+-3000 cycles) 1kW / 1000W + Bluetooth (2 YEAR WARRANTY)
Ac Output: 220 50Hz/60Hz USB Output: 5V/2.4 *2 DC Output: DC(5521 plug) *4, 12V/10A (120W Max.) Output Waveform: Pure Sine Wave Overload Protection: 1100W±80W MAX Charging Current: 50A (AC + Solar) up to 600w MPPT Solar Input (Only on 30A versions ) UPS Function - 2ms -> 4ms Transfer Time 2 Year...
Seems a good price if it does in fact include the batteries.
Seems to be this model, which does state it has LifePO4 batteries, just wish Geewiz gave more info.
Smart ESS Energy Storage System Power Station 1000W
1) 1000W rated power can meet most kinds of electrical products for office,family life and outdoor activity demands 2) With two different energy options from 460wh and 920wh for choose according to the actual needs 3) With design of rear bracket and handle,compatible for wall mounted and...
just looking at specs on https://za.ecoflow.com/products/riv...a2pn62ptb-ddB93aVOdJxp-cZlsauTbBoCk90QAvD_BwE
also claims 800 cycles dunno man..this is all new to me
That is a old gen model. The newer ones are Delta 2, River 2, River 2 Max and River 2 Pro (coming soon). https://za.ecoflow.com/products/river-2-max-portable-power-station 3000 cycles to 80%.
AlphaJohn
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There is a river pro 2 with LFP but not in SA.... yet
RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station with 768Wh Capacity | EcoFlow US
Power essentials with RIVER 2 Pro offering 768 Wh LFP battery app control fast recharge and lightweight design for reliable off grid or emergency power.
us.ecoflow.com