Looking for a Power Station for trips to France. Has to have AC output for charging bait boat batteries.
Have found a Jackery Explorer 240 for £233 or an Anker 521 for £269 and my budget is £300.
Anyone have either of the above or can recommend me similar models and similar price?
Have found a Jackery Explorer 240 for £233 or an Anker 521 for £269 and my budget is £300.
Anyone have either of the above or can recommend me similar models and similar price?
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Or can someone recommend me a decent power bank/station for under £300?
Or can someone recommend me a decent power bank/station for under £300?
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I have the bluetti EB3a and it's a great bit of kit. I chose this one specifically for it's really fast recharge time of 0 to 80% in 30 mins from mains plug
Currently it's about £240 after coupon discount from amazon.
Notes
It charges my power hungry laptop about twice
They use more power just by using stuff thet need the inverter on or leaving it turned on. If charging a phone / 5v item it would be better to do them via a cheap power bank like a normal phone 20k mah bank.
I got a bigger solar for mine and it easily recharges the bluetti with power bank and phone plugged in with good direct sunlight.
Certainly helped me work from the side of a French lake for a few weeks
I have the bluetti EB3a and it's a great bit of kit. I chose this one specifically for it's really fast recharge time of 0 to 80% in 30 mins from mains plug
Currently it's about £240 after coupon discount from amazon.
Notes
It charges my power hungry laptop about twice
They use more power just by using stuff thet need the inverter on or leaving it turned on. If charging a phone / 5v item it would be better to do them via a cheap power bank like a normal phone 20k mah bank.
I got a bigger solar for mine and it easily recharges the bluetti with power bank and phone plugged in with good direct sunlight.
Certainly helped me work from the side of a French lake for a few weeks
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Can't help with the charging station ,but wouldn't it be a better idea to get a solar panel for your boat ? That way when not in use you can be keeping it topped up ,as surely boat batteries will drain an awful amount from any charging station? I know it working for me when I used my boat
Can't help with the charging station ,but wouldn't it be a better idea to get a solar panel for your boat ? That way when not in use you can be keeping it topped up ,as surely boat batteries will drain an awful amount from any charging station? I know it working for me when I used my boat
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Yeh, just looking at various options at the moment. Either solar panel and cheaper charger or just a big capacity charger. Luckily my boat batteries are lithium so do last a fair amount but sometimes my friend uses it as well.
Yeh, just looking at various options at the moment. Either solar panel and cheaper charger or just a big capacity charger. Luckily my boat batteries are lithium so do last a fair amount but sometimes my friend uses it as well.
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Are they 12v?
I charge my lifepo4 batteries direct from solar too, the charge controller with it has a Lithum charge option.
I have one controller between 2 panels now, but one panel would be charging the power station if I need that, then smaller solar for boat battery.
Are they 12v?
I charge my lifepo4 batteries direct from solar too, the charge controller with it has a Lithum charge option.
I have one controller between 2 panels now, but one panel would be charging the power station if I need that, then smaller solar for boat battery.
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2 x 10Ah (20 Ah) lithium ion batteries according to the blurb on the site. Its a Carp Royal Baron.
2 x 10Ah (20 Ah) lithium ion batteries according to the blurb on the site. Its a Carp Royal Baron.
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ah is the capacity but looks like they are 12v
If yours have the connector soldered on like these (xt60) then you could get a cable made so you could solar charge from a panel with correct charge controller
https://carp-royal.de/en/produkt/lithium-ion-battery-pack-in-20-ah/
Edit added the lithium battery link instead
ah is the capacity but looks like they are 12v
If yours have the connector soldered on like these (xt60) then you could get a cable made so you could solar charge from a panel with correct charge controller
https://carp-royal.de/en/produkt/lithium-ion-battery-pack-in-20-ah/
Edit added the lithium battery link instead
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Yes, those are the batteries but it also has an external charging port on the boat so pretty sure there will be a solar panel with the same connection.
Yes, those are the batteries but it also has an external charging port on the boat so pretty sure there will be a solar panel with the same connection.
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As long as the boat has a built in lithium charge controller then that would be fine too.
Best to check just in case, maybe email them directly.
As long as the boat has a built in lithium charge controller then that would be fine too.
Best to check just in case, maybe email them directly.
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Many thanks, will do. Just found the cable for external charging as well and looks like standard small female connector.
Many thanks, will do. Just found the cable for external charging as well and looks like standard small female connector.
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In case you're still looking or anyone else is, the bluetti is on offer for amazon prime day and also has a 5% voucher tick box and then also a 4% off code, brings it down to £187.59 but be quick, ends in 5 odd hours
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0B6J718YX/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A17KFLGMP553PY&tag=pepperugc03-21&ascsubtag=2548506759
In case you're still looking or anyone else is, the bluetti is on offer for amazon prime day and also has a 5% voucher tick box and then also a 4% off code, brings it down to £187.59 but be quick, ends in 5 odd hours
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0B6J718YX/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A17KFLGMP553PY&tag=pepperugc03-21&ascsubtag=2548506759
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Bear in mind you will only get one full charge ( assuming your batteries are 12v) from any of the power stations mentioned.
As per IP, a solar panel might be worth considering.
Bear in mind you will only get one full charge ( assuming your batteries are 12v) from any of the power stations mentioned.
As per IP, a solar panel might be worth considering.
I agree just buy a 100W 12V Foldable Solar Panel
and buy a REALLY GOOD QUALITY CHARGE CONTROLLER thats vital as cheap the ones they OFTEN BUNDLE AS A KIT
dont last and can overcharge things BUT if you do get a kit keep the controller as a spare and buy a decent one if I were you
last long trip I did was 23 days kept all my batteries topped up to the max !!
including bait boat , mobile phone ,rechargeable radio ,Android Tablet and it connects directly to a big 12v truckers fan no battery needed !
checkout Amazon etc
and buy a REALLY GOOD QUALITY CHARGE CONTROLLER thats vital as cheap the ones they OFTEN BUNDLE AS A KIT
dont last and can overcharge things BUT if you do get a kit keep the controller as a spare and buy a decent one if I were you
last long trip I did was 23 days kept all my batteries topped up to the max !!
including bait boat , mobile phone ,rechargeable radio ,Android Tablet and it connects directly to a big 12v truckers fan no battery needed !
checkout Amazon etc