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Basics

• How to size a portable power station: Wh, W and surge, with worked maths

  Worked maths for capacity (Wh), continuous watts and surge, with three pinned ~1 kWh models.

• LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries in power stations

  Manufacturer cycle ratings for four LFP models and one NMC model, side by side.

• Cold weather and long-term storage: what the manufacturers say

  Charging and discharging temperature limits and storage routines from manufacturer pages.

• Can you fly with a power station? FAA lithium battery limits

  FAA PackSafe lithium battery limits and why ~1 kWh stations cannot fly as baggage.

Compare

• EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Anker SOLIX C1000: specs side by side

  Three ~1 kWh LFP power stations compared from manufacturer spec pages.

• Gas generator vs power station: safety, output and when each fits

  CO safety from CDC and Ready.gov, and how batteries and generators differ.

• EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 vs Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: home backup specs compared

  Two ~4 kWh home backup units compared from manufacturer spec pages.

Solar

• Pairing solar panels with a power station: Voc, input limits and cold-weather voltage

  Cold-weather Voc maths and solar input limits for pinned models.

Home backup

• Home backup batteries and transfer switch basics

  Background on inlets, transfer switches and smart panels; installation is for a licensed electrician.