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Post by Paul on Aug 19, 2018 0:49:08 GMT
New to this technology and been doing lot of reading but still don't see any articles comparing the all-in-one generators vs batteries and converters.
I see Renogy sells a 400Wh generator that can be charged by solar panels....I assume; basically it is a sealed battery with a invertor in one box....
Seems like the best solution....you can charge it from your car or from the solar panels and you can run DC or AC devices off of it....
Alternatively I can buy a battery and inverter and the cables....not as pretty, but I am guessing cheaper ??
So...what are the pros and cons ?
What battery is inside the unit sold here on Renogy....I looked over all their batteries and was surprised not to see anything with matching specs....would imagine the Generator from Renogy would simply use one of the same batteries they already sell here
Appreciate any insights and recommendations..
PS: this is just for small camping system....will be buying single 100W 12V panel
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Post by tattoo on Aug 19, 2018 1:16:30 GMT
I haven't heard of it before... It sounds real interesting and I'm curious to hear more about it.... What about it Admin tell us more.....
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Post by Admin on Aug 19, 2018 14:14:16 GMT
New to this technology and been doing lot of reading but still don't see any articles comparing the all-in-one generators vs batteries and converters. I see Renogy sells a 400Wh generator that can be charged by solar panels....I assume; basically it is a sealed battery with a invertor in one box.... Seems like the best solution....you can charge it from your car or from the solar panels and you can run DC or AC devices off of it.... Alternatively I can buy a battery and inverter and the cables....not as pretty, but I am guessing cheaper ?? So...what are the pros and cons ? What battery is inside the unit sold here on Renogy....I looked over all their batteries and was surprised not to see anything with matching specs....would imagine the Generator from Renogy would simply use one of the same batteries they already sell here Appreciate any insights and recommendations.. PS: this is just for small camping system....will be buying single 100W 12V panel There wouldn't necessarily be comparisons between converters/batteries vs generators because they behave differently. We're talking about two different power sources. Converters regulate current from AC to DC, while inverters regulate from DC to AC. Theoretically, you can just get the bare bones by buying the cables, battery, and inverter, and set it up yourself to cover most of the same functions as the Renogy Rugged Power Pack. The pros is that it might be cheaper and you have more control over your system limits. For example, you can get a 50Ah (600Wh) battery and buy a 500-1000W inverter. This technically exceeds the specs of the power pack. The cons however is that you need to find your own power source to charge the battery, buy a regulator to charge the batteries, then being able to use your inverter. In essence, we're talking about a system that might take up more space than you expect, but you really might save money. The Renogy Rugged Power Pack is the 400Wh generator can be charged with wall outlet, solar panels, or car port. While your assumption is correct that it functions like a box with an inverter and battery, the actual circuit board in place is more sophisticated than just putting these components in a box . Additionally, the battery is actually lithium ion as opposed to our deep cycle sealed batteries. This allows the generator to be light weight in comparison to any deep cycle battery system you might create and have high cycle use since lithium ion technology allows for more cycles/use out of your generator. The generator also has features ready for you to use such as USB power, car jumping capability, and powering regular ac appliances. The cons is that you can power AC appliances up to 300W continuously, which might not work for some people who want to power high wattage items like microwaves. In considering your application of small camping, it sounds as though you might benefit from the generator since you'll be traveling and need standalone power with the convenience of tearing up and tearing down relatively quickly. Hope this helps! -Renogy Team |
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