Solar Generator versus 100Wh battery Prices

[Davidasailor26]

The Device the OP posted isn’t really marketed as a marine device, so I don’t fault it for not being a perfect fit for our needs.

I think the OP’s point was more about how this type of device compares in price to anything in the marine market. I think you would be hard pressed to find ~1000 watt hours of usable capacity, a 1000 watt inverter and an AC/DC compatible charger for the $600 this device currently sells for. This seems to be an off brand, but even the more name-brand Jackary equivalent is $1000. Even that’s probably less than the marine equivalent for that set of parts. The premium we pay is to make a system that does fit marine needs better, and there is value to that.

 

[Jaxn]

the "solar generator" stuff is not what you hope. It technically can recharge via solar, but it would take a LONG time to do so. Days.

 

[Benny17441]

In 2019 each 6 volt cost me $108.00 at Sam's Club, a total of $432.00

Yes, but they are hardly portable. A T105 weighs 62 lbs. ea. That is 124 lbs. plus 6-10 lbs. for an inverter and connectors or about 130 lbs. compared to 22lbs. for the lithium battery generator. If portability is a necessity the two 6V don't meet the requirements.

 

[Tally Ho]

But hey, this one is quite unique…

 

[LloydB]

Same as calling it a portable extension cord which then could be sold in places that have banned motorized portable extension cords. You can get those on the Internet you know.

 

[Davidasailor26]

I don’t know if it’s exactly the perfect use case, but there is a timely use of a Jackary in the latest episode of MJ Sailing . 21:00 at