The unit linked sounds amazing...
- The S1200 Portable Power Station come with 1000W wattage and 1228Wh capacity.
But what does that marketing hyperbole mean to you on a boat.
We look at battery banks based on their capacity to power the electrical needs we have on the boat. We value the systems that give us longer times away from a power source (marina plug in, generator, spinning windmill) yieldign the piece and quiet we seek while on the hook.
For $799 it sounds like the system will provide nearly endless power to run our electrical toys. This is reinforced by the idyllic image.. and the statement "powering up to 10 devices". But for how long?
What ever your power source your pleasure will be measured over the length of time you can use your devices. That is why we calculate our daily power needs using Amp Hours, and procure storage sources that will support this type of daily consumption for the length of time we desire and our pocket books can afford.
Assuming the marketing hype performance is 100% and that my math skills with electrical formulae is correct.
Watt-hours / Volts = Amp-hours
1228 Wh capacity of the battery / 12 Volts = aprox. 102 amp hours.
If my refrigerator consumes 8 amps then I would be able to cool my beer for about 12 hours before the battery died.
You need to decide if the product meets your needs.
- Can you believe all of the stated performance in the marketing?
- Will the system be reliable while you are remotely anchored?
- Does it meet your boat budget?
- Is there any back up in your plan?
The decision is yours. It is your boat your choice.
Don't you love sailing where you get to make and live with these decision!