Understanding Portable Power Stations / Solar Generators (Simple Solar - Part 3) inc. AFERIY P210
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2024
- This series is all about how solar power at home doesn't have to mean you cover the roof of your home entirely in solar panels. It's possible to start in a small way, including simply charging your mobile phone.
In this Part 3 video we explain what a Solar Power Station is, why they make solar power VERY simple AND what to look for if you're going to buy one.
We feature an Aferiy P210 Power Station in the video and you can check out our review and summary of this unit in the last chapter of the video. If you would like one of these units we have some great discounts for you using this link:
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Brilliant, this totally nails solar power stations and solar power . Thanks very much. We need a spin off channel to teach my son his Physics GCSE on electronics!! That water bottle needs a wider audience!
Thanks Jonathan. I did my physics well over 40 years ago but the principles don't change!
I love this series. Thanks for explaining so detailed and easy to understand.
That's so lovely of you, thank you. I'm very grateful to people like yourself for the support and the lovely Jennie at AFERIY who provide materials that make this series possible - it's something we are both passionate about
Great vid. I’m setting up an off grid farm in Lincolnshire so this was very timely. Thanks
Wow - would love to see it - whereabouts in Lincs?
Really enjoying and learning from this series, huge thanks 👍
I really appreciate that Allan. Do you have a particular use in mind?
Great stuff, you're a natural presenter.
Thanks Matt. I think we all want to have some degree of energy resilience these days!
Another great video, this is the easiest way for beginners to harness the power of the sun. Not the cheapest but the easiest.
I think it would be really interesting to establish the relevant costs in a future video. My storage cost £450 for 2kWh & my inverter £250...contents could easily add up to £1k don't you think?
@@EnglishCountryLife I will try and figure out the cost of my small system, the only thing that may muddy the waters is I use 110v and you 240v which as you say is the pressure. Chris.
@@chrisbarnes2823 Interesting to know Chris thanks. When I added up 2kWh of LiFePo4 storage, a quality 2kW inverter, charge controller, mains charger, monitor & display and all the relevant ports it came out much the same as a power station
Another informative video Hugh great explanation.Capper.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I'm hoping to incorporate the data that we are compiling in a future episode to help people understand what they need
Thanks for the video I just bought an Anker Solix C1000 with panel for my motorhome and emergency use at home, having watched your video I now know I made a good choice but also know how to use it and it's limitations, glad I did some research first as I tend to be impulsive
I'm glad the video was useful Steve. They are very versatile bits of kit but there can be a dearth of information on how to use them effectively
This is great, I’m just starting out. Many thanks.
I'm so glad Philip, it can seem horribly confusing at first so I hope this helped?
Great thanks for this well presented and easy to understand. Must admit I was ready to shout " but how many recharge cycles" ? but you answered. Thanks. I always get annoyed when " they " try to promote electric bikes and they never mention recharge cycles. The reason? I used to have one and it didn't last long and a battery replacement would have cost over £600.
Recharge cycles is vital as you say. The right battery technology now should last for 3,000 plus discharge / recharge cycles and still have 80% capacity
Excellent video thank you
Thank you 🙂
Another great video Hugh. Very clear and to the point. Still love the water bottle. Totally agree with the point about adding a 2nd battery. Many units have the facility but all that points out that you bought the wrong one in the first place. I am not sure about the requirement for a higher solar input. As you pointed out, your 2 large panels were pumping out below 200w. You would therefore need 5 big panels which definitely renders it as non portable. I think with the shed system I would put the bigger panels on the roof and built a system with the individual components. The portable power stations are just that. As you say, great for power cuts, power tools and camping. The one you showed, does indeed, look tllike a very smart item and I believe would suit most of the viewers needs. Keep them coming, you are helping a lot of people on the start of their journeys mate.
Thanks Paul! I know exactly what you mean about the shed system being built from components. What I'm thinking is that some people just don't want to assemble components. I think some of the larger power stations (e.g. the 3000W inverter type) could comfortably power someone's workshop & still be wheeled around for outside jobs & power cuts. I would really like to show both approaches with the costs of each - what do you think?
Yes mate, brilliant idea. A cost comparison would be a great "final" video in the series. The portable units are amazing and very fit for purpose but..... pricey. We have just added two 100ah lifepo4 to our boat with the idea of running a 2kw inverter for 30 mins ( enough to heat water slfor the shower) and the cost was £540. Give or take half the cost of the protable unit. Agreed, I did have to buy the inverter, sockets etc but definitely cheaper. As with most things I think it's down to the situation, hence my thoughts on fixed for the shed and portable for out and about. I have a friend who would love to understand more about solar. I have tried , but failed to explain things so have pointed him to your channel. As I have said before, I love the way you explain stuff. I hope many more people start on a solar journey having watched you. Than would be an amazing outcome!!!
@@pauldymott8991 Thanks so much Paul, we really appreciate the support. As you say, these things are an investment & if we can help people to make a sensible investment & encourage them to try, it will be great!
@@EnglishCountryLife hi Hugh, just sitting here thinking mate. I use Ohms law and power law alot when doing my working out. Then I thought of your water bottle, then I thought about your wife, children neighbours etc putting their fi ger over the hole at the end of the bottle to demonstrate resistance. Just my musings. Please ignore if you think I have gone mad.
@@pauldymott8991 That's a good idea - or how about widening the hole for less resistance?
Another good video 👏 such a natural teaching style i wonder have you taught before in some capacity?
Thanks shaun. I used to train project managers in a previous life
Great review. I have x2 cheap 99WH Powkey power banks. I only use to charge my phones and earbuds. Also like the capability of being able to charge my laptop if a power cut situation when I WFH.I have had the oldest one since September 2022. I got both for £180 total.
Very convenient also to charge my phones on my desk without plugging in to the mains.
Those small power banks are very useful in there way, this is just another level of useful 🙂
@@EnglishCountryLife Precisely, it is all horses for courses. I intend to develop a large solar set up when I need it. I am very happy to keep my money saved until I require such.
@@martinhunt6004 That's the best way 🙂
Very good video, I have one, it went wrong shortly after purchase, company were helpful with replacement. Only other improvement would be access to mains plug outlets...am about to get solar panels for unit. I use it it to provide power in a garden shed.
That's a great use for it Mike. Are you going to go for fixed panels? If so these are very reasonable www.cityplumbing.co.uk/p/longi-solar-hi-mo-5m-410wp-full-black-pv-module-lr5-54hpb-410m/p/787545
I would just call them portable power bank(s), albeit bigger than the normally visualised ones for the phone and small appliance charging. I have just upgraded my small flexible solar panel to charge my small power banks, as you said it is incremental steps as I am trying to balance cost vs mains supply. Loving your videos on here as I am learning so much more.
Thanks John - power bank is a great term and describes "safe storage" very well, as you say the only risk is that they call to mind the small ones for phone charging. I think those, coupled with a small panel are THE best way to get into solar. Practical, affordable, useful
@@EnglishCountryLife An inverter and battery may be a later choice as I have a 70Ah gel battery, but the inverter market is a minefield to avoid the rubbish, as I have been bitten before.
@@JohnRitson78 It is indeed a nightmare John. I plan to do an episode on charge controllers and inverters as they are a subject in their own right!
@@EnglishCountryLife I shall look for that video as I am relatively new to your channel so may have missed it.
@@JohnRitson78 That one is planned but not filmed yet 🙂
It’s a difficult call. At the normal price of £1600 that’s fast approaching half the cost of a 4kW MCS approved PV system. Obviously that would then need a battery to charge. I think these units have a use but the price is horrific. One has to look at longer term solutions?
It's all about how you are going to use it Richard but you are right they need thinking about. For us, losing a single incubator full of eggs would cost us more than the P210. The contents of our chest freezer would certainly be high hundreds. I love the flexibility of the portable solution but definitely want a whole house solution too.
@@EnglishCountryLife if I was in England I’d be delighted to price it for you. 👍
@@richardwilliamson3624 Is it part of your business?
whats your take on grid tie inverter?
Hi! That's a big subject & one to cover in a future episode. They definitely have a place, but it's important to distinguish those that will continue to operate in a power cut and those that will automatically shut down for safety reasons