How To Calculate Run Time For Outdoor Portable Power Station?

Outdoor portable power station is the best choice for outdoor camping, RV travel, and emergency power supply. Its power supply time is one of the most important issues that many people are concerned about when purchasing and selecting portable power. Knowing how to calculate the power supply time is very helpful in choosing the appropriate power capacity. Then please follow the following article to learn about how to calculate the run time of an outdoor portable power station.

The Calculation Formula for Run Time

First, the formula to calculate runtime is:Runtime (hours)=Battery Capacity (Wh)/ Total Power Draw (W).

From the above calculation formula, we can know that the run time of the power supply is related to the capacity of the power supply and the rated power of the equipment used.

The battery capacity of the power station determines how long different appliances can be used, and is generally expressed in "wh (watt-hours)" on the product.

The greater the output power of the power supply (in "w (watt)"), the more devices it can support. Therefore, when choosing, you should not only consider the capacity of the power supply but also the power of the devices you want to use.

For example, if you need to use the outdoor portable power station for a long RV trip, you may need to power multiple devices such as the car refrigerator and coffee machine at the same time, so you need to choose an outdoor battery with high power and large capacity. In this way, you can ensure the power demand of the RV.

According to the formula mentioned above, when an outdoor portable power station with a capacity of 500wh powers a device with a total power of 100w, the run time is 500wh/100w=5h. Of course, this is the ideal run time under no loss during output. In actual use, there will generally be a 5%-15% loss, so the use time of this outdoor power supply will be less than 5 hours.

Other Performances to Consider When Selecting:

1. Battery life

The battery life is related to its charge cycle. Charging cycle means a complete charging and discharging process of the battery, that is, a charging cycle is when the battery capacity is used to less than 20% and then charged to 100%. However, if only 50% is used and then charged to 100%, it is not considered a cycle, and the battery will be less worn.

The number of battery cycles is generally 1000~3000 times. Does that mean that the battery will be unusable after charging 1000 times? No, but after charging 1000 times, the battery capacity will decrease.

2. Charging method

The common ways to charge outdoor portable power stations now are by AC mains, car charge, and solar panel charging. In order to meet the outdoor power supply needs, it is recommended to choose an outdoor portable power station with solar charging function. Especially in the case of off-grid living, the solar charging power station can guarantee the power demand of life to the greatest extent. A best portable power station should be with these three charging methods.

3. Portability

If you only need a small amount of power, there are many choices. Small-capacity power stations basically have a handle design for easy carrying. You can consider about the following CX-AP500. This CX-AP500 with a comfortable handle is very user-friendly.

Small-capacity power stations are lighter and suitable for carrying, but if the capacity reaches more than 2000w, the weight will be more than 25KG, and it is not realistic to carry it. For large-capacity power stations, there are products with a pull rod and roller design. The CX-T3000 is suggested for who need a large-capacity power station. Or you can custom wholesale portable power station 2000w to fit your needs.

In short, outdoor portable power stations can provide great convenience for outdoor power supply, emergency power supply, etc. When choosing the required model, you can choose the capacity, charging method, etc. according to your actual use needs.

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