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1,536 watt hours (Wh) powers small electronics for hours & large appliances for shorter bursts
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Low capacity for running appliances for extended periods
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Lower price than comparable generators
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Solar charging requires additional purchase of panels
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Simultaneous charging on 13 output options
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2,200 watts (W) to handle demanding appliances
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Surge capacity up to 4,400W to prevent overloads
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Pairs with solar panels for off-grid recharging
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UPS (uninterruptible power supply) backup function
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Lifecycle up to nearly 10 years of continuous use
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Light enough to carry (40 pounds)
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Up to five-year warranty with registration
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Covered by a 30-day money-back policy
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Highlights
Capacity
1,536Wh capacity
Connections
13 input output ports total: 120V AC outlets, USB-A and USB-C ports, DC 12V, and wireless charging pad, plus multiple charging input ports including solar, AC and car charging
Expandability
Expandable Up to 7,680Wh with additional batteries
Charging
Using the AC charging cable with a max input of 1,400W, it is fully charged in 1.8 hours at the fastest; using solar charging with a max input of 700W, it is expected to be fully charged in 2.5
Lifespan
3,500 cycles to 80 percent capacity, nearly 10 years of daily use
Money Back Guarantee
Return within 30 days from purchase for full refund; up to five-year warranty with registration
Recommended For
The PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station is best suited for the following scenarios:
Camping, Outdoor Events and RV Trips
Weighing only 40 pounds, the E1500LFP is a great portable power solution for camping trips and RV backup power. It’s also great for powering limited devices, lights and audio-visual setups at outdoor events, where connecting to grid power is impractical. For extended trips, consider adding a few solar panels as an easy way to recharge without having to make a grid connection.
UPS for Home Office, Sensitive Equipment
The E1500LFP has UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) capabilities that allow it to serve as a continuous power backup for computers, hard drives and other sensitive electronics. The unit can pass grid power through under normal circumstances and then switch to battery power in the event of an outage or other interruption within 10 milliseconds.
Short-Term Home Backup Power
With up to 2,200W output and 4,400W surge capacity, the PECRON E1500LFP can handle large appliances such as refrigerators, but is limited by the capacity which can only keep more power-hungry devices running for a few hours. Even a smaller refrigerator would drain the battery in a few hours, so the unit is best for powering appliances such as microwaves and coffee makers in smaller stints during an outage. If you want a longer-lasting source of backup home power, consider expanding the capacity with the E1500LFP as the “brain” using add-on expansion batteries.
Power Capabilities and Performance
While battery generators can have a lot of interesting features and tech built-in, the basics such as total energy capacity and maximum wattage are where the rubber hits the road in terms of practical applications of the unit.
The PECRON E1500LFP has a 1,536 Wh capacity, which makes it a medium-capacity battery generator as it compares to other options on the market. The 2,200W power with 4,400W surge handling means it can power almost any appliance from CPAP machines to power tools.
The LiFePO4 battery can be cycled (fully drained and fully recharged) 3,500 times for an estimated lifespan of nearly 10 years with daily draining and recharging (cycling).
Here are the estimated run times from the fully charged battery generator for some common appliances (listed by the manufacturer):
- Coffee maker (1,000W): 40 to 50 cups of coffee
- Microwave (1,300W): 1.2 hours
- CPAP (40W): 21.5 hours
- Mini Fridge (120W): 11 hours
- Television (110W): 12 hours
The wattage of appliances can vary widely, so use these as estimates only.
Pricing & Purchasing Information
The PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station is sold on Amazon and the PECRON website as well. While some battery generator brands incentivize buying direct with extended warranties and price drops, PECRON has fairly consistent pricing across different sites and you only need to register your product to extend the warranty to five years.
What’s Included
- · Pecron E1500 LFP
- · AC Charing Cable
- · MC4 Solar Charging Cable(LSMC4-5GX16)
- · Car Charging Cable
- · 12V Alligator Clips
Returns and Warranty
PECRON offers customers 30 days to evaluate the product and return it for any reason if not satisfied. While there is conflicting information about warranty length online, the PECRON website states that you get a two-year warranty and can extend it by three years by registering the product within 30 days of purchase.
PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station vs. the Competition
With many battery generators on the market, it’s useful to compare it to other popular solar generators:
PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station
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Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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Powers major appliances
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Long-lasting LiFePO4 Battery
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Solar panels included
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Expandable
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Warranty
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5 years
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1 year
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Money Back Guarantee
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30 days
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365 days
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The Bottom Line
The PECRON E1500LFP Expandable Portable Power Station is part of a growing class of mid-sized battery generators but stands out for offering high output power with expandable capacity at a lower price point. The E1500LFP capacity is limited as a home outage backup for large appliances, but provides short-term emergency backup and can power lots of smaller appliances and devices for longer periods both at home and on the road. The long lifespan plus five-year warranty provide extra peace of mind for making the investment, even though it’s less than most competitor products.
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