Guides

• Can a Power Station Run a Well Pump?

  What it takes to run a well pump on battery power during an outage — starting surge, 240V pumps, how long the battery lasts, and which stations can do it.

• How to Size a Portable Power Station (Without Guessing)

  A three-number method for picking the right capacity and output, with worked examples for blackouts, camping and CPAP.

• Choosing a Power Station for a CPAP Machine

  How many nights a power station will run your CPAP, why the DC cable doubles runtime, and what to do about the humidifier.

• What Size Power Station Do You Need to Run a Refrigerator?

  How long popular power stations run a full-size fridge, why surge ratings matter, and how to stretch a charge during an outage.

• How Many Solar Panels Does Your Power Station Need?

  A simple way to size solar panels for a portable power station — peak sun hours, real-world panel output, and why the station's solar input limit matters most.