Just weighing cost to powering the listed devices, the Kodiak 1100 balances its purchase over all the other similar sized generators. Adding another unit offers more variety and less suffering in "being without" longer food storage or watching the latest episode of a fav TV program.
Thanks for the information the best thing is that there are a lot of D.l. Y people that can build these but, and no offense to them but, as I know nothing about this and would probably hurt myself trying build something like that. Your information will make my decision a lot easier. Thanks again and best regards
Thank you, I will check out your review on your blog. It is my understanding the smaller grengine ultralite (13 lbs/440 watt hours when paired with a 300 watt continuous/600 watt at peak/pure sine wave inverter) is on the market in January 2018. The grengine 1000 (85 lbs/stackable battery packs/1000 watt continuous/1600 watt peak/pure sine wave inverter, 1200 watt hour battery pack weighs 12 lbs and has tge power of 12v 100 Amp hour lead acid battery)is scheduled for Spring 2018. These are the advertised characteristics, so I will check out your review to see what you thought of the grengine choices.
Wow great video on comparison of quality and price given for each one,, that does mean the video winner. Man that helps so much, takes the work out of picking one. 👍
The math doesn't add up for the Suaoki 400 wh generator. (8:09) Watt Hours = Voltage (10.8 vdc) X Current in Amp Hours (20 AH) = 216 watt hours (not 400, as advertised) It may be able to power a 400 watt device - but, not for a whole hour.
Good catch Richard. The Suaoki 200 comes with 1 battery, but the Suaoki 400 has 2 such Lithium batteries and hence the higher capacity. Thanks for watching. I have lots more info on solar generators here mysolarhome.us/best-solar-generators/ Best Mike
Hi, You are very articulate and have given an effective and thorough comparison report. I thank you. So, then, what would be the correction to how much one could expect to power from the Suaoki 400, which has two batteries. I intend to live on the road. I have visual impairment, so will be using my desktop with a big screen. I also intend to work from home and likely want to be on the computer 8-12 hours per day. I will be using a blender and juicer sometimes. I imagine the blender will be used for about five minutes when used and the Juicer 15 minutes at a time. When juicing it will be daily or nearly, because I will do when getting deals on veggies and apples in quantity to use quickly. So, would two of these do it? Blender or Juicer along with my desktop and big screen are my main concerns. Does the Saoki also take a charge from driving? I'm new to all this, but am starting to pick up. I understand that maybe an inverter would come between this and the solar generator, which would have either 12v or 120 coming from it. Maybe I am wrong. Can it take a conduit (converter of sorts in between) which would take the charge from the vehicle and turn it into electric or something that the solar-powered generator takes? If you can answer any of these questions, I'd greatly appreciate it. Or, maybe there is another video which may be good to fill me in on what I need to understand in outfitting myself with all I need. Seems to me that it may be more economical to get two Suaoki's (can they be connected together). It, would I have to get one bigger one. I am disabled with muscle wasting. I weaken severely from exertion. So, I also like the fact these are lighter than the 50 lbs. Thank you or anyone else that comments too.
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As for the Inergy, I don't believe you can daisy chain multiple Inergy's but instead, can add additional lead acid batteries. You can't however, add additional lithium capacity.
Thank you for that useful video. I didn't even know such generators existed until I started looking at up dating my Caravan and came across your channel albeit, I would need to find brands with European Power Out sockets, (I guess).
I would have to know more about the inverter in each of these units. I would have to have pure sine wave. I am concerned about certain brands that have a high failure rate, and that don't deliver their rated power output. I would build my own rather than buy one of these. I'll use an inverter I can trust.
Thanks, I already have a review on my blog at mysolarhome.us/grengine-1000-new-innovative-solar-generators/ But the Grengine is not commercially available as on date. You are better off going for the Inergy 1100 here mysolarhome.us/inergy-kodiak-1100w/ Thanks Mike
Got to disagree with you on your mid size pick, especially when it comes to cost. Most of u would be hard pressed to find a solar panel capable of charging the Kali for a 100 bucks including all of the plugs etc. Like you said i's the most powerful and the most cost friendly one as well. So my pick would have been the Kali with panel, compact complete and powerful at a very reasonable price when you consider your choice was only a hundred dollars cheaper, and less powerful and of course has no solar panel. Thanks for the review, other then a picks difference I thought the video was great.
Jim, Thanks - but you are mistaken. The Yeti 3000 Lithium has a Battery Capacity: of 3075Wh at 10.95V and 280.8Ah. So it is a true 3000 watt generator. See my review here mysolarhome.us/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-portable-solar-power-station/ Thanks for watching. Mike
Some commentary below on "solar generators" - I just posted a blog article on this very topic the other day. They really aren't generators. They are batteries with built-in inverters and displays. You can read about it here: www.solarsportinggoods.com/blogs/take-the-sun-on-the-go/solar-generators-vs-portable-solar-power-banks
Who are you kidding,, WAGAN BEST PRICE, DAISY'S, POWER, IT'S JUST A HEAVY DUTY WAGAN FOR MY HOME OR EVEN BUG OUT OR IN NO I WOULDN'T WANT TO PULL IT AROUND FROM CAMP TO CAMP, BUT IF I HAD TO ID BUILD OR BUY SOME TYPE OF TRAILER, WAGON, CART, SOMETHING TO TAKE THE LOAD OFF MY MUSCLES. OF COURSE IF YOU HAD GAS IN THE OLE TRUCK THEN YOU'RE HOME FREE FOR WEEKLY VISITS TO THE LAKE. HEAVY YES BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER FOR THIS PREPPER. 👍
If you call these "solar generators" then I have a bunch of small ones that I bought at the dollar store. They line the garden pathway. They have a solar PV cell for charging, a battery for power storage and an LED light so you can use the power that was stored in the battery. That's a solar generator just as much as these units you are reviewing. It is just smaller and more portable. Good for the ultimate light load when you are on the go, but they won't charge your cell phone or run your air conditioner. LMAO!
Clyde, Please see my reply to your earlier comment. You are right, the small solar generators are not meant for heavy loads. But the Yeti 3000, the Inergy Kodiak with additional batteries - they do fairly well in an RV running a window AC. mysolarhome.us/heavy-duty-solar-generators/ Thanks Mike @ MySolarHome.us
The Inergy Kodiak is the no 1 Heavy Duty Generator in the Video. I am completely with you. The Chafon was a close second to the Yeti 400 Lithium. There are a couple more you might like. See this comparison article on my website MySolarHome.us. The link is bit.ly/2FF6lOd and looks at 3 more very capable solar generators. Thanks Mike
Andrew, I have those two up also. Check out mysolarhome.us/inergy-kodiak-1100w/ and the Chafon is in this article mysolarhome.us/jackery-500-vs-kalisaya-kp601-vs-chafon-346-vs-cyberpower-500/ Thanks Mike @ MySolarHome.us
Actually, no. Talk to an electrician. A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. I know that people commonly call these "solar generators," but that is just not accurate. It is sort of like calling a bicycle a semi truck. (Both have wheels, but the similarities end there.) These systems are more accurately termed as portable or small energy collection, storage and delivery systems. But that is too big of a mouthful for most people. You might also call them micro solar power systems. My problem with these systems is that they are too small and under powered to be really useful or practical for more than keeping your cell phone battery charged. There are a few larger systems that are more robust, but to be useful for more than a short (4 hours or less) power outage, they need to be much larger.
The Paxcess, with a 40Ah lithium battery, and the Goal Zero Yeti with a 14Ah AGM battery are in the same power range?....output level maybe, but shouldn't the Paxcess last over twice as long?...maybe even 3 times as long since a lithium can take a deeper discharge than AGM? And the Suaoki, with its 20Ah lithium lasts longer that the Paxcess with a 40Ah lithium battery despite it having over double the output and half the capacity? Sounds like uneducated sales pitch bullshit.....(affiliate links).....there's no way in hell that a 20Ah lithium battery can last longer at 220w output than a 40Ah lithium at 100w output. Couldn't watch any further.....overwhelmed by bullshit.
The e-cube is an idiotic design. The panels don't have the same power and don't even have the same exposure angle. yes, it works, but it's so damn ineficient that you will never get 516 watts out of those,. They are just throwing numbers. lol. Hope nobody waste their money on that fraud.
I have to laugh. Running air conditioning? Yeah, right! A 300 amp hr battery even when coupled with a large solar PV panel array isn't going to run an air conditioner for very long. What is the test standard used in saying that the unit can run an air conditioner? I'm guessing that it has to sustain the A/C for 15 minutes. The largest ones, if coupled with a massive PV array, might keep an air conditioner running for a few hours.
Hey Clyde - A 12 volt 300 Amp Hr stores 3600 watts of power. If you have a couple of those batteries you could run a small window AC for 4 hours. Couple that with enough solar panels to recharge the batteries and you have a viable option. Yes Solar Generators are not ideal solutions for running heavy equipment. But if push comes to shove, they can do the job. They do a much better job for short term power outages, camping and as an emergency backup. Check out my post at mysolarhome.us/best-solar-generators/ Thanks Mike at MySolarHome.us
as someone who runs their house on batteries and solar panels (not a huge system either) i can attest that YES you can run AC on battery power for far longer than you are giving it credit for
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The ultimate prepping question I've always had...how can I power a standard, full-size refrigerator after a power loss?
Just weighing cost to powering the listed devices, the Kodiak 1100 balances its purchase over all the other similar sized generators. Adding another unit offers more variety and less suffering in "being without" longer food storage or watching the latest episode of a fav TV program.
Thanks for the information the best thing is that there are a lot of D.l. Y people that can build these but, and no offense to them but, as I know nothing about this and would probably hurt myself trying build something like that. Your information will make my decision a lot easier. Thanks again and best regards
Thank you, I will check out your review on your blog. It is my understanding the smaller grengine ultralite (13 lbs/440 watt hours when paired with a 300 watt continuous/600 watt at peak/pure sine wave inverter) is on the market in January 2018. The grengine 1000 (85 lbs/stackable battery packs/1000 watt continuous/1600 watt peak/pure sine wave inverter, 1200 watt hour battery pack weighs 12 lbs and has tge power of 12v 100 Amp hour lead acid battery)is scheduled for Spring 2018. These are the advertised characteristics, so I will check out your review to see what you thought of the grengine choices.
Very useful info thank you
Thank you for your help.
Great Infomation and Video!Thank You Very Much Sir☺🌎👍
Thank you. I will be adding more videos soon, and I hope you subscribe to the channel. Best. Mike
Wow great video on comparison of quality and price given for each one,, that does mean the video winner.
Man that helps so much, takes the work out of picking one. 👍
The math doesn't add up for the Suaoki 400 wh generator. (8:09)
Watt Hours = Voltage (10.8 vdc) X Current in Amp Hours (20 AH) = 216 watt hours (not 400, as advertised)
It may be able to power a 400 watt device - but, not for a whole hour.
Good catch Richard. The Suaoki 200 comes with 1 battery, but the Suaoki 400 has 2 such Lithium batteries and hence the higher capacity. Thanks for watching.
I have lots more info on solar generators here mysolarhome.us/best-solar-generators/
Best Mike
Hi, You are very articulate and have given an effective and thorough comparison report. I thank you. So, then, what would be the correction to how much one could expect to power from the Suaoki 400, which has two batteries.
I intend to live on the road. I have visual impairment, so will be using my desktop with a big screen. I also intend to work from home and likely want to be on the computer 8-12 hours per day. I will be using a blender and juicer sometimes. I imagine the blender will be used for about five minutes when used and the Juicer 15 minutes at a time. When juicing it will be daily or nearly, because I will do when getting deals on veggies and apples in quantity to use quickly.
So, would two of these do it? Blender or Juicer along with my desktop and big screen are my main concerns. Does the Saoki also take a charge from driving?
I'm new to all this, but am starting to pick up. I understand that maybe an inverter would come between this and the solar generator, which would have either 12v or 120 coming from it. Maybe I am wrong. Can it take a conduit (converter of sorts in between) which would take the charge from the vehicle and turn it into electric or something that the solar-powered generator takes?
If you can answer any of these questions, I'd greatly appreciate it. Or, maybe there is another video which may be good to fill me in on what I need to understand in outfitting myself with all I need.
Seems to me that it may be more economical to get two Suaoki's (can they be connected together). It, would I have to get one bigger one. I am disabled with muscle wasting. I weaken severely from exertion. So, I also like the fact these are lighter than the 50 lbs.
Thank you or anyone else that comments too.
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I like he first heavy duty the best , because of the fact you can buy another batteries for it . and power
Thanks so much for sharing your informative and entertaining video. Keep it up.
I just ordered a Patriot solar 1500 generator. Did I get taken? It was 2 K. Lilly
Yes
Nice Video! I was unaware these even existed. Thank You!
Thank you very much, very informative video, great work.
Thanks
Thanks for this valuable information. Great Job! Saved hours of research for me.
As for the Inergy, I don't believe you can daisy chain multiple Inergy's but instead, can add additional lead acid batteries. You can't however, add additional lithium capacity.
yes you can
you just need a lithium battery with a built in BMS
it boggles my mind how little people know about how batteries work
Very well done!
Thank you, great video.
The Wagan costs more in the 100Ah configuration, your price reflects the 55Ah configuration
Thank You!
Great info
Great video thx
Nicely done 😁
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You have a list of the best portable solar generator 2022
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Great review man...thanks
Thank you
Wagan eCube can run Air Compressor? So we can use Air Tools; Mobile Automotive purposes.
Nice review. Thanks!
Thank you for that useful video. I didn't even know such generators existed until I started looking at up dating my Caravan and came across your channel albeit, I would need to find brands with European Power Out sockets, (I guess).
Bulgarian Organic Smallholding,, ACTUALLY WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS TO GET OUT OF THE UK AND DON'T STOP TILL USA IN MY OPINION AFTER CHECKING LAWS IN UK.
at least in the UK you dont have to take out a loan to go to the emergency room
I would have to know more about the inverter in each of these units. I would have to have pure sine wave. I am concerned about certain brands that have a high failure rate, and that don't deliver their rated power output. I would build my own rather than buy one of these. I'll use an inverter I can trust.
Have you reviewed yet the Patriot Power Generator 1500?
Can you charge with solar & use the AC output at the same time?
Depends on the Solar Generator - but generally Yes.
Mike @ MySolarHome.us
Will you do a comparison video for the Grengine brand generators?
Thanks, I already have a review on my blog at
mysolarhome.us/grengine-1000-new-innovative-solar-generators/
But the Grengine is not commercially available as on date.
You are better off going for the Inergy 1100 here
mysolarhome.us/inergy-kodiak-1100w/
Thanks
Mike
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Mike
those are not solar generators... just portable power banks... not generators at all, just batteries, are you thinking about what you say?
Is the first one also a generator or just a charger?
I have a Kodiac and its a bad mamajama lol
Got to disagree with you on your mid size pick, especially when it comes to cost. Most of u would be hard pressed to find a solar panel capable of charging the Kali for a 100 bucks including all of the plugs etc.
Like you said i's the most powerful and the most cost friendly one as well. So my pick would have been the Kali with panel, compact complete and powerful at a very reasonable price when you consider your choice was only a hundred dollars cheaper, and less powerful and of course has no solar panel. Thanks for the review, other then a picks difference I thought the video was great.
The Goal Zero 3000 is only a 1500 watt generator, it has a 3000 watt serge.
Jim,
Thanks - but you are mistaken. The Yeti 3000 Lithium has a Battery Capacity: of 3075Wh at 10.95V and 280.8Ah. So it is a true 3000 watt generator.
See my review here mysolarhome.us/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-portable-solar-power-station/
Thanks for watching.
Mike
watt hours is not equal to watts
watts is a measurement of power delivery
watt hours is a measurement of energy storage
Some commentary below on "solar generators" - I just posted a blog article on this very topic the other day. They really aren't generators. They are batteries with built-in inverters and displays. You can read about it here: www.solarsportinggoods.com/blogs/take-the-sun-on-the-go/solar-generators-vs-portable-solar-power-banks
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Who are you kidding,, WAGAN BEST PRICE, DAISY'S, POWER,
IT'S JUST A HEAVY DUTY
WAGAN FOR MY HOME OR EVEN BUG OUT OR IN
NO I WOULDN'T WANT TO PULL IT AROUND FROM CAMP TO CAMP, BUT IF I HAD TO ID BUILD OR BUY SOME TYPE OF TRAILER, WAGON, CART, SOMETHING TO TAKE THE LOAD OFF MY MUSCLES.
OF COURSE IF YOU HAD GAS IN THE OLE TRUCK THEN YOU'RE HOME FREE FOR WEEKLY VISITS TO THE LAKE.
HEAVY YES BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER FOR THIS PREPPER. 👍
hit like who loves solar power
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This video is a joke this is research anyone can do on their own. How many of them have you actually used give me a break
If you call these "solar generators" then I have a bunch of small ones that I bought at the dollar store. They line the garden pathway. They have a solar PV cell for charging, a battery for power storage and an LED light so you can use the power that was stored in the battery. That's a solar generator just as much as these units you are reviewing. It is just smaller and more portable. Good for the ultimate light load when you are on the go, but they won't charge your cell phone or run your air conditioner. LMAO!
Clyde,
Please see my reply to your earlier comment. You are right, the small solar generators are not meant for heavy loads. But the Yeti 3000, the Inergy Kodiak with additional batteries - they do fairly well in an RV running a window AC.
mysolarhome.us/heavy-duty-solar-generators/
Thanks
Mike @ MySolarHome.us
what about lightning because of metal it's made with
People need lithium titanate super capacitors or polymer batteries. Not the fucking AGM
Why did you leave off chafon and inergy Kodiak? They are more powerful and less $.
The Inergy Kodiak is the no 1 Heavy Duty Generator in the Video. I am completely with you. The Chafon was a close second to the Yeti 400 Lithium.
There are a couple more you might like. See this comparison article on my website MySolarHome.us. The link is bit.ly/2FF6lOd and looks at 3 more very capable solar generators.
Thanks
Mike
Andrew,
I have those two up also. Check out mysolarhome.us/inergy-kodiak-1100w/ and the Chafon is in this article mysolarhome.us/jackery-500-vs-kalisaya-kp601-vs-chafon-346-vs-cyberpower-500/
Thanks
Mike @ MySolarHome.us
Why do you call these generators? They do not generate power. The are power storage devises.
If they use solar panels to charge the battery, isn't that a generator?
Actually, no. Talk to an electrician. A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. I know that people commonly call these "solar generators," but that is just not accurate. It is sort of like calling a bicycle a semi truck. (Both have wheels, but the similarities end there.)
These systems are more accurately termed as portable or small energy collection, storage and delivery systems. But that is too big of a mouthful for most people. You might also call them micro solar power systems.
My problem with these systems is that they are too small and under powered to be really useful or practical for more than keeping your cell phone battery charged. There are a few larger systems that are more robust, but to be useful for more than a short (4 hours or less) power outage, they need to be much larger.
Yes they are conventionally called Solar Generators, but many call them Battery Generators as well.
Mike @ MySolarHome.us
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The Paxcess, with a 40Ah lithium battery, and the Goal Zero Yeti with a 14Ah AGM battery are in the same power range?....output level maybe, but shouldn't the Paxcess last over twice as long?...maybe even 3 times as long since a lithium can take a deeper discharge than AGM?
And the Suaoki, with its 20Ah lithium lasts longer that the Paxcess with a 40Ah lithium battery despite it having over double the output and half the capacity?
Sounds like uneducated sales pitch bullshit.....(affiliate links).....there's no way in hell that a 20Ah lithium battery can last longer at 220w output than a 40Ah lithium at 100w output.
Couldn't watch any further.....overwhelmed by bullshit.
The e-cube is an idiotic design. The panels don't have the same power and don't even have the same exposure angle. yes, it works, but it's so damn ineficient that you will never get 516 watts out of those,. They are just throwing numbers. lol.
Hope nobody waste their money on that fraud.
it was 5x 16W panels not 516w of panels
that equals a theoretical power output of 80w
I have to laugh. Running air conditioning? Yeah, right! A 300 amp hr battery even when coupled with a large solar PV panel array isn't going to run an air conditioner for very long. What is the test standard used in saying that the unit can run an air conditioner? I'm guessing that it has to sustain the A/C for 15 minutes. The largest ones, if coupled with a massive PV array, might keep an air conditioner running for a few hours.
Hey Clyde - A 12 volt 300 Amp Hr stores 3600 watts of power. If you have a couple of those batteries you could run a small window AC for 4 hours.
Couple that with enough solar panels to recharge the batteries and you have a viable option.
Yes Solar Generators are not ideal solutions for running heavy equipment. But if push comes to shove, they can do the job. They do a much better job for short term power outages, camping and as an emergency backup. Check out my post at mysolarhome.us/best-solar-generators/
Thanks
Mike at MySolarHome.us
as someone who runs their house on batteries and solar panels (not a huge system either)
i can attest that YES you can run AC on battery power for far longer than you are giving it credit for
Jesus Christ why are you so loud .. check you videos before you post ... thank you, come again
Jedi-Wig_Splitta : Exactly . Take out all of that damn ear shredding distortion .
Good job. Thank you.
Great reviews, thank you