Modern battery power stations provide a variety of ways to charge up. Your options will vary based on the availability of equipment such as solar panels, a personal vehicle, or required adapters, and of course, the availability of power to your home.
The easiest and most common method for charging a portable battery power station is to use the wall outlets you already have in your home. Charging this way is fast and convenient but is only available when the power is on in your neighborhood. Please keep in mind the following when using a wall out to charge your battery:
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Charging your power station using solar panels is ideal during a power outage. In most cases portable solar panels are used, but permanent solar installations can be used as well. Portable solar panels typically range in size from 100 – 400 Watts power and can be combined to increase charging speed. The number of solar panels which can be combined is determined by the power station and the method used to connect the panels.
For example, the Ecoflow Delta Pro can accept up to 1600 Watts of solar. However, simply connecting four, 400-Watt panels together may not work due to restrictions of the Delta Pro. Always read the manual or consult an expert when attempting to maximize solar charging.
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There are two methods available to charge using your car’s battery. The first uses the 12-volt outlet (also known as a cigarette plug) which can be found on your car’s dash or sometimes in the console between the front seats. This method of charging is relatively slow because the outlet can only deliver about 120 Watts.
The second option requires the purchase of a device called an “alternator charger” or alternatively a "car charger". This device connects directly to your car’s battery and will only work when the car’s engine is running. Alternator chargers can charge your power station many times faster than a 12-volt outlet. Several companies sell alternator chargers. These devices vary widely by price and feature set.
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The Ecoflow Delta Pro can be charged using a standard level 2 electric vehicle charging station with the purchase of an adaptor. These stations can charge your battery to 100% in less than 45 minutes.
Propane or diesel-based generators can also be used to charge a battery power station.
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