Re: Jackery 400

"Carl Ijames"  wrote in message news:GJZOO.212277$1m96.105934@fx15.iad...
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Googling "Jasonoid" found his site. The DC fridge/freezer reviews missed the Alpicool T60 I have, which has been satisfactory for several years and consumes about 28Ah overnight in summer, 18-20 in winter.
I can assemble the functionality of a Jackery at considerably lower cost, but not the compact portability, until I figure a safe and durable way to package the component modules, some of which have cooling fans to consider. Perhaps the Pelican-type cases from HF might be adapted. The wire bundle to the cover can be run parallel to the hinge for flexibility and long wear life. The inexpensive Bestek 300W and 500W true sine inverters have worked well for me. If I need more clean portable power outdoors I have a Honda EU1000i and a 2500/2200W HF inverter generator.
I still need to find a solar controller for LiFePO4 that won't spike to solar panel voltage and destroy the inverter when the BMS disconnects the battery at full charge. DC-DC buck converters can control the charging voltage and current well but don't make best use of varying solar panel output. I finished sawing the >2 ton oak logs in my yard into beams and boards and can move on to other problems.