Mark Cropley
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Mark Cropley
Great question over on Facebook about this Clayton power unit.
Nice bit of kit! What amp hours does the built in battery have? - at what point would you recommend an expansion?
My Response.
This 3000W unit has an internal 12V LiFePO₄ battery rated at 160 Ah, with a usable capacity of approximately 134 .
That means at full charge, it would last 134 hours with a 1-amp drawer, 67 hours at 2amps, and so on. So, if you were just running a few lights, it could last for up to a week of continuous use. A fridge, for example, can draw 15 - 30 amp hours a day, so it could run for around 5 days without charge. However, running a single electric hob for 1.5 hours, your battery is dead.
An expansion battery can add up to 280 amp hours, which is over twice the capacity.
My suggestion is that for normal use with a solar panel and engine charging, the internal battery will work just fine. But for extended off-grid use, an expansion battery can add a ton of capacity.
I would be happy to do the calculations for you if you have any specific requirements.
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Mark Cropley
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