Home Power Essentials

Work out what you actually need running, then add up the watts. As a rough guide:

• 276Wh–512Wh: router, phones, laptop, lamps and a fan — the "stay connected and comfortable" tier
• 2000Wh–2200Wh: fridge or freezer plus lights, devices and a TV for around a day
• 3840Wh: fridge and freezer together, plus larger appliances, for an extended outage

Runtime depends on what your specific appliances draw, so check the rating plate on your fridge and give us a call — we'll work the numbers through with you rather than guess.

Yes. Lithium power stations store energy in a battery and release it with no combustion, no exhaust and next to no noise, so they're safe to use inside the house. That's the main practical difference between a power station and a generator.

No, never. Petrol generators produce carbon monoxide, which is colourless, odourless and can be fatal in an enclosed space. Always run a generator outdoors on a flat, stable surface with clearance all around, and well away from open windows and doors. If you need power inside the house, use a power station.

A typical household fridge cycles on and off rather than drawing constantly, so the honest answer depends on your model, how full it is and how often the door gets opened. Check the energy rating label for its annual kWh figure and we can work out a realistic runtime for you. Keeping the door shut during an outage makes a bigger difference than most people expect.

Yes. All our power stations use pure sine wave inverters, which is what CPAP machines and other sensitive equipment need. A typical CPAP draws around 30–60W, so even our smaller units cover a full night. If you rely on one, tell us the model and we'll recommend a capacity with comfortable headroom rather than the bare minimum.

No. Everything on this page is portable and plug-in — you plug your appliances directly into the unit. There's no switchboard work, no installer and no standing cost. If you want a permanently wired whole-home changeover system, that's a different setup and you'd need a licensed electrician.

Three ways: from mains before the outage or once power returns, from your car's 12V socket, or from solar. A solar blanket is the one that matters in a multi-day outage — it lets you top the station back up each day without the grid or a petrol run.

A power station is quieter, cleaner, needs no fuel and can run indoors, but it holds a finite amount of energy. A generator keeps producing power for as long as you keep fuelling it, but it's noisier, needs petrol on hand and must stay outside. For short outages and essential loads, a power station is usually the better fit. For long outages or heavy loads like a whole-house circuit, a generator earns its place.

Yes, and you should. Check the state of charge every few months and top it up so it's ready when you need it. Don't leave it sitting flat for long periods. Store it out of direct sun and away from extreme temperatures.

Not at all, and that's the point. The same unit runs a campsite, powers a caravan on a free camp, runs tools where there's no mains, or keeps a market stall going. It's backup power that doesn't sit idle waiting for an emergency.