backchannel: peak power station brainworms

threads I noped out of

buy first, ask questions later

So I just bought a … Bluetti AC180 with 200w solar panel… Should I be okay with it for my usage?

Onlookers: for best results figure out if the product is a good match before the purchase:

1. assess your daily power requirements <- arithmetic, not guessing
2. decide out how you will recharge the bank, based on your particular use case
3. read the relevant specs (not marketing) on everything under consideration
4. choose whatever components or all-in-one solutions meet power needs at a price you (money and effort) you are willing to pay.

bonus rounds

I am thinking of hooking solar on the roof to the power station inside however someone told me about reverse polarity and now i am completely confused.

I do not see any practical way of helping this person over the internet.

Does anyone use a portable solar panel?

Yes, as the search engine will quickly reveal.

Would youbtrust this Selenoid?

jfc