Xantrex 852-1840 XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source

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The XPower Powerpack 300 Plus is a great addition to your vehicle's emergency-preparedness kit. It will jump-start your vehicle, its air compressor will inflate tires, and its built-in emergency light lets others see you if you’re stranded. This portable power source will charge cordless and mobile phones so you can stay connected to family and friends during a blackout. It also can power a TV, radio, or computer, so you can stay safe and follow news and weather updates during hurricanes or other storms. Or if you need power on the go, the XPower Powerpack 300 Plus can operate a variety of electronic products such as a camcorder, video game console, hand-held blender, fan, and more so you can stay productive, comfortable, and entertained.
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- Provides up to 300 watts of AC power
- Operates 115-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere
- 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and sports equipment
- Vehicle jumper cables
- Built-in emergency light for illumination at home or on the road
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 "An absolute rock star after thinking through psychological needs in a true emergency..." 2009-06-05
By R. Hardy (Washington, DC)
BACKGROUND

I got to my dad's place in South Florida after Hurricane Charley ripped through in 2004 and beat all the infrastructure to death. It first night there was miserable. That night was candles only, no radio, and had to run my car to charge my cell phone. The next day after taking a bath in his pool, I looked at his small sailboat, and said, "Um, dad, don't you have an inverter on that?" We pulled it out the inverter and the battery, and that night was so different. 1 light, a small radio, charged our cell phones, and we felt so much better. It was hot, sticky and sweaty, but we had a light, a radio, and powered our cell phones. FOR FOUR DAYS!... And that made all the difference in the world.



Later, I really thought the experience through, and it's true. In a real emergency, when the chips are really down, AC and fridges don't really matter. What you need is security that the world hasn't collapsed.



I did the math on consumption to run a compact fluorescent bulb for 4 hours a day, run a small radio for 4 hours a day, and charge a cell phone for 2 hours a day, and basically came up with this unit. In this profile, this will keep you lit and in touch with the outside world for about 4-5 days. And that is amazing.



PURCHASING DECISION

I bought and tested this unit twice on that load, and it worked both times. I bought one for all of my family members as Christmas presents.



CONCLUSION

1) To run one or two compact fluorescent bulbs, a small radio, and charge cell phones for a couple of days, this is an extraordinally wise investment in mental health during an emergency. For most people, isn't that what we really need? I mean really, truly, and honestly need?



2) One constant light source, one radio, and power for cell phone is all you really and honestly truly need for a day or so.



LONG TERM TEST RESULTS

I have had the unit for 5 years now, and it still works fine. Holds the charge, and I still periodically test it under that load. Live in DC now, and the power went out the winter of 2008. When it did, I was prepared. I knew the power would be on in a day or so, so I wasn't that worried. Pulled the unit out, plugged in my lamp and radio (you need a splitter for this), and was good to go. Charged the cell phone during the next day.



Also used it many times camping to power some Christmas lights around the camp. That was fun.



If you are considering what your needs are, there are so many things this unit is not designed for. Anything much more, and you are looking at a gas generator. For the basics, when the chips are truly down, this little dude is really stunning.



Hope this is helpful in your decision. I HIGHLY recommend this for the true basics, and peace of mind in an emergency.



Cheers

 "Has Worked Reliably Well for 3+ Years" 2009-01-01
By Schyler Jones (Hillsboro, NH)
I bought my Powerpack Plus three years ago and have never had a problem with it. I have started cars, inflated tires & toys, relied on the light, and powered all sorts of SMALL electrical devices. For those folks who are trying to power appliances like TVs or power tools - if you seriously want to do that you need a generator, which this is not. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

 "I am buying my second one for my brother!" 2008-02-14
By Zsara E. Hamlin (Maryland)
I use a C-PAP machine for my sleep abnea. When the power goes out I can get back to sleep with confidence. I bought the Xantrex Power Pack 300 plus over a year ago. For me....It can be the difference between life and death. When the power goes out I hook it up to my C-PA.



I am buying my second one for my brother as during the last power outage in Clinton MD he was without his C-PAP for over 8 hours.

This won't be a problem for him anymore.

 "Great for Emergencies" 2008-01-24
By Karl Kerwin (Glenview, IL)
I bought POWER PACK several years back. I wanted something for the car on long trips just in case I have a flat tire, need emergency lighting, and so on. Well, not only have I pumped up a few tires but it saved my basement. I used it to keep my sump pump going until I got my gas powered generator going. It really isn't for this (the surge of a sump pump could fry the battery) but I monitored it so it wouldn't over heat and I only used it for about 15 minutes, turning it off when the alarm went on. Once the generator was running I let it cool and rest before I used it as a flashlight. It was also great for powering a radio and portable TV but its not for major eclectrical devices. I even connected it to my computer for about 1/2 hour on the same night to get the weather forcast. It truely is a great little power pack.

 "I have purchased 4 of these..." 2007-10-19
By Jim Larrison (Alexandria, VA)
Really great for back up in the car or at your home. It is nice to have these around so when we lose power we can still power the lights for hours on end. They are not going to power your fridge or coffee maker. My wife tried to use her hair dryer and it worked for a few minutes, but this is more for lights, laptops, tv, radio, etc...



I think it is worth having at least 2-3 of these in each house. Also you might want to keep one in a car or in the garage.


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Xantrex Technologies 802-1500 XPower Powerpack 1,500-Watt Portable Backup Power System

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The XPower Powerpack 1500 is a portable power system that produces household electricity for products rated at 1500 watts or less. A clean and quiet alternative to a generator, the XPower Powerpack integrates a 60 Amp/hour AGM battery with a 1500-watt inverter and produces a 3000-watt surge. This system is built to run a range of appliances such as a standard size refrigerator and microwave oven, and office equipment such as a computer, monitor, and fax machine.

The XPower Powerpack 1500 is designed for ultimate portability. See the product specifications. View the generator in greater detail.

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The XPower Powerpack 1500 consists of a battery pack that stores electrical energy, state-of-the-art electronics that convert 12 volts from the battery pack to household power, an AC power panel that contains two standard outlets, and a DC power panel that is used to run 12 volt products. These components are packaged into a rugged "cart" with a removable waist handle that allows XPower Powerpack 1500 to be wheeled from room-to-room or outdoors over rough terrain.

An excellent alternative to a generator, the XPower Powerpack produces no noise or fumes and has no moving parts. With the accessories provided, you can easily recharge the XPower Powerpack using standard utility power from your wall outlet, your vehicle, or from a solar panel.

The XPower Powerpack can be used to produce power for numerous applications. For power emergencies it can run essential appliances like refrigerators, cordless/mobile phones, radios, fireplace fans, table lamps, or microwaves. For work sites, you can power your drills, belt sanders, circular saws, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, vacuums, computers, large monitors, fax machines, and inkjet printers. For plain old fun, you can use the power source to run blenders, video games, TV and VCRs, satellite equipment, coffee makers, portable coolers and more.

The XPower Powerpack features a built-in 1500 watt inverter and sealed, non-spillable 60 Amp-hour AGM battery. Dual AC outlets allow operation of multiple products, and a built-in battery level indicator confirms the charge level. A high surge protection and automatic over-temperature and overload shutdown keeps the Powerpack running safely and efficiently, while a low voltage alarm and shutdown prevents deep battery discharge. You can recharge the Powerpack from home (up to 15 hours), or your vehicle (6 to 8 hours). A padded grip towing handle removes easily for storage in tight places, and built-in handles on sides allow for easy lifting.

The XPower Powerpack measures 14.8 x 15.6 x 12.3 inches (HxWxD), weighs 60 pounds, and is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

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- 1,500-watt portable backup power system provides clean and quiet alternative to generators
- Recharges at home (up to 15 hours) or in vehicle (6 to 8 hours)
- Rugged cart housing with removable waist handle for easy transport
- Produces no noise or fumes; no moving parts
- Measures 14-4/5-by-15-3/5-by-12-3/10 inches (HxWxD); weighs 60 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
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 "Practical Review For Those Looking For Solution To Power Outages" 2010-01-30
By Bold Consumer (Oklahoma City, OK USA)
Here's what I learned. I'm not an expert, but was looking for a practical solution to power outages.



1. Not practical if you are buying it to stay warm in power outages.



2. Extremely practical to run electrical items in the yard where no power is available. It's even on a rolling cart! Doesn't take up a lot of space in the garage when stored, but you'll want to keep it charged.



3. Somewhat helpful to make some coffee or run tiny appliances when the power is out.



4. Useful for lights during a power outage. Runs a big 3-way floor lamp, for instance.



5. Extremely useful for recharging your LAPTOP (or keeping your computer router running) during power outages or possibly even on camping trips.



6. Somewhat useful for running a radio/moderate-sized TV for a few hours.



7. Small appliances like a battery-operated radio or TV could run a long time on this unit after you have exhausted your batteries, probably would run them for a LONG time, maybe for days.



I originally bought 1 of these because I thought they would come in handy in power outages, to stay warm. That's not practical. You need one of the systems installed by an electrician/plumber that cost several thousand dollars for a workable heating and air conditioning system for power outages. That's not what this is for.



However, I bought 2 more and I'm so glad I did. I gave away 1 of the units to friends who are always doing things for others, so they could at least make coffee or oatmeal, etc., when the power goes out. I now have the whole-house generator I mentioned above, and even that is limited. My son uses the 1500 units I bought. He keeps his computer router hooked up to one in the cable room and he can recharge his laptop with it.



Think of it as a giant battery. You keep it plugged in and charged during the year and use it in bad weather for lights or making coffee, heating water, running tiny appliances, OR for projects in the yard that require electricity. The painters used one of them when they worked on my house earlier this year. This would come in handy if, for instance, your house was out of power for several days but you could go to a friend's house that has power and charge it. A larger unit might be a little more useful, but I don't think they are on carts, and those carts are a necessity for me. I need the portability. I hope this was helpful for someone. Others will prefer the technical information in some of the other reviews.

 "XANTREX 1500 BACK UP POWER SYSTEM" 2009-10-27
By George Baldwin (Great State Of TEXAS)
We purchased this back up system to power minor medical equipment in case of power failure. So far it is doing what we expected.



A generator was out of the question therefore, the Xantrex was the answer for our needs.

 "Mech.Engr.'s UPDATE: Specs misleading, here's what you REALLY need" 2009-10-17
By Gordon L. Mcdaniel (Republic of Texas)
***** Listen Up All You Amateurs *****



What you REALLY need, for hours of service on real-world "appliances" is a "bucket of high-Ah SLA's" (i.e. high AmpHour SealedLeadAcid batteries) and a separate power inverter (DC to AC power inverter). This will wind up weighing 200+ pounds, and it is NOT "portable"...I repeat it is NOT portable unless you have a pet pack mule...



...this Xantrex-on-wheels is for brewing coffee in the morning, not powering useful devices for hours during a blackout...



***** Did You Get That? *****



The original review follows---



Continuous power rating is 1350W, not 1500W. Most units have 3x17Ah=51Ah, not 3x21Ah=63Ah capacity. Loads approaching the rating will deplete the batteries in a matter of minutes, not hours--better read up on this one at Xantrex's website before getting soaked for $400 thinking you can, e.g., run a normal fridge for hours during a blackout--you can't, and you'll need a "noisy generator" anyway to recharge this unit and run other loads.



UPDATE: I have added an extra 53Ah+78Ah SLA (SealedLeadAcid) battery so I can run real-world devices for "many" hours. These batteries are HEAVY (100+ pounds total), so forget about a "portable backup pack" that lives up to the hype at AMAZON etc...



...btw, the "karaoake" guy review is total nonsense--his karaoake must be something he uses in a small bathroom where he only entertains himself while he's in the shower. Try and locate him and get the details and you'll not find him...buyer beware of paid-off testimonials.



***** Bottom line *****

You'll be out about $3/Ah (you need at least 200Ah = $600) for the external batteries, plus $SeveralHundred for a 2000W inverter, plus a trip to an auto-parts store for the custom-made cables to attach the batteries in parallel to the inverter.

 "Perfect for camping!" 2009-07-26
By Michael Baker (Happyrock, OR USA)
We've been using a couple of these units for the past 5 years. They work perfectly for camping because of their portability. They're also versatile. When they're not being used for camping, I store them in the garage with their 5-amp float chargers attached so that we have a source of power in an emergency. Last winter during a snow storm we lost power for several hours. During the outage we used our battery boxes to power two christmas tree light-sets and a couple of lamps.



Each unit includes a 12V 63AH battery-set consisting of three 12V 21AH SLA AGM batteries. Each unit can be augmented with an additional 63AH battery-set for a toal of 126AH or 1512 watt-hour available as 120VAC via a 1350 watt continuous-use inverter. The inverter is capable of providing 1500 watts for no more than 10 minutes, and 3000 watts for a short period (start-up current). We recharge them in the woods with an 80 watt PV solar panel, which can't keep up with our use while camping, but it does slow their discharge rate down a bit.



This year I had to replace the batteries because they weren't holding much of a charge. The capacity of SLA batteries is a function of time and after 5 years have roughly 40% of their original capacity. Replacement 12V 17-21AH batteries cost from $40.00 to $50.00 each.



Here's a link to a Powersonic 12V 21AH SLA battey. Powersonic PSH-12180FR - 12 Volt/21 Amp Hour Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Nut-Bolt Connector and Flame retardent case.



Next year I'm going to add 63AH battery-boxes to each of them to boost their capacity. This will give us 3024 watt-hours of portable power! (cue Tim Allen)



The reason why I gave it 4 stars vs. 5 is because the handle and wheels are a bit winkey.

 "Nice Backup for what it is" 2009-05-24
By Arik (Cincinnat, Ohio)
I've had this for a month now and am basically happy with it. I think my expectations were unreal when purchasing it. Expecting to run a fridge for hours is just not going to happen. However, I am able to run the fridge steady for an hour (opening the door to keep it going) as well as run my lawn edger, trimmer and blower. Higher amp items don't work as I found with an electric chipper I have. All in all I'm happy with the product. I paired this with an 80 watt solar panel and I can charge it from dead to full within 2 sunny days here in Ohio. In an electric emergency I feel I could rotate the solar panel and charge it in one day.



Nice for portable power, hope I never find out how well it works as emergency backup but I think it will be fine for keeping food from spoiling.


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The XPower Powerpack 600HD provides up to 600 watts of backup power during a power outage and emergency power when you’re in your vehicle or away from home. With it's included cables the XPower Powerpack 600HD will jump-start your vehicle in a roadside emergency. The portable power source has 1 12V outlet and 3 115V outlets and will operate a number of AC and DC powered devices such as a cordless phone, TV, radio, fan, computer, laptop, printer, and more. Ideal for power emergencies, the XPower Powerpack 600HD comes with a built-in emergency light to keep you out of the dark and to provide light so others can see you if you’re stranded. It also features an AM/FM radio so you can stay connected to important news and weather updates during a blackout. It even charges mobile phones so you can stay connected to family and friends during a blackout. The XPower Powerpack 600HD also can be used to operate small power tools or at your worksite our outdoors so that you can get the job done even without an outlet nearby.
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- Portable backup power source that supplies up to 600 watts of AC power
- Operates three 115-volt AC and/or one 12-volt DC products; built-in light, AM/FM radio and digital alarm clock
- Rugged plastic casing
- Includes jumper cables for auto jump-start, rechargeable 28 amp-hour battery
- Measures 14 x 22 x 9.2 inches; weighs 29 pounds; 6-month warranty
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 "Xantrex Powerpack 600" 2009-10-22
By David J. Abbott (Ohio)
Worked great when first received and was used less than 20 hours total. Unit died within days after warranty expired. Contacted manufacturer and was told they are not repairable but offered to sell me another one for the same price.

 "Looks and Features Can be Deceving!" 2009-09-15
By Renee (Texas)
From the way it looks and all the features it promises, the Xantrex Powerpack 600 appears to be a well thought-out design. However looks and features can be deceiving! My Powerpack lasted less than nine months from the day of purchase. It became completely dead and there was no way to recharge the battery after a couple of initial uses. I had bought many items on Amazon before but I had never been disappointed until I bought this Xantrex PowerPack. Sadly, it was a big waste of money.

 "Best Customer Service" 2009-07-09
By Wrldps (Dana Point, CA)
I received the Powerpack 600HD from Safe Home Products within a week of ordering (Iowa to West Coast). Upon receiving my entire order I realized an item mistake I made when ordering. I called SHP and within minutes I had my issues fully resolved with an email confirmation from their Customer Service Department through Amazon.com! Safe Home Products even 'covered' my mistake. What a pleasure to know, in a faceless environment, there are still companies like SHP that considers "the customer is always right". They're on my Favorites List from now on.Xantrex Powerpack 600 Watt Jumpstarter, Power Inverter and Backup Power Source

 "Purchase of Xantrex Powerpack 600" 2009-07-05
By Rose Dubois
I thought I had purchased the Xantrex Power pack as advertised on the Amazon web site. I received the Durecell 600hd "Obviously the same product" but was charged $50 more and the product was cracked mid way down the jumper all the way from one end to the other.



I returned it and let them know my discust.....

 "Easy jumpstarts" 2009-03-27
By C. Geliebter
First of all, don't buy this model. Get the "Duracell" version. It is the exact same unit with different decals, but it's $70 cheaper. You would be a sucker to get this one.



If you are buying this thinking that you will use the "display screen" or radio then you're in for a suprise. These extra features are very cheap (broken from the start). The light seems to be the only useful extra feature. This all seems to be outweighed by the fact that this does its job well. This will jump a V8 with a dead battery with no problem, and faster than jumper cables will. I have used this 6-8 times to jump a V8 on one charge.



If you simply want something for jumping a car or suv anywhere fast, easy, and reliable then this is it.






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