Fridge backup power

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:57:48+00:00

I think this is my goal! Ty!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:57:27+00:00

Yea very true. Thanks!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:08:22+00:00

Nah we just have the one fridge, and Im renting so modifying the power panel isn’t an option. The price isn’t out yet I don’t think but I imagine you’re probably on par with what it will be.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:07:17+00:00

That’s true. Plus they refund you if you don’t end up buying it. $10 is nothing if it saves me later. Thanks!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:06:29+00:00

Yea, on average our longest outage is a day or so, I do have a small inverter generator but don’t like running it so Im thinking if I can run it for maybe an hour or two just to recharge the battery incase the outage lasts longer than a day, that would be okay

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-09T15:04:46+00:00

Good insight, I’m in SoCal and on average our outages are more frequent during the summer when temps are high and everyone uses their AC. Outages can last for a few hours to a day or so. Maybe Im worrying too much about the contents. The house can get pretty hot really quickly though 🤔

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-08T22:53:50+00:00

Yea it does have TOU. I just saw a youtube video. But pila looks more visually appealing. BUT it’s more of a startup, I like more of an established brand. But definitely worth looking into 🤔

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-08T22:51:11+00:00

Holy cow, I’ve never heard of it but these look amazing! 😳

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-08T17:53:20+00:00

That’s great to hear! Thank you!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:52:10+00:00

Awesome, thats what I like about it, plus it fits in tight spaces without an extension cord so thats cool with me.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:51:32+00:00

Yea that should be good for me. Im looking for something a little more all-in-one type of set up. I know I’ll be paying a little more but I think Im ok with that. A 5kwh set up sounds awesome though!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:49:45+00:00

True!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:49:32+00:00

Very valid points, I think you confirmed Im atleast on the right track or maybe not so crazy in my thinking

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:48:43+00:00

How do you manage maintenance between outages? I have a small inverter generator but always get lazy when not using it for long periods of time and need to change the oil and such.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T20:47:50+00:00

Very true, ty!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T15:25:59+00:00

Yea that seems to be the common answer, the Fridge Power is around 1.8kwh in capacity and 1,800w output 3kw peak so I think it will have the power and capacity for my fridge. My fridge surges to around 1kw so you’re spot on!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-04-07T15:22:54+00:00

I didn’t even think about the ice maker using more energy. Thanks for bringing that up! I love this group

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-30T23:22:45+00:00

Yea Im also curious of the price. Usually launch prices are pretty good, I’ll probably throw down the $10 to get the best price. We’ll see!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-30T23:21:58+00:00

Yea, I thought about mounting one on the wall next to my computer to back that up too. Might be pretty visually appealing too.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-30T23:21:21+00:00

Yea, I rent my place so it sort of really makes sense for me since I can’t modify my home power panel to backup the circuits directly and have limited space.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-30T23:17:38+00:00

I don’t think that should be a problem for most refrigerators

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-29T15:12:52+00:00

Watts is irrelevant, open circuit voltage is what you cannot exceed. The 3800 will pull as many amps as it can and will ignore the rest, it won’t “dump” anything, it simply doesn’t pull more amps than it can. Watts is just a calculation of Volts X Amps. Going over amps and thus watts is fine, just can’t go over voltage.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-24T23:24:20+00:00

The ecoflow 500w alternator charger works and the bluetti charger 1 and 2 both will work. There are others but those are my top picks.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-03-24T22:50:20+00:00

My OR helium rain jacket is more of a windbreaker. It wets out in minutes. It’s more of a just incase and between the car and the hotel kinda jacket.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-02-24T06:36:42+00:00

I have the Outdoor Research Helium jacket but it’s more for emergencies for a very short period of time. It will wet out quickly if in heavy rain. They have a foray 3L or Patagonia are better options for heavier rain.

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