Please note that whatever device(s) you are operating cannot exceed the power capacity of the power station. For example, you can run device(s) that require less than 500W on an Explorer 500 because its maximum power capacity is 518Wh. You can check your device label to obtain the wattage of your device. Or to calculate the wattage by multiplying the voltage and amps shown on your device label (i.e., 12V x 5A = 60W). Once you have this information, you can calculate the runtime of your device by dividing the wattage of your device by the watt-hours of the power station.
You can use the following formula to estimate the runtime of an appliance (E100Plus exception). Please note that the actual runtime may vary and this calculation is for reference purposes only:
Jackery Capacity in Wh × 0.8 ÷ (Operating Wattage of the Appliance ) = Appliance Runtime (in hours)
Example: If you power a 60W device using the Jackery Explorer 500, the estimated runtime would be:
518Wh × 0.8 ÷ 60W = ~7.3hrs
0.85: This factor accounts for energy loss during the conversion process, with approximately 20% of energy dissipated as heat and other forms. Power loss is common in power transmission, and an 80% efficiency rate is considered a high industry standard.
Certain household appliances may also require a surge peak to operate. The surge peak for our power stations stays on for a brief period. For example, the Explorer 500 with 518Wh power capacity has a surge peak of 1000W for the first 3 seconds. The actual power consumption of your device may vary depending on the make/model/setting.