Loads and runtime
How long will a power station run a refrigerator?
Estimate runtime from battery capacity and average draw, then account for compressor startup and conversion losses.
Guides
Useful answers before you buy
Start with the question you are trying to answer. These guides pair the numbers with the decision they are meant to support, from a single fridge during an outage to a used-panel array on a Pecron F5000LFP.
The quick route: use the current $/Wh comparison for price, the refrigerator guide for one essential load, and the string-sizing example before connecting panels. For the firsthand reference setup, read our solar build.
Buying used modules
Are used solar panels worth it?
See what we paid for used SunPower panels, which datasheet fields matter, and what to inspect before wiring them.
Safe wiring math
How many panels can I wire together?
Check cold-weather voltage, input current, watts, and fuse requirements with a documented panel and controller pair.
Brand comparison
Pecron power stations
Compare Pecron capacity, AC output, solar input, weight, and current listings in one place.
The models
Pecron F3000LFP and F5000LFP
Read the published specifications and current listings for the two Pecron models covered here. The F5000LFP is the one we own.
How the numbers are built
Sources and methodology
See where specifications, prices, calculations, and first-hand statements come from before you use a comparison.
Ready to compare?
If you already know the use case, start with the price-per-watt-hour comparison and then check the relevant guide before buying.