How to choose a charging station for home

winter is approaching, which means that we must be ready for possible challenges, especially in connection with constant threats to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

this year, fortunately, we have more time to prepare for possible blackouts and interruptions and we can already make sure that you have a reliable power source.

Criteria to select a charging station

1. Battery capacity:

Determine what battery capacity you need to meet your needs. This is measured in milliamper-hours (mah) or in watts (wh). The larger the capacity, the longer your device can feed your devices.

2. Battery type:

lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion) are generally popular and affordable, usually have an acceptable capacity and serve about 500-800 charge/discharge cycles. Lithium-iron-phosphate batteries (LIFEPO4) have a much larger cycle resource, up to 7 thousand, and can last up to 10 years. LFP batteries are heavier than li-ion: LFP have a weight of 1.4 kg, while Li-ion weigh only 0.8 kg.

3. Connectors to connect:

Pay attention to the presence of different connectors at the charging station. Some Popular connectors include Lightning (for Apple devices), USB Type A and Type C (for different devices), DC connectors (for routers, network equipment, some lighting and cameras), nest (for car).

3. Charging speed:

Keep in mind that different charging methods can take different times. For example, from the mains is usually the fastest method, it takes about 90 minutes. A large battery capacity can increase this time.

4. Weight and size:

This is especially important if you plan to carry it or use it while traveling. Usually, greater power leads to larger size and weight.

What is the efficiency of the most common devices?

the larger the battery capacity, the longer the charge will be offline. For example, a 600 watt charging station is capable of providing a four -hour operation of a 150W computer. In practice, the time of work may be slightly different.

Medium capacity of the most popular devices:

• LED lamp: 10-20 W/h
• Charging for a smartphone: from 10 W/h and above
• Laptop: 50-150 W/h
• Computer: 150-300 W/h
• Heater: 700-2000 W/h
• Washer: 1-2 kW/h
• microwave: 1-1,5 kW/h
• hair dryer: 1.5 kWh
• Electric kettle: 1-2 kW/h

When choosing, you should focus on nominal power with a margin of 20%. This way, you can be sure that the charging station will fully meet your needs.

Which charging station to choose?

Today, charging stations and generators are almost equal in prices, but there is another important factor that makes charging stations with a more attractive option. 

According to experts in the fall-winter 2022/2023, the cost of one kilowatt-hour of electricity from the generator is more than 20 UAH, which is much higher than the price of one kWh "from the socket", even after increasing tariffs to UAH 2.64.

In addition, the charging station accumulates and uses the energy for which you have already paid, and this has a minimal impact on electricity payments. 

Where to buy a charging station?

on our site Vnedorogonik you will find a wide selection of charging stations for different needs. We offer a variety of models of well -known manufacturers, which are of high quality and reliability. You can choose a station with the right power and functionality that meets your needs.

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