This is, to be blunt, an awesome system! It has everything built together using a logical design, yet it is easy to use. And the quality is easy to see and feel, with a case that is of high quality (not quite pelican case quality, but not so cheap that you feel it will fall apart). This is very susceptible to heat, so having an external solar array may be beneficial. I do not have one, but I have not had it overheat yet either (granted it is cold out currently).
This is not enough power to be a miracle, so don't expect it to power a CPAP all night if you use a humidifier, but it can possibly do so without one. It will not power a camper on a week long trip, and it will not allow you to consistently charge high volume batteries in rapid order (IE: power tools where you replace the dead battery with a live one in order to work non stop). Yes, this may support the action for a while but it is not an all day replacement for a real outlet. However, it is perfect for charging phones or a laptop when power is just not available. Say, a camping trip where you are taking photos constantly....or a power outage lasting a few days and you need to keep a portable radio charged up. This is a tool to help, but does not replace a true power source. However, I never expected it to.
There is one advantage with this particular model that cannot be found elsewhere, and that is the replaceable battery. Sure, there are kits that cost thousands where you can, but a small portable device that can is rare. Overall this works better than expected, but people often have expectations that are neither logical or prudent.
Pro's
Low price for a great package
Great quality construction
Replaceable battery
Separate AC and DC options, no wasting power by having both on when not needed
Lightweight, like an older laptop or a current one with all the extra power for 3D animation plus a spare battery
Can connect additional solar panels so this can stay in the shade (and thus cooler)
Cooling fan
On screen display of status
Water resistant when not being used as a power source
Cons
Needs charged every two months
Not capable of powering CPAP all night
Semi-fragile (lets face it...solar panels are inherently so, and these are not the flexible ones)
Sensitive to heat
SLOW charge (10 hours with good light using built in array)
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Renogy Generator
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PortableLightweight and gripped with a sturdy handle, the Phoenix is designed to be a traveler's companion for mobile or off-grid applications. |
DependableThe Phoenix provides up to 246.24Wh of energy, an LED flashlight and multiple ports for your power needs. |
RenewableNo wall outlet? No problem! Conveniently replenish the Phoenix back up using the integrated solar panels eliminating dependency on grids. |
ExpandableEquipped with a PV terminal, the Phoenix allows users to expedite solar charging time by allowing them to connect up to 100W of external solar power. |
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So close. Kinda dodgy. Needs some (simple) QoL fixes to be perfect.
Update 2019.05.25:Removing a star because a light sprinkle resulted in the LED light control going bad.Still producing reasonably good charge results, with weekly-ish usage.Still haven't gotten the USB ports to output current.The lack of waterproofing, or even water-resistant trim, is a dealbreaker for me at this point.Having to constantly monitor the weather is a cognitive load I could do without.Buy something else unless your intended location never sees precipitation.---I've been *exceptionally* pleased with most of the performance of this generator.First off, when it's in decent sunlight, it charges from 0-12% inside of three hours.I didn't get to time the entire charge cycle, because the proprieter at the hotel yelled at me to not sit on the patio, and I assumed that if a human in their space was enough of a reason to yell across the way at someone in the open access upper level of a hotel, that discovering a weird black suitcase absorbing sunlight would be quite outside their preference, and I took it back inside.This thing is durable.I've duct-taped multiple bits of kit onto it at various times, dropped it off a (small) cliff, and taken about 2k miles of road together with it knocking around the back end of my work vehicle.I have left it out, in the Oregon mountain rainforest, through a week or so of mountain spring weather, and it hasn't gotten any more quirky.Now, pay attention to those last three words.This is a somewhat dodgy unit, and while I intend to keep it as a slightly sentimental long term tinkering project (I've already got a "Black Phoenix" cosmetic shell I'm working on, and am planning to convert the display to feed into a microcontroller for rate external monitoring and such), I'll be trying to work with Renogy to make sure the QA process is improved.I've yet to get the USB ports to work.I don't know if that's operator error, or that I've not found the Magic Button Combo that enables that feature, but suffice it to say I'm a software engineer who fiddles with tech a bit, and it really should be plug-and-go.Cryptic "Error 23" message when I hit the pressure nub marked "DC" make me wonder which DC (USB, 12v sig plug, DC1/DC2) is in error, or if the port I'm using is even affected by the actions I'm taking.Without a clear control/feedback loop, I can't troubleshoot this without cracking open the case (or finding the instruction manual and looking up the error code, which means a trip back to the office and lost productivity if I don't remember to carry the book with me all the time), which probably violates the warrenty, which I'm not ready to do just yet.Suggestion(s):Add watertight rocker switches next to each output, using passive mechanical sensors to report to the internal microcontroller for state-display on the output.Add a momentary switch and dim-light-human-eye-gentle (eg, something about the same hue as candlelight) warm-LED outline lighting to each side (independently controlled would be nice, but I'll take anything that allows me to avoid needing to juggle a light and a cable at the same time) for after-dark operation.Add e-ink throughput and total charge displays, with a reset button, for easily keeping track of how much energy is being transferred.Related, some things don't pull enough power to actually charge off of the AC or sigplug sockets.Converting the unit to use opto-isolated solid state relays would make a huge difference here, as would having supercapaciter "cache" charge units so that the unit can rapid-charge at a higher rate briefly, and would make it possible to cycle-charge the main energy storage unit if less than the max sustained throughput is required by the specific socket.Design flaw:At night, the after-image of the green-white-light LCD/LED readout make an annoying reminder not to look directly at it without squinting in a low-light environment.There's also no way to shut it off when you don't need to check how much energy is in the unit, meaning that the state display constantly eats power regardless of the user's need to check the level of charge.During the week I mentioned, the charge level never went above 30%, and I made sure it got several hours of sunlight (per 24 hour period) when I placed it.With the display draining power 24/7, the unit (might have) charged slightly faster if it the display only updated every, I dunno, five or ten minutes, plus the (backlit, recessed, reflective coated) display is essentially impossible to read in direct sunlight, which is, coincidentally, where this unit is used the most.So far, I've had the unit plugged into the wall for 3-ish hours.(update note: the unit has not increased from 13% since a few minutes after I plugged it into the wall at the hotel)The last time I did the wall plug charge thing, it sat for almost 40 hours on the 110v plug in a farmhouse, and the charge level didn't change the entire time.I got several days of midsummer sun (same farm, different visit), and the unit charged up to full.Unless you plan to use this sparingly, get the add-on panels for a faster charge, and you'll thank yourself later.I ran a 27w industrial fan off it for several hours on a half-ish (I seem to remember 48%, but that's probably +/- 10%, I wasn't really paying attention) charge, and everyone at the water/food waystation (Golden Griffin, at the Canturbury Renaisance Faire near Silverton, Oregon) commented on the duration of charge and compactness of size.Several individuals (Looking at you, RedWolf, thanks for the phoenix pin!) were interested in purchasing units, and I've encouraged them all to pick up at least one.This thing is a great addition to the battery pack I got for charging my phone (and jumpstarting cars, when necessary), and the AC socket accepts some pretty weirdly packaged plugs, despite the recessed nature of that particular socket making it a bit difficult to fit anything *more* than one thing onto the output grid (at any one time).I'd recommend investing in the R&D to add a silicone based pressure-seal modification to the mouth of each plug, spreading them out a bit (on the end of the unit), and eliminating the plastic door design altogether.Having to go through multiple steps for something that isn't adding value (door, with two handed latch, but lacking a water seal or even a dust rim).I've had the AC input socket feel like it's about to break on me almost every time I plug in the cord.Using a hard plastic is fine here, but the socket needs to be fixed in place.If it makes noise every time I plug it in, and I can feel it shifting slightly, I'm always trying to be gentle with a socket that should just work.I've a 3d printer, and once I get my workspace back online, I'll be doing some scans (to Thingverse) of the upgraded bits that I make, so those of you who purchased and noticed the same issues can, if you want, upgrade your own as well.~ jakimfett
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
I ordered the Renogy Phoenix and was miraculously about to have it shipped for same day delivery. I also ordered an additional Renogy solar panel. Frankly, my expectations were low. The features and specifications seemed almost too good to be true, but I figured it would allow me to at least keep my phones going if necessary.
Bottom Line: This thing is amazing; Renogy delivered. It just works. The build quality is high, and it includes a number of adapters/cables to facilitate both the charging and consumption.
Pro Tip: Get a 100 watt monocrystalline solar panel as well. When you set this thing up, you are going to be everyone's best friend in your neighborhood, and you will need the extra juice! I made the mistake of getting a smaller wattage panel - don't do it. You will want the speed of charging, and the extra "bandwidth" to deal with shade from trees or the cloudy day you will have immediately after the storm. I highly recommend this model: [[ASIN:B00LXG4AXS RENOGY Foldable Solar Suitcase Kit 100W Mono Without Charge Controller]].
No matter which additional panel you get, you do NOT need to purchase a charge controller. This wasn't initially clear, and I had to do a bit of searching. The Renogy Phoenix includes an internal charge controller.
Pro Tip #2: After the storm, when the power is out and everyone is working with daylight, you are going to lay in bed at night and notice the silence. It is *quiet* without every air conditioner in your neighborhood running. Exception: the one guy who is holed up in his house, not offering to help any of his neighbors, while running a 6000 watt generator that sounds like a freaking lawn mower attached to a leaf blower without a muffler. If you are that guy, your neighbors are going to HATE. YOU. Don't be that guy.
Theoretical con: The plastic latches are... plastic. I question their durability over time. However, this doesn't affect the usability of the product, and wouldn't have changed my purchasing decision.
Forget the generator - get the Renogy Phoenix!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
Living in Tampa, Florida, I fully expected to lose power for some period of time following a direct hit by Hurricane Irma. We have just shy of 1 million devices that require charging. Two hand-held amateur radios, two Apple iPads, three cell phones, etc, etc. Florida started to experience fuel shortages almost a week before the storm hit, so I knew that I didn't want to fool with a portable generator. In addition to the generator itself, you need to source the fuel itself and gas cans. All three of those things are in ridiculous demand in the days before a storm.Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2017
I ordered the Renogy Phoenix and was miraculously about to have it shipped for same day delivery. I also ordered an additional Renogy solar panel. Frankly, my expectations were low. The features and specifications seemed almost too good to be true, but I figured it would allow me to at least keep my phones going if necessary.
Bottom Line: This thing is amazing; Renogy delivered. It just works. The build quality is high, and it includes a number of adapters/cables to facilitate both the charging and consumption.
Pro Tip: Get a 100 watt monocrystalline solar panel as well. When you set this thing up, you are going to be everyone's best friend in your neighborhood, and you will need the extra juice! I made the mistake of getting a smaller wattage panel - don't do it. You will want the speed of charging, and the extra "bandwidth" to deal with shade from trees or the cloudy day you will have immediately after the storm. I highly recommend this model: [[ASIN:B00LXG4AXS RENOGY Foldable Solar Suitcase Kit 100W Mono Without Charge Controller]].
No matter which additional panel you get, you do NOT need to purchase a charge controller. This wasn't initially clear, and I had to do a bit of searching. The Renogy Phoenix includes an internal charge controller.
Pro Tip #2: After the storm, when the power is out and everyone is working with daylight, you are going to lay in bed at night and notice the silence. It is *quiet* without every air conditioner in your neighborhood running. Exception: the one guy who is holed up in his house, not offering to help any of his neighbors, while running a 6000 watt generator that sounds like a freaking lawn mower attached to a leaf blower without a muffler. If you are that guy, your neighbors are going to HATE. YOU. Don't be that guy.
Theoretical con: The plastic latches are... plastic. I question their durability over time. However, this doesn't affect the usability of the product, and wouldn't have changed my purchasing decision.
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