Ridgid Pro Gear 2.0 Rolling Tool Box
Rugged rolling case that serves as the enclosure for the whole portable power station.
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DIY Portable Power Station
Turning my old 12V barn system into a rolling power station.
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I had my old 12v system from my barn that has just been sitting on the shelf. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with it till I started browsing YouTube one day and came across a handful of videos where people built their own portable power stations (or solar generators if you prefer). I thought that would be a great use for my old system. It would give me the ability to have power out back when I’m working where before I would have to either run the generator or I would have to run a lot of extension cords.
EVE 280Ah LiFePO4 Cells
- 3.2V
- 280Ah
- 896Wh
Large prismatic LiFePO4 cells from EVE, a well-known manufacturer. These make up the battery pack.
Full specs
- Model
- EVE LF280K
- Voltage
- 3.2V nominal
- Capacity
- 280Ah
- Energy
- 896Wh per cell
- Max continuous
- 1C (280A) charge and discharge
- Chemistry
- LiFePO4
From the manufacturer unless noted. Check the current spec sheet before sizing a system.
JK Smart BMS (2A Active Balance)
- 16S
- 2A balance
Protects and balances the cells in the pack, with Bluetooth monitoring.
Full specs
- Cells
- 16 in series
- Balancing
- 2A active
- Monitoring
- Bluetooth app
From the manufacturer unless noted. Check the current spec sheet before sizing a system.
GIANDEL 2200W Pure Sine Inverter
- 12V
- 2.2 kW
- 120V
Turns battery power into clean household AC for tools and appliances.
Full specs
- Battery
- 12V
- AC output
- 2,200W continuous
- Peak
- 4,400W
- Output voltage
- 110–120V pure sine wave
From the manufacturer unless noted. Check the current spec sheet before sizing a system.
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/35
- 12–48V
- 35A
- 150V PV
Solar charge controller, so the power station can recharge from panels out in the field.
Full specs
- Battery
- 12, 24 or 48V (auto select)
- Charge current
- 35A
- Solar input
- 500W at 12V, 1,000W at 24V, 2,000W at 48V
- PV voltage
- 150V max (145V operating)
- PV short circuit
- 40A max
- Monitoring
- Bluetooth, VE.Direct
From the manufacturer unless noted. Check the current spec sheet before sizing a system.
Noctua NF-B9 92mm Fan
Quiet, high-quality fan that moves heat out of the enclosure.
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92mm Fan Filter Grills (4-Pack)
Dust filters and finger guards for the vent and fan openings.
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W1209 12V Thermostat Board
Small temperature controller with a relay that switches the cooling fan on only when the box gets warm.
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Power Grommet (2 AC Outlets + 3 USB)
Panel-mount outlets and USB ports, set into the lid for easy access.
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Victron Blue Smart IP65 12V 10A Charger
- 12V
- 10A
Weatherproof AC charger for topping up the battery from a wall outlet, with Bluetooth monitoring.
Full specs
- Battery
- 12V, lead-acid or lithium
- Charge current
- 10A (3A low-current mode)
- AC input
- 120V
- Weather rating
- IP65
- Monitoring
- Bluetooth
From the manufacturer unless noted. Check the current spec sheet before sizing a system.
Cloth Wiring Harness Tape
Fabric tape for bundling and protecting the internal wiring, the way car manufacturers do it.
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200A 6-Way Fuse Block
Distributes DC power to individual circuits, each with its own fuse.
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90° Flat-Plug Y Splitter
Low-profile splitter that gets two AC outlets from one inside a tight enclosure.
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DROK 0–90V 300A Battery Monitor
Shows voltage, current, power and remaining capacity using a Hall-effect sensor around the cable.
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Heavy-duty relay used as a remote on/off switch for the main battery feed.
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Neoprene Anti-Vibration Pads
Adhesive pads that cushion the cells and components inside the case.
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Filament Strapping Tape
Strong reinforced tape for strapping the cell pack together.
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