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OSCAL Powermax 3600 Review – A Viable DELTA Pro Knockoff or a Pile of Junk?

The Oscal Powermax 3600 is marketed as "The Delta Pro Replacement" - aka, a knock-off product at the fraction of the price. But, is it worth it? No! We take no pride in dunking on units & companies, but when it comes protecting the integrity of The Solar Lab, we won't sit here and pretend a unit is good when it clearly isn't. Learn why you should avoid the Oscal and go with the brands we trust.

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Hysolis Apollo 5K Review: Is it Worth the Hefty Price Tag?

The Hysolis Apollo 5K might be an amazing power station, and a lot of other people have rightfully talked it up, but it still leaves us with a lot of questions. In fact, when it comes to ordering one, we think it only makes sense for a small, select group of people. That doesn't mean it isn't awesome, but when we looked at it from the perspective of an everyday consumer, we're just not so sure. Learn whether you should buy it, or should you just purchase something less expensive, like the Delta Pro Ultra instead?

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DJI Power 500 Review: Did DJI Just Crush the Competition?

It just makes sense that DJI introduced portable power stations this year. The DJI Power 500 was designed to be the perfect companion for creators on the go. This compact powerhouse offers a ton of features, its super quiet, and it has more than enough power to charge your devices on the go. We think it might be the best small power station we've had our hands on yet, but let's take a deeper look!

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$3,000 EcoFlow Solar Tracker Review: What Were They Thinking?

When it comes to solar panel mounts, there are a ton of options out there. You can build an inexpensive DIY solar mount, buy a static ground mount, or you can pay over $3,000 for the automated EcoFlow Solar Tracker. Is it really worth paying for though? Find out with this guide!

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How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill: Peak Shaving with the Anker F3800 & Home Power Panel

Power stations can be expensive, and the cost of entry is what holds most people back from buying. But what if your power station could actually save you money? The Anker F3800 is one of our favourite units for home backup power. As it turns out, it can actually help you shave money off your electricity bills when you pair it with the Anker Home Power Panel. This guide explains how the Anker F3800 and Home Power Panel make saving money easy!

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Anker F3800 vs. EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3: Which Power Station is the Best Option?

The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is here to take the title of "Most Popular Power Station" from the original original Delta Pro, but is it better then the Anker F3800? Sure, the Anker F3800 is the underdog, but does that mean anything? We wanted to find out, so we put the F3800 head to head with the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3. Find out which one is the best option for you by reading this guide!

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Are Online Solar Kits a Scam? A Mystery Shopper Review of ShopSolar.com

We've ordered from ShopSolar.com multiple times and have been recommending that people buy solar equipment there for a while now. In saying that, we've never actually called in and got the full experience. So, we created fake names and made up reasons for calling to do some mystery shopping. We wanted to determine if we should continue sending people there, or stop all together. Read the results!

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Testing the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra - What Can It Actually Handle?

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra is one of our favourite new units! But what can it power? Today, we are finding out! It let us down in a few areas that we didn't think it would, but all in all, it performed pretty well and we would definitely recommend this unit. All power stations have their own issues, and nothing is perfect, but this article explains why the DELTA Pro Ultra comes pretty close!

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Dirt Cheap 12V Battery Review: Redodo Mini 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery

The Redodo Mini 12V battery is a very popular and hyped up little 100ah battery. It's lightweight and has a small footprint, but it is also very basic. Even though it's almost the same price, it lacks a lot of the features you get with batteries from other companies. So, the question remains, is it worth it? Let's take a look!

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Basic Solar Components & How They Work: Solar Panels, Inverter, Batteries, & More Explained

When it comes to learning the basics of a solar power system, there are three main components you need to understand! Your Inverter, Battery, and Solar Panels are the fundamentals of any system; however there is also some other parts you're going to want to familiarize yourself with, like the Charge controller, Bus Bar, Array Isolator, and more. Don't worry, we're here to make it as simple as possible with this second lesson in our course series!

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How to Pick the Right Portable Power Station – A Beginner-Friendly Guide

When it comes to purchasing your first, or even a second portable power station, there is a lot to consider. What are the Volts, Amps, and Watts? How do you make sure that you spend your hard earned money on something that will actually fit your needs? Well, we put together this beginner-friendly guide that will teach you how to find the perfect unit for your unique needs!

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Jackery 1000 Plus Review: Is This Portable Power Perfected?

The Jackery 1000 PLUS Portable Power Station. It's a portable power station built specifically for those who love camping/overlanding. It's also a unit we have had experience using for months. So, does it live up to be everything we expected it to be? Let's find out!

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Anker F2600 Power Station Review: Can it Really Compete?

The Anker F2600 - the first Anker unit we have had here at The Solar Lab. We love the fact that this Portable Power Station is small and light, but it also packs a big punch! With the 30A plug and the larger inverter size, this is an extremely well-rounded unit that we would highly recommend. Learn why!

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Bluetti AC500 Review: Pros, Cons, and the Ugly Truth

We really wish the Bluetti AC500 delivered the way we wanted it to, but the unit failed our testing and frankly doesn't make sense to buy. We're disappointed, and would love to see Bluetti redeem themselves in the future with a better product. Read all about the AC500's many issues with this breakdown!

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Anker SOLIX F1500 Portable Power Station - Is It Worth Your Money?

The Anker F1500 might be a fairly average unit that does not have too many "WOW" features, but does that make it bad? We don't think so! Most the time when you are shopping for a portable power station, you're more concerned with making sure it does the basics well. Let's see if the F1500 does just that.

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