How long will a power station keep my refrigerator running?

A standard fridge draws 60-80W average (150W compressor start). A 2,000Wh station runs a fridge for approximately 20-28 hours. A 1,000Wh station lasts 10-14 hours. Running the fridge intermittently (a few hours on, one hour off) extends runtime significantly.

Should I buy a power station or a gas generator for emergencies?

Power stations are silent, emission-free, and safe indoors — ideal for apartments and short outages. Gas generators provide unlimited runtime with fuel but are loud, produce CO, and require outdoor use only. For outages under 48 hours, a power station is better. For extended outages, gas generators or a station + solar combo wins.

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