Power outages · whole home
Blackout Kit
Two lanterns, four headlamps, a 20,000 mAh power bank, an AM/FM crank radio, a battery CO alarm and lithium batteries in one drawer-sized case.
$159
1Capacity
1AC output
LiFePO4Chemistry
- 1,000 Wh · LiFePO4
- Best for most homes
Power 1000
A CPAP for three nights, or a fridge for most of a day.
$999CAD, plus GST/HST
Ships free by ground in Canada.
- About 1,000 Wh LiFePO4 battery
- 1,800 W AC output (2,700 W surge), four outlets
- Two USB-C 100 W, two USB-A, 12 V socket
- Wall recharge in about 80 minutes
- Certified to Canadian electrical safety standards
- Ships separately by ground, usually in 3 to 7 business days. No PO boxes or fly-in communities.
- 30-day returns on unopened items.
- Secure checkout by Square.
- Every item listed below, with quantities.
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Overview
About Power 1000
One kilowatt-hour is where a power station starts running household appliances. Power 1000 will start and run a full-size fridge, carry a CPAP through a long weekend, or keep a home office online. Plugged into a fridge for a few hours morning and evening, it can stretch food safety across a two-day outage.
Add a 200 W solar panel and it will recharge in a clear summer day. In a December ice storm, expect a fraction of that from solar and plan to recharge from a vehicle or a neighbour with power.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- Runtimes are estimates from rated capacity × 0.85 ÷ load. Your appliances will differ; check their wattage.
- Not medical-grade backup. If you depend on powered medical equipment, also register with your utility's medical-priority program.
- Not a furnace or sump-pump solution on its own. Running a hard-wired furnace needs a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
- Lithium batteries must not be charged below 0 °C. Store and charge indoors.
- Ships separately by ground as regulated lithium-battery freight. Delivery is not available to PO boxes or to some remote and fly-in communities.
Every item, with quantities
What's inside
In the box
- Power station, about 1,000 Wh1
- AC wall charging cable1
- 12 V car charging cable and solar adapter cable1 each
- Runtime and safety card1
What it runs (estimates)
- Phone55–70 charges
- Wi-Fi router and modem, 15 WAbout 57 hours
- CPAP without heated humidifier21–28 hours (about 3 nights)
- CPAP with heated humidifier8–12 hours (about 1 night)
- Full-size fridge10–17 hours
- Chest freezer17–28 hours
- 1/3 hp sump pumpIf it starts; check your pump's surge ratingAbout 1 hour of pumping
Specifications
| Capacity | About 1,000 Wh (about 850 Wh usable through the inverter) |
|---|---|
| AC output | 1,800 W continuous, 2,700 W surge, pure sine wave |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4, about 3,000 cycles to 80% (manufacturer rating) |
| Weight | About 12 kg |
| Solar input | Up to 500 W |
| Upkeep | Top up every 3 to 6 months |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty, 5 years |
Helps you prepare for
Questions
How long will a 1,000 Wh power station run a fridge?
Roughly 10 to 17 hours of continuous connection. A full-size fridge averages 50 to 80 W over a day, and about 85% of the battery's rated capacity reaches the outlet. You can stretch that across two days by plugging the fridge in for a few hours at a time and keeping the door shut.
Can it run my furnace?
A gas furnace blower draws 300 to 600 W, which this unit can supply for a few hours of run time. But furnaces are hard-wired, so connecting one safely requires a transfer switch or interlocked inlet installed by a licensed electrician. Never back-feed a house through an outlet.
How does a power station ship?
Power stations hold more than 100 Wh of lithium battery, which makes them regulated dangerous goods. They ship separately by ground courier from our Canadian distributor, usually within 3 to 7 business days, and cannot be delivered to PO boxes or fly-in communities.
Can I return it?
Yes. Unopened kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. See the Shipping & Returns page for the details.
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