Hey everyone! I'm considering investing in an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra backup power station for my home in Texas since we often experience power outages here. After a particularly rough week-long outage that left us without heat or hot water, my wife is definitely in favor of having some backup power. Plus, as someone who works from home in tech, losing power means losing about $600 a day for me—so it could pay off pretty quickly during longer outages. I'm also drawn to its silent operation, which is a nice upgrade from my noisy old generator. With extreme weather becoming more common, I'm worried about future outages. We just stocked up our chest freezer with a bunch of meat, and I really want to prevent spoilage. The price tag is significant, however, so I'm curious if this is a good investment or if I should consider other options. Would love to hear from anyone who's used this power station or has ideas! Thanks!
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If you're dealing with regular multi-day outages, I'd suggest looking into a solar setup with battery storage. It's a solid long-term solution. However, if you're mostly concerned about shorter outages (like just a few hours) and need to keep the internet running, a UPS from brands like APC or Eaton could be enough. We went this route because my wife works from home, and our UPS can power our modem and WiFi for over 4 hours without a hitch.
Have you considered solar as an alternative? It could help reduce your utility bills in the long run. Just be sure to measure your power usage accurately to see what you actually need. Many of the pricier options for backup power may not provide the capacity you expect, especially if you want to go a week without mains power. You'll probably want a secondary charging source like solar or a generator as well.
Have you thought about using an inverter generator instead? Solar and battery systems didn't work for us due to our specific power needs during atmospheric rivers. For us, a Honda EU7000is generator saves the day and keeps everything running—like pumps, internet, fridge, security, and lights—without needing a ton of batteries. I also have a smaller battery that works great for short outages to keep just the internet going.