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Originally Posted by marki
1. It doesn't go flat.
2. Runs all night providing lots of power (boil the kettle, run the microwave etc).
3. Takes 10 seconds to refuel and you are away again.
4. Is very light and small so easy to handle.
5. Can be used for dozens of applications (power tools etc).
6. Can be linked with another genset of same type to boost output to 2kV.
6. Can be used to charge flat 12V batteries of other astro folk  .
7. Makes less noise then my LX200 in a slew (Okay so the battery is quieter) |
Oh, I agree with all these advantages. I just think it is a very expensive luxury.
Regarding battery recharge costs, I'm paying about $0.18 per kWh, and 1kWh gives a hell of a lot of recharges. But running cost isn't nearly as much a concern as purchase price.
If I was more into camping a generator would probably make more sense. As it is I just need to help one laptop through the night, and for that I reckon a $100-200 AGM battery plus $50 charger are a better choice.
Cheers
Steffen.