I mentioned a few days back that I'd ordered this solar-powered generator from Home Depot. Retail is $1,599, but it was on sale for $1,199.
Before I went to pick it up this morning, I noticed that Home Depot had marked down the price to $949. They refunded me $250.
Florida's sales tax holiday continues until June 14. If you're in Florida and so inclined, this is a great time to order.
@LnzyHou $949!
Yeah, I was shocked when I logged onto the Home Depot web site to post a review, only to see it was down from $1,199 to $949. Customer Service had no problem with giving me a refund.
Included solar panel too? I did buy the Jackery case to store my alternate J500. I use the nightlight a lot too.
Good on you!
@LnzyHou Two solar panels ... The refund receipt says CLEARANCE, so maybe Jackery has a new model coming out.
Good. Solar charging is slow process.
As Jackery customer for almost 4 yrs, they always have a new model coming out. Solid products that keep me comfortable in 80° plus weather by powering my MaxxFan over my bed.
I’m glad to know you’ll have back up during storms. Gonna be a rough season they say.
@LnzyHou I'm going to charge it up from the house, then experiment with the solar panels.
Takes few hours
@LnzyHou Plugged it into the wall to charge. It came with a 44% charge. No printed instructional manual; I'm sure I can find one on the Jackery web site.
Surprised. I’d call HD & tell them no instruction book. Comes with every battery in zip packet with 120v charger.
@LnzyHou Ah, it was in the zip pocket! I didn't look.
I'm primarily interested if they recommend keeping it at 100% or 80% or whatever. Tesla typically recommends 70-80%.
@LnzyHou I emailed Jackery and will find out.
When we rented the Model Y, we were supposed to return it at >70% but Budget gave it to us at 40%. Above 80%, the charge rate really slows down. If I could leave the car, I'd let it charge to 100% because, as a renter, I don't care about the long-term battery life. It's one reason why I won't consider buying a used Tesla.
@LnzyHou Per a Jackery customer support email:
"We recommend setting the battery charge level to 85%. This will help keep the battery healthy and extend its durability."
News to me. Also, based on my usage for refrigerator, speed required on MaxxFan, lights & device charging, that would require me to get up & change out batteries in the middle of the night.
Not gonna happen.
@WordsmithFL That's an excellent observation and one that I hadn't considered.👍
@LnzyHou