A portable power station can make your trip remarkable or vice versa. It all depends on appropriate usage and maintenance. Many campers experience power station overloading that causes abrupt shutdown.
This can lead to thermal runaway, corrosion and battery degradation. To prevent overloading, the Njoynook portable power station offers a high end battery management system. It protects the battery components from wear and tear.
In addition to BMS, you also need to check for power consumption and capacity. In this article, you will get to know about power station overloading, its causes, and potential harms. We will explain best practices to avoid off grid power supply failure.
What does Overloading the Power Station means?
Overloading means the power consumption surpasses the battery capacity to withhold energy. It has adverse effects on the power station’s performance. From battery worn out to system failure, overloading is a bummer for campers.
Battery age is important to consider when using a power station. Aging batteries slows down charge mobility which raises internal resistance. It results in overheating and burns out of internal components.
Power station overloading is backed by multiple chemical, technical and natural factors. Some of them are mentioned below:
- Charging high-wattage device
- Overcharging
- Old age battery
- Plugging in multiple gadgets
- Excessive consumption beyond capacity
- Fast battery drain
How to Protect a Portable Power Station from Overloading? Effective Tips
Despite the state of the art BMS, the power station needs proper care. You should regularly check the power consumption whether it's exceeding the safe limit or not. Following tips can save you from the hassle of power station overload while travelling.
- Calculate Energy Demands: To prevent overloading, calculate the running wattage of all the electronic appliances. This is mentioned on the devices’ label so can easily add up for all. The total running wattage of your appliances should be less than the output of the power station.
- Track Power Consumption: Another way to protect your power station from overloading is tracking power withdrawal. Make sure, the consumption stays within the capacity of the power station, otherwise it can severely damage the unit.
- Plug In Energy Efficient Devices:Electronic devices with high surge wattage require extra power to start up. Therefore, for an outdoor adventure, pack energy efficient devices only. This will put less strain on the power station and power supply will be even among all appliances.
- Use Solar Panels: To supplement the lagging power supply, use solar panels. They will improve the runtime, providing ample energy to the external devices. The Njoynookportable power stations come with 2 x 100W Max solar inputs for smooth functioning.
Role of Battery Management System to Prevent Overloading
Overloading is a major setback that many travellers may experience. Not only that, its aftereffects can be life threatening. In some cases, overloading leads to fire, electric shock or even explosion.
Thus, its prevention is necessary. Therefore, your Njoynook portable power station provides a built-in smart BMS. It will keep a check on battery performance and avoid system failure.
Battery Management system is not only about overloading but also protects from short circuit, and heat build up. It monitors current, power withdrawal and temperature. In short, BMS has a key role in reliable power supply even in rough terrain.
Conclusion
For travel enthusiasts, power stations are sought after gear. They require care and regular maintenance for optimal functioning. Otherwise, they can undergo overloading which is potentially damaging.
To protect your power station, keep an eye on power draw and the total capacity. If power consumption exceeds the safe limit, it can be hazardous. For that, the Njoynook comes with smart built in BMS, that monitors the power station load and manages accordingly.
With the LCD Display, you can check current, voltage and other vitals. To upkeep battery performance, make sure the power station is drawing proper power. Also monitor the charging and discharging rate to get smooth power supply off grid.