Backup Power Supply B600: How to Prepare for a Power Outage

At any moment, disaster can hit and the power grid may go down for a while. We’ve seen these happen all across the country, and it’s let us learn how difficult it can be to live without backup power. To be ready for a power outage, getting a backup power supply should be number one on the list.

Not only will a home battery backup or a house generator be helpful to keep all of your electronics powered, but it can also help you heat your home, purify water, and manage basic necessities for short term survival.

But what else do you need to do to prepare for a power outage? There’s a lot to think of when trying to imagine the day when everything goes dark, but we’ve put together a list to help you know exactly what to do to prepare, and how to choose the right backup power supply for your needs.

Protecting yourself during a power outage

Every survival scenario relies on the level of forward thinking and preparation that goes into it. If you know how to prepare for the worst case, you’ll be ready when the time comes, putting you ahead of the game.

Preparation

There’s a lot that goes into getting prepared for any kind of emergency, let alone a complete power outage. Power outages are unique because they can often come as a result of other natural disasters rather than just on their own. Even alone they can be dangerous and need to be prepared for.

First of all, you need to gather all of the supplies that you could potentially need when the lights go out. It’s helpful to think about where you live and what kind of natural disasters your area is prone to. For example, those in fire country need to be more prepared to simply evacuate than those in tornado alley, where you need to be prepared to hunker down, potentially for a long time.

Both of these scenarios can result in a power outage. Even in evacuation scenarios, you may want to stock your car full of supplies and a backup power supply to be ready to survive on the go.

Emergency supplies

Emergency supplies range from food and water to a battery-powered radio that can help you keep in touch with the outside world. Now, we’re not talking about stockpiling enough canned goods for the apocalypse, but having something ready is never a bad idea.

Some of the key emergency supplies to think about are food, water filtration, warm layers, and a backup power supply. With all of these, you’re setting yourself up for success when disaster may strike.

Food

When it comes to food, you need to have things that are ready to eat, calorie-dense, and don’t require any cooking. If you’re operating with a small gas stove then you could cook a bit, but it also highly depends on the scenario. It’s best to be prepared with canned goods that won’t spoil or need to be heated.

Water Filtration

Water filtration comes in many forms. You can chemically treat water or pump it through a filter that removes all of the dangerous parasites that can be so harmful. The final option is to boil water, which makes having a house generator incredibly handy.

Warm Layers

You never know if you’re going to need to travel or be inside for a long time during a power outage. Extra layers will help you to stay warm if the heat goes off and your house cools down too much in the colder months. A backup power supply can easily run a small heater, but you may also want to be ready for the cold.

Backup Power Supply

Finally, you need to have a backup power supply ready in your home. Having a home battery backup allows you to tackle almost any obstacle that’s thrown your way. It can help with food, water, warmth, and signaling out to get help.

Finding the best backup power supply can be more difficult than you may think. There are so many out there, you need to understand what your needs are in a power outage to make the right choice. Sometimes it’s a pretty easy solution. The Litheli B600 Portable Power Station has the capacity to provide for all of your needs in a power outage, with the potential to charge your electronics for hours on end.

Electrical needs

There are many different electrical needs that you may not even recognize when the power goes out. We’re talking about obvious signs like all of the lights going out, but also the smaller things you might forget about. For example, even a gas water heater is going to fail when the power goes out because electricity is still needed to light the gas, monitor the heat, and simply maintain safety levels.

Simply put, there’s a lot going on in your house that requires a backup power source in order to maintain operations. That’s why one of the most important parts of prepping for a power outage is getting a home battery backup picked out and brought home.

Choosing the right backup power supply

When it comes time to get the right backup power supply, you’ll want to head into it with all the facts. From understanding the wattage a battery backup can put out, to the outlets it has to offer, there’s a lot that goes into finding the perfect fit.

What is a backup power supply?

A backup power supply, or a home battery backup, can be thought of as a really, really big battery. But it’s also much more than just a battery because it can run larger tools and be recharged easily with solar power.

Not every battery backup is created equally. Many trade size for the amount of power they can hold, or cost for the number of outlets. The Litheli B600 demonstrates a fair balance between weight, size, capacity, and functionality, making meeting your power outage needs easy.

Wattage

Some lower rate portable power supplies aren’t made to put out a high level of energy, making it impossible to power things like circular saws or drills. It’s important to pay attention to the output capacity of the backup power supply you’re looking to buy, making sure you can get the job done that you want to use it for.

In a power outage, you’re unlikely to be running a saw or drill off of your backup power supply. This is meant to get you through the storm and take care of your necessities. The Litheli B600 reaches a max output of 600 watts, meaning it’s capable of running the majority of your smaller home appliances, which is perfect for a power outage scenario.

Outlets

The number and type of outlets is incredibly important when looking for the right backup power supply. It affects what you can charge, and how many things you can operate at the same time. You don’t want to be fighting with others over who needs to charge their phone first when you could simply have enough outlets for everyone.

The Litheli B600 has 2 AC 110V power outlets, 2 12W USB ports, and a USB-C charging port for fast charging capable of putting out 100W of power. On top of this all, there is a wireless charging station so there’s no need to even plug in.

Power storage and battery life

One of the most important factors of your battery backup is how many times it can charge your devices, or how long it can run certain appliances. This will give you the best idea of how much it will provide for you in a power outage.

The image here demonstrates approximately what the Litheli B600 is capable of doing for you and your family in the midst of a power outage.

When you’ve hit your limit, there are a few ways of recharging the battery, even during a power outage. You can plug it into your vehicle, and charge it from that battery while it runs and recharges itself. But you can also charge the backup power supply solely with the sun.

Solar Charging

By combining the Litheli B600 with the Litheli Solar Panels, you can create a system or nearly unlimited power. This creates a solar generator that produces clean energy without the hassle of running a gas generator and dealing with the fumes, noise, and cost of fuel.

Plugging the solar panels into the B600 makes this device incredibly efficient in an eco-friendly manner to bring energy inside, or use it outside in any emergency preparedness scenario. The system can nearly replace every other battery in your home when you have enough access to the sunshine.

Conclusion

A home battery backup power supply can take a terrible scenario and make it much more manageable, and even enjoyable. Having the backup power in your home provides reassurance and security during a time when things can become chaotic and stressful. No matter the situation, having reliable access to power is always going to help you come out the other side.