Allotment gardening remains a great passion for a large number of people and has huge mental, social and physical benefits to all who enjoy them. However one drawback of working on a allotment is often the complete lack of electricity. However portable power units, which are virtually silent unlike traditional generators, can be the answer to help power small tools, lights or other equipment like phones, or even kettles for those all important tea breaks.
What is a portable power station ?
Portable power stations are mobile, lightweight lithium battery enabled devices which store electricity which is either available as AC or DC power. When combined with solar panels they are in effect solar generators of electricity. The solar panels don’t have to be large permanent solar panels but be lightweight foldable portable panels weighing anywhere from 4 to 16kg in weight. Portable power stations can also be recharged in a number of ways from mains (AC) which is the quickest, or from your vehicle cigarette lighter (DC and relatively slow), or even from your alternator using super modern charging technology.
Why you might need power on your allotment ?
Running tools
Not all your tools now have to be battery powered. You can use your existing corded hedge trimmer or strimmer or lawnmower all without having to upgrades to the latest battery operated version. All these can be powered without noise also , which would affect your and your neighbours quiet enjoyment.
Charging devices.
Charging devices, such as phones, iPads or laptops to access gardening advice websites or radios so you can listen to the cricket scores indefinitely. You can recharge electric tool batteries or power a kettle or a sandwich maker so you can keep yourself refuelled with hot food and drink. You may wish to keep cool in the scorching English summer by having a fan running even.
Lighting
With the quality of modern LED lighting meaning you can enjoy light with little draw on your portable power station and this can drastically alter the enjoyment and safety of your allotment life.
Luxuries
By adding a small fridge, for instance, which can help cool your refreshments and snacks then then can help you unwind after some heavy physically challenging jobs.
