What it can run, and for how long
A power station is a battery with an inverter: it stores energy as watt-hours (Wh) and delivers it as AC watts (W). The PECRON E3600LFP Portable Power Station 3600W 3072Wh stores 3,072 Wh, of which about 2,611 Wh reaches your appliances after losses, and its inverter limits the load to 3,600 W at a time.
| Appliance (typical) | Running / starting watts | Can it run it? | Runtime on a full charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, about 18–22 cu ft) | 150 W / 600 W start | Yes | 43.5 h | |
| Chest freezer (about 7 cu ft) | 100 W / 400 W start | Yes | 3.1 days | |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 800 W / 1,500 W start | Yes | 21.8 h | |
| Well pump (1/2 hp) | 1,000 W / 2,100 W start | Yes | 13.1 h | |
| Gas furnace blower | 750 W / 1,500 W start | Yes | 7.0 h | |
| Window air conditioner (5,000–8,000 BTU) | 600 W / 1,800 W start | Yes | 7.3 h | |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 70 W | Yes | 37.3 h | |
| Home oxygen concentrator | 300 W | Yes | 8.7 h | |
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 25 W | Yes | 4.4 days | |
| LED television (55 in) | 100 W | Yes | 26.1 h | |
| LED lighting (10 bulbs) | 100 W | Yes | 26.1 h | |
| Laptop and charger | 60 W | Yes | 43.5 h | |
| Phones and tablets charging (4) | 40 W | Yes | 2.7 days | |
| Ceiling or box fan | 75 W / 150 W start | Yes | 34.8 h | |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking) | 1,500 W | Yes | 17.4 h | |
| Coffee maker | 900 W | Yes | 29.0 h | |
| Garage door opener (1/2 hp) | 550 W / 1,100 W start | Yes | 9.9 days | |
| Washing machine | 500 W / 1,300 W start | Yes | 13.1 h | |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | Yes | 1.7 h | |
| Central air conditioner (3-ton) | 3,500 W / 10,500 W start | Check surge | 1.2 h |
| Scenario | Running watts | Starting watts needed | Average draw | Fits | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials: refrigerator, router, lights, phones | 315 W | 765 W | 225 W | Fits | 11.6 h |
| Essentials + sump pump | 1,115 W | 1,815 W | 345 W | Fits | 7.6 h |
| Essentials + furnace blower + TV | 1,165 W | 1,915 W | 700 W | Fits | 3.7 h |
| Essentials + window air conditioner | 915 W | 2,115 W | 585 W | Fits | 4.5 h |
Recharging
Recharge time depends on the source. Solar numbers below are our calculation for the panel wattage shown, assuming 75% real-world output and the approximate annual-average peak sun hours for each region; winter and cloud cover cut them sharply.
| Panel total | Basis | Florida and the Gulf Coast | Texas | California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 W | — | 7.9 sunny days | 8.2 sunny days | 7.4 sunny days |
- solar input up to 150 W (as stated)
- AC wall charging up to 3,200 W (as stated) — about 1.0 h from empty at that rate before losses
See the solar recharge calculator for your own panel size and sun hours.
Connecting it to a home
You can plug appliances straight into the unit's outlets. Powering a home's circuits is different: it needs a properly rated transfer switch or the maker's home-integration hardware, installed by a licensed electrician.
If you plan to connect it to the house, compare it with the equipment in our transfer switch and hookup library and read the whole-house guide.
Fit check before you buy
Checks to make against your loads and your plan before ordering.
- ✓Loads fit the outputAdd up the running watts of everything you will run together; keep the total under 3,600 W.
- ?Starting surgeNo surge rating was stated in the sources we read; confirm with the maker before running motors.
- ?Outlets and voltageCheck the outlet types against your plugs. The listing mentions 120/240 V output — confirm which model variant has it.
- iRecharge planDecide how you will refill it: wall power, solar or a generator, within its stated input limits.
- iWeight79 lb as stated — plan how you will move it.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Published specifications
| Battery capacity | 3,072 Wh[S1] | Manufacturer store |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 3,600 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| 120/240 V output | Listed[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Cycle life | 3,500 cycles to 80% capacity[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| USB-C ports | 5V, 9V, 12V, 20V/100W;[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| UPS / switchover | 3600W Max 30A Cable;[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Solar input (as stated) | 150 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| AC charging input | 3,200 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Weight | 79 lb[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Dimensions | L17.5*W12.1*H13.8 in[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Warranty | 2+3 Years[S1] | Manufacturer store |
Wattstanding calculations
| Usable energy (85% of capacity) | 2,611 Wh | Wattstanding calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator runtime (typical) | 43.5 h | Wattstanding calculation |
| Price per kWh of storage | $325 | Wattstanding calculation |
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.
- Runtime figures are calculations with stated assumptions, not measurements.
- Prices change; confirm the price, stock and what is included before ordering.
- No surge rating was found in the sources we read.
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Questions buyers ask
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Sources and verification
- Pecron — PECRON E3600LFP Portable Power Station 3600W 3072Wh — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
Wattstanding has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Electrical work belongs to a licensed electrician. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work




