MrMeeseeks86

Thanks for the replies, guys! Definitely a lot to chew on.

Would 1kW with two lithium batteries be better if I'm also looking for cheaper/temporary solution? Not running a lot but just worried that ends up costing me more in the long run somehow.

Thanks for the response! Yeah that's all really, might factor in for a sound system too, although doubt I'd really use it, and I have IPTV so no decoder or stick. Lights are those rechargeable bulbs so also not necessary for lights. Found the figuring out the draw power a bit tricky for instance my TV says 265W on the back but that's apparently max output and according to the Internet this specific model averages about 120W. Will also be turning down back-light for loadshedding slots since that apparently makes a big difference in how much it draws. And sorry just to make sure, I thought the Ecoflow charges a lot quicker but you say the recharge times are a bit wanting? So would 1kva be more suited for me then? Or would 3kva be better even though it is with 2 lead acid batteries which can later be swapped with lithium? Appreciate the help!

Hi all, Looking for some much needed guidance as I'm still trying to figure everything out and it's making my head spin a bit. Don't have the bank to go quite as big as a lot of folks but just looking for something decent that could cover the 2.5hrs slots. Around the 12-15k mark max. Also, I'm renting so solar not really an option. So far from the reading I've done it seems I should get a Pure Sine Wave if possible? All I'm really looking to run is: A 65' TV, Wifi Router, 1 Desktop PC and perhaps a fan and phone charger. With that in mind I have quite a few questions: - 1kva vs 3kva - Is 3kva overkill or better to go big as possible on inverter itself? Or is 1kva sufficient for what I'm looking to use it for? If you had the choice between a 1kva with two lithium batteries or a 3kva with two gel/acid batteries, what would you prefer? - Is the site 'Geewiz' reputable? Seems like they have a few good options and trolley combos but I know there are a lot of dodgy sites out there currently. - Is a 'simulated/modified sine wave' really significantly worse than a 'pure sine wave'? There is a neatly priced Mecer 2400VA 24V Inverter With 2x Gel Batteries Kit (R9900) but would that be falling into a trap somehow? - Are the Ecoflow ranges worth it? Seems like less power for a bigger price tag. Not sure why people are going for that except for maybe portability. - Of the inverters that seem decent it's mostly between: Mecer, Axpert, RCT Megapower, Kool Energy and Ellies. Any of those I should avoid or any that is a clear favourite perhaps? And then finally - the inverter combo that looks the best to my naïve eye is the Axpert Type Pure Sine 3000VA Inverter Trolley + 2x 100Ah Battery (8 HOUR BATTERY LIFE) KIT - 3000W (50A PWM SOLAR) (150-200 cycles) for R12,895. Does anyone have experience with that particular inverter? There is also a 3000VA Mecer Axpert Pure Sine Inverter + 2x 100Ah Battery Trolley (8 HOUR BATTERY LIFE) KIT - 3000W (150-200 cycles) for R14,295. Would that be better somehow? Apologies for the slew of questions but that covers most of what I'm curious about now as I'm looking to just bring some relieve to this hellscape that is loadshedding. Any help would be very much appreciated!