The Powertech product powered a full-size
bedside CPAP machine for two nights of seven
hours each before it needed to be recharged, it
went even better on a smaller travel machine
and lasted three nights. The one downside is
that it couldn’t provide enough power to keep
the larger machines pump and humidifier
going at the same time – it could only run the
pump.
The beauty of the Powertech Powerbank
is that it also comes with two built in lights;
a directional torch as well as a broad beam
light that can be hung from a tent or tree,
the battery life is enough to keep this light
going for around 24 hours.
The Powertech Powerbank also comes
with a jump starter function. With
a continuous 12V, 350A supply
(peaks at 700A) it is enough power
to jump start a 1600cc V-twin (fully
discharged battery) as well as 3.2
litre diesel Ford Ranger.
Recharging the Powertech
Powerbank is simple. Both mains
(240V) and DC (12V) are available.
Mains power recharges the
Powertech in around 5 hours while
the DC (tried on a BMW F800GS) took
around 7 hours – a full day of riding.
Many similar products are on
the market and at AU$249.00 the
Powertech is not the cheapest, yet
with its small, lightweight design and
long-lasting power life the Powertech
is certainly worth a look.
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