The numbers
| Explorer 1000 v2 | Explorer 1000 Plus | Explorer 1000 (original) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1,070 WhLiFePO4 | 1,264 WhLiFePO4 | 1,002 Whlithium-ion |
| Output | 1,500 W3,000 W surge | 2,000 W4,000 W surge | 1,000 W2,000 W surge |
| Starts it? | Yesneeds about 2,000 W | Yesneeds about 2,000 W | Yesneeds about 2,000 W |
| Runs it? | Yesdraws up to 800 W | Yesdraws up to 800 W | Yesdraws up to 800 W |
| A typical day's use | 15 hours to 4.5 days | 17 hours to 5.4 days | 14 hours to 4.3 days |
| Nonstop at full power | about 1 hour | about 1 hour | about 1 hour |
On a full charge, with no other loads. A sump pump uses 0.2–1.5 kWh a day and draws 300–800 W while pumping (⅓–½ hp); about 85% of the battery reaches the outlet after the inverter's losses. Needs power most during storms, exactly when the grid tends to fail.
Tip: Check its startup surge against your power station's rating.
Make it last longer
Folding solar panels refill it on sunny days. Add the rest of what you would run to see the whole picture.
Running it every day, off grid? How much power a sump pump uses sizes the solar for it.
Other questions like this
Sources
- Jackery: Explorer 1000 v2 or 1000 Plus? the maker's specs
- Jackery Explorer 1000 (original) product page the maker's specs
- How much power a sump pump uses US Department of Energy estimates, nameplate ratings and owner measurements
Runtimes are calculated from these numbers, not measured. Your sump pump's label or a plug-in meter gives your exact draw. Spotted something out of date? Tell me.