Suaoki 220Wh/20,000mAh Portable Solar Generator

Today, we’re super excited to publish the Suaoki portable solar generator review.

We’re particularly excited about the publication of this review because, though the Suaoki unit is quite small and seemingly unimpressive, it remains one of the most reliable and trusted portable solar unit in recent times.

This review, in our usual manner, will be:
Very thorough and detailed, covering EVERYTHING you need to know about this generator: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Completely honest – and devoid of any false representation of product detail, features, ability or raw capacity.
All that you need to decide whether or not this generator will be an ideal fit for you, your family or your work/business. It is thus our personal guarantee that after reading through this review, you’ll have no need to take a look at another page, purportedly running a review of the same product.

If the preceding paragraphs capture what you’re looking for, then, we’re on the same page. Kindly scroll down let’s begin the business of the day in earnest.
Suaoki Portable Solar Generator Powerhouse Review: An Executive Summary

Powered with US friendly AC sockets, DC outlets and USB connectivity, the Suaoki Powerhouse is a perfect fit for laptops, cell phone and tablets. In extreme conditions, it can also power small fridges and provide power enough to watch your favorite TV show or a short movie.

The most impressive thing to note about this solar generator however is that, it possesses the rather rare ability (in the world of solar generators) to also emit the DC variant of power, side by side with its AC variant. DC fridges, radios and televisions are thus covered in a most brilliant fashion.

The last notorious feature of this generator that has really endeared it to users is its pure sine wave output. It is important to remember that, this variant of AC output is the ‘cleanest’ in terms of output. It is also the safest when it comes to tolerating the various household appliances that are powereable by the Suaoki Powerhouse Generator.
Specs of the SUAOKI 20000MAH Portable Solar Generator

Before starting the review process of this generator proper, it is quite instructive and very important to mention out its specs at a glance. These specs will help you, the prospective buyer; know beforehand what you’re dealing with and whether or not this device is worth your time/money.

Here:
200W pure sine wave inverter.
2 AC power sockets.
2 DC power sockets.
2 USB ports.
Lithium-ion 20,000mAh inbuilt battery.
Aluminum alloy shell.
Intelligent Battery Management System (BMS) that ensures power is properly utilized and managed.
2 principal recharging options: via the dedicated solar panels and via a traditional AC wall socket.

These are the hard features of the Suaoki Powerhouse. Let’s now take a look at its features and see what they hold for the rest for you – and the rest of us.
Features of the Suaoki Powerhouse Portable Generator

There are many features of the Suaoki Powerhouse that are both noteworthy and utterly interesting. These features, for your benefit, are also listed here (and explained where the need arises).

They are:
Ability to power both AC and DC inspired devices.
A super portable design that ensures easy mobility.
A powerful battery that lasts well and serves it purpose brilliantly.
USB connectivity for devices that are powered by USB.
Pure Sine Wave AC output.
2 methods of recharging the system’s battery: AC and Solar.

These are the features of the Powerhouse under review. Let’s now take a look at what this portable solar generator is meant to power.
What is the Suaoki Portable Unit Meant to Power?

The Suaoki 220Wh, 20,000mAh solar power generator is meant to power a plethora of light devices, devices that are well within the 200Watt range of its Pure Sine Wave inverter.

To make your task easier as a researcher and prospective owner of this solar generator, we’ve listed the most popular loads that this unit can power without any challenges.

They are:
1. Laptops

Laptops are the very first on this list for a very good and important purpose: they are one of the most used devices with a solar generator.

Laptops here are meant to work with the AC power of this unit, transmittable via either of the two dedicated AC power outlets. All laptop brands and types are supported, as far as their AC power cables fit into the traditional slot of the solar generator.

Usually, a fully charged Suaoki will power a dead laptop between 3-6 times, depending on the internal battery capacity of the laptop and importantly, whether or not the power generator is working simultaneously with the laptop whilst it is charging.
2. Tablets

Tablets are also supported by this unit and can be recharged either via the dedicated AC sockets or the special USB connectivity ports that come standard with the generator.

Usually, tablets require very low power to charge up and will not drain the battery of the generator in a significant fashion even when the tablet is plugged in and actively used.

Many users of tablets have found out that charging their tablets (3-5 at a time) works awesomely with this portable solar unit (by using an extension cord).

If you’re however charging up only 1 tablet, expect to see an appreciable charge time – with 10 or more times appearing completely normal and expected on a single charge of the solar unit.
3. Cell Phones

Of all the gadgets that this pretty generator powers, cell phones are the lightest and most power efficient of the lot.

Typically with very tiny and comparably insignificant batteries that are often rated 3,000mAh or less, this power station can handle a plethora of phones easily and without any challenge.

Like tablets, more than 10 cellphones can be charged simultaneously with the help of this Powerhouse without recording any incident. However, if you’re using it with 1 cell phone and exclusively for only that cell phone, it is not unusual to record 20 or more charge cycles, depending on the phone brand and its raw battery capacity.
4. Power Banks

Power banks have become very important in today’s world, with the majority of gadget users actually depending on them to power their devices and get their various businesses done.

This Powerhouse unit works in a brilliant fashion to recharge power banks of various types and functions. Depending on the capacity of the power bank in question, this portable power generator will be able to charge them up to 10 or more times.

However, it is important to note that, power banks meant for laptops (or other bigger gadgets) are much more likely to draw power in a manner that will deplete the stored juice of the generator faster than it is ordinarily expected.
5. Fans

Both AC and DC fans are supported by the unit under review.

The run time of the fan is dependent on many factors, the most important being the size of its motor and its stated watts. This means that, the larger the motor, the shorter the overall run time.

To thus get the best run time out of this unit for a fan, it is advisable to make certain that an energy efficient fan is deployed and if possible, the solar panel connected to the device for onward charging whilst it powers the fan.

Depending on the configuration of the fan in question, run time may run between 2 and 12 hours.

However, when plugged in to the supplied panel and exposed to the sun, it is easy to run the connected fan the whole day without experiencing any down time.
6. Fridges

Fridges can also be brilliantly powered by this solar generator, irrespective of the fact that they’re AC or DC inspired, subject to the fact that the fridge is rated 200Watts or below.

The run-time of the fridge will however be dependent on the particular model and its inherent capacity. Run-time of the generator on the other hand will also be dependent on the fact of whether or not the generator’s battery is fully charged and whether or not the solar panel is plugged in (at the time of use).

However, overall, to maximize use and enjoy cool drinks/water better, it is advised that, once contents in the fridge reach a certain point of ‘coolness’, the fridge should be disconnected from the generator and the unit allowed to recoup its lost power.

In this manner, it is easy to see that, the solar generator will not only power the fridge for an indefinite amount of time, it will do so with absolute easy and still have enough juice to power other devices that users may need powered.
7. Desktop Computers

A desktop computer can also be brilliantly powered by this solar powerhouse.

However, it is to be understood that like the other gadgets that can be powered by this unit, the run time of the desktop computer is dependent on its power and importantly, the accessories that are connected to it and the manner it is used.

Accordingly thus, a PC paired up with an ancient monitor and running a DVD program is much more likely to sap the power of the gen faster than a PC that is connected to a smart, energy efficient monitor that is used for some light work, say typing or some other tasks that require less energy overall.

On the whole, while this generator can serve a PC brilliantly, it should be noted that the overall run-time will not be as impressive as when a bigger and more robust model is used.

If you’re thus looking to power a traditional desktop with a solar generator, it is suggested that you opt in for the Goal Zero Yeti 1250 or Be Prepared’s 2500 Watts solar generator.
8. Any Other (Light) Gadget

The first 7 devices that are detailed above are the express gadgets/electronics that the Suaoki portable solar generator can easily power, without much challenge or incident.

However, the list above is not exclusive. This means that, many other gadgets and electronics can work brilliantly with the generator under review, irrespective of the fact that they deploy either AC or DC power.

The most important thing to note and take special care of is that the load that is mounted on the unit should not at any time, exceed the rated wattage of the pure sine wave inverter of the generator, 200W. For best use and to ensure both durability and longevity of the unit, it is advised that, the loads that are mounted on the unit should not exceed half of its stated capacity, 100W.

HAIBIKE SDURO

What I wanted to achieve?

When I bought the bike I wanted primarily a bike to ride to work on as often as possible, leaving my car at home as much as possible on a bike that could cope with a mainly off road route of between 12 and 14 miles to work and then get me home as quickly as possible on a hilly 10 mile B Road route.

To complicate matters I need to carry quite a bit of stuff to work and prefer to use a rear rack and panniers to do so. The tracks I use are too rough for the trekking style bikes so my choice was quickly reducing. I looked at a lot of bikes but in the end decided I needed a hardtail electric mountain bike that I could fit a rack to.

After a lot of research I found myself returning to the e-bikeshop site and focusing on the Haibike sDuro and xDuro HardSeven. I rang Martin who was very helpful, and reassured me that they could fit racks to either bike and said I should come to the shop and try them out.

In the end I attended the demo day and was able to ride both the Yamaha and Bosch systems on great tracks and meet some really friendly like-minded people.


After that I arranged to meet Martin at his shop in Farnham where I could see the whole range of bikes and make up my mind in a relaxed way. Martin also suggested a set of Moon lights that have proved to be excellent and fitted some Schwalbe Smart Sam plus puncture resistant tyres and slime filled tubes to avoid as many punctures as possible as a puncture when you have to be at work is no fun.
The Yamaha motor

As other people have noted The Yamaha motor is a gem. The zero cadence works brilliantly off road and means it responds immediately to your input on the pedals and the torque of the motor will pull you up and over anything you aim it at.

It will try and engage with any weight on the pedal and if you are at a road junction or set of lights I sometimes switch the assist off while I am waiting and back on again when it is time to set off. Either that or just take your feet off the pedals or un-weight the pedals.
Riding the eBike

I have now been riding the bike to and from work for seven months throughout the summer and hardly had to use the car at all. The off road route to work is a sheer pleasure and I have added more demanding tracks knowing that the bike can cope. I actually want the exercise and now predominantly only use the eco mode on the 13 mile off road route to work but know the bike can pick up the pace and fly at the push of a button.

Getting home fast is also a pleasure I use the second standard level of assistance and never use the highest assistance level even on the steep hills and turn the motor off on descents.

The Moon lights mean that I can see where I am going now! The 9 speed gearing has a sweet spot for cruising around 20/22 miles an hour. Obviously the speed drops on the steeper hills and you just drop down through the gears until you find the best one for the effort you want to add to the pedals and the gradient you are climbing. However I still find myself climbing some long more gentle hills at an indicated 20mph. Even a fairly steep long hill is dispatched at 12/14 miles an hour. On the steepest hill my speed drops down to around 10 mph. Momentum is quickly regained when you crest the hill. With a crank motored bike you have to pedal and whatever the setting you end up exercising, which for me is a benefit not a curse.

Using eco on my 12/13 mile mostly off road ride to work I have about 62% battery left when I arrive at work. Blasting the 10 miles home on my hilly B Road in standard I have about 52% battery left when I get home. I top my battery up at work and am a 17 stone + guy with two loaded panniers.



I did manage 30 miles on a fun mostly off road leisure ride including lots of very challenging hill climbs and by managing the way I rode the bike found the controller telling me I was about to deplete the battery 200 yards from home.
Longer term thoughts?

After 7 months I have so far seen no noticeable degradation in the battery. I look after my battery by bringing it into the house after every ride and charging it if I am going to use the bike the next day. If I am not going to use the bike for a number of days it will have over 50% remaining after my ride home from work and I store it without topping it back up in a warm dry cupboard and then charge it up again on the day I next ride.

I was worried about spokes breaking in the back wheel being a heavy guy and carrying panniers but actually wrote off my rear wheel and rear mech after only a few weeks riding when a tree branch jammed in the rear spokes, so I cannot say whether the original rear wheel would have coped with the weight it was carrying as the miles increased.

Martin made me up a strong back wheel based on a mavic rim that has so far taken everything that I have thrown at it. The beauty of a crank drive is that if you need a stronger rear wheel you can just build one up and slot it in.

A disadvantage of a powerful crank drive system is that it puts quite a strain on your cassette, chain and front sprocket. I would advise changing gear as gently as you can. I read Anthony Flemings excellent review and did find that I also damaged the original rear cassette by unsympathetically changing gear on a steep hill under full load. The system does interrupt power as you change gear but I would still recommend taking a gentle approach to changing gear.
Any upgrades?

I followed Anthony’s advice and fitted a cheap rear cassette that has for me proved more durable than the original although I made sure my gears were perfectly indexed after it was fitted. The rack Martin fitted is working well in combination with my Ortlieb Panniers although for my own peace of mind I replaced the standard fitting bolts with much stronger ones that I sourced from the excellent Margnor Fasteners Ltd near Guildford.

Like any new bike you will probably want to put a more comfortable seat on and I have found the Velo Inclined Men’s Plush Men’s Saddle – Black sourced from Amazon the most comfortable saddle I have ever used and have now put this saddle on my other bikes.

The Smart Sam Plus Tyres with slime filled tubes have not punctured. Over half my mileage is off road with all the hazards you meet there so I strongly recommend them. I have found enough grip off road and due to their strong construction they are a very fast running road tyre for commuting and very hard wearing.

For me the standard brakes have been very good with plenty of power and a nice feel and modulation. I know this contradicts other reviews but they have been fine for me. I also have not had a problem with the seat post and after fitting my new saddle it has stayed in the position I put it in.

The quality of the Haibike frame is fantastic, obviously high quality and very well engineered, producing a taut and well controlled ride. I have a Rockshox Recon Silver 100mm fork that is fitted to the xduro hard tail on another bike I own and prefer the Rock Shock to the Suntour fork on the Sduro but the Suntour is air adjustable and works just fine.
Conclusion

So I have to say that after 7 months and 1600 miles I am still very impressed with this bike. I think that the combination of the German Haibike frame and Japanese motor are a great combination and hard to beat. I have ended up with a highly capable mountain bike and fast road bike that can also lug me and two full panniers around with consummate ease.

More importantly than all this is that riding this bike is amazing fun and it has enabled me to commute to work by bicycle and leave the car at home which I could not have done on an ordinary bike. You obviously also get a lot of exercise in a way that you hardly notice.

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How you can install an opener?

There are three things that you need to do before you embark on starting off with the installation. You need to decide the area, where you would install the device. Most of the automatic gate opener ( for example: MIGHTY MULE 502 ) devices are dug within the ground. Secondly, one needs to put the trenches and posts within the ground for that. So, one must always contact the local authority to know about underground utilities passing through that area. Otherwise, you might accidentally damage them. After you are done proceed in the following method which is the last thing to do -

1) Spray paint the area that you need to dig.
2) Drill holes for the gate post and position the gate properly before you begin.
3) Then drill holes for placing the control box of the gate opener.
4) The control box should be positioned in such a manner that it does not affect the functionalities of the gate functions.
5) The sensor device should be dug inside the ground within the property. It should be such that it remains about 50 feet away from the actual gate perimeter and about 1 foot within the ground. The exit sensor has to be buried in such a way that one can connect the wires to the gate control box comfortably.
6) Three wires would come into the control box. The wires will be from the keypad, one from the exit sensor and another one from the power source.
7) The key pad post should be installed properly
8) Finally the control box needs to be mounted securely. Since the control box is the key to all the accessory devices of the gate opener, it is positioned near to the hinge posts of the gate. If the gate opener is battery operated, then the wires to the battery should be connected to the opener as well. It is necessary the charge the batteries fro time to time. It is also necessary to change the battery when the need be. If the control is electrically operated, then one needs to check the electric lines from time to time.

The necessary information of installation is given in the manual. One should always read it carefully and should also make sure that the safety measures are observed correctly and safely.

Colourful log cabin quilt highlight of 90th Ottawa Valley Farm Show

Carleton Place Almonte Canadian Gazette
Several celebratory events will be staged during the 90th Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 14-15, including auction of an anniversary quilt as part of the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale raising funds for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. To date, the sale has collected $130,000.

The burgundy, beige and gold log cabin quilt with each block radiating out from a golden wheat field has been assembled over many months by a core of 12 volunteers led by Nancy Grundy. As she has for the past several years, Grundy will co-ordinate the quilt display at the farm show, focusing in 2017 on heritage creations.

According to Grundy, in early Nov. 2016, ladies met and began to sew the individual log cabin blocks. She sewed them together, with help from Pauline Farey and Joanne Hunter, who put on the border and binding.

All of the fabric was donated by Ruth Liscumb at Flair with Fabrics in Chesterville, and Pauline Clarke from 3 Dogs Quilting in North Gower did the quilting with her long arm quilting machine.

“We decided on the log cabin as it is an older pattern; normally the centre should be red to represent the hearth of the home, but we chose a golden colour to represent the golden wheat fields,” Grundy explained. “The centre of the pattern also represents the centre of the farm radiating out into the community. Pauline chose gold thread to represent the grain crops, and a pattern that has leaves and sprouts for the wheat sheaves and vines.”

In addition, the large stone fence pays tribute to the hard work of forefathers clearing the land and creating the stone fences throughout the area.

“All the ladies’ names who helped or worked on the quilt are handwritten on the stones,” Grundy said. “The landscape was hand-appliqued on to the back of the quilt. The name of the quilt is ‘Farmer’s Joy.’ It is a joy to be a farmer and it was a joy for us to create this priceless commemorative quilt.”

The display will be held in the front exhibit halls along with 4-H projects and antiques organized by Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario. This year, one hall has been reserved for the 90th celebration, with a focus on live fiddle music and step dancing, local food, farm-themed bingo, the president’s Cookie Contest, and much more.

The quilt will fit a king-sized bed. It’s reversible, with the flip side featuring a 40-by-40-inch appliqued landscape encompassing both the old and new logos of the farm show and the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association which has sponsored it since 1927, back when it started in Renfrew County as a rotating seed competition and exhibition.

“The landscape celebrates evolution of the farm show. You can use it on the bed or flip it over and hang it on the wall,” Grundy observed, adding that it’s priceless. “It’s the one and only.”

Rethink your digital marketing before it’s too late

The crystal ball season is in full swing. In between wrapping up old projects and planning for the new year, marketers are reading article after article trying to scope out the latest trends for 2014.

Unfortunately, the only thing that sticks are buzzwords such as ‘native advertising’, which most of us speak about without having an idea what they stand for. And yet, it is crucial to identify long term developments and their implications on your marketing strategy.

So, let’s have a deeper look on some of the most exciting trends that you can expect and how brands and agencies can profit from those opportunities
From native advertising to contextual advertising

‘Native advertising’ has been 2013’s number one buzzword at marketing panels, conferences, and on social networks. Essentially, the term refers to the digital form of advertorials or, in other words, the advertisements that come in the form of editorial content. However, native ads –also known as branded content– differ by not only adapting the editorial format, but because their content is specifically created to fit the voice of the outlet where they appear.

10 Skills a Digital Marketing Pro Needs to Succeed

A digital marketer is like a conductor. Many players, a lot of shiny noisy instruments and a big audience.

It means understanding the nuances of the new web paradigms and how they interact. It’s about knowing about how each of the social and digital channels operate and interact with each other and the synergies that creates.

It raises questions. How different should my Facebook post be to my Twitteror Instagram tactics. What priority should I put on email marketing? How does my content marketing help build my search engine optimization?

The questions are many and complex.

But first let’s take a closer look at what are some of the challenges facing digital marketing executives and professionals and the skills they need to master and understand.
The high velocity of digital change