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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
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The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is a 1,024 Wh portable power station with 2,000 W output and 3,000 W peak output. It fully recharges in 49 minutes from AC at up to 1,600 W when UltraFast charging is enabled in the Anker app, and it accepts up to 600 W of solar input. The page states the battery keeps at least 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles.

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Capacity
1024Wh
Continuous
2000W
Peak / surge
3000W
Solar input
600W
Cycles
4000
Weight
11.29kg

Key features

What it is for

Specifications

Capacity1024 Wh
Continuous output2000 W
Peak / surge3000 W
Solar input600 W
Cycle life4000 cycles
AC charging49 Min UltraFast Recharging
AC output voltage120V
Weight11.29 kg (24.9 lb)
Dimensions38.40 × 20.80 × 24.41 cm (15.1 × 8.2 × 9.6 in)

From the Anker SOLIX page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

How long it runs common appliances

ApplianceWattsRuns?Hours
Refrigerator (with freezer)120 W (600 start)yes19 h
Chest freezer100 W (500 start)yes27 h
CPAP (no humidifier)35 W (40 start)yes23 h
Gas boiler (pump + controls)120 W (300 start)yes14 h
Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU12 Wyes68 h
Starlink (standard dish)60 W (100 start)yes14 h
TV 50"75 Wyes11 h
Sump pump 1/2 HP920 W (2150 start)yes0.9 h
Well pump 1/2 HP880 W (2000 start)yes0.9 h
Space heater 1500 W1500 Wyes0.8 h

Assumes 88 % inverter efficiency, 90 % usable capacity and typical duty cycles. Build your own list in the calculator.

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Connection and wiring

Follow the diagrams in the Anker SOLIX manual.

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Error codes and troubleshooting

CodeMeaningWhat to doManual page
E0003The voltage at the USB-A port is 5.7 V or higher, or 3.8 V or lower.Reinsert the device connected to the USB-A port, or press the car socket button once.18
E0003The voltage at the USB-A port is above 5.7V or below 3.8V.Reconnect the device to the USB-A port, or press the car socket button once.18
E0008The charging current of the device connected to the 15W USB-C port is 3.8 A or higher.Reinsert the device connected to the 15W USB-C port, or press the car socket button once.18
E0008The charging current of a device connected to the 15W USB-C port is 3.8A or higher.Reconnect the device to the 15W USB-C port, or press the car socket button once.18
E0009The charging current of the device connected to the USB-C port is 3 A or 5 A or higher on two consecutive occasions.Reinsert the device connected to the USB-C port.18
E0009The charging current of a device connected to the USB-C port is 3A or 5A or higher, twice in a row.Reconnect the device to the USB-C port.18

6 of 20 codes. From the Anker SOLIX manual. All 20 C1000 Gen 2 codes →

FAQ

How long will the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 run a refrigerator?

About 19 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.

Can the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 3000 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.

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