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FranklinWH aPower 2

Home battery · aPower. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).

The aPower 2 is a 15 kWh AC-coupled LFP home battery with 10 kW continuous output and 15 kW peak for 10 seconds. It can store solar and grid energy and keep heavy loads such as air conditioners and water heaters running during grid outages. Up to 15 units can be combined per aGate, for up to 225 kWh.

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Capacity
15000Wh
Continuous
10000W
Peak / surge
15000W
Chemistry
LiFePO4
Expandable
Yes
Weight
162kg
Warranty
15yr

Key features

What it is for

Specifications

Capacity15000 Wh
Continuous output10000 W
Peak / surge15000 W
ExpandableYes
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
AC output voltage120 / 240 V, 120 / 208 V, 60 Hz
Weight162 kg (357.1 lb)
Dimensions75.0 × 30.0 × 114.9 cm (29.5 × 11.8 × 45.2 in)
Warranty15 years

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

How long it runs common appliances

ApplianceWattsRuns?Hours
Refrigerator (with freezer)120 W (600 start)yes11.8 days
Chest freezer100 W (500 start)yes16.5 days
CPAP (no humidifier)35 W (40 start)yes14.1 days
Gas boiler (pump + controls)120 W (300 start)yes8.3 days
Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU12 Wyes41.3 days
Starlink (standard dish)60 W (100 start)yes8.3 days
TV 50"75 Wyes6.6 days
Sump pump 1/2 HP920 W (2150 start)yes13 h
Well pump 1/2 HP880 W (2000 start)yes14 h
Space heater 1500 W1500 Wyes11 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 FranklinWH manual. Connecting to a home panel needs a transfer switch or interlock and a licensed electrician.

Error codes and troubleshooting

We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.

FAQ

How long will the FranklinWH aPower 2 run a refrigerator?

About 283 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.

Can the FranklinWH aPower 2 start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 15000 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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