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Pecron E3800LFP

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Pecron E3800LFP
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The Pecron E3800LFP is a 3840 Wh portable power station with 4200 W output and LiFePO4 chemistry. Its solar inputs are two XT60-M ports rated up to 1500 W each and one DC5521 port rated 150 W max.

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Capacity
3840Wh
Continuous
4200W
Solar input
3000W
Chemistry
LiFePO4

Key features

Specifications

Capacity3840 Wh
Continuous output4200 W
Solar input3000 W
Battery chemistryLiFePO4

From the Pecron 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)yes3.0 days
Chest freezer100 W (500 start)yes4.2 days
CPAP (no humidifier)35 W (40 start)yes3.6 days
Gas boiler (pump + controls)120 W (300 start)yes51 h
Wi-Fi router + modem/ONU12 Wyes10.6 days
Starlink (standard dish)60 W (100 start)yes51 h
TV 50"75 Wyes41 h
Sump pump 1/2 HP920 W (2150 start)yes3.3 h
Well pump 1/2 HP880 W (2000 start)yes3.5 h
Space heater 1500 W1500 Wyes2.9 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 Pecron manual.

Error codes and troubleshooting

CodeMeaningWhat to doManual page
1Battery temperature is too low.Wait until the temperature rises above 0°C. It recovers automatically when the temperature increases.25
10DC output current is too high.Stop DC output. Check the specifications and ratings of the connected equipment.25
11A short circuit is detected on the DC output.Stop DC output. Check the specifications and ratings of the connected equipment.25
12DC input voltage is too low for charging.Increase the input voltage to the specified range and retry.25
13The charging board is overheating during DC charging.Temporarily suspend DC charging. Check whether the charging equipment or cables are abnormal.25
2Battery temperature is too high.Wait until the temperature drops below 50°C. It recovers automatically when the temperature decreases.25

6 of 24 codes. From the Pecron manual. All 24 E3800LFP codes →

FAQ

How long will the Pecron E3800LFP run a refrigerator?

About 72 hours for a typical 120 W refrigerator that runs 35 % of the time, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses.

Can the Pecron E3800LFP start a sump pump or well pump?

Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 4200 W output (no separate peak published). 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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