Silent "generator" - DeWalt Portable Power Station

newbury · Jan 25, 2018

Not EXACTLY a generator, rather a way to combine 4 DeWalt 20v Max or Flexvolt batteries for a 120V power source.
I do a bunch of work well away from a wall plug. But being retired I rarely work for a long time. So for example I'll go out to cut bamboo and one or two Dewalt 5AH batteries with my sawzall will last as long as I want to work.

I've heavily invested in the 20vMax line, about $3K of tools and batteries. But I still find myself stringing power cords for things like my jigsaw and other tools.

I've "lusted" after one of these power stations since they came out.

CPO outlet on ebay has just marked them down to $194 w/ free shipping, no batteries or cord.

Redlands Okie · Jan 25, 2018

Got a friend doing remodel work with one. Has had it several months and he likes it a lot so far

k0ua · Jan 25, 2018

That is a very cool idea.

newbury · Jan 30, 2018

Well it got here quickly.
A normal 3 prong female end is needed to plug it in.
One of my oldest 20vMax batteries would not charge on it.

I saw a youtube vid which the guy says he talked to DeWalt support and they emphasized that you SHOULD NOT have the batteries installed when plugging it in to charge, it is liable to damage the batteries. Mentioned in the instructions, but not emphasized.