It’s usually not until the electricity goes out to your home that you wish you had a whole-home power backup solution. Especially if it’s a critical time, such as during bad weather, fires, or other natural disasters. Enter the latest generation of flagship-grade power stations, many of which offer battery backup systems that you can install into your home for zero downtime even during extended outages. Among the very best of these setups is the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus with the Home Power Panel.
Bad weather has been the main cause of power outages in my home. For three straight years, the electricity has dropped out for multiple days in the dead cold of winter. While these setups are also designed for more serious outages caused by natural disasters, I wanted to try out the system to fix my own issues, as the battle to stay warm and avoid freezing water pipes is real. After getting my hands on an Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, the Home Power Panel, expansion packs, and some solar panels, I went about the whole process of installation and setup so that I’m prepared for the next outage. Here’s how it went!