How long does a portable power station last?

A portable power station’s lifespan is largely determined by its battery cycle life. This means the amount of times it can be charged and recharged before capacity drops.

How long does a power supply last?

Power supplies tend to be rated in “hours,” so it goes without saying that those used continuously will have a shorter lifespan than those that are used only occasionally. PSUs for high-powered devices, such as servers or computer systems, will likely have a shorter lifespan than those used to power smaller devices given the higher load.

What is the life expectancy of a power supply?

No general answer can be given. Well, the power supplies' heating is usually much higher at 90% than at 80% and extremely high at 100%. So considering heating, it's usually good not to put more than 80% load on the supply for longer periods. Life expectancy is not really equal to MTBF!

Do power supplies have a shorter lifespan?

You get what you pay for. Power supplies used in harsh environments with high temperatures or humidity will likely have a shorter lifespan than those used in more controlled conditions. The same is true of power supplies used in high-vibration environments, such as vehicles or heavy machinery.

How long does a TDK rws50 power supply last?

TDK RWS50 power supply lists the MTBF at 4,170,949 hours !!!, which is about 500 years. Yet they contain mechanical fans that usually have at most 40,000 hrs, and best electrolytic caps are rated at 100,000 hours at 60C. Although the life expectancy doubles with every 10c drop in operating temperature, I still can't figure out the 4M hrs rating.

How do you store a power station?

If you’re not using it, store your power station in a cool, dry place with a 50% charge. (Remember, don’t store it anywhere where it will overheat or freeze.)