How long will the YETI run my device?
Here's a quick and dirty lesson in power:
All GOAL ZERO rechargers have a number in their name, ex. GUIDE 10
Plus Recharger, GOAL ZERO YETI 400 Portable Power Station. These
numbers refer to the Watt Hours (Wh), or the amount of energy that can be
stored in each battery, and can help estimate how long your gear will run
from each recharger. For example, a 400Wh battery should run a 100W
light for 4 hours (400/100=4). If your gear falls within the 400Wh capacity
of the YETI, you'll want to check the restrictions on each of the output
ports.
Here are some common devices and their watt-hour requirements:
Device
Light-a-Life 12V Lantern (3Wh)
Smartphone (5-7Wh)
Tablet (25-42Wh)
DVD Player (20-25W)
Laptop (50W)
Radio/Stereo (40W)
Desktop Computer (100W)
Printer (90W)
32" LCD TV (98-156W)
When you're deciding on what to power from your new GOAL ZERO recharger,
do some research into your device's wattage consumption. For more quick
tips and learning tools, check out www.GOALZERO.com/learn.html
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Power from Yeti 400
130 Hrs
30+ Recharges
10+ Recharges
14-17 Hrs
2-17 Hrs
7 Hrs
3-3.5 Hrs
1.5 Hrs
2-3.5 Hrs
Troubleshooting
If your devices are not recharging from your YETI, follow these steps:
1. Ensure the Output Port has been turned on. The green LED light on the
power button should be lit up.
2. Check the Battery Display. If it is at 20% or below, recharge your YETI.
3. Verify your device is suitable for use with the YETI:
a. All of the YETI output ports have their own max power capacity.
Check the YETI's Tech Specs to ensure your device is compatible.
b. Some devices with rechargeable batteries, like laptops and tablets,
may pull more watts when in use. In these cases, power down your
device and recharge it.
Reset the battery following these steps:
**Unplug all charging cables, including device charging cables, from the
YETI before attempting to reset the battery.
a. Remove the four bolts holding the YETI top in place.
b. Lift top off and set aside.
c. Remove the two battery terminal bolts.
d. Disconnect the wires on the battery terminals. Wait 10 seconds.
e. Reconnect battery wires and reassemble YETI.
f. Fully recharge your battery.
If you are still experiencing trouble with your YETI, please call our Customer
Solutions Center at 1-888-794-6250 or by email at support@goalzero.com
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