Portable Power Stations

A portable power station is a big rechargeable battery with power points built in. There's no engine and no fuel, so it runs silently, and you can use it inside the caravan, the tent or the house during a blackout. Charge it from a power point or your car, then run lights, laptops, a camping fridge or a CPAP machine off it. We ship Australia-wide, or you can pick up free from our Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth branch.

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Power station or generator?

A power station suits anything low-draw that needs to run quietly or indoors. Think phone and laptop charging, lights, a camping fridge, or a CPAP machine overnight. When the battery runs flat, you recharge it, and that takes hours rather than a quick refill.

For an air conditioner, power tools or a kettle, a portable generator is still the right tool. Plenty of caravanners carry both. A small inverter generator tops up the power station during the day, and the power station gives them silent power at night.

Sizing a portable power station

Two numbers matter. Output, in watts, is the most it can run at once. Capacity, in watt-hours (Wh), is how long it keeps going.

To estimate runtime, divide the capacity by what your device draws, then take off about 15% for conversion losses. A 1,000Wh station running a 50W camping fridge gives you roughly 17 hours of compressor time. Fridges cycle on and off, so in practice it lasts longer than that.

If anything you're running has a motor or compressor, check the surge rating too. The start-up draw can be well above the running figure.

Why buy from Macfarlane

We've been in the generator trade since 1949, and we're still 100% Australian owned. We ship Australia-wide, or you can pick up free from Clayton South, Seven Hills, Brendale or Rockingham. If you can't decide between a power station and a generator for your setup, call 1300 622 436 and talk it through with someone who knows both.

Portable Power Stations FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Portable Power Stations

Plug it into a standard power point. The 2000W model takes about 3 hours to fully charge, and the 3600W model about 4 hours.

Yes. There's no exhaust, so it's safe indoors, unlike a generator. Keep it dry and out of direct heat, and follow the manual's ventilation guidance.

Usually, yes. Check your machine's power draw on the power supply label. A heated humidifier pushes it up a lot, so use the runtime sum above with the humidifier on.

Not for long. An air conditioner needs high continuous output and drains the battery quickly. An inverter generator is the better choice for that.

Yes. Freight is calculated at checkout, and click & collect is free from all four branches.

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How to find what power generator you need

The Macfarlane Generators Power Calculator helps you estimate the generator size required for your application by calculating power demand, motor starting loads, and electrical conversions such as kVA, kW, amps, and horsepower. Designed for homeowners, tradies, and industrial operators, it provides practical tools and power consumption guides to help you select the right generator with confidence. Whether you're planning backup power, construction site equipment, or large-scale operations, the calculator simplifies generator sizing and power planning.

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