The PowerPot is a portable thermoelectric generator that converts heat directly into DC electrical power so you can charge your phone on a stove or fire.
To generate power, simply add some water to Powerpot and place it on a heat source. The PowerPot will start powering up your mobile electronics within 10 seconds of applying heat to the pot.
The device comes equipped with a standard 5V USB port, making it compatible with cell phones, GPS units, iPhones, Androids, iPods and iPads. A solid-state voltage regulator provides up to 5W of charging power, which can also be used directly to run speakers, lights, fans, or other low-power appliances.
The coolest feature of the PowerPot is that it is an actual boiling pot. It constantly heats water to generate electricity. You can reuse this hot water to cook dishes or prepare hot drinks.
This could be a great gift for a backpacker or camper who likes cooking, drinking and ‘texting’ from their campsites.
To generate power, simply add some water to Powerpot and place it on a heat source. The PowerPot will start powering up your mobile electronics within 10 seconds of applying heat to the pot.
The device comes equipped with a standard 5V USB port, making it compatible with cell phones, GPS units, iPhones, Androids, iPods and iPads. A solid-state voltage regulator provides up to 5W of charging power, which can also be used directly to run speakers, lights, fans, or other low-power appliances.
The coolest feature of the PowerPot is that it is an actual boiling pot. It constantly heats water to generate electricity. You can reuse this hot water to cook dishes or prepare hot drinks.
This could be a great gift for a backpacker or camper who likes cooking, drinking and ‘texting’ from their campsites.
The PowerPot is made of hard but lightweight anodized aluminum. The pot alone measures 4.5” x 5.5” and weighs 12.1 oz. With the included lid it’s 4.5” x 8” and weighs 18.2 oz.
All you need to do with the Power Pot is add water to the pot and place it on a flame or heat source to boil the water. It will start to charge the USB device that is connected to the pot! The generated output is 5W maximum at 1A.
This is the USB port on the other end of the regulator cable.
You can plug in the included LED light or the 3-in-1 charging cable.
The 3-in-1 charging cable comes with a 30-pin iPhone, microUSB and miniUSB connectors for various devices.
The green spork that came with the Power Pot is pretty nifty.
I decided to test this on a gas stove. We added some water in the pot, then put it to boil. As soon as the flame was on, the LED USB light immediately turned on. Pretty cool!
We also tried my Nexus 4 cell phone, and that charged right away as well. I didn’t leave the stove on for a long time, but the advertised average charging time for a cell phone is 60-90 minutes.
I wanted to see if the light/cell phone kept charging after we turned the flame off, and it did stay on for a bit. As the residual heat died down, the LED slowly dimmed.
I really like the Power Pot and can see it being very useful in a time where there is a power outage in my house or if I go camping. It can charge almost any USB device, including cell phone, cameras, GPS units etc. The Power Pot V is available online on their website for about $149 for just the Power Pot V, or with various bundles that go from $169 – 189. There are also many accessories available, including battery banks and a PowerPot Stove. There are also stores in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom that stock the Power Pot.
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