{"product_id":"arkpax-ark-1800w","title":"Arkpax Ark 1800W NCM Portable Power Station","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arkpax Ark is the highest-capacity IP67 station in the Ark line that still travels as a single unit. 1500Wh behind a fully sealed, dust-tight, submersible-rated enclosure, with 1800W of continuous AC output across four outlets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour AC outlets and seven DC outputs give you eleven ports total, including a 100W USB-C, three 36W USB-C ports, two USB-A, and a regulated 12V\/10A car socket. Surge capacity is 3300W, so motor-start loads like a compressor or a small pump won't trip it. The 20ms AUPS switchover keeps a CPAP, a router, or a chest freezer running through a grid drop without a reboot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecharge is fast. A 1000W AC input takes it from empty to full in roughly two hours. Solar input accepts up to 500W in a 15V to 48V window, giving a full solar recharge in about 4.5 hours under good conditions. Car and RV charging over XT60 is supported at 12V or 24V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead this before you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ark uses NCM cell chemistry, not LiFePO4. Arkpax rates it at 1000+ cycles to 80% capacity, versus 3000+ cycles for the LiFePO4 cells in the Ark Pro and Ark EVO. NCM buys you more energy density in a given case, which is part of how the Ark fits 1500Wh into this footprint. If you cycle a station daily for off-grid living, the LiFePO4 models will outlast it. If this is emergency backup, weekend use, or job site power, 1000 cycles is a long service life. We would rather you know this up front than discover it in year four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-world capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e using Arkpax's own published figures of 94% depth of discharge and 90% inverter efficiency, expect roughly 1,270Wh of usable AC energy from the 1500Wh rated pack. DC loads will do better since they skip the inverter. Rated Wh is not usable Wh, and that gap is normal across every brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ark carries a genuine IP67 rating, meaning full dust exclusion and protection against 30 minutes of immersion in up to one meter of water. Arkpax builds this with sealed module construction, a system drainage path, isolated inverter heat dissipation, and immersion detection. It is not a splash-resistant claim. That said, Arkpax does not recommend repeated or prolonged submersion, and neither do we.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 49.5 lbs it is a genuinely heavy unit, noticeably heavier than the 38 lb Ark EVO. The two Hulk-Belt rope handles are included and make a two-person carry comfortable, but plan on this living in a vehicle, a boat, or a fixed backup position rather than being hiked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine and boating power • Off-grid cabins and remote job sites • Emergency home backup with UPS • Overlanding and vehicle-based travel • First responder and field operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY RPC?\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Arkpax product sourced directly from the manufacturer. See our sourcing documentation \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reservepowerco.com\/pages\/product-authenticity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Free U.S. shipping. Price match guaranteed. Backed by Arkpax's 2-year manufacturer warranty, and serviced directly by them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine Arkpax product, supplied to Reserve Power Co. directly by Arkpax under our wholesale supply relationship. Sold new and sealed in original manufacturer packaging with full manufacturer documentation and serial numbering. Verify our sourcing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reservepowerco.com\/pages\/product-authenticity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Output: 1800W continuous \/ 3300W surge, pure sine wave, 4 outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 1500Wh rated (approx. 1,270Wh usable AC at 94% DoD, 90% inverter efficiency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: NCM, 1000+ cycles to 80% original capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof Rating: IP67 (dust-tight, 1m immersion for 30 min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC Input: 1000W max, full charge in approx. 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar Input: 500W max (15V to 48V), full charge in approx. 4.5 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar \/ RV Input: 12V or 24V via XT60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Input: 1000W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Ports: 11 total (4 AC, 1 USB-C 100W, 3 USB-C 36W, 2 USB-A 22.5W, 1 regulated 12V\/10A 120W car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C Total: 173W max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPS: 20ms AUPS auto-switchover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMS: 35-point protection system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in Emergency Light with SOS mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temperature: 14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage Temperature: -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 13.4\" W × 14.8\" D × 10.3\" H (340 × 375 × 262 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 49.5 lbs (22.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertifications: IP67, UN38.3, CEC, DOE, TSCA, CP65, FCC, UL, CE-LVD, CE-EMC, REACH, ROHS, WEEE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArkpax Ark 1800W portable power station × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHulk-Belt rope handle × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC charging cable × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories pouch × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications shown are the manufacturer's published figures for this model. Product photography is supplied by the manufacturer and used with permission as a dealer. Testing observations and comparisons, where included, are Reserve Power Co.'s own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkpax","offers":[{"title":"Arkpax Ark 1800W NCM Portable Power Station","offer_id":52846599536925,"sku":"ARKPAX-ARK-1800W","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/8330\/8829\/files\/ark-main.png?v=1788318712","url":"https:\/\/reservepowerco.com\/products\/arkpax-ark-1800w","provider":"Reserve Power Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}