Can Jackery Power a Lift Chair? Which Model & How Long It Can Run?

Yes, Jackery can power lift chairs when there's an unexpected power outage in the area or you plan to go on outdoor adventures like camping, overlanding, movie nights, or RV trips. Jackery Solar Generators are portable, powerful charging solutions with sturdy handles and ergonomic designs.

Investing in a solar generator will help you lower your reliance on the utility grid and keep appliances powered anytime and anywhere. In this guide, we will walk you through the electricity consumption of lift chairs, whether Jackery can power lift chairs, and which Jackery model is ideal for powering the appliance indoors or outdoors.

How Much Electricity Does a Lift Chair Use

Generally, a lift chair draws 100W - 300W of electricity per hour. However, the lift chair wattage will depend on size, motor type, adjustment levels, and features. For instance, if you are using a lift chair with essential functions like lifting and reclining, it might consume only 100 - 150W. On the other hand, if the lift chair uses additional features like massage and heat functions, it might consume around 150 - 300W of electricity per hour.

Can Jackery Power a Lift Chair

Yes, Jackery can easily power a lift chair with basic or advanced features — and that too, for long hours. However, the size of the solar generator you choose will depend on the exact lift chair wattage consumption and for how long you need to power it. Here's a table revealing the average running times of different Jackery Portable Power Stations when charging a lift chair of 100W.

Note: The working hours in the table are just for your reference and may differ from the actual running times.

If you want to calculate the right size of Jackery Portable Power Station for lift chairs, here are the steps you need to follow:

Step 1: Check the Starting and Running Watts of the Lift Chair

To get started, determine the lift chair's starting and running watts. This wattage information is typically included in the user manual. You can also refer to the appliance wattage chart for a general estimation. If nothing works, we recommend multiplying amps and volts to get watts.

Step 2: Write the Rated and Surge Wattage of Jackery

Once you have the lift chair wattage, choose the Jackery Portable Power Station with a higher rated wattage than required. You can check the power station's name to determine its rated wattage. For example, the rated wattage of the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station will be 500W. You can multiply the rated wattage by 2 to get its surge peak wattage.

If you're powering a 150W lift chair with the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station, the operating time will be:

Working Hours = Jackery Portable Power Station Capacity in Wh × 0.85 ÷ Operating Wattage of the Lift Chair = 518Wh × 0.85 ÷ 150W = 2.9H.

Note: We have multiplied by 0.85 to account for power loss when charging the appliances.