What it can run, and for how long
A power station is a battery with an inverter: it stores energy as watt-hours (Wh) and delivers it as AC watts (W). The FlashFish A201 Portable Power Station (GOA201) stores 173 Wh, of which about 147 Wh reaches your appliances after losses, and its inverter limits the load to 200 W at a time.
| Appliance (typical) | Running / starting watts | Can it run it? | Runtime on a full charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (modern, about 18–22 cu ft) | 150 W / 600 W start | Check surge | 2.4 h | |
| Chest freezer (about 7 cu ft) | 100 W / 400 W start | Check surge | 4.2 h | |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 800 W / 1,500 W start | No | — | |
| Well pump (1/2 hp) | 1,000 W / 2,100 W start | No | — | |
| Gas furnace blower | 750 W / 1,500 W start | No | — | |
| Window air conditioner (5,000–8,000 BTU) | 600 W / 1,800 W start | No | — | |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 70 W | Yes | 2.1 h | |
| Home oxygen concentrator | 300 W | No | — | |
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 25 W | Yes | 5.9 h | |
| LED television (55 in) | 100 W | Yes | 1.5 h | |
| LED lighting (10 bulbs) | 100 W | Yes | 1.5 h | |
| Laptop and charger | 60 W | Yes | 2.4 h | |
| Phones and tablets charging (4) | 40 W | Yes | 3.7 h | |
| Ceiling or box fan | 75 W / 150 W start | Yes | 2.0 h | |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking) | 1,500 W | No | — | |
| Coffee maker | 900 W | No | — | |
| Garage door opener (1/2 hp) | 550 W / 1,100 W start | No | — | |
| Washing machine | 500 W / 1,300 W start | No | — | |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | No | — | |
| Central air conditioner (3-ton) | 3,500 W / 10,500 W start | No | — |
| Scenario | Running watts | Starting watts needed | Average draw | Fits | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials: refrigerator, router, lights, phones | 315 W | 765 W | 225 W | Too much load | — |
| Essentials + sump pump | 1,115 W | 1,815 W | 345 W | Too much load | — |
| Essentials + furnace blower + TV | 1,165 W | 1,915 W | 700 W | Too much load | — |
| Essentials + window air conditioner | 915 W | 2,115 W | 585 W | Too much load | — |
Recharging
Recharge time depends on the source. Solar numbers below are our calculation for the panel wattage shown, assuming 75% real-world output and the approximate annual-average peak sun hours for each region; winter and cloud cover cut them sharply.
| Panel total | Basis | Florida and the Gulf Coast | Texas | California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 W | — | 0.4 sunny days | 0.5 sunny days | 0.4 sunny days |
| 200 W | — | 0.2 sunny days | 0.2 sunny days | 0.2 sunny days |
| 400 W | — | 0.1 sunny days | 0.1 sunny days | 0.1 sunny days |
See the solar recharge calculator for your own panel size and sun hours.
Connecting it to a home
You can plug appliances straight into the unit's outlets. Powering a home's circuits is different: it needs a properly rated transfer switch or the maker's home-integration hardware, installed by a licensed electrician.
If you plan to connect it to the house, compare it with the equipment in our transfer switch and hookup library and read the whole-house guide.
Fit check before you buy
Checks to make against your loads and your plan before ordering.
- ✓Loads fit the outputAdd up the running watts of everything you will run together; keep the total under 200 W.
- ?Starting surgeNo surge rating was stated in the sources we read; confirm with the maker before running motors.
- ?Outlets and voltage230 V rated power 200 W peak 400 W
- iRecharge planDecide how you will refill it: wall power, solar or a generator, within its stated input limits.
- iWeight3.7 lb as stated — plan how you will move it.
Specifications
Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.
Published specifications
| Battery capacity | 173 Wh[S1] | Manufacturer store |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 200 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Cycle life | 800 cycles[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| AC outlets | 230 V rated power 200 W peak 400 W[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Weight | 3.7 lb[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Dimensions | L15.29CM*W10.99CM*H17.29CM[S1] | Manufacturer store |
| Warranty | 1 Years Free Warranty[S1] | Manufacturer store |
Wattstanding calculations
| Usable energy (85% of capacity) | 147 Wh | Wattstanding calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator runtime (typical) | 2.4 h | Wattstanding calculation |
| Price per kWh of storage | $637 | Wattstanding calculation |
Limitations to weigh
- Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.
- Runtime figures are calculations with stated assumptions, not measurements.
- Prices change; confirm the price, stock and what is included before ordering.
- No surge rating was found in the sources we read.
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Questions buyers ask
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Sources and verification
- Flashfish — FlashFish A201 Portable Power Station — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026
Wattstanding has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Electrical work belongs to a licensed electrician. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work