The question we hear most from families: "Can it run my AC?" With the arrival of the YC3600, the honest answer is now yes — but whether you need it, or whether the YC2400 is enough, depends on what you actually want to keep on.
The headline numbers
| YC3600 | YC2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous power | 3,600W | 2,400W |
| Peak (surge) power | 7,200W | — |
| Battery | 3,225.6Wh LiFePO₄ | 2,621Wh LiFePO₄ |
| Solar input | up to 1,200W | — |
| Wall charging | 1,500W, 3–4 hours | — |
| Weight | About 50kg, on wheels | — |
| Price | ₦1,450,500 | ₦1,350,000 |
For the YC2400's full spec sheet, see its product page.
Watts vs watt-hours, in one minute
Watts (W) are how much the station can power at the same moment. Watt-hours (Wh) are how long it can keep going. The YC3600 wins on both: about 50% more power at once, and about 23% more battery.
Why the AC is the dividing line
An air conditioner's compressor pulls a large spike the instant it starts. The YC3600's 7,200W peak is built to absorb that spike for a 1HP or 1.5HP unit. If an AC is on your list, that headroom is what you are paying for.
Rough runtimes
These are estimates assuming about 85% of the battery is usable after conversion losses. Real numbers depend on your appliances and how hot it is.
| What's running | YC3600 | YC2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge only (≈60W average) | well over a day | over a day |
| Fridge + TV + 2 fans + lights (≈330W) | ≈8 hours | ≈6.5 hours |
| 1HP AC (≈900W) | ≈3 hours | ≈2.5 hours |
With solar panels charging during the day, the YC3600 can stretch the AC much further.
Choose the YC3600 if…
- You want to run an AC, or a fridge and freezer together with everything else.
- Outages in your area regularly last most of the night.
- You plan to add solar panels — 1,200W of input refills it on a sunny day.
Choose the YC2400 if…
- Your must-haves are a fridge, TV, fans, lights, Wi-Fi and laptops.
- You want strong backup but would rather save on price.
And if the YC2400 already sounds like more than you need, look at the YC2400 Classic at ₦1,080,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the YC2400 run an AC at all?
Small units can work for short periods, but if AC is a regular need, the YC3600's surge headroom and bigger battery are the safer choice.
Is the YC3600 too heavy?
It is about 50kg, but it sits on built-in wheels with a handle — you roll it, you don't lift it.
Is it safe indoors?
Yes. No fuel, no fumes, no noise, and LiFePO₄ is the most thermally stable lithium chemistry used in home batteries.
Send us your appliance list on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly which one you need — or try the power calculator.
TURSAN YC3600
3,600W pure sine wave, 3,225.6Wh LiFePO₄ — built to start and run an AC.
