Jackery Essential Home Backup Kit (10kWh)

The Jackery Essential Home Backup Kit (10kWh) is a comprehensive 10kWh energy storage solution designed to integrate seamlessly into your home’s electrical panel. This bundle combines the high-power Explorer 5000 Plus, an extra Battery Pack 5000 Plus, and the Jackery Smart Transfer Switch. Together, they form a 7.2kW backup system capable of powering up to 12 essential circuits—including 240V appliances—during outages, while also offering smart energy management to lower utility bills.

Component Specifications 

1. Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

• Capacity: 5040 Wh

• AC Output: 7200 W (14,400 W Surge)

• Ports: 1x NEMA 14-50R, 1x NEMA L14-30R, 4x 120V/20A AC, 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A.

• Weight: 134.5 lbs (61 kg)

2. Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus

• Capacity: 5040 Wh

• Chemistry: LiFePO4 (4,000+ cycles to 70%)

• Weight: 81.6 lbs (37 kg)

• Dimensions: Matches Explorer 5000 Plus footprint for stacking.

3. Jackery Smart Transfer Switch

• Voltage: 120V / 240V

• Current: 60A Max Output

• Circuits: 12 (Hardwired)

• Mounting: Wall Mount (Indoor)

Why Choose the Jackery Essential Home Backup Kit (10kWh)

This kit bridges the gap between portable power stations and permanent home standby generators. By including the Smart Transfer Switch, it allows you to hardwire the battery directly to your home’s breaker box. This means when the grid goes down, your critical lights, refrigerators, and even 240V well pumps or dryers stay on automatically without running extension cords. It provides the power of a noisy gas generator with the silence and cleanliness of lithium.

Benefits of The Essential Home Backup Kit (10kWh)

• True 240V Home Backup: Unlike smaller units that only power 120V plugs, the Explorer 5000 Plus delivers native 120V/240V split-phase power. This allows you to back up heavy-duty appliances like central A/C, electric stoves, and well pumps.

• Double the Capacity: With the included Battery Pack 5000 Plus, your storage doubles to 10 kWh, providing enough energy to run essential household loads for days during extended blackouts.

• Smart Cost Savings: The Smart Transfer Switch doesn’t just wait for outages. It features programmable modes that can power your home from the battery during expensive “peak” hours and recharge from the grid during cheap “off-peak” hours, potentially lowering your electric bill.

• Instant Protection: The system detects grid failures and switches to battery power in under 20 milliseconds, ensuring your desktop computers, Wi-Fi routers, and sensitive electronics never shut down or reboot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do I need an electrician to install this?

Yes. The Smart Transfer Switch must be hardwired into your home’s main electrical panel. We strongly recommend hiring a licensed electrician for this portion of the installation. The batteries themselves are plug-and-play.

Q2: Can I charge this with solar panels?

Yes. The Explorer 5000 Plus supports up to 4,000W of solar input. You can connect Jackery SolarSaga panels or third-party panels (using the appropriate adapters) to recharge the system during a long outage.

Q3: Can this run my central air conditioner?

Yes. With 7,200W of continuous power and 240V output, this system can start and run most 3-ton to 4-ton central air conditioning units, provided the surge does not exceed 14,400W.

Q4: Can I add more batteries later?

Yes. The Explorer 5000 Plus supports up to 5 additional battery packs, allowing you to expand the system capacity up to 60 kWh if your needs grow.

Q5: Does the transfer switch work automatically?

Yes. When set to UPS mode, the Smart Transfer Switch detects grid failure and switches to battery power in less than 20ms, which is fast enough that most electronic devices will stay on without interruption.

If you have any questions about the item or your order, please feel free to message before purchasing. Thank you!