New Lares K1 Kitchen Backup System | Refrigerator Battery Backup with Built-In UPS

Lares K1 provides backup power for refrigerators, freezers and kitchen essentials such as microwaves, coffee makers and toaster ovens. It delivers 2,000W of continuous output and 4,000W of peak output for startup surges. Check your appliances'running and startup power requirements before connecting them.

Yes. Lares K1 has two AC outlets on opposite sides for less plug crowding and easier access. The appliances' combined running power must stay within 2,000W, and their combined startup demand must stay within the system’s 4,000W peak rating for up to 1 second.

Allow for your refrigerator's compressor startup demand when selecting a microwave, coffee maker or toaster oven. For microwaves, check the electrical input wattage rather than the advertised cooking wattage.

Lares K1 is designed for stationary indoor home use. It is not intended for boats, RVs or other environments with continuous vibration or movement. You can explore LiTime RV batteries and marine batteries, designed to deliver reliable power for life on the road and water.

It can power a sump pump, but we recommend pumps with motors rated at 1 HP or less. Keep Lares K1 dry and away from water.

Lares K1 supports up to four compatible K1 Battery Packs, expanding capacity from 2,304Wh to 9,216Wh. Adding battery packs extends runtime; continuous output remains 2,000W.

The Lares K1 Battery Pack and Solar Inverter Charger will be available for separate purchase soon. Since Lares K1 has just launched, we currently offer complete systems and bundles with additional battery packs.

Lares K1’s Split Design lets you place the battery and Solar Inverter Charger together or separately to fit your space.

       Without mounting accessories: Lay the components flat on a stable surface, either separately or with the Solar Inverter Charger stacked on top of the battery. The sturdy metal housings allow up to four battery packs to be stacked vertically.

       With the floor stand: With the floor stand: Place the components upright together. System body dimensions are 20.47 × 30.71 × 3.94 in (520 × 780 × 100 mm). The floor-stand feet are optional when the system is supported on both sides, such as in a narrow gap. Otherwise, allow extra floor space for each floor-stand foot, measuring 9.84 × 2.76 in (250 × 70 mm).

       With wall-mount brackets: Mount either component or both. Choose the 0.25 m or 1.5 m battery connection cable to mount the components side by side or farther apart. The battery extends approximately 3.54 in (90 mm) from the wall, and the Solar Inverter Charger extends approximately 3.74 in (95 mm).

For placement without brackets, the battery measures 20.47 × 16.54 × 3.15 in (520 × 420 × 80 mm), and the Solar Inverter Charger measures 12.20 × 11.02 × 3.35 in (310 × 280 × 85 mm). Allow space for cables and ventilation.

Key included accessories include:

   Floor-stand accessories for a combined upright setup.

   Separate Wall-mount accessories for the battery pack and Solar Inverter Charger.

   A solar connection cable with MC4 connectors for compatible solar panels.

   0.25 m and 1.5 m battery connection cables to suit your choice of combined or separated setups.

   An AC power cord with a 90° plug for easier connections in tight spaces.

See the user manual for all included items.

The auxiliary brackets for floor-standing installation come attached to the back of the battery pack. Remove them when needed and install them as shown in the setup guide.

Yes. With Lares K1 set up for backup and your appliances connected to its AC outlets, the built-in UPS switches to battery power in 10 milliseconds or less when grid power fails.

The touchscreen lets you view system status and key parameters, and adjust charging and output modes. Electricity-rate entry and estimated savings tracking are available only in the LiTime App.

View real-time power flow between solar, the grid, the battery and connected appliances. Monitor battery status, input and output power, and adjust charging and output settings.

Use Bluetooth 5.0 for nearby control or Wi-Fi for remote monitoring and control. When severe weather is forecast, you can manually start charging remotely through the LiTime App. Remote access requires the system to have an active internet connection.

Lares K1 supports AC charging up to 1,500W and solar charging up to 800W. When using AC and solar together, total charging input is limited to 1,500W. Check the solar input requirements before connecting panels.

Yes. Use Time-of-Use (TOU) Mode in the LiTime App to schedule charging during off-peak hours and battery use during peak hours.

Enter your electricity rates in the App to view estimated savings. Actual savings depend on your rate plan, settings and energy use.

No. Lares K1 is a plug-and-play system. Connect the battery pack to the Solar Inverter Charger, plug the system into a standard 120V wall outlet and connect your appliances to its AC outlets. No electrician, hardwiring or electrical panel changes are needed.

One 2,304Wh battery pack provides an estimated 24+ hours of backup for a refrigerator using 2 kWh per day. Expand to four battery packs for approximately 99 hours.

Estimates assume 90% inverter efficiency and the refrigerator as the only connected load. Actual runtime varies with the refrigerator, usage, ambient temperature and other connected appliances.

In a real-world test, Lares K1 kept a homeowner's large refrigerator running for 40 hours. Click here to see the content.

Lares K1 operates at approximately 40 dB. Actual noise levels vary with the load and operating conditions.