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I'm currently using a small portable power supply from Craftsman to power an Amazon Fire Stick, a 24-inch LCD TV, and a small stand fan in my shed. This setup works fine since I only need it for about an hour or two a day. But with winter coming, I know it won’t be enough to run a 1500-watt heater.
I looked into some options, like the Anker Solix, but it's priced at $1199, which seems steep. I also considered going solar, but it feels like overkill for just 3 months of the year. If solar is the best route, I'd want something that works both day and night. My shed is about 600 feet from my house, so I'd rather not run an extension cord that far if I can help it.
Any advice from those who know more about this stuff would be really appreciated!
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I just did the math. A 10g cord @ 600' can only handle about 300w with a 3% voltage drop...
To get a full 15amp circuit would require 2gauge.
And 10ga direct burial Romex is about $1.25 a foot... So at least $700 just in wire for 300 continuous watts... I'd definitely be considering propane for heat, and a small solar installation for everything else.