How the NXTGENbps Goat Passed the Tea Test
On any film or TV set, there is an array of critical equipment needed to keep things running smoothly—but perhaps most important to many brits is the tea urn. After all, keeping the cast and crew refreshed with a good brew is essential! On remote locations, this has often meant relying on petrol or diesel generators, or mains power where available. That’s why we put our NXTGENbps 5 kW Goat battery to the test: to show that sustainable, silent, and fume-free energy solutions can keep essential equipment powered without compromise.
We conducted this experiment using a 16-litre Swan urn equipped with a thermostat simmer control and a 2200W power rating. The ambient room temperature was approximately 15°C, and the Goat battery was at 98% capacity at the start. The first step was to bring the urn, filled to the max with cold water, to a boil. After 45 minutes, steam began to rise, and the water reached a boil—all while the battery still held strong at 67% capacity. We then dialed down the thermostat to setting 3, as recommended by the urn’s instructions. The battery held steady at 67% while we continued to use the urn
With lots of cups of tea enjoyed and the urn almost empty, we refilled it with cold water and noted that it took only 30 minutes to reach a boil this time. Interestingly, the battery’s level only dropped to 46% this time, and we observed that the peak power draw during this stage was 1890W, slightly below the rated 2200W.
Our findings indicate that the NXTGENbps 5 kW Goat battery can power a tea urn for approximately 4 hours while using only 50% of its capacity. Plus, with the addition of one solar panel it can extend the usage by an additional 30 minutes, while two solar panels can provide an extra hour of power. This experiment showcased the performance of the Goat battery and confirmed that essential on-set equipment can be powered in a sustainable, quiet, and emission-free way. It’s time to say goodbye to noisy, fume-filled generators and hello to eco-friendly power that keeps the crew going strong.
