{"product_id":"dometic-plb15-15ah-lifepo4-portable-power-pack","title":"Dometic PLB15 15Ah Portable Lithium Battery Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Dometic PLB15 is a portable 15Ah lithium power pack built to keep your electronics running when you're away from shore power. You get 192 watt-hours through a 12V socket, USB-C, and USB-A, so a fish finder, a VHF, and the crew's phones all stay charged. It weighs little, tucks into a console cubby, and recharges in under four hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dometic PLB15 is the power pack we reach for when a boater needs 12V juice away from the dock and doesn't want to wire in a second battery. It's a 15 amp-hour Lithium Iron Phosphate pack that holds 192 watt-hours, and it hands that power back through a real 12V DC socket, a USB-C port, and a USB-A port. Small boat, kayak, or the tender you drag along on the big cruiser, this thing rides along and keeps your gear alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what makes it useful on the water. The 12V socket puts out a full 15 amps, right around 180 watts. That's enough to run a small fish finder, a handheld VHF on its cradle, a 12V air pump, or a portable cooler for a day trip. Plug the crew's phones and a tablet into the USB ports at the same time and nobody's fighting over a charger. It's not a house bank and it won't crank an engine, but for electronics and charging it covers a lot of ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LiFePO4 chemistry is the part we like most. Lithium Iron Phosphate runs cool, shrugs off summer heat in a closed console, and holds its charge well between weekends. It also lasts through far more charge cycles than the old lead-acid packs, so you're not replacing it every couple of seasons. Five LED indicators on the front show you how much is left at a glance. No app, no guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharging is flexible. You can top it off from a wall brick over USB-C, from a 12V outlet using the included car cigarette cable, or from a solar panel through the DC coaxial input. Run a proper DC charger and it fills up in under four hours. Charge it slowly off a 12V outlet through USB-C and you're looking at more like eight, so plan the fast fill before you leave and use the slow methods to top off. If you run a solar setup on the boat or the camper, the PLB15 makes a tidy little buffer you can carry anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes from folks who've used them. There are no mounting flanges on this pack, it's meant to be portable, so in chop you'll want to strap it into a locker or drop it in an under-seat box instead of letting it slide around the sole. And if you lean on it hard, running the 12V socket and both USB ports flat out past 180 watts, the built-in battery management can cut off to protect the cells. Keep it to electronics and charging and it stays happy. Those aren't flaws, they're just how a portable pack this size behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt is the enemy of any exposed port, so use the protective cover that comes in the box when the ports aren't in use, and a dab of dielectric grease on the contacts goes a long way if the pack lives in an open console. Rinse the exterior with fresh water now and then. Treated right, one of these rides along for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Anglers who want their electronics running without a wired battery. Kayak and canoe folks who need to charge a handheld and a phone. Sailors who want a backup for the handheld VHF and a masthead light. Anyone with a solar panel who needs somewhere to stash the power for the day. It's a genuinely handy piece of gear, and at this size it disappears into the boat until the moment you actually need it. In the box you get the PLB15 pack, a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a car cigarette charging cable, and the protective port cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells deliver 192 Wh of stable 12V power with long cycle life and no thermal runaway worries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12V DC socket puts out a full 15 amps, around 180 watts, enough to run a small fish finder, handheld VHF, or a 12V cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB-C and USB-A ports charge phones, handhelds, and tablets so the whole crew stays connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB-C and DC coaxial inputs let you recharge from a wall brick, a 12V outlet, or a solar panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 LED charge-level indicators show remaining capacity at a glance, no app needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 8.76 inch wide body slips into a console cubby, under-seat locker, or dry bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed LiFePO4 chemistry runs safe in heat and holds charge well between trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a car cigarette charging cable, and a protective port cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Dometic reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can the Dometic PLB15 actually power?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt holds 192 watt-hours and pushes out 12V at up to 15 amps, roughly 180 watts. That runs a small fish finder, a handheld VHF on its cradle, a 12V air pump or cooler, and it charges phones and tablets over USB-C and USB-A. It's for electronics and charging, not a house bank and not for cranking an engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat battery chemistry does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLithium Iron Phosphate, or LiFePO4. It runs cooler and safer than standard lithium, tolerates heat well in a closed console, and lasts through many more charge cycles than lead-acid, so you replace it far less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWith a proper DC charger it fills to full in under four hours. Charging slowly off a 12V outlet through the USB-C port is closer to eight hours, so plan the fast fill before a trip and use the slower methods to top off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run the USB ports and the 12V socket at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, for normal electronics loads. If you push the 12V socket and both USB ports flat out past about 180 watts at once, the internal battery management can cut off to protect the cells. Keep the total draw sensible and it stays running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I mount it on the boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou don't, really. There are no mounting flanges because it's a portable pack. Strap it down in a locker or drop it in an under-seat box so it doesn't slide around in chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I charge it from solar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The DC coaxial input and USB-C input both accept a compatible solar panel, which makes the PLB15 a handy buffer if you already run solar on the boat or the camper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTreat it as water resistant, not submersible. There's no published waterproof rating, so keep it dry, use the included port cover when the ports aren't in use, and store it out of standing spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it run a trolling motor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The 15 amp, 180 watt output is sized for electronics and charging, not the high current a trolling motor pulls. Use a dedicated trolling motor battery for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the ports from corroding in salt air?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse the protective cover that comes in the box whenever the ports are idle, add a little dielectric grease on the contacts if the pack lives in an open console, and rinse the exterior with fresh water now and then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe PLB15 15Ah LiFePO4 battery pack, a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a car cigarette charging cable, and a protective port cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDometic PLB15 15Ah Portable Lithium Battery Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDometic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9620012452\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7315091514422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLB15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnergy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192 Wh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Volts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCar Output Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC socket, USB-C, USB-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, DC coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 4 hours (DC input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge Level Indicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 LED indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (D x H x W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.35 in x 3.35 in x 8.76 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Cables\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C to USB-C charging cable, car cigarette charging cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective port cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What can the Dometic PLB15 actually power?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It holds 192 watt-hours and pushes out 12V at up to 15 amps, roughly 180 watts. 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