The 400-watt solar panel kit you’ve purchased to charge the boat, caravan, or power any other off-grid application may not include a power inverter that’s necessary to run AC appliances such as a fridge. So, what size of inverter (watts) … Read more
I’ve owned several inverters over the years, using them to supply power to essential appliances in the house when the grid goes down, or in one case, as the main supply, to keep the outdoor security lights powered throughout the … Read more
Only driving a car occasionally? Then you need to keep the car battery topped up one way or the other otherwise you may not be able to start it successfully when you need to. Because the battery gradually loses its … Read more
A tripping inverter/charger can be so frustrating! I have experienced this before – I have a 6-year-old Sukam pure sinewave inverter/charger installed at home that we use to power the essential home appliances from the battery power whenever the grid … Read more
During the pandemic, we parked our white Toyota Fielder hatchback for several months to comply with the movement restrictions using cars. I made it a point to rev the car engine from time to time to keep the battery topped … Read more
A pair of good quality street lights can set you back by as much as $400, which may be worth it if they deter intruders, and give you peace of mind while not contributing to your electricity bill at all, … Read more
If you want to deter intruders and/or keep your wiring costs to a minimum, installing outdoor solar lights on your wall, fence or deck can be an effective way to achieve both aims. But, how long do solar outdoor lights … Read more
John received his “complete solar kit” with a charge controller, solar panels, battery, and connecting wires but no wiring diagram! It was a 400-watt solar kit. With his friend Al on the other end of the phone, he carefully wired … Read more
When I visited Robert, my neighbor next door, I saw how beautiful his yard looked. The golden yellow glow from the solar garden lights made his home not only warm and welcoming but safer too. I ended up staying out … Read more
It could be one of those days when your creativity is on the high and with a bunch of solar garden lights laying around, you begin to wonder if you could use them to provide some lighting indoors too. Because … Read more
