Planning to install a 2,500-watt, 12V inverter in your home or RV and are not sure what size of cable, or fuse to use to connect the inverter to the battery bank safely? Improperly sized battery causes can cause a … Read more
A 600-watt space heater is small in size and portable too suited to heating small spaces such as a home office or bedroom depending on the ventilation or how much insulation there is. You may be wondering how much it … Read more
if you’ve got a 200-watt, 12V solar panel already for use with setting up an off-grid solar system and need guidance on what size of the battery, and charge controller to use that is optimized to work with the 200-watt … Read more
If you plan to heat a small space in your house or cabin then depending on the room size, a 400-watt space heater may just be sufficient. But how much does it cost you to install and run one? Is … Read more
When using an off-grid solar installation or even a grid-tie inverter installation, in some cases, the LED lights in your house or cabin may flicker. Not only can you find this irritating, but it can also lead to frustration because … Read more
If you occasionally dry camp and are looking for a solar power solution to charge your 220Ah battery bank then this post is for you. Here, you’ll find how many watts of solar are suited to keeping a 220 Ah … Read more
Can you use an inverter to supply power to an electric blanket? If you’re out camping without access to the grid, and plan to use an electric blanket to keep you warm during those cold nights the night to power … Read more
You may want to style your hair while out on the road in your car or RV. With no shore power available, you may be wondering if you can reliably run a hair straightener off an inverter without damaging it … Read more
If you’re wondering whether you can and should use an inverter to power a hair dryer and if so, what size and type of inverter to use then this post is for you. This post discusses whether you can power … Read more
The information provided here is only a guide. Always consult the services of a qualified HVAC technician or the owner manual when sizing and installing an AC If you’ve purchased a 2.5 Ton (~ 28,000 BTU/hr) AC unit and are … Read more
