Paul S. A 1,000 W inverter can run appliances in the small to medium size-light duty category (examples below) provided the total power consumption of the connected appliances does not exceed: its continuous power rating of 1,000w and maximum surge power of … Read more
A 300-watt inverter can be the perfect device you need to power your low-wattage appliances when on the road, perhaps it in your car, RV, or Van. But what appliances can you safely connect to it? What are its limitations? … Read more
Choosing the right inverter for your needs – perhaps it is for use in your rv, car, boat or just home, can be overwhelming so much information out there from several manufacturers and resellers! I have listed below my top … Read more
Is your inverter/charger failing to charge your battery bank? While each inverter/charger may be different and indeed you should consult your inverter/charger manual first, I have listed below a summary of common causes of inverters/chargers failing to charge batteries and … Read more
hiking trip. Choosing the right portable solar charger – one that is easy to carry, holds a decent amount of energy, is reliable can be the difference between an enjoyable or miserable camping trip! Fortunately, it is not that difficult … Read more
Buying the right charge controller is such an important decision – it is the heart of the solar system – keeping your batteries efficiently charged and protected from damage. You have to get it right if you want a reliable solar … Read more
Is your laptop charger plugged into the wall outlet but battery icon on laptop shows that it is not charging? This can happen, totally unexpected, with no wrong action on your part – even with a seemingly good charger and … Read more
Use this calculator for an indicative battery capacity (Ah) suited to for charging with solar panel sizes in the 10 – 370W. This is useful when for example when you want to know what size of battery to connect to … Read more
Choosing the right size of DC wire to use in your DC application might be a challenge sometimes – perhaps for you, it’s the size of wire to run from the solar panels to the charge controller or it is … Read more
Getting the right size of your RV’s solar system – solar panel, battery and charge controller is key to you enjoying a comfortable life while you are out in the road or in the park. The size of this solar … Read more
