Paul S. Use the calculator below to get quick estimates of how long batteries (different types and capacities) last with different appliances using inverters. Note: The battery run-time values provided by the calculator are estimates. Actual values may differ because of the … Read more
Use the calculator below to convert wire size in AWG to sq.mm, mm, inch and kcmil. You can also use the formulas below to convert AWG wire size to sq.mm, mm, inch and kcmil. Formula: Convert AWG wire size to … Read more
Use the calculator below to convert a cable size (mm) to square mm (sq.mm or mm2). You can also use the formula below to convert mm to sq.mm. Formula: Convert mm to sq.mm The above calculator is based on the … Read more
You may need to keep your shop, garage, and cabin warm and cozy during the cold, chilly winters. Depending on the insulation used, a 5000-watt 240 V heater with its estimated 17,060 btu/hr heat output may be just what you … Read more
Use this calculator to determine the indicative copper and aluminum wire sizes (AWG ) wire size for single phase AC applications. To obtain the wire gauge, you need to provide the following information to the calculator: the supply voltage (V) … Read more
Choosing a suitable wire size for your AC appliances whether supplying power to an appliance, connecting circuit breakers or a solar PV system has significant benefits to the safety and performance of your installation, namely: ensures your appliances receive sufficient … Read more
There is no one hard number – the number of solar panels needed to run a fridge depends on several factors such as: the volume of space reserved for foods to be cooled (specified in liters or cubic feet) the … Read more
You need about 52 solar panels to generate 2000 kWh per month. This assumes that use of 320 W-rated solar panels mounted optimally at a location that receives on average 4 hours of sunshine a day. What determines solar panel … Read more
Here are my top 3 tips for choosing the right charge controller for your application. # 1. Choose the right capacity of controller for your solar application This considers the total power produced by the combined solar panels that will … Read more
