While some solar light rechargeable batteries last longer than others, you’ll still need to replace them at some point as all batteries wear down with regular use. With that in mind, what battery specifications matter when choosing a replacement? The … Read more
Alternators can be quite reliable. So, should your car’s battery drain, it is better to investigate other possible causes first such – appliances -radio, ignition switched on, lights left on first and check the alternator as a last resort. Once … Read more
The inverter size in watts that you need to power an air-conditioner depends on the a/c’s power consumption. Air conditioners with a larger cooling capacity need inverters with more capacity (watts). To reliably run the air-conditioner, the inverter should be … Read more
Use this calculator to easily and accurately convert commonly used air-conditioner sizing units such as: Ton to BTU Ton to kW BTU to Ton BTU to kW The calculator above uses the conversion ratios below. Air-conditioner capacity conversion ratios To … Read more
Installing a 4-ton or 5-ton AC and want to make sure the installation is code compliant, safe and the circuit breaker does not trip? What wire gauge and circuit breaker should you use then? Your first stop should always be … Read more
Solar garden lights use rechargeable batteries to store energy from the solar panel during the day and use it to power the light at night. They usually use rechargeable AAA, AA battery size with NiCd or NiMH batteries cell type … Read more
The appropriate size of inverter (watts) to power a microwave oven depends on the inverter’s cooking power and ultimately its input power consumption. Here is an indicative guide of suitable inverter sizes (W) to use with ovens of different sizes … Read more
Why your solar lights may not be working and how to fix them Solar powered lights can be a convenient way to light up your yard. They are easy to setup and save you money that would otherwise be used … Read more
A good quality 2,000W rated inverter can run appliance(s) provided their total continuous and surge power consumption do not exceed 2,000 and 4,000 W. And even then, this assumes that the inverter is well ventilated to be able to continuously … Read more
A good quality 1,500-watt, 12 V inverter can be used to run several household appliances, consumer electronics, and selected power tools reliably for a long time. There’re two keys – make sure you do not exceed its power limits and … Read more
