So you have rust on your battery terminals? Rust on car battery terminals is not common as the battery posts and terminals are made of lead and brass which do not rust. However, in some car battery installations, you might … Read more
It’s probable that the majority of car electrical system faults that trigger the red warning light can be traced to an alternator or battery issue and replacing either or even both (depending on the fault) usually fixes the underlying fault … Read more
While for the most part, your car will likely start the first time, there might be times when it struggles or even fails to start before it eventually cranks the engine successfully. Can this be a starter issue? What else … Read more
Not knowing if there’ll be hot water because the heater keeps tripping the circuit breaker is frustrating. More so when the tripping is not immediate and happens after a few minutes. What causes this and is this a fault that … Read more
If you suffer from sleep apnea and are looking for a reliable power solution for your CPAP machine while out camping, would an inverter battery solution be it? Can you run a CPAP machine on an inverter? Yes, an inverter … Read more
If you’ve got a 50-watt solar panel and you’re looking to setup a small off-grid solar system for your cabin or while out camping, then you might want to know what charge controller and battery to use for the system … 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
Compromising on keeping warm during those cold chilly winter nights when camping or out in your RV is a really idea! An electric blanket can provide the warmth you need but what if you’re off-grid – in a car, RV, … Read more
Depending on the location of the installation, it can be more convenient to use solar instead of extending a power cable and a battery charger to the battery, for example, in the case of an outdoor LED light. If so … Read more
If your external car battery charger can charge at different rates say 2,5,10, or 20 amps, you may opt to charge it at the highest 20 amps rate (for this charger) for the shortest charge time. If this is you … Read more
