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
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
Is your car struggling to turn over when you turn on the ignition? You’ve heard about bad cells and suspect that it might be the issue with your battery but are not sure what signs and tests you need to … Read more
Note: Working with Electricity is dangerous. Only proceed if you’re competent and have the necessary skills wot work with electricity safely. If your RV’s main breaker keeps popping, whether instantly or randomly, you may want some guidance on what to … Read more
If you have a voltmeter installed in the car giving you the ability to monitor the alternator/battery voltage, depending on the condition of the car, you may observe a drop in voltage, say from 13V to about 12V or thereabout … Read more
