A 2,000-watt solar system might be just what you need to supply power to your shed or cabin. Unfortunately, not all kits ship with batteries in which case you’ll need to purchase batteries on your own. So what size (Ah) … Read more
If plan to supply electricity to a remote cabin or a tool shed but don’t want to run power cables from the grid for whatever reason – maybe the grid is not available or is damn expensive to do so … Read more
Being able to confirm whether an inverter battery is dead or about to fail in time can save you the frustration and inconvenience of the battery failing on you when you most need it! In addition, knowing and using a … Read more
A solar off-grid system can for the most part require minimal maintenance. Unfortunately, you cannot rule out the occasional challenge. One such challenge you may face with both a newly installed or existing system is when the solar charge controller … Read more
While you may enjoy the warmth from your heater without any challenges for many years, you cannot rule out an issue with the fan, such as when it stops working. And, this is not limited to existing heaters as it … Read more
Still feeling cold even with the space heater turned on? Confirm that indeed the heater is still on. It is not uncommon to have a space heater turning off after only a few minutes of operation! You could guard against … Read more
If you’ve got an inverter installed in your RV, you may have a beeping sound every so often and may be concerned about whether there is an issue or a fault that requires your immediate attention. If there’s a manual … Read more
There’ll usually be an inverter-battery solution in your RV, to keep some, most if not all the appliances when not connected to the grid. Should you switch off the inverter when all the appliances are off? What is the recommended … Read more
A good quality inverter can power appliances for many years without any issues. But even a good quality inverter should be installed in a cool, dry environment to last its intended lifespan. One of the more common reasons why an … Read more
You’re probably used to the flawless engaging and disengaging of the car’s starter when the engine turns over that you don’t even think about it. Well, until it suddenly engages on its own as you drive! Frightening, isn’t it? What … Read more
