As a guide, the maximum number of watts that a 40 amp PWM charge controller can handle is approximately 480W for a 12 V battery system and 960W for a 24 V system provided it is mounted in a well-ventilated … 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
A 1,000 W inverter can run appliances in the small to medium size-light duty category (examples below) provided the total power consumption of the connected appliances does not exceed: its continuous power rating of 1,000w and maximum surge power of … Read more
A 300-watt inverter can be the perfect device you need to power your low-wattage appliances when on the road, perhaps it in your car, RV, or Van. But what appliances can you safely connect to it? What are its limitations? … Read more
Choosing the right inverter for your needs – perhaps it is for use in your rv, car, boat or just home, can be overwhelming so much information out there from several manufacturers and resellers! I have listed below my top … Read more
Is your inverter/charger failing to charge your battery bank? While each inverter/charger may be different and indeed you should consult your inverter/charger manual first, I have listed below a summary of common causes of inverters/chargers failing to charge batteries and … Read more
hiking trip. Choosing the right portable solar charger – one that is easy to carry, holds a decent amount of energy, is reliable can be the difference between an enjoyable or miserable camping trip! Fortunately, it is not that difficult … Read more
Buying the right charge controller is such an important decision – it is the heart of the solar system – keeping your batteries efficiently charged and protected from damage. You have to get it right if you want a reliable solar … Read more
Is your laptop charger plugged into the wall outlet but battery icon on laptop shows that it is not charging? This can happen, totally unexpected, with no wrong action on your part – even with a seemingly good charger and … Read more
