Use this calculator for an indicative battery capacity (Ah) suited to for charging with solar panel sizes in the 10 – 370W. This is useful when for example when you want to know what size of battery to connect to … Read more
Choosing the right size of DC wire to use in your DC application might be a challenge sometimes – perhaps for you, it’s the size of wire to run from the solar panels to the charge controller or it is … Read more
Getting the right size of your RV’s solar system – solar panel, battery and charge controller is key to you enjoying a comfortable life while you are out in the road or in the park. The size of this solar … Read more
High quality residential solar panels usually carry a warranty of between 20-25 years for parts and performance but can be expected to last longer than that. For example, some panels are still in service more than 30 years since they … Read more
A 2,000 watt/ 24v inverter can draw a continuous current of approximately 83 amps (2,000W) at full-load with good ventilation. It may be able to draw a surge current of about 186 amps (4,000W) for a fraction of a second, … Read more
The amp rating of 12-gauge copper wire with insulation type TW/UF is 20 amps at 60°C (140°F). It is recommended that you connect a total load of 1920 Watts (80%) for safety purposes though it can carry a maximum load of … Read more
Use the calculator below to get quick estimates of how long batteries (different types and capacities) last with different appliances using inverters. Note: The battery run-time values provided by the calculator are estimates. Actual values may differ because of the … Read more
Use the calculator below to convert wire size in AWG to sq.mm, mm, inch and kcmil. You can also use the formulas below to convert AWG wire size to sq.mm, mm, inch and kcmil. Formula: Convert AWG wire size to … Read more
Use the calculator below to convert a cable size (mm) to square mm (sq.mm or mm2). You can also use the formula below to convert mm to sq.mm. Formula: Convert mm to sq.mm The above calculator is based on the … Read more
You may need to keep your shop, garage, and cabin warm and cozy during the cold, chilly winters. Depending on the insulation used, a 5000-watt 240 V heater with its estimated 17,060 btu/hr heat output may be just what you … Read more
