How to Use and Install a 36V Battery System
While less common than 24V or 48V power systems, 36V battery systems are used commonly in fishing vessels and golf carts. Let’s take a closer look at 36V power systems and learn why, how, and when they’re used. What Is a 36V Battery System? Simply stated, a 36V battery system…
What Is a 12V to 24V Converter?
12V and 24V are common voltages used in mobile and off-grid DC power applications. Each has its own application but the most common is 12V. So what should you use 24V electricity for, and how do you convert 12V to 24V? Let’s explore this electrifying topic. What Does 12V to…
How Do I Charge My RV Battery?
RV batteries can be charged in numerous different ways. If you’re unfamiliar with RV battery charger systems and want to get the best charge for your battery, you’re in luck. Our team of experts will share how to best charge your RV batteries. How Do I Charge My RV Battery? …
How to Calculate and Compare Watt Hours to Amp Hours
Discussing electricity can become a charged topic in RV and boat circles. But many campers and boaters are adding solar solutions to and upgrading their electrical systems, so possessing a basic understanding of measuring currents, energy, and storage can be helpful. Let’s see if we can break down a few barriers…
How to Choose the Best Battery Size For Your System
It’s no secret that the batteries you put in your TV remote are not the same as the battery under the hood of your car. Your application typically determines the type and size of battery you need; sometimes, you may have multiple choices that will work. Today, we will dig…
Can A Wind Generator Power My Sailboat?
If you own a sailboat, you already know the incredible power produced by the wind blowing through your sails, propelling your boat over the water. You may be wondering if that same wind can power the rest of your boat. The answer is yes! With the help of a sailboat…
How Much Solar Do I Need? How To Size Your RV System
Advancements in solar power have made it easier and more affordable than ever to set your rig up to be powered by the sun. But, you may find yourself asking, how much solar do I need, anyway? If you under-size your system, you may not have enough power to live…
Can I Run My RV AC Unit On Lithium Battery Power?
It never fails that when the temperature in your RV increases, so do the attitudes and crankiness. Being inside a hot RV can be super uncomfortable and make you want to pack up and go home. More and more RVers are upgrading the battery banks in their RVs to lithium…
What’s The Difference Between Wiring Solar Panels in Series or Parallel?
When wiring multiple solar panels together in a system, you have two choices: series and parallel. Determining whether you wire your solar panels in series or parallel mainly depends on your application. Let’s examine the differences and when each method is best. What’s the Difference? Solar Panels: Series or Parallel…