Electrical Wiring Essentials: What You Need to Know to Calculate, Connect, and Install RV & Boat Wiring
Does your RV or boat need some electrical work done? The thought of doing your own electrical wiring can be intimidating, but it’s actually much easier than you think. In this article, we explore electrical wiring basics you’ll need to know when tackling your next project. These include the tools…
Anode vs Cathode: What’s the Difference?
If you were today-years-old when you learned what an anode vs cathode was, you’re not alone. Most of us rarely deal with these terms unless we’re fixing a water heater or installing your own vehicle or boat batteries. So, if you’re looking for an article that spells out the difference…
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…
RV Battery Chargers Explained: Types, Sizing, and How to Choose the Right One
RV batteries can be charged in numerous ways. The right battery charger ensures your batteries receive the correct voltage and charging profile for their chemistry, helping you avoid early failure and poor performance. If you’re unfamiliar with RV battery charger systems and want to learn how they work to get…
What Is Voltage Drop and How To Calculate It
Whether you’re designing a 120-volt electrical system for your house or a 12-volt system for your RV, it’s critical to understand what voltage drop is and how to calculate it. Correctly calculating the voltage drop in your system will help keep you safe and make sure all of your electronics…
Battle Born Battery Troubleshooting Tips
Owning a portable power system can come with some unexpected complications. At Battle Born, we want consumers to be able to perform battery troubleshooting. Being able to measure the output of your Battle Born Batteries is essential to working out any issues with your system. Battle Born Batteries are smarter…
What Are Watts and Why Do They Matter?
How many watts does an refrigerator use?Which consumes more power—a traditional halogen light bulb or a modern LED?How much solar power do you need to run a fan all night on your boat? Whether you realize it or not, watts affect nearly every electrical decision you make—day and night, on…
What Are Amps And Why Do They Matter?
We all use power in our homes, RVs, boats, and more. Whether we’re using an outlet tied to the grid or harnessing the power of the sun through solar panels and batteries, it’s essential to understand the concept of amps. Amps matter because they help us understand the amount of…
Battery Isolator with Lithium and Lead Acid Connections
Don’t Keep Lithium Batteries Directly in Line With Your Lead Acid As lithium ion technology is becoming more readily available our team has noticed an outpour of questions. These are in regards to interconnecting lead acid and lithium ion battery banks. As pioneers in this field, Battle Born Batteries is…