Isolated vs non Isolated DC to DC Charger
Isolated and non-isolated DC-DC chargers are two types used to convert DC voltage from one level to another. Their main difference is handling electrical isolation between the input and output …
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What Size Inverter do You Need for a Microwave?
To determine the correct inverter size for your microwave, you must consider the microwave’s power consumption (measured in watts) and the inverter’s efficiency. Microwave ovens can vary in power consumption, …
What’s the Difference Between Victron Multiplus and Quattro?
The Victron Multiplus and the Quattro are two inverter chargers from Victron Energy. Multiplus Vs Quattro Comparison Key features of the Multiplus One AC input: This can be shore power …
Adding a Dump Load for Solar Panels
Attaching a dump load to your solar system is a good way of using excess solar power when the battery is full. Instead of ‘wasting’ the energy from the solar …
Depth of Discharge for LiFePO4 Batteries
I recommend cycling LiFePO4 from 10-90%. That means you will have an 80% depth of discharge. Read to the end of the article to find out how you can do …
Two Inverters on one Battery Bank
Yes, you can have two inverters connected to one battery bank, We can have two different kinds of inverters, these are: Synchronized inverters running the same loads Separate inverters running …
Why A 48V Battery is Better Than 12V Battery
When setting up an off-grid solar power system, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is choosing the right battery voltage. Common voltages are: 12V 24V 48V While …
Can a Car Alternator Charge a LiFePO4 Battery?
I often get asked if a car alternator can charge a LiFePO4? Then I will tell them: Yes and No Let me explain. Yes, you can charge a LiFePO4 battery …
How Many Watts can a 10-80amp MPPT charge controller handle?
I often get asked how many watts their MPPT charge controller can handle. I then ask, how many amps is your charge controller, and what is your battery voltage? So, …
What is MPPT Minimum Input Voltage?
If we look at a datasheet for a solar charge controller we can find many different voltages. minimum input voltage or start up voltage PV input voltage MPPT voltage range …