Solar Power Made Easy
Nick Seghers You have 8 12V batteries, and you want to make a 24V battery? Let me show you how. Basics of connecting batteries in series and parallel Series connection adds up the voltage (V) Parallel connection add up the capacity (Ah) …
Balancing the cells is crucial when it comes to maintaining the performance and longevity of LiFePO4 battery packs. But did you know there are different methods for balancing and that the balancing process involves more than just voltage readings? In …
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 circuits. What is a Non-isolated DC to DC Charger? A …
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, typically 600 watts to 1200 watts or more. Check your …
The Victron Multiplus and the Quattro are two inverter chargers from Victron Energy. Multiplus Vs Quattro Comparison Feature/Specification Victron MultiPlus-II Victron Quattro AC Input Single AC input Dual AC inputs Power Output Generally lower power output options (can be paralleled) …
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 panels you can add a water heater. This will divert …
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 this in your DIY system. This is what EVE, a …
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 separate loads You need to consider certain factors to ensure …
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, and 48V 48V system offers several advantages over a 12V or 24V …
I often get asked: How to charge LiFePO4 from an alternator? Your car alternator is made to charge lead acid, not lithium. But there is a device we can use to make it happen. This device is called a DC-to-DC …