11 August 2022 | Paul ![What is Open Circuit Voltage (VOC)](/user/news/thumbnails/VOC-Blog-Thumbnail.png) In today's blog post we look at Open Circuit Voltages of Solar Panels and why it is important for your solar power system. |
4 August 2022 | Paul ![Mixing 24 Volt & 12 Volt Systems](/user/news/thumbnails/24V-12V-Blog.png) In today's article, we discuss mixing a 24 volt system with 12 volt batteries or appliances. |
14 July 2022 | Paul ![Inverters for Microwave Ovens](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog- Microwave-thumbnail.png) Today we look at a common problem we've seen when selecting the appropriate inverter for use with your microwave oven. |
2 Comments7 July 2022 | Paul ![Can I mix Solar Panels?](/user/news/thumbnails/Mixing-Solar-Panels-Thumbnails .png) In today's blog article we look at if you can mix solar panels of different sizes and brands. |
16 June 2022 | Paul ![Lithium battery flat but not charging? Here's why your BMS may be a factor](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog-BMS.png) We take a look at the problem of flat lithium batteries not charging and why it's happening. |
26 May 2022 | Paul ![Sodium-Ion Batteries. Are they the future?](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog-Sodium-ion.png) Today we take a look at Sodium-Ion Batteries and ask, 'Can they really be the future of battery technology?'. |
28 April 2022 | Paul ![PWM Vs MPPT Solar Controllers](/user/news/thumbnails/Newsletter-PWM-vs-MPPT.png) We take a look at the pros & cons of MPPT & PWM solar controllers and discuss which one will provide the best results, depending on your environment. |
1 Comment14 April 2022 | Paul ![Extending Cable for 12V Compressor Fridges](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog - Extending cable thumbnail.png) Installing a 12V compressor fridge can look quite simple on paper, but some not-so-obvious issues need to be taken into account to prevent problems. We take a look at these, how they may affect your build and what can be done to resolve these issues. |
7 April 2022 | Paul ![Combined Chargers Vs Separate Chargers](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog Thumbnail - Combined vs separate chargers.png) In this article we look at combined charging solutions versus separate charging options and examine the benefits and drawbacks of both. |
31 March 2022 | Paul ![How can I tell if my vehicle has a smart alternator](/user/news/thumbnails/Blog - Smart Alternators .png) When looking at split charging, you might have seen the phrase 'Smart Alternator' mentioned (along with Euro5/6 engine); but what is a Smart Alternator and how can you tell if you have one? |