Help & Advice

25 March 2022  |  Paul

Today our video takes a look at 2 of the most common relays used in 12V applications Make & Break & Change over relays.

17 March 2022  |  Paul
12V Dimmable LED Lights

A product we have a significant number of enquries about is 12V dimmable LED lights, but these prove to be tricky to find & often problematic. Today we're going to try and explain some of the issues around dimmable LED lights.

24 February 2022  |  Paul
Who are Victron Energy?

Today we take a look at Victron Energy and why you may have seen or heard about their range of products.

1 Comment17 February 2022  |  Paul
Crimping Insulated Terminals Video

Our latest video tackles the Insulated Terminals. Although common we find there's still some confusion surrounding these terminals. This video tackles these questions and helps you achieve the best crimp possible,

4 Comments3 February 2022  |  Paul
Isolators for Solar Panels

We often get asked for solar isolators following a YouTube video or guide but do you really need one? We break it down in this article.

27 January 2022  |  Paul
Picking the right LED light

We often get asked by customers to recommend an LED light - there are so many to choose from and lots of considerations when assessing which one would be most suitable. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the key things to consider when choosing the right LED light for your application.

20 January 2022  |  Paul
How long will my battery last?

A topic that often comes up during our conversations with customers is 'What is the lifetime of my battery?'. This can be a tricky figure to put a solid number on, however we are able to make an estimation as long as we account for differences in battery specification, type and usage.

13 January 2022  |  Paul
12 Volt Power & Stealth Camping

Stealth campervans have become increasingly popular, thanks in large part to them being less attractive to thieves than a conspicuous camper. The difficulty with stealth camping, however, is ensuring that there's nothing that visibly gives the van away, which often means no mains hook-up, and solar panels become something requiring extra thought. We discuss options for 12-volt power for those looking to create a stealth camper van.

25 November 2021  |  Paul
LED Lights & LED Drivers

In this article we will be explaining why you may find some 12V LED lights require drivers & others don't.
LED Lights have become increasingly popular over the years thanks to low energy requirements and high light output, but whilst the technology has made its way both into homes and vehicles, this has lead to some confusion.

11 November 2021  |  Paul
Storing your Campervan / Motorhome this winter

Some of us may decide this winter is simply too cold for adventures in our beloved motorhome, caravan or campervan, but how can we make sure they're in top shape when the weather does improve? In this article, we'll take you through a few things to keep in mind when thinking of parking up for the long winter period.


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