How To Calculate kWh Usage for Your Home

Can you imagine life without electricity? From keeping our homes warm (or cool) to cooking and keeping our food fresh to watching TV…  Modern life runs on kilowatts.  Do you know how much electricity your home consumes...

How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night: 6 Great Tips

There's nothing like an outdoor movie night with friends and loved ones watching a cinematic masterpiece under the stars! Creating the ideal atmosphere is part of your role as the host, but it takes more...

Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) vs LiFePO4 (LFP) — Which Battery Is Better?

Along with lead acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) was one of the first batteries ever invented.  Dating back to the 1800s, lead acid and NiCad chemistry spent most of the 20th century competing over which was the...

How Long Do Lithium (Li-Ion) Batteries Last?

Understanding the lifespan of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is crucial for making the most out of your electronic devices. These batteries, from smartphones to solar power storage, power numerous aspects of our daily lives. But...

Are Batteries AC or DC?

You might already know the differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and how they work.  Even if you don’t, you might understand that some of the devices and appliances in your home...

What Is Battery Storage Capacity?

No matter whether it’s in your smartphone or your portable power station, batteries tend to come with heaps of technical specs and jargon.  Without some understanding of the basics, comparing and contrasting different models of...

How To Make a Generator Quiet

Don't let the roar of a generator stop you from enjoying the access to electricity it provides. Sure, generators are noisy devices, especially depending on the fuel type of the machine. But, with some creativity...

How To Choose a Relay Module for Solar Power Systems

Solar power systems utilise a surprising number of components.  It’s not just solar panels, batteries, and inverters. It’s also wiring, mounting brackets, transfer switches, and so much more.  If you have a larger solar power system that...

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