A 600W inverter is ideal if you need a portable system that is affordable and practical to carry. Although it has its limits, a 600W inverter can run small and medium sized appliances, camping and travel gear. But how many amps does it draw? A 600W inverter draws 5 amps at 120V, 5.4 amps at …
LiFePO4 (lithium iron phospate) batteries are popular for many reasons. But basically it comes down to the fact they provide better performance compared to AGM, gel and other lead acid batteries. To get the best results, however make sure the controller settings are optimized. Your charge controller probably has default settings, or suggestions in the …
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Because lead acid batteries need a lot of maintenance and have a 50% depth discharge, lithium batteries have become more popular for solar systems. But can you charge these with solar panels? Is the process any different from lead acid batteries? Solar panels can charge lithium batteries, but an MPPT solar charge controller is required. …
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A 5kw solar system is enough to run a medium sized house, but what about air conditioners? How many can you run and for how long? If you want to power your AC with this solar system, there are many options available. A 5kw solar system produces up to 20kw a day and can run …
Air fryers are a nice alternative to standard cooking methods. You can have the taste of fried foods without dealing without the messy cooking oil. These things have a reputation for consuming a lot of power, so what inverter size will you need? A 2000 watt inverter is going to be enough to run an …
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When in comes to powering appliances, we usually think of thousand watt inverters. But a 400W inverter can run various appliances rather well. 400 watts might be sufficient if you don’t need a lot of energy intensive appliance loads, so let’s see what it can actually do. A 400W inverter can run a 12V fridge …