Whether you are tied to the grid or off, having backup power is essential to run basic appliances. Many consider a 150ah battery as large enough. But is this sufficient as backup? And how long is it going to last? A 12 150ah backup battery is going to last 5 to 6 hours before it […]
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150ah batteries are often used in off grid homes and RVs to run inverters. One of the things you have to do is make certain that the inverter is large enough, in this case for a 150ah battery. In this guide we will explain what capacity you will need. A 12V 150ah battery can store
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If you use lead acid batteries with an inverter, you probably refill the battery with water every few weeks or so, depending on the manufacturer recommendation. But why is this necessary, and what will happen if you do not add any water? Inverter batteries will self discharge if the water drops below the required level.
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Blenders are staples be it at houses or motorhomes for a good many reasons. It is versatile, affordable and makes food preparation easier. But how much inverter power do you need? This guide explains the essentials. A typical blender consumes 400 to 600 watts, but some models require twice that to start the motor. A
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When the topic of energy intensive appliances comes up, the dishwasher is rarely mentioned. But this appliance can use a lot of watts too, so make sure your solar panels can supply the power in case you decide to use it. The average dishwasher uses 1200 to 1800 watts an hour, so it will take
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Solar panels are so common now they are used to run all kinds of appliances including TVs, refrigerators, microwaves and even washing machines. There are a lot of factors that determine how many solar panels are needed to run a washing machine, but modern units are quite energy efficient. A 250-300 watt solar panel can
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