Parallel VS Series: the battery edition
This edition of Parallel VS Series covers batteries. If you're wondering how battery configuration affects voltage, amp-hours and capacity, this will hopefully help.
03Jan
11Dec
Check & Tighten your Terminals
As the weather heats up, loose connections can become an issue.
Follow our tips for the best chance of preventing loose connections, and always check your terminals as the seasons
13Nov
VSR’s & Smart Alternators
Smart alternators (prevalent in most vehicles made after 2006) provide efficient, variable voltage output, reducing emissions and enhancing battery charging. However, this voltage fluctuation doesn't work well with traditional
17Oct
Standard Lugs VS Narrow Palm Lugs
Standard copper lugs are traditional connectors used in electrical and wiring applications; they typically feature a wider palm or contact surface for connecting cables and conductors. Perfect for most
06Oct
Isolated VS Non-Isolated DC-DC Chargers
For this weeks Tech Tip we're comparing isolated and non-isolated chargers, which one meets your needs?
18Sep
Disconnecting Components
Disconnecting the battery, or any device under load, can cause voltage spikes and fluctuations which may damage the inverter, charge controller, and other sensitive electronics connected to the system,
13Sep
Decoding Battery Technologies: AGM, Lead-Carbon, and LiFePO4 Batteries
Among the diverse battery technologies available, three noteworthy contenders are Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries, Lead-Carbon batteries, and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries.
This article delves into the unique
09Aug
Lithium Batteries: Wiring a BMS
A lithium phosphate battery cell is 3.2V nominal (between 2.65 – 3.65V). This is the limit of the cell’s chemistry, so if we want more than 3.2V, we need
09Aug
DC Ripple and Batteries
DC Voltage is usually thought of as constant – You have a 12V battery, it outputs a steady Voltage, only changing gradually as it is charged and discharged.
DC ripple
22Jul
What’s the Safest Battery?
The most common batteries used today in small to household – sized setups fall into two categories – Lead acid and Lithium.LeadLead batteries fall into several different categories;FloodedFlooded lead