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Elliot-BaileyElliot Bailey

Elliot has 20+ years of experience in renewable technology, from conservation to efficient living. His passion is to help others achieve independent off-grid living.

Will An Inverter Increase My Electricity Bill?

Electricity Bill on a Table

Power Inverters are designed to convert direct electrical current (DC) from DC sources such as a battery or solar panel to alternating current (AC) to provide a source of pure uninterrupted AC power. Most household devices and appliances are powered …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels Tags bill, cost, electric

How To Ground An Inverter In An RV (8 Steps)

Power outlet on the side of an RV

It is of critical importance that the inverter in an RV be correctly grounded to prevent the risk of electrocution of the inhabitants. The RV system may be an off-grid system or have the option of connecting to shore power …

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Categories Setup - How to arrange and connect your solar array Tags grounding, inverter, rv

Fuse Between Battery And Inverter (Do This)

Solar fuses on a wall

Fuses are an integral and essential component in most electrical installations, and they play a vital safety role. The ensure that any excessive current traveling through the wire that could damage the system does not reach critical equipment. You would …

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Categories How To: Solar Panel Guides Tags battery, fuse, inverter

What Is Inverter Bypass Mode? (Great Feature)

Inverter with bypass mode

Some inverters and, more specifically, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) inverters must run continuously to supply alternating current of stable voltage and current strength to the connected AC loads. Such an inverter system cannot remain operational indefinitely and will break down …

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Categories Inverters for solar panels Tags bypass, inverter, repair, safety

Best Inverter For 100Ah Battery (+ Calculations)

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A 12V 100Ah battery has a 1,200 Wh (Watt-hours) energy storage capacity. It will be able to theoretically power a 100W lightbulb for a maximum of 12 hours if the battery can be discharged to zero percent depth of discharge …

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Categories Inverters for solar panels Tags battery, best, inverter

Do You Need To Ground An Inverter? (Safe Measures)

Cables Grounded

An inverter can operate without being grounded and will thus be a potential hazard to users as it can cause a nasty, even fatal shock. An ungrounded inverter will contain live points, which, when touched, will send a current through …

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Categories How To: Solar Panel Guides Tags cable, grounding, inverter

Do I Need A Surge Protector With An Inverter Generator?

Power strip with surge protector on cables

Power surges and spikes can damage sensitive electronics. It is usually recommended that a surge protector be used with standard grid supply and standard generators to prevent and reduce this risk. Inverter generators convert AC to DC and then back …

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Categories Inverters for solar panels Tags generator, inverter, protect

Solar Panel Lights (How They Work Best)

Solar panel and LED light in a garden

The basic idea behind solar panels is that they pull the power they need from sunlight. People who install solar panels on their roofs put them on the south-facing slopes of the roof, so they get the most direct sunlight. …

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Categories Products - Solar Panels Brands and Comparisons Tags LED, light, UV

Solar Panel Patio Cover (Awesome Options)

Solar patio covering decking and chairs

Solar panel patio covers have many different names. However, solar pergolas, solar gazebos, and solar carpools are essentially the same thing, no matter which name you call them.  However, solar panel patio covers are more than just a patio roof …

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Categories Products - Solar Panels Brands and Comparisons Tags cover, patio

Snow On Solar Panels (Dangers + Solutions)

Snow on solar panels Half covered

While it snows in winter, fall, and even spring, the sun still shines which powers our solar panels. As we know, solar panels absorb sunlight to produce energy, although this is not possible with snow-covered solar panels. So, how do …

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Categories FAQ About Solar Panels Tags maintenance, snow, weather
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