How to connect batteries in series, parallel, or both
There are several ways to wire multiple batteries to achieve the correct battery voltage or capacity for a particular DC installation. By connecting batteries in series or parallel or both as one big bank, rather than having individual banks will make your power...
Everything you need to know about inverters
Wanting to learn more about inverters? Read below for the most frequently asked inverter questions. Alternatively, click on the links below to jump to a specific section: How long will my batteries last? Each time I run my inverter, a high pitched alarm is sounding...
Cable Sizes: Choosing the right one for a DC Circuit
How to Choose the Right Size DC Cable for Your 4×4, Caravan, RV or Boat.
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger?
Can I charge my lithium battery with a lead acid charger? This is a question we get asked every day by the general public. Lithium batteries are not like lead acid and not all battery chargers are the same.
Everything You Need to Know About Enerdrive Inverters (Transfer Models)
OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ENERDRIVE INVERTERS (TRANSFER MODELS) We've built a comprehensive guide to Enerdrive Inverters, covering everything from the installation process, all the way to programming and fault finding. Perfect for those in the market for an inverter,...
Everything You Need to Know About Enerdrive DC2DC Chargers
OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ENERDRIVE DC2DC CHARGERS Enerdrive's DC2DC Chargers are often a staple in any power system, whether that be for a beginner who is just starting to explore the off-grid life, or a seasoned veteran with all the bells and whistles. As you can...
Should You Use a 48V Battery System?
12V & 24V SYSTEM VS 48V BATTERY SYSTEM: At Enerdrive we have seen a lot of talk & been asked about using 48v battery banks in caravans, motorhomes and sometimes even utes for the house battery setup due to the slightly better efficiency of components and...
Cables made simple
Cables are integral to your system, but often the weakest link of an electrical install. Read below for the information that will matter most to you: Table of Contents: Introduction Application Operating Voltage Operating Environment Circuit Type Current Carrying...
Cable Connections: The massive impact on battery charge/discharge
More often than not a loose connection or poorly connected cable in your DC system will heavily affect charging and discharging of your battery. We get many phone calls complaining that our charger is in float but the battery monitor is only showing 60% charge. 99.5%...
How do I choose the right fuse?
This is the second in a two part series of technical briefs on circuit protection. Part 1 showed how to choose the correct wire size for DC circuits. Part 2 will show how to correctly select a fuse and fuse holder for your DC electrical installation. Regulations...
How Much Solar Do I Really Need?
This is a question we get asked every day. With most caravaners these days spending more time off the grid compared to being plugged in at a caravan park, solar becomes their primary charging source. Caravan manufactures today are generally installing a single 150w...
What Size Battery Charger Do I Need?
Battery charger size is based on the overall battery capacity that you have as well as allowing for what loads you would normally run when the battery charger is operating. The key to any battery charger is the basic operation. When a charging source is operating, it...