Optimising Charge Controllers for Maximum Solar Efficiency
Charge controllers are essential in any application that generates electricity from sunlight using solar panels. They manage the power flow by regulating or converting the voltage and current emitted from the solar panels to ensure the batteries are charged safely and efficiently. Factors like battery type, the size of the solar panel system and environmental conditions must be considered to optimise charge controllers for maximum solar efficiency in 12V and 24V off-grid or mobile power systems.
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...
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...
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...
All things cable connections: risks, theory and best practice
Enerdrive Unplugged – A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Before you jump into our explanation of cable risks, theory and best practice, consider joining our community Facebook group – Enerdrive Unplugged. Designed to be an educational tool, you’ll find a wealth...
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...