What’s the largest battery charger I can run on my 1kVA generator?
What’s the largest battery charger I can run on my 1kVA generator? This is another question we get asked regularly. Taking the most popular 1kVA generator on the market today (Honda EU10i), this unit can produce a maximum output (for a short period) of 1000Watts....
When the Powering up of my 1983 Jayco Swan cost more than the van did
When Enerdrive Systems Designer, Cain Dixon bought a Jayco Swan camper a few years ago, it was a very well run down bit of kit. Over this time, Cain spent hours restoring the van back to it's former glory, but with an electrical system that would envy a $60K caravan...
Lithium Batteries: What Size Inverter Can I Use?
This is a question we get asked all the time. The size of the inverter is really dictated by the loads that you want to run. Let’s say your largest load is a microwave. A typical microwave will draw between 900-1200w. With this load you would install a minimum of...
Are Your Batteries Constantly Going Flat?
Are Your Batteries Constantly Going Flat? A large portion of DC power systems these days don’t come with any protection to stop the battery from being completely drained away when loads are running. Over discharging a battery can and will shorten its overall lifespan...
Does battery voltage alone tell me how full my batteries really are?
In short yes. It’s not an exact science but battery voltage will give you a very rough indication of battery capacity. Lithium on the other hand is extremely difficult to determine capacity due to the very flat voltage curve that lithium batteries have. Let’s look at...
Battery Monitors – a window into your power system
Battery Monitors - a window into your power system - written By Chris McClellan - Director Enerdrive For as long as I’ve been involved in selling Independent Power Products which is now 21 years, battery monitors have been a very major part of the products within my...
How does an inverter work?
So you want to know how an inverter works? You've come to the right place! We'll also talk you through what you need to know to conduct a proper installation for optimal performance. Firstly, an inverter is a piece of equipment that works by converts DC battery power...
Flat v Angle Installation of Solar Panels
The positioning of solar panels determines the power output. The angle of the sun in relationship to the angle of the solar panel determines the maximum power density. The tilt angle has the biggest effect on the efficiency of the solar panel. When the angle of the...
How to charge a flat battery with an ePOWER charger
Enerdrive Unplugged – A Wealth of Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Before you jump into our explanation of charging a flat battery with an ePOWER charger, consider joining our community Facebook group – Enerdrive Unplugged. Designed to be an educational tool, you’ll find...
Lithium Battery Systems Explained.
Michael Browning, Caravan World. To better understand the advantages of having a Lithium Battery System installed in your new caravan, 4WD or camper van, Wally O'Hea represents Enerdrive as Michael Browning from Caravan World takes us through the world of "unplugged"...
Why Do I Need Power Filtration Protection?
ALL electronic equipment that plugs into AC power should be protected. Without suitable protection, your expensive home theatre, sound system, TV, entertainment centre or computer equipment will likely be damaged by the surges and spikes that afflict our electrical...
Explaining the Enerdrive eLITE Battery Monitor
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