Best Way to Connect Solar Panels on a Buoy?
Hey everyone! I'm working on a project where I plan to mount 6 solar panels (each 6V, 2W) around a circular buoy in the sea. I'm trying to…
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Can I Use Two Different Solar Charge Controllers Together?
Hey everyone! I have a solar setup that includes two 100Ah lithium batteries wired in parallel, a 100W Go Power flexible solar panel, a Go Power GP-PWM-30-UL PWM…
Should I Choose the DCB118 or DCB1104 Charger?
Hey everyone! I'm new here and just getting into building my Dewalt tool kit. Right now, I have two 20V 4Ah XR batteries. I'm looking at two chargers:…
Can I Charge My LiFePO4 Battery While Using an Inverter?
I have a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery hooked up to a 2000W continuous duty inverter that runs a 7.2 high-efficiency freezer and a Hisense 4.4 mini fridge. I'm not…
How to Choose the Right Inverter Size for Charging Batteries in My Car?
I'm trying to figure out the right size inverter I need for my car to charge my batteries while I drive. I have the M18 Packout Rapid Charger…
How to Connect My Charger to a Bus Bar for My DIY Battery Setup?
Hey everyone! I'm working on my DIY battery power station that uses a JKBMS along with solar charging. I'm a bit confused about the wiring. I've seen setups…
Am I Overthinking My Solar Setup for Charging Outdoor Equipment?
I'm considering adding a 1000Wh power station that I'd charge with a 200W solar panel. My main goal is to keep batteries for my lawnmower and the kids'…
Charging 16.5V Batteries: Need Advice!
I recently scored a great deal on a set of batteries that charge at 16.5 volts, which is a bit unusual since I've mostly worked with 12V systems.…
Do I really need a DC to DC charger for my lithium battery upgrade?
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of upgrading my travel trailer's battery system from lead acid to a lithium battery (200 Ah). I'm also planning to add an…
Why Is My Solar Panel Output Voltage So Low?
Hey everyone! I've got two sets of 190w solar panels wired in parallel, each set running through different charge controllers and connected to 100Ah AGM batteries. The panels…
What Happens When My Solar Panels Produce Power But My Battery is Full?
I have a question about solar panels and batteries. When a battery (like an Anker or EcoFlow) is fully charged, it stops accepting power. I'm wondering what happens…
Can I Power My Robot Lawn Mower with a Solar System?
Hey folks, I'm looking to run a robot lawn mower on a piece of land using my solar setup. I have a 450 watt solar panel coupled with…
How to Charge a 7.4v Handheld Radio Battery with USB-C?
I'm working on a project to charge my handheld radio battery through USB-C. The battery has flat contacts and charges via a cradle that outputs 8.4v at 1000mA,…