How Shade Kills Solar Output
A single branch shadow across one corner of your solar array can cut total output in half, not by a proportional amount…
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Victron Charger Settings for LiFePO4
Victron gear is some of the best charging hardware you can put in a van or boat, but it ships expecting you…
Server Rack Batteries vs 12V for Vans
Server rack batteries have exploded in popularity in the van build world over the last two years, mostly because they promise more…
12V, 24V or 48V: Picking a System Voltage
Picking a system voltage feels like the first big decision in a lithium conversion, and a lot of people get talked into…
Adding a Main Battery Disconnect
A main battery disconnect is the cheapest insurance policy you can add to a lithium system, and most people skip it. Here…
Wiring Batteries in Series vs Parallel
Wiring batteries in series bumps up voltage while parallel wiring bumps up amp hours, and mixing up the two is one of…
Battery Cable Sizing Made Simple
Undersized battery cable is one of the quietest ways to ruin a lithium upgrade, and most people do not find out until…
Battery Group Sizes Explained (24, 27, 31)
Battery group sizes are just a box-fit standard from the lead-acid world, and they trip up almost everyone shopping for their first…
Battery Monitor Reading Wrong?
If your battery monitor says 40 percent but your lights are still bright and your inverter runs fine, the monitor is probably…