Why Proper DC Cable Sizing for Inverters Is Absolutely Critical
When installing an inverter, there are two kinds of people: those who take DC cable sizing seriously, and those who eventually learn the hard way. It’s not [...]
Can You Over-Discharge LiFePO4?
Can You Over-Discharge LiFePO4? The answer to this question from a reader is yes, you can! PLEASE HELP! This site is 100% reader supported. My wife is urging [...]
Commission Charging LiFePO4
In this video I discuss top balancing your batteries using a programable bench top power supply. These are very handy devices especially if you have LFP batteries. [...]
Sunfun Kits DIY LFP Battery
Sunfun Kits DIY LFP Battery In this video we take a deep-dive into the SFK DIY LiFePo4 Battery. It is a tremendous battery. PLEASE HELP! This site [...]
DIN CCA vs. EN CCA vs. SAE CCA
DIN CCA vs. EN CCA vs. SAE CCA Let’s get something straight right out of the gate: not all Cold Cranking Amps [...]
Affordable & Well Built- Wattcycle 314Ah Mini
The Epitome of Value! In our never ending search to find readers products for their boats that are both safe and affordable, the [...]
Identify Balance Issues In LiFePO4
Identify Balance Issues in LiFePO4 Just a short video on how to identify balance issues with non-Bluetooth LiFePo4 batteries. PLEASE [...]
NOCO CHARGERS A NO-GO?
Q: My Noco charger show's 100% SoC but my batt is dead? I've long known Noco chargers are more sales pitch than substance, [...]
Measure DC In-rush current the easy way
Measure DC Inrush Current- The Easy & Affordable Way Heads-Up: We will be producing more video content for MarineHowTo.com due to Rod having [...]
Feature -Packed, Value Priced LiFePO4
Watt Cycle LiFePo4 - Killer Value! LFP cell prices will remain low for a bit longer and will then slowly trend back up. [...]
Easy LiFePo4 Conversion
Easy LiFePo4 Conversion Before reading this article please read the 101 article on Drop-In's: Drop-In Batteries Be An Educated Consumer Hardly a day [...]
Our Recommended Drop-In LifePo4 Batteries
Rod, What are your Recommended Drop-In Batteries for Marine Use? Disclaimer: I still type with one finger as my left arm is still 100% paralyzed. Typo's happen [...]
How Many Poles Does My Alternator have?
Determining How Many Alternator Poles You Have The above is a question we get routinely From Diesel engine owners. Why on Earth would [...]
AGM vs. LiFePO4 Longevity
AGM vs. LiFePO4 The AGM Bank This short article takes a look at two real world use battery banks used on cruising boats, a 2.5 year old [...]
Counterfeit Electrical Components – Just Say NO!
Counterfeit Electrical Components I got an email from a reader that his "Blue Sea" Battery switch melted. He was going on& on about [...]
Terminating Bare Wire Ends
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