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 [...]
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. [...]
Crimp Testing Preview
I have been fabricating a test jig for crimp pull testing. Today, I ran a test of the PRO-HST heat shrink crimp tool [...]
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 [...]
Have You Considered taking a Boathowto.com Course?
BoatHowTo Fist off, MarineHowto.com and BoatHowTo.com are not actually affiliated but, I believe it is important to get the word out about BHT because their [...]
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 [...]
Happy 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery
5-10-2024 is my LiFePo4 packs 15th Birthday!! Rather than type everything with 1 finger I have decided to try Video. About this Bank: [...]
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
Ferrule Crimping Tools Left to Right; DMC USA, PRO's Kit (Taiwan), Baomain (China), Inexpensive (China),Inexpensive (China), Knipex-Rennsteig(Germany) Top; Klein Katapult (Taiwan), Iwiss (China) [...]
Don’t Get Scammed Buying LiFePO4
How to Avoid Sleazy Vendors Easy, Don't Import directly from China on your own Vendors will lie and think nothing of it: This [...]
SPADE & QUICK-CONNECT TERMINALS
TERMINOLOGY MATTERS ABYC E-11 If I had a dime for every-time a reader or customer has called a Faston, friction-fit, quick-disconnect or quick-connect [...]
Li-Ion – Be Careful What you Read/Believe
NEWS = Misinformation If you been anything but living under a rock for the last three years you're likely well aware that our [...]