Lee Stauss

53 posts

Power

How often should you Clean your Solar Panels?

3 years ago • 2 min read

A big question people often ask themselves is, “how often should I clean my solar panels?” Regular cleaning should be part of your panel maintenance routines. Clean solar panels are usually more efficient. This article explains the frequency with which you should clean your solar panels, who should do the

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Best LiFePO4 Battery Brands in 2022 (Top 3)

3 years ago • 5 min read

Top 3: Best LiFePO4 Battery Brands Not all lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery brands are equal or the same. In fact, the majority of solar enthusiasts are only familiar with a limited range of LiFePO4 battery solutions. LiFePO4 batteries are slowly picking up traction in the global market even though

Solar Guide: How to Connect Charge Controller and Inverter to Battery

3 years ago • 4 min read

How to Connect a Charge Controller and Inverter to a Battery Setting solar yourself can start to feel a bit overwhelming if you don’t have an electrical background. However, rest easy, in this article we will pull the curtain back from this confusion and give you a step-by-step guide

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Can You Live Off Grid With Solar Panels?

3 years ago • 3 min read

What does it mean to live off the grid with solar panels? Living off-grid implies that your property is disconnected from public utilities or the power grid. The grid is a utility system that provides electricity for your home. Solar systems offer a good electricity alternative for you to live

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12V vs 24V vs 48V Solar Inverter

3 years ago • 5 min read

This article compares 12V vs 24V vs 48V solar inverter to help guide your choice of an inverter that fits your solar installation. There are two main factors to consider when determining the size of your solar system: voltage and watts. As you probably know that solar panels have a

Why Does an Inverter Stop Working?

3 years ago • 2 min read

What makes an inverter stop working? When an inverter stops working unexpectedly, it can lead to hours of troubleshooting. In this article, we’ll explain some common causes and what you can do about them. Weather condition. The inverter is connected to the solar panels which produce electricity during daylight.

Benefits of Pure Sine Wave Inverters vs Modified Sine Wave Inverters

3 years ago • 4 min read

Which is superior: Pure Sine Wave or Modified Sine Wave Inverters? What should you be looking for when purchasing an Inverter? Inverters are a vital component of every solar system. Inverters convert the DC power produced by your solar panels and stored in your battery to AC power. An inverter

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Best Solar Charge Controller on the Market

3 years ago • 11 min read

Having the best solar charge controller in your solar or off-grid system ensures that your battery is well charged and does not draw more power than necessary. This will prolong the battery’s life and save you money on your utility bills. Incorrectly charging a battery can cause damage to

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Do you need a fuse between solar panel and charge controller?

3 years ago • 4 min read

Do you need a fuse between solar panel and charge controller? Firstly, you should know that fuse and circuit breakers are used to keep the system wiring from becoming too hot and burning. They are also used to prevent devices from burning or becoming more damaged if there is a

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Help! My Solar Panels have stopped working

3 years ago • 3 min read

You’ll know that the power grid has gone out immediately when your lights and appliances suddenly stop working. It can be frustrating, but the utility company will usually fix the issue in a matter of hours. Unfortunately, when your solar panels stop working there’s no utility company to

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Do Solar Panels Work Through Glass?

3 years ago • 5 min read

Solar panels come is many different sizes and can be used to power entire homes, or charge a call phone. They are now available for a variety of use cases, from those that can be attached to an umbrella at the beach to large arrays used to power your home.

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Do Solar Panels work in The Shade?

3 years ago • 3 min read

Do solar panels work in the shade? If the sun is not shining directly on your solar panels, they will produce maximum power. When obstructions such as trees shade the solar panels, the output efficiency decreases. This would result in lower power output and could cause problems. This article discusses