You plug in your portable power station and wait. And wait. The charging time seems much longer than what your friend’s similar unit takes. This frustration is more common than you think, and Why can save you hours of wasted time. Many people assume all power stations charge at the same speed, but the reality … Read more
Setting the absorb time under 1 hour on your Victron Energy Smart Car Battery Charger is a common need. It helps you avoid overcharging your battery when you are in a hurry. Many people don’t realize that the default absorb time is often set for larger, deeply discharged batteries. For a small or partially charged … Read more
You might be looking at a portable power station with 50000 mAh and wondering if it will handle your gear. This capacity is a common middle ground, and getting it right matters for your camping trip or emergency plan. I have found that 50000 mAh is roughly 185 watt-hours, which can charge a phone about … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for charging my drone battery in the field I’ve spent countless hours flying drones, and nothing kills the vibe faster than a dead battery miles from an outlet. Finding the best portable power station for charging my drone battery in the field means balancing capacity, weight, and recharge speed so … Read more
I often get asked about the exact current the Victron Energy Smart Charger uses to maintain a battery in storage mode. This matters because a charger that dribbles too much current can overheat and damage your battery over time. The Victron charger uses a very low maintenance current, often around 0.1 to 0.2 amps, to … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for photographers charging gear on location Nothing kills a shoot faster than a dead camera battery when you’re miles from an outlet. I’ve been there — scrambling for a cafe with a socket while golden hour slips away. That’s why I started testing portable power stations specifically for photographers charging … Read more
I’ve seen many people get confused when their Victron Energy Smart Car Battery CSV export only shows one row. This matters because you need complete data to track your battery’s performance over time. The single row issue usually happens when the export only captures the current live reading instead of the full logged history. In … Read more
9 best Portable Power Station for powering Christmas lights without extension cords Running extension cords across your yard for Christmas lights is a hassle and a tripping hazard. I wanted a cleaner way to power my holiday display, so I tested portable power stations that let me place lights anywhere without a cord in sight. … Read more
3 best Portable Power Station for tailgating that won’t break the bank I know the struggle: you want to blast music, charge phones, and maybe run a small TV at your tailgate without spending a fortune on a power station. The trick is finding something with a real AC outlet and enough juice for a … Read more
I have seen many people get frustrated when their Victron Energy Smart Car Battery app tutorial freezes mid-setup. This issue can stop you from monitoring your battery’s health and performance. This problem often happens due to a simple Bluetooth conflict or a pending firmware update. Skipping the tutorial incorrectly can also lock you out of … Read more