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Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A Review I’ve killed more than a few batteries letting them sit over the winter, so I picked up the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 20A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries to finally fix … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-Volt DC Charger Review If you own a boat or RV with a 24-volt dual battery system, keeping your service battery charged from the alternator can be a real headache. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/24-Volt 17 amp 400-Watt to see if it … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you have a vehicle or boat with a 48-volt alternator and need to charge a 12-volt service battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 48/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – … Read more
You just bought a new UNI-T multimeter, and the probes feel like they belong on a welding machine. This thickness and stiffness actually matter because they affect how you test tight spaces and small components. UNI-T designs their probes with thicker silicone insulation and copper wire to handle higher currents and provide better safety ratings. … Read more
Victron Energy 24-Volt 25 Amp Charger Review I’ve been burned before by cheap battery chargers that overheat and kill batteries. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy 24-Volt 25 amp Microprocessor Battery Charger, a unit that pumps out 25 amps and weighs 3.8 kg, to see if it lives up to the reputation. This 24-volt … Read more
Measuring current in tight spaces with my UNI-T clamp meter can feel tricky. The jaws need to fit around a single wire, and cramped panels make that hard. The clamp design actually helps in these situations because the jaws are offset. I can often slip the meter sideways into a junction box where a standard … Read more
5 best Bluetti Power Station for photographers running drones and cameras in the field If you’re a photographer running drones and cameras in the field, you know the pain of a dead battery mid-shot. You need a power station that’s light enough to carry, fast enough to recharge your gear, and reliable enough to keep … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead house battery while your alternator hummed away uselessly, you know the frustration. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 12/24-Volt 15 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you run a 24-volt alternator but need to charge a 12-volt service battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if it … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max vs DELTA 3 Max Plus vs DELTA Pro: Best Power Station for RV Camping? I’ve spent a lot of time testing portable power stations for RV trips, and the choice between the EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max, the DELTA 3 Max Plus, and the DELTA Pro is a tough one. … Read more