You turn on the backlight on your UNI-T multimeter, and it shuts off after only five seconds. This short timer can be frustrating when you are trying to take readings in a dark place. This is not a defect or a sign of a broken meter. It is actually a deliberate power-saving feature designed to … Read more
Getting the clamp around the wire for DC measurement on your UNI-T multimeter is essential for accurate readings. It matters because a wrong clamp placement can give you a false current value. For DC current, the clamp must encircle only one conductor, not the entire cable. This isolates the magnetic field from the single wire, … Read more
3 best Bluetti Power Station that is light enough for a 60L backpack but still powerful The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 Portable Power Station is the best Bluetti power station that is light enough for a 60L backpack but still powerful, thanks to a 512Wh LiFePO4 battery paired with 700W of output. I compared 3 options … Read more
BLUETTI AC200PL vs AC200L: Best Portable Power Station for Home Backup? BLUETTI AC200PL is the better pick for home backup because its 2304Wh built-in capacity beats the AC200L’s 2048Wh, while the AC200L suits portability with a lighter 61.41-pound body and a 45-minute 0-80% recharge versus 60 minutes on the AC200PL. Both deliver 2400W AC output … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Classic Power Station Review The EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Classic Portable Power Station is a home backup and camping battery best suited for running a fridge, microwave, or home office during an outage, and it delivers 1800W output with a 3600W surge. Its 1024Wh LiFePO4 battery powers 15 outlets and recharges … Read more
I’ve tested the UNI-T digital multimeter to see how well it measures DC current for the price. Knowing its accuracy matters because you don’t want to chase electrical gremlins with wrong readings. In my experience, the UNI-T holds its own against pricier meters for basic DC current checks. What surprised me is how consistent it … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review The Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger is a 24-volt to 12-volt battery charger best suited for vanlifers and boat owners with a 24V alternator feeding a 12V house bank, and it delivers 240 watts at a 20 amp current rating. It measures 2.8 x 7.3 … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Classic vs RIVER 3 Plus vs DELTA 2: Best Portable Power for First-Time Buyers? The EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Classic is the better pick for first-time buyers because its 1024Wh LiFePO4 battery and 1800W output run real home appliances while charging 0-80% in 45 minutes, whereas the RIVER 3 Plus suits … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-10A Review The Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger is a 12V-to-24V battery charger best suited for boat and RV owners running a 24V house bank off a 12V alternator, and it delivers a steady 10 amps at 240 watts. It weighs 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) and measures 2.8″ … Read more
Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12 50A DC-DC Charger Review The Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-Volt 50 Amp DC-DC Battery Charger with EMC Enhancements is a DC-DC charger best suited for vanlifers and boat owners running Euro 5/6 smart alternators, and it delivers 700W of continuous rated power at 50 amps. It hits 98.5% efficiency at … Read more