Victron Energy Centaur 12V 60A 3 Bank Charger Review The Victron Energy Centaur 12-Volt 60 amp 3 Bank Battery Charger is a marine-grade battery charger best suited for boat owners and RVers running three separate 12V battery banks, and it delivers a full 60 amps to each of its three isolated outputs. It weighs 5 … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger Review The Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger is a 24-volt battery charger best suited for boat or RV owners running 24V systems with a dual battery setup, and it delivers 400 watts of charging power at 8.5 amps. It uses a three-stage bulk, absorption, … Read more
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 vs Handsfree 1: Best Portable Power Station for Photography The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is the better pick for photographers who need serious runtime because its 512Wh capacity and 700W output beat the Handsfree 1, while the Handsfree 1 suits lightweight day trips with its 268.8Wh capacity and 300W output. The Handsfree 2 … Read more
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 vs Elite 300: Best Home Outage Power Station? BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 is the better pick for most home outages because its 2600W continuous output and 3900W power lifting mode run high-draw appliances, while the Elite 300 suits longer outages with 3014Wh and a TT-30 RV port. The Elite 200 V2 … Read more
Victron Energy Centaur 24V 60A Charger Review The Victron Energy Centaur 24-Volt 60 amp 3 Bank Battery Charger is a permanent-mount marine and RV charger best suited for owners running three separate 24V battery banks, and it delivers 60 amps to each isolated output. The unit weighs 22.1 pounds, measures 5.2 x 10 x 19.9 … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger Review The Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) is a 48-volt to 48-volt isolated charger best suited for boat or RV owners running a secondary battery system, and it delivers 380 watts of output at 8 amps. It charges both lead acid and lithium … Read more
BLUETTI AC70 vs Elite 100 V2: Best Mid-Range Camping Power Station The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the better pick for mid-range camping because its 1024Wh capacity and 1800W inverter (3600W surge) run bigger gear than the BLUETTI AC70, which suits lighter trips with its 768Wh capacity and 1000W inverter. The AC70 weighs 22.5 lbs … Read more
BLUETTI AC180 vs Elite 100 V2: Best Portable Power Station for Versatile Use? The BLUETTI AC180 is the better pick for versatile use because its 1152Wh battery beats the Elite 100 V2’s 1024Wh, while the Elite 100 V2 suits portability with its 25-pound frame versus the AC180’s 37.4 pounds. Both deliver 1800W output, but the … Read more
You just got your new UNI-T multimeter, but the dial is covered in symbols you’ve never seen. It feels more like a spaceship control panel than a simple tool for checking your car battery or household outlets. Most beginners get stuck because they jump straight to the most complex settings. The truth is, you only … Read more
You turn on your UNI-T multimeter, take a reading, and the screen is too dark to see clearly. You press the backlight button, and it lights up — but the next time you measure something, it’s dark again. This isn’t a glitch or a broken button. UNI-T designs its multimeters this way to save battery … Read more