Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-10A Review If you have a dual battery setup in your van or boat, keeping that second battery charged properly is a headache. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 12/24-Volt 10 amp 240-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see … Read more
Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12 50A DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve got a dual battery setup in your van or boat, you know the pain of your starter battery draining your house battery. I tested the Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-Volt 50 Amp DC-DC Battery Charger with EMC Enhancements to see if it actually protects … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Plus vs DELTA 3 Max vs DELTA 2: Best Fast Charging Power Station? If you need a portable power station that charges quick, you’re probably torn between the EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Plus, the DELTA 3 Max, and the older DELTA 2. The DELTA 3 Plus has a 1024Wh battery and … Read more
Victron Energy Smart IP43 50A Charger Review I’ve spent enough time on boats to know the frustration of coming back to dead batteries. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy Smart IP43 12-Volt 50 AMP 120-240VAC, (1+1) Output Battery Charger with Bluetooth — it promises to charge two battery banks at once with smart monitoring. … Read more
Victron Energy MultiPlus 2000VA Inverter Charger Review I recently installed the Victron Energy MultiPlus Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger for 80 amp Battery, UL-Certified, 2000VA 12-Volt in my RV, and it completely changed how I manage power. The 2000VA peak output and pure sine wave waveform keep my sensitive electronics running cleanly, even when shore … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Ultra Plus vs DELTA Pro Ultra vs DELTA Pro 3: Best Home Backup Power Station? Choosing between the EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Ultra Plus, the DELTA Pro Ultra, and the DELTA Pro 3 for home backup is a serious decision. You’re looking at three very different power stations: one with a … Read more
EF ECOFLOW DELTA Pro 3 vs DELTA 3 Ultra vs DELTA 3 Max Plus: Best for Emergency Prep? If you’re prepping for power outages, the choice between the DELTA Pro 3, DELTA 3 Ultra, and DELTA 3 Max Plus comes down to how much juice you actually need. The DELTA Pro 3 packs a massive … Read more
We have all been there. You are working outside, and the numbers on your UNI-T multimeter just vanish. It is frustrating when the sunlight makes your tool useless. The display washes out because the LCD relies on backlight contrast that sunlight overpowers. I have found that a simple anti-glare screen protector can make a real … Read more
You need to know if your UNI-T multimeter’s milliamps reading is accurate for serious work like repairing a circuit board or diagnosing a car problem. A wrong reading could mean a wasted part or even a safety risk. Many UNI-T meters, especially budget models, can show a small offset in the milliamps range that matters … Read more
I know how annoying that loud beep can be when you’re trying to focus on a reading. It can startle you and even bother others nearby. Many UNI-T models don’t have a simple volume button, but there are clever workarounds. A small piece of electrical tape over the speaker hole is my favorite quick fix. … Read more