If you’re thinking about buying a power inverter, you should know that I don’t suggest buying a cheap power inverter that you will typically find in the big department stores.  Maybe you’ve wondered what it is that makes one 12v inverter better than another. Taking the time to become knowledgeable about how to tell the [...]

From time to time I get people emailing me with “DC To AC converter for car” in the subject line. This has inspired me to write an article to clear up a commonly confused bit of technology. Many people think they need a “power converter” when what they actually need is a “power inverter”. Let’s [...]

One thing that cars and alternative energy have in common is that they both need batteries to function properly. Many people who have to deal with dead car batteries find themselves asking what type of battery do I need for my car? I’ve had a lot of people email me asking if they can use [...]