Lithium Technology Welcome! Chances are you are interested in a battery bank to have come here. We have lived off-grid for almost 10 years, and have tried many batteries. Today we will be reviewing Simpliphi batteries. The up to date technology when it comes to battery bank solar systems, are lithium batteries. These batteries can be fully discharged without ruining the battery comparative to AGM's. There are only a few choices on the market at the moment. This includes Blue Ion, ... Read More about Simpliphi Battery Review
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#1 Water Pump for use with Off grid and Catchment
If you're reading this article, you are either already living off-grid or with a catchment tank, or both. Perhaps, you are in the home planning stages or remodeling with the advances of technology. If you're familiar with typical pumps, you'll understand when I say the constant noise. The hum, the buzz, the vibration. Not to mention the diminished water pressure. Someone in the shower, forget doing the dishes until they're done. Until now! This pump came on the market a few years ago and ... Read More about #1 Water Pump for use with Off grid and Catchment
Solar Battery Bank: Lithium vs. AGM
What is the difference between lithium batteries and AGM batteries? Answer: a different chemistry. An outback nanocarbon AGM, the highest-ranked AGM battery is comprised of lead plates with a carbon coating. We do not advocate for any other AGM brands as the technology is updating rapidly, and what we've seen in the field does not compare. As energy is drained from the battery, over time the life of the battery diminishes. Instead of utilizing 100% of the battery, after usage, it ... Read More about Solar Battery Bank: Lithium vs. AGM
Life OFF GRID in Hawaii
Many people romanticize the idea of off grid living for years, or just simply do it. With the upswing in popularity of tiny home living, homesteading, and being self reliant, what does living off grid truly mean? Off grid life is literally just that, living off and free of the energy grid. Sources of energy vary across the nation. Some are based on alternative sources, such as solar panels or wind turbines, however much of it is fueled by gasoline. You know all the power lines that hook up ... Read More about Life OFF GRID in Hawaii
Why you need A 48Volt Off Grid Solar System
This article is wrote from an off grid perspective to understand the 12v, 24v, and 48v options available. Like most people living off grid. We started simple. We started cheap as finances were tight. We went with easy. So what did we end up with? The 12Volt super small system. We bought a 12V freezer and pump, and small inverter. Then life happened. Babies, blenders, washer and dryer. Needless to say our 12V system made to accommodate super simple living was not meeting our needs! We did ... Read More about Why you need A 48Volt Off Grid Solar System