Powerstation - costs and benefits
Reading time 5 minutesA power station provides power on the go, portable, practical, good? Is the benefit in proportion to the cost? In principle, yes, if you know... Read More »Powerstation - costs and benefits
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Washing machine in the motorhome
Reading time 2 minutesA washing machine in a motorhome is a great thing. But doesn't it use too much electricity? And then there's 230 V! How is that supposed to work? Well,... Read More »Washing machine in the motorhome
How does the water get into the tank?
Reading time 3 minutesHow does the water, e.g. from the pond, lake or well, get into the tank? At the tap there is enough pressure to penetrate the filter stages and... Read More »How does the water get into the tank?
Solar yield vs. battery capacity
Reading time 4 minutesHow much solar output do you need with which battery capacity to cover your needs? This question is asked by many who either simply want to achieve self-sufficiency in their motorhome,… Read More »Solar yield vs. battery capacity
Compressor refrigerator
Reading time 6 minutesThe compressor refrigerator in the motorhome not only cools better, especially at higher outside temperatures, it also consumes significantly less energy, at less than a tenth.… Read More »Compressor refrigerator
Victron installation motorhome
Reading time 2 minutesThe following is an example of a Victron installation in a motorhome. The circuit diagram is photorealistic to make it clearer and easier for laypeople to understand. This… Read More »Victron installation motorhome
Convert to LiFePo4 batteries
Reading time 7 minutesConverting to LiFePo4 batteries is worthwhile for two reasons: weight savings and service life. Both are welcome reasons for replacing old AGM batteries in a motorhome. An AGM battery should… Read More »Convert to LiFePo4 batteries
Inverter and “true” sine wave
Reading time 3 minutesInverters, especially the "cheaper" ones, are often advertised with "real" sine waves. A real sine wave is particularly important for switching power supplies. A more or less rounded... Read More »Inverter and “true” sine wave
Starlink – without 230 V
Reading time 11 minutesThe Starlink antenna and router require 230 V AC voltage to operate. In winter, because of the built-in antenna heating (to melt snow) there is correspondingly more electricity.… Read More »Starlink – without 230 V
Difference: UPS – inverter
Reading time < 1 minuteWhat is the difference between a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and an inverter? What both have in common is that they have batteries from which they produce 230 V... Read More »Difference: UPS – inverter
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