The magic of a 12 volt freezer is that they operate on the joyous tears of the sun. Well, if you insist on a more elegant response, I can humour that as well. A 12 volt freezer is not all that different from any other 12 volt appliance. They run on DC energy as […]
When people look for a 12 volt refrigerator they end up finding portable units or cooler units. They are excellent for what they’re meant to do, which is to act as a portable and mobile vehicle for cold food storage. Why? When we work with mobile or portable power sources, we tend to like […]
Hello, welcome to the world of the solar freezer, and all that fun stuff! So, let’s get down to business. What would you need to look out for when buying a solar freezer or 12 volt freezer? The answer is simple, quality! But hey disembodied voice of reason, how can I know the quality […]
What are DC appliances, you ask? They are simply normal appliances (refrigerators and freezers) that run on DC power, which, of course, leads to the question: what is DC power? DC power has some complex technical definitions. For the purposes of solar, we’re just going to say that it is basically low-voltage electricity that […]
So what is the difference between a traditional RV refrigerator when compared to a solar-powered DC refrigerator? I’m glad you asked. An RV refrigerator, for all intents and purposes, is essentially the same as in terms of function as a regular household fridge or a DC solar refrigerator. The main difference is in how […]
This solar DC refrigerator versus an AC refrigerator debate has been discussed previously, and there seem to be several ways of answering this question. I believe that the real answer comes down to needs. I’ll attempt to break down my answer so that people become more informed when faced with decisions like this. […]
So, what exactly is a solar refrigerator? That’s a good question friend! Why I’ve got an answer just for you. A solar refrigerator is… well… exactly what it sounds like. A solar fridge. Ta Da! Okay, fine, I’ll explain in greater detail about the differences between a solar refrigerator and your regular run-of-the-mill refrigerators. […]
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had fistfuls of ice cream? During a hot summer day, on a beach, in the middle of a blackout, while fighting off ants? No? Neither have I, and that’s not the direction that I was taking this post! Well, sort of. I’m here to […]
Love it or hate it, solar is here to stay. So let’s see what solar really is and how it could benefit you. Here is a quick summary of it: Solar power is called PV (short for photovoltaic), and like photosynthesis, it draws power from the sun. The energy from the sun is taken […]
It’s been a while since my last blog post. There won’t be anything particularly earth shattering and it will be quite brief. Just a quick update on some of the happenings around the solar world. It’s an exciting time, watching the world slowly transition into a sustainable way of living. It’s been decades in the […]
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