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The Importance of a Solar Charge Controller for Solar Panels

If you’re planning to install solar panels, you may need to use a solar charge controller. It’s an important part of most solar panel installations. Whether monocrystalline, polycrystalline or even thin film, most solar panel installations require a solar charge …

What Are Quick Wire Disconnects?

Do you need to regularly connect and disconnect two or more wires? If so, you may want to use quick wire disconnects. They are available in male and female styles. You can install a male quick wire disconnect on the …

The Benefits of T-Tap Wire Connectors

T-tap wire connectors are commonly used to tap into wires. They are characterized by their T-shaped design. Also known as T-splice connectors, they feature three points of entry for wires. You can install a T-tap wire connector in a wire, …

Is It Safe to Charge an EV in the Rain?

This is a common question asked by first-time electric vehicle (EV) owners. It’s no secret that electricity and water don’t mix. Charging an EV means you’ll have to connect it to a plug. Electricity will travel from the source – …

Fretting: A Common Cause of Connector Failure

Electrical connectors aren’t immune to failure. Over time, they can sustain wear and tear. Fretting, for instance, is a common cause of connector failure. Nearly all connectors that are exposed to motion will experience at least some degree of fretting. …

How Cabin Heating Works in Electric Vehicles (EVs)

If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV), you might be wondering how the cabin heating works in it. EVs have climate-control systems. They can blast cool air into the cabin during the summer, and they can blast warm …

An Introduction to Photovoltaic (PV) Wire

You can’t install solar panels without wiring. Whether monocrystalline, polycrystalline or even thin film, all solar panels require wiring. You’ll need to connect the solar panels to each other – as well as other components – with wiring. Fortunately, photovoltaic …

The Beginner’s Guide to Ribbon Cables

Not all cables consist of conductors that are bundled together. Some of them use a side-by-side arrangement for their respective conductors. Known as ribbon cables, you can identify them by their flat shape. They aren’t round like other types of …

Do Solar Panels Work in Cold Weather?

If you live in a region that regularly experiences subfreezing temperatures during the winter, you might be wondering whether solar panels will work in cold weather. Solar panels have become increasingly popular. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), …