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Practical guides and news on solar energy, UPS and power backup, and looking after your equipment.
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Solar and Backup Equipment: Upgrades and Replacement Advice
Read more: Solar and Backup Equipment: Upgrades and Replacement AdviceHow to decide whether to add panels or batteries, upgrade an inverter or replace old equipment, and what to check before you buy.
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Online, Line-Interactive and Offline UPS Compared
Read more: Online, Line-Interactive and Offline UPS ComparedHow the three main UPS designs differ in protection, switching time and cost, and which one suits which equipment.
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What Is a UPS and How Does It Work?
Read more: What Is a UPS and How Does It Work?A plain explanation of what a UPS does, what is inside it and what it can and cannot protect you from.
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When to Replace a UPS or Solar Battery
Read more: When to Replace a UPS or Solar BatteryThe signs that a battery is near the end of its life, how to test it and how to replace it safely and sensibly.
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How Temperature Affects Battery Life
Read more: How Temperature Affects Battery LifeWhy heat is the biggest enemy of batteries in a hot climate, what cold does, and simple ways to keep batteries in a safe…
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Battery Safety: Ventilation, Spacing and Protection
Read more: Battery Safety: Ventilation, Spacing and ProtectionPractical safety rules for installing and living with batteries: where to place them, how to protect the circuit and what to avoid.
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VRLA Batteries: AGM vs Gel Explained
Read more: VRLA Batteries: AGM vs Gel ExplainedHow AGM and gel VRLA batteries differ, what each is good at and how to choose one for a UPS, a solar system or…
