Blog Posts
Solar Connector Assembly: Crimping Tool and Spanner Workflow
A step-by-step planning workflow for assembling compatible solar connectors with a ratcheting crimper and connector spanners.
Anderson vs M10 Ring Terminal 12V Cables: Choose by Device
How to choose between a cigarette-lighter-to-Anderson cable and an M10 ring-terminal cable without assuming either one is universal.
Solar PV Warning Labels: Plan the Set Before Installation
A planning guide for matching solar PV labels to the actual equipment, adopted code and local inspection requirements.
SUP Inflation in Hot and Cold Weather: Pressure Checks
A weather-aware SUP inflation routine for checking pressure at the launch, after entering cold water and before leaving a board in the sun.
Rechargeable SUP Pump Storage: Battery, Hose and Nozzle Care
A between-trip storage routine for rechargeable SUP pumps, hoses, nozzle adapters and lithium batteries.
Marine Battery Compartment Checklist Before LiFePO4
A pre-purchase compartment and electrical checklist for moving a small boat to a 12V LiFePO4 battery.
Portable Fish Finder Battery Checklist: Four AAA Cells
A practical battery and power checklist for a handheld fish finder that runs on four AAA cells.
Underwater Camera Orientation: Control Direction Without Twisting
A repeatable way to aim an underwater fishing camera while reducing cable twist and confusing changes in viewing direction.