Can the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max keep a work-from-home desk running all day, and does it make sense to keep one beside your desk instead of in a closet? For most laptop setups the answer is yes, with plenty to spare. Heavy workstations get a shorter day. This guide covers the numbers, the UPS setup […]
Most EcoFlow Delta 3 Max reviews treat it as an emergency box. This one looks at what it does on an ordinary day on a working property: pumping water, charging a golf cart, lighting a shed, running a saw and cooking breakfast. Then we do the math on how long each job lasts. As an […]
Can the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max run power tools? Many of them, yes. With 2,400W of continuous AC output and a 4,800W surge rating, the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max should handle circular saws, shop vacs, grinders, jigsaws and cordless battery chargers. Miter saws and most 15A table saws fit too, and small pancake compressors start […]
If you have an older solar panel, a clamp meter tells you how much it has really degraded. I used the Klein Tools CL390 AC/DC Clamp Meter to test the open circuit voltage and short circuit current of a used solar panel that’s about 10 years old. In this Klein CL390 clamp meter review, I’ll […]
A non-contact voltage tester is one of the cheapest safety tools you can own, and the Proster pen adds a switchable 12–1000V AC range, a beeper, flashing LEDs and a built-in flashlight. Before you touch an outlet, switch or wire, it tells you in about a second whether AC voltage is present. I tested it […]
If you’ve ever stood at your electrical panel flipping breakers one at a time, then walking back to the kitchen to see whether the outlet went dead, you know how frustrating finding the right circuit breaker can be. It wastes time, and it often means shutting off power to things you didn’t need to touch. […]
If you run a solar or battery setup, a good multimeter is one of the most important tools you can own. It tells you whether your battery is healthy and whether your panels are actually producing. For this review, Proster sent me its Proster USB-C Rechargeable Smart Multimeter, and I used it on my entire […]
If your solar garden lights are dimming early or not turning on at all, the problem usually isn’t the light. It’s the small battery inside. Swapping in a better rechargeable battery is one of the easiest outdoor fixes there is. For this review, JiajaX sent me its JiajaX Ni-MH AA Rechargeable Batteries, and they were […]
If you run holiday decorations, remotes, and flashlights, disposable batteries add up fast. A good rechargeable set pays for itself. Granicell sent me its Granicell Rechargeable AA Batteries with Smart Charger. I charged all eight at once, then used them in my small outdoor Christmas trees. In this rechargeable AA batteries review, I’ll cover the […]
