A HAM radio can be a great way to spend your time. In fact, there are currently more than 760,000 HAM radio operators in the US, and about three million worldwide. With a HAM radio, you can chat with strangers, or just listen in on the conversation. You can also use HAM radios for more …
Battery technology has come a long way in the past century. Starting with old-school, extra-heavy lead-acid batteries, we now have a plethora of options. Nickel cadmium, lithium-ion, and lithium-polymer batteries all have their own advantages and disadvantages. But one thing they all have in common is that they weigh less than lead-acid. That said, lead-acid …
For anyone who owns valuable electronics, surge protectors are essential. Because if an electrical incident occurs, you don’t want to have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars replacing your stuff. In some circumstances, a surge protector is your only line of defense against that kind of outcome. Wall mounted surge protectors are essentially the …
Home solar arrays have made a lot of advancements in recent years. No longer do you have to be rich, or take out a second mortgage, in order to install one. Just about anyone can install a solar power system, and many people are taking advantage. Most people know that a solar system requires battery …
Over the past few decades, we’ve gone from just a handful of electronics to a metric ton of it. This is evident in home design. If you walk around a newer home, there are power outlets everywhere. Every few feet along the baseboard, under kitchen counters, and anywhere smart devices go. This is good news …