Guides & articles
Solar Panel Compatibility: A Plain Guide to Adding Solar to a Zeliox System
Can you add solar panels to a portable power system? How solar input works on Zeliox ECO SLIM, ECO II and NEO 4000, and how to size panels for your loads.
Campervan Electrical System Guide: Building out a Camping Electrical System
Building out a campervan electrical system? Space is tight, safety matters, and the last thing you want is a rats' nest of wiring behind your cabinets. This guide walks through the core components — battery, charging, inverter, distribution — and how to keep it clean, safe, and serviceable.
Caravan Power System Sizing Guide
Sizing a caravan power system isn't about picking the biggest battery you can afford. It's about matching your storage, solar, and charging to how you actually use power. This guide walks through the load audit, solar maths, and charging strategy that gets it right.
Portable Power Station vs Dual Battery: The Third Option
Stuck choosing between a portable power station and a dual battery setup? There's a third option most people miss: a vehicle-mounted all-in-one system that gives you the permanence of a dual battery with the simplicity of a portable unit. Here's how they actually compare.
Common Myths About Portable Power Stations
Six common misunderstandings about portable power stations, with the practical checks to make before you choose or use one.
A Beginner's Guide to DC-DC Charging
DC-DC charging manages power from a vehicle’s alternator to an auxiliary battery. Here is where it fits, what it does and what to check.Solar Generator vs. Portable Power Station: What's the Difference?
The terms are often used for the same kind of kit. Here is what a solar generator and a portable power station normally include, and what to compare.
What Is a Portable Power Station? The Complete Guide to Battery-Powered Electricity
Wondering what a portable power station is and whether it can replace your generator? This guide explains how battery power stations work, what you can run, costs vs. savings, and why Australian tradies are making the switch to silent, vehicle-integrated power.Portable power station vs generator: how to choose
Choose a portable power station or generator by checking your loads, runtime, recharge, noise conditions, costs and safe operating requirements.
Quick answers
All knowledge base →What are watts, watt-hours, kilowatt-hours and amp-hours?
Watts measure the rate at which equipment uses or supplies power. Watt-hours and kilowatt-hours measure energy over time. Amp-hours measure electric charge and only describe comparable energy when the system voltage is also known.Read →What is a Battery Management System (BMS)?
A battery management system monitors lithium battery cells and helps protect against overcharge, deep discharge and overheating.Read →What is a LiFePO4 Battery?
LiFePO4 means lithium iron phosphate: a stable lithium battery chemistry used in modern portable and vehicle power systems.Read →What is a load audit?
A load audit is a documented inventory of the equipment a power system must run, its running and starting demand, operating time, usage pattern and recharge conditions. It turns a vague power requirement into a testable system brief.Read →What is a Pure Sine Wave Inverter?
A pure sine wave inverter turns battery power into clean 240V AC for tools, fridges, chargers and sensitive electronics.Read →What is an appliance load?
An appliance load is the electrical demand an appliance places on a power system. It includes running power, energy used over time and, where applicable, short starting demand.Read →What is battery capacity?
Battery capacity describes how much charge or energy a battery can store under stated conditions. For portable power, watt-hours or kilowatt-hours are the clearest starting point because they include both voltage and charge capacity.Read →What is Depth of Discharge?
Depth of discharge, or DoD, shows how much battery capacity has been used. It affects usable energy and long-term battery life.Read →What is the difference between AC and DC power?
Direct current (DC) flows in one direction and is used by batteries, solar panels and many vehicle circuits. Alternating current (AC) regularly reverses direction and is the form supplied through standard mains outlets.Read →