Another concern about nanotechnology is the price. Nanotech is an expensive area of research, and largely confined to developed nations with strong infrastructure. Is nanotech cheap? In addition to many high-quality products at very low cost, nanotechnology will allow making … Continue reading →

As those batteries break down they can release a range of toxic materials into the environment, including mercury, lead and cadmium. Prior to disposal of old toys, the batteries should be removed and diverted to a battery recycling scheme. Are … Continue reading →

The hearing tests conducted by an audiologist are performed without a hearing aid. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Social Security Regulations, wearing a hearing aid does not class you as disabled. At what point is hearing loss … Continue reading →

Having your solar panel overload isn’t a bad thing though. In fact, you want the panel to be able to take on a greater amount of energy than what the inverter can handle. The worst that will happen is the … Continue reading →

As most golf courses know, traditional golf cart batteries can require quite a bit of maintenance. However, with lithium ion golf cart batteries, you do not need to water your batteries, clean the terminal posts, and check for power holding … Continue reading →

Does inverter need to be on when plugged into shore power? While actively traveling you’ll want to leave an inverter running in order to be able to use AC appliances in the RV. If you’re expecting to lose access to … Continue reading →

Size & Weight Reduction On average, lithium batteries are about half the weight of lead-acid batteries with the same capacity. For example, a Dragonfly 100 Ah lithium battery weighs about 31 pounds. An average 100 Ah lead-acid battery weighs between … Continue reading →

A structural battery, on the other hand, is one that works as both a power source and as part of the structure – for example, in a car body. This is termed ‘massless’ energy storage, because in essence the battery’s … Continue reading →

How to Deal with Leftover Frying Oil Cool. When you’re finished frying, turn off the heat as soon as possible and allow the oil to cool completely. I mean it—cool it completely. Strain. Pour the used oil through a fine-meshed … Continue reading →

Basically, Acute hazardous wastes are those that pose a threat to human health and the environment, even when they are properly managed. Acute hazardous wastes use Hazard Code H and include almost every form of dioxin-bearing waste. They usually are … Continue reading →

Almost all PV + storage applications require both an inverter/charger and a charge controller. On the one hand, while MPPT charge controllers provide optimal charging efficiency, the light from the sun may still not be enough to reliably charge batteries … Continue reading →

They are recycled. Old tires in most cases get recycled, if they still have a useful tread on them, they could be sold for much less price for people who can’t afford the new ones. the tires are sent to … Continue reading →

20 to 40 years. Sea glass takes 20 to 40 years, and sometimes as much as 100 to 200 years, to acquire its characteristic texture and shape. It is also colloquially referred to as “drift glass” from the longshore drift … Continue reading →

Glass bottles on their own have an indefinite shelf life – glass is 100 percent recyclable and at any given time, as much as 20 percent of any bottle is made of recycled glass. As long as glass is not … Continue reading →

Generator. Another fast way to charge your RV batteries is with an RV generator, whether that be an onboard generator or a portable generator. Simply connect the RV power cable to the generator’s 30 amp/120-volt power outlet, just as you … Continue reading →