Category: Guides
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DIY UPS Build: A Short Intro to Battery Backup Systems
in GuidesIntroduction A power outage in Eswatini is not especially rare but it can still be a major inconvenience, causing disruptions to our daily lives. Whether you’re working on an important project, watching your favorite show, or just trying to stay connected, a sudden loss of electricity can be frustrating. To combat these unexpected interruptions, building…
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How to Harvest Sunlight: A Short Intro to Home Solar Power
in GuidesIntroduction Harnessing sunlight in Eswatini using your own DIY solar power system is not only an environmentally friendly way to deal with electricity outages, it can save you money. With just a few key components – a solar panel, charge controller, battery, and inverter – you can create a simple yet effective solar power setup.…
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Which Inverter to Choose: Pure Sine Wave vs. Simulated Sine Wave
in GuidesIntroduction All inverters perform the same function: they convert direct current (DC) electricity like the the output of batteries and solar panels into alternating current (AC), which powers anything that plugs into the wall at home. However, not all inverters are created equal. Broadly speaking, there are two main types, pure sine wave and simulated…