Revised, updated and expanded in 2003, Living on 12 Volts with Ample Power, has been a marine bestseller for over 20 years and is a must for anyone seriously interested in electrical and refrigeration systems.
"There is not a shred of technical jargon in the whole book. Elementary electrical concepts are explained for the benefit of those to whom the subject is new, as is so seldom done in technical writing." "An extensive index makes reference easy and completes a book that is outstanding for systematic organization." John Gardner, Editor National Fisherman Technical
This book contains the most authoritative information about AC, DC and refrigeration systems within small energy systems. Applicable to boats, RVs and remote homes. Covers conventional lead-acid batteries as well as new sealed technology. Battery chargers explained including how they work and why they don't. The DC alternator and proper regulation is thoroughly discussed. Essential facts regarding wind generators are presented. The workings of solar panels and how to use them effectively is explained. AC within the alternate energy system is explained with a special section devoted to electrolysis prevention aboard boats. All aspects of refrigeration are thoroughly detailed. The concept of a balance energy system is introduced and details on how you can achieve it are presented. Special appendices are provided to allow you to design the optimum system for you needs.
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Living on 12 Volts with Ample Power 
Revised, updated and expanded in 2003, Living on 12 Volts with Ample Power, has been a marine bestseller for over 20 years and is a must for anyone seriously interested in electrical and refrigeration systems.