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Power tool combo kits come with a charger, a few tools and a few batteries. A kit is a great way to get started in battery powered tools. They come in all sizes, from a drill and driver kit to a set of tools to outfit an entire workshop.

Once a battery platform is chosen, adding tools that accept the same batteries is convenient and cost saving. Say you already have a drill, impact driver, circular saw and light that came in a kit with a charger and two batteries. When the time comes to buy an orbital sander or tire inflator, it makes sense to buy tools that use the same batteries. It saves money and space. There&#;s no need to buy another battery and charger set then find a place to store them.

Most tool companies offer power tool battery chargers with extra features, like multiple battery bays, fast charging with a cooling fan or the ability to charge in a car.

Some battery platforms have several levels of battery within them. The buyer can choose to save money on a standard battery or spend more for extra performance from another model that fits the same tool.

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Most battery platforms and voltage ranges have batteries of different capacities, which is measured in amp hours.

Tip: Many tool users will choose to set up a charging station and tool organizer. This can be a fun DIY project, or you can look into ready-made solutions.

mdhutch2 said:

Questions for Harry

When Engel, Truckfridge, or Dometic say their refrigerators are 12-24 volt is that a nominal rating? In other words, is my Engel that's happy in a 12 volt system going to be happy in a 24 volt system that may sit at 26 volts or so?

Also, in a 24 to 12 volt converter, what are typical efficiency ratings and what is a typical draw in standby mode? Is a converter like an inverter in the sense that you really don't want it on when you are not using it?

Thanks

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12 / 24 volt

Most of the appliances for 24 volt and dual voltage were developed for the semi truck and marine industry, where 24 volt is typical. You will need to look at the data sheets for the specific fridge that is interesting, but in general "nominal voltage" is the idea.

The very first time I helped install the wiring for a dual 12 / 24 volt fridge, it was having trouble with the lower end of the nominal 12 volt range (like cutting out at 12.5 volts). After that I switched to the 24 volt pack + 13 volt converter approach.

DC converters

DC - DC converters are very efficient - but I am sure like anything it is model / brand dependent. Some cannot run motors for instance, so buy a good one, not the cheapest one.

My van has one of our 2x2s in it "bolted in" and a "1x1" sometimes / as needed for demos. (yes, I really do drive to where people are and have them plug in various appliances so they can test things in person)

I really never shut off the inverters or DC converters at all. I know, kind of a sacrilege among the the worshippers of super high efficiency. The van's 2x2 is an intrinsic part of the power I use for both in the van and for running power tools for making our products. As long as I have "enough" power and the panels are keeping up, I am happy. The modest parasitic losses of the inverter and converter being left on all of the time have no impact noticeable impact on how I use the van.

For me, the van's electrical system is a "tool". The system is designed to properly charge the batteries, but I don't baby them either. The MTBF of the inverters I use are around 20 years, so of course the batteries will be replaced before that.

When the weather is like it is now - more or less rain and overcast for weeks, and I have been working it hard, I do plug it in to charge and just leave it all night sometimes, but not as much as you might think. I did have to plug it in after I loaned my van to a customer to charge up his system since he didn't have any other source than solar, but that was a month ago.

12 / 24 voltMost of the appliances for 24 volt and dual voltage were developed for the semi truck and marine industry, where 24 volt is typical. You will need to look at the data sheets for the specific fridge that is interesting, but in general "nominal voltage" is the idea.The very first time I helped install the wiring for a dual 12 / 24 volt fridge, it was having trouble with the lower end of the nominal 12 volt range (like cutting out at 12.5 volts). After that I switched to the 24 volt pack + 13 volt converter approach.DC convertersDC - DC converters are very efficient - but I am sure like anything it is model / brand dependent. Some cannot run motors for instance, so buy a good one, not the cheapest one.My van has one of our 2x2s in it "bolted in" and a "1x1" sometimes / as needed for demos. (yes, I really do drive to where people are and have them plug in various appliances so they can test things in person)I really never shut off the inverters or DC converters at all. I know, kind of a sacrilege among the the worshippers of super high efficiency. The van's 2x2 is an intrinsic part of the power I use for both in the van and for running power tools for making our products. As long as I have "enough" power and the panels are keeping up, I am happy. The modest parasitic losses of the inverter and converter being left on all of the time have no impact noticeable impact on how I use the van.For me, the van's electrical system is a "tool". The system is designed to properly charge the batteries, but I don't baby them either. The MTBF of the inverters I use are around 20 years, so of course the batteries will be replaced before that.When the weather is like it is now - more or less rain and overcast for weeks, and I have been working it hard, I do plug it in to charge and just leave it all night sometimes, but not as much as you might think. I did have to plug it in after I loaned my van to a customer to charge up his system since he didn't have any other source than solar, but that was a month ago.

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