Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Ever wonder why you get a big spark when you connect a battery? Wonder if its a bad thing (can be)?
In this video I discuss how to safely hook up a storage battery especially if it's lithium.
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Ever wonder why you get a big spark when you connect a battery? Wonder if its a bad thing (can be)?
In this video I discuss how to safely hook up a storage battery especially if it's lithium.
Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel.
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![Cheapest Lithium Challenge: Elefast Transparent
Today we look into the Elefast Transparent 100ah LiFePO4 battery. This is a great battery to show off in your car stereo system.
IN THIS VIDEO
[00:00] Intro
[00:20] The Elefast Transparent 100ah
[01:45] Battle Plan
[02:50] Specifications
[03:52] Disassembly
[07:05] Cell Balance
[14:21] High-Current Test
[18:32] Final Thoughts
[18:54] Internal Lighting
[21:13] Leader Board
BACKGROUND:
Ive developed a device that helps you add LiFePO4 batteries to your power system.
(https://www.emilyandclarksadventure.com/bbms) Since I started selling them, I cant count how many people have asked me my opinion on what would be a good battery to buy. This series is my mission to find you the best, cheapest LiFePO4 battery out there right now.
THE BATTERY LEADERBOARD: Take a look at this link. It leads to a table of all the batteries we have reviewed, looking for that diamond in the rough. Well keep adding to it.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/1011/1110/files/Clark_s_Battery_Leaderboard.pdf?v=1732129839
If youd like to learn more about my BankManager:
https://marinedcac.com/pages/bankmanager
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![Fix an Engel Fridge Fan - in 15 mins
Today we fix a fridge! Our friends Larry and Georgie on SV Cabernet have an Engel with a broken fan. After borrowing their Engel as a backup, Clark investigated the fan problem and fixed it. Come hang out with us as we fix the Engel fan it in about 15 mins.
IN THIS VIDEO:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:25] Whats the problem
[02:30] Find Parts
[03:45] Testing
[07:00] BankManager update
[09:00] Install
[09:45] Dent
[10:00] Resemble
[02:00] Wrap Up
STUFF IN THIS VIDEO:
My favorite meter for the money: https://amzn.to/48E2kUR
Another great clamp-on meter: https://amzn.to/3PHEbEl
Good, cheap, soldering kit for $30: https://amzn.to/3F4YKpd
All our favorite electrical tools: https://amzn.to/3RNVUwt
OTHER USEFUL VIDEOS:
How refrigeration works: https://youtu.be/jTKT3w-6Bl0
Intro to Electrical for boaters: https://youtu.be/DJBTei8NqBw
Basic Hand Tools for Boat Life: https://youtu.be/MCm8RNKpSQ8
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