How-To’s

Outback Charge Controller Data Logging

August 29, 2016

The Outback FM80 / FM60 series charge controllers keep a 128 day running log of many different voltages, wattages and times. This information can be useful in troubleshooting problems, monitoring the status of solar electric systems, and determining system battery status. Data Logging can be thought of like a 128 day history of the charge […]

Generator Problems (specifically Honda EU)

April 29, 2013

We have been receiving a few emails about the Honda EU generators giving people problems, everything from erratic idling to not starting at all. Some people have found that running the generator with the choke partially open or by turning off the echo throttle has helped some, however this is not a long term solution. […]

NTM Tech Center DC Ceiling Fan Issue

April 28, 2011

The NTM Tech Center has received one report of an NTM Tech Center DC ceiling fan’s mounting brackets breaking and the ceiling fan falling to the floor. This could create a hazardous situation. The root cause of this is excessive vibration causing a weakening of the support brackets over an extended period of time. A […]