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Cal Briggs
DIY & BuildsLicensed electrician with 7 home battery builds and 3 EV conversions. Cal writes from direct experience — specific product recommendations, clear warnings about what doesn't work, and no patience for advice that sounds good on paper but fails in practice.
Articles
Complete Guide: Building a 20kWh Home Battery for Under $3,000
Guide·Apr 28, 2026·12 min read
Configuring a JK BMS for Non-LFP Chemistries: Sodium-Ion, LTO, and NMC
DIY·May 9, 2026·3 min read
What an EV Conversion Costs in 2026: A Component-by-Component Breakdown
DIY Deep Dive·May 2, 2026·8 min read
BYD Blade Battery vs. LFP Pouches: Which Is Better for a DIY Build?
DIY·May 9, 2026·7 min read
EV Road Trip Planning in 2026: Charging Networks Compared
Guide·May 8, 2026·7 min read
Inverter Shootout: Victron, Sol-Ark, EG4, and Growatt for DIY Home Battery Builds
Guide·May 27, 2026·10 min read