Parasitic (or vampire) loads are tiny, continuous electrical loads that can deplete your battery bank's state of charge over time. The classic example is a device like a USB outlet that uses power internally whether or not anything is plugged into it. Some inverters, solar charge controllers, and voltage-sensing isolators can have significant parasitic draws. Entertainment equipment often
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