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Anyone else using cheap Chinese PWM controllers or is it false economy?

by Stormy Welder · 2 months ago

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1 month ago

by Sam King

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Kangoo Build · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by VictronMaster

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Holly Gaz · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Van Kev

Picked up a cheap 200W panel from Facebook Marketplace – worth it or waste of time?

by Vito Project · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Volt Max

Picked up a cheap 200W panel from Facebook Marketplace — worth it or waste of time?

by Camper Clive · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by SmartSolarNerd

Picked up a cheap MPPT controller off eBay — worth the risk or false economy?

by Andy Robinson · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by John Dixon

Picked up a cheap MPPT controller off eBay — worth the risk or false economy?

by Defender Life · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Sparky Spanner

Set grid setpoint on multi rs solar duo via home assistant

by Marine Gaz · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Derek Knight

Anyone else using cheap Chinese PWM controllers or is it just me cutting corners?

by Oak Soul · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Forest Boater

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Fenland Solar · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Linda Price

Anyone else using old laptop batteries wired together instead of buying proper cells?

by Sprinter Project · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by Derek Knight

Using my MPPT 100/30 with new panels

by Emma Edwards · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by WhatsAFuse65

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by LDV Nomad · 2 months ago

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2 months ago

by FET_Queen

Bought a cheap 100Ah leisure battery off Facebook — worth reconditioning or just bin it?

by Grumpy Builder · 3 months ago

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2 months ago

by Crispy Mender

EVCS wrong power reporting still with 2.08

by George Johnson · 3 months ago

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2 months ago

by Salty Mechanic

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Ducato Project · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Mountain Jackie

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Smithy98 · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by George Shaw

Anyone else using old washing machine drums as log burner heat stores?

by Loch Lover · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by BigAl

Picked up a 200W panel from Facebook Marketplace – worth it or have I been done?

by Alan Palmer · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Van Rhys

Anyone else using old BT cable trays for solar panel mounting?

by NaeClue · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Victron_Master

Picked up a 200W panel off Facebook Marketplace for £40 — worth the hassle?

by Lisa Hunt · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Loch Child

Anyone managed to get a decent 12v setup going for under £300?

by Keith · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by ExTrucker73

Anyone else using cheap Chinese PWM controllers or is it false economy?

by Camper Clive · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Tel

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Bramble Ella · 3 months ago

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3 months ago

by Quiet Trekker

Anyone else using old washing machine motors for a DIY wind turbine?

by Dale Vicky · 3 months ago

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by Debbie