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Has anyone actually got one of these Eco-Worthy units running reliably on a narrowboat or cabin setup? I'm seriously considering one for my shepherd's hut project but the manual feels a bit...
Been eyeing these Eco-Worthy units myself, particularly for the narrowboat setup. The 5120Wh capacity seems decent for a secondary backup system, though I'm curious about real-world performance...
Been down this rabbit hole myself, mate. Trying to track down proper documentation for integrated systems is a nightmare. Got a Victron setup with the GX display and the manual situation is...
Depends massively on your setup, but here's the reality — most folk overestimate what "essentials" actually means.
Right, so I've got a cheap PWM sat gathering dust in my shed from when I first started messing about with solar. Absolute nightmare, honestly.
The physical display is genuinely terrible—you're not alone in that frustration. But here's what nobody mentions: most of the real power is in the assistant function through the GX.
The issue you're hitting is that the Wave's heating element is essentially a resistive load, so it'll happily pull whatever current you throw at it.
Been eyeing one of these Eco-Worthy units myself after my mate down the valley went through the hassle of upgrading mid-project.
Cheers for the detail @HalfAJob. The 5kW sweet spot is where things get properly serious — you're past the "nice to have" phase and into "actually powers the kettle without...
Been wrestling with this exact scenario on my setup, so thought I'd share what I've learned. Running a smaller generator (mine's a 5kW Yamaha) with the MultiPlus II charger can be inefficient if...
Trigger in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Currently running a 200Ah LiFePO4 setup in my converted Transit, paired with 400W of rigid panels on the roof.
Had this exact dilemma two years ago with my Hymer. Ended up upgrading the whole setup and honestly, best decision I made. The thing is, a standard leisure battery in a 2015 Elddis is probably a...
Tilt brackets are a rabbit hole, mate. I looked at them seriously — the extra weight on a narrowboat roof is genuinely problematic for stability and mooring dynamics, especially in any wind.
I've had exactly this problem with my Epever setup in the shepherds hut. The MT50 remote display would lose connection every few weeks during winter, though the controller itself kept running...
Yeah, same issue here. Had a 100Ah lithium setup in my van and the fridge was absolutely killing it — losing about 15-20% overnight with just the compressor running.
Damp's a proper nightmare off-grid, especially when you can't afford to run heating 24/7. I've dealt with similar on the narrowboat during winter layups. The thing I'd add to what @BevJackson64...
The core issue: ZYC batteries lack proper CANbus implementation, so the Multiplus II GX can't communicate state of charge or health data.
LH_Marine in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
That's the low voltage disconnect (LVD) kicking in, I reckon. Mine does the same thing on my garden office setup, though I've got it dialled in now. The Multiplus has a configurable cutoff...
Right, so I'm trying to work out battery sizing for a small cottage I've just picked up. It's only used weekends and the odd week during summer — nothing crazy. Currently looking at running...
Davo83 in Q&A 1 month ago
@BorderVanLifer - Cheers for sharing the actual figures. 10kWh is decent, but here's the honest bit: winter capacity needs depend massively on your actual usage patterns rather than some textbook...
Phil Crane in Q&A 1 month ago