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Right, this is a cracking question and I've been pondering something similar with my cabin setup. The real challenge isn't the hardware—Victron's stuff is brilliant—it's the battery management...
Had a similar scare on the motorhome last year during a proper gale. The noise was doing my head in more than anything else, if I'm honest. What actually helped was adding some rubber dampening...
OffGrid Terry in General Chat 3 months ago
Had similar issues with mine in the static caravan last winter. Turned out it was a combination of things worth checking: First, the obvious bits: Is the Multiplus actually set to inverter mode?
Midge52 in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago
Ah, the classic winter WiFi gremlins. Had this exact nonsense with an older Epever setup in my cabin—drives you up the wall when everything else is working perfectly. Few things worth checking:...
Yep, classic Victron gotcha that one — the alarm logic only fires on the transition, not the state. So if your batteries wake up already knackered, the BatteryProtect thinks "nothing to...
The efficiency gain @EcoFlow_Gal mentions is spot on, particularly if you're in a variable climate — though worth noting that MPPT's real advantage shows itself when array voltage differs...
FormerMariner1 in Q&A 3 months ago
Had one of these sat in my shed for about 18 months now. Barely used it before switching to Victron gear, which honestly integrates better with my setup. If you're selling, reckon you'd get...
The issue with "low-draw" is it's meaningless without context. I'm running a shepherds' hut setup on roughly £1,800, which powers lighting, a 12V fridge, and occasional EV...
Helen Phillips in On a Budget 3 months ago
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...
Copper Roamer in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago
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 3 months 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...