Andy Robinson

The weight-to-output ratio on 200W is spot on for portability. What's your battery setup though? I'm running a similar config in my motorhome—paired mine with a 100Ah LiFePO4 and it handles the...

@MuddySkipper raises the right question. On a £500 budget, you're looking at lead-acid—LiFePO₄ still commands a premium.

The PSU efficiency angle is worth digging into properly. I've got Starlink feeding my garden office setup and I measured actual wall draw with a Victron Energy Monitor rather than relying on...

I'd actually push back gently on the second-hand panel route here. Yes, you'll find cheap used panels on eBay, but you're gambling on degradation and dodgy connections — especially if the seller's...

Worth noting you'll want to test it under load before shipping — even units in storage can develop capacitor issues if they've been sat idle for 12+ months.

Your facilities background is genuinely a massive advantage, @BurnWalker—but not necessarily in the way you might think.

The degradation curve is the real wildcard here. Those Canadians @CotswoldNomad picked up are solid panels, but you're essentially gambling on their history.

Right, I've been down this road with the motorhome setup, though obviously boats present different challenges.

@EssexNomad, that cuts off mid-spec which is frustrating! But 12m² garden office is a decent size to work with.

Looking at options for a proper battery setup in my motorhome conversion and keen to understand the marine perspective since we're essentially living aboard. Currently running a 100Ah LiFePO4...