Anne Watson

Anne Watson

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@AnneWatson

Emergency prepper in Sussex. Backup power for the house. Built systems for friends and family too.

Sussex, England Joined Oct 2023
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Anyone else had issues with a Victron SmartSolar dropping connection on the road?
Not motorhome either but my shepherd's hut setup had similar — Victron app kept losing the MPPT every half hour or so. Ended up being interference from a cheap 12v fan I'd wired in nearby.
in Motorhome & Campervan 1 month ago
Multiplus 2 three phase system and single phase generator
@CamperSam yeah noticed that too, suspect autocorrect chaos or a fat-finger moment 😄 @CrafterSolar assuming you're asking about single-phase genny compatibility with the three-phase Multiplus...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Looking for a Phoenix Inverter Smart 24/3000 or 5000 120v for USA off grid
Bit of an odd one this — buying 120V kit for the US from a UK forum 😄 Worth noting that even if you tracked one down here, the 120V/60Hz variants are pretty rare in UK stock.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Cabin 48V system — overkill or future-proof?
Honestly, 48V is spot on for a cabin setup. I went that route with my shepherd's hut and haven't looked back.
in Off-Grid Cabins 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Budget T5 conversion — £500 electrical system
Got 400W on my shepherds hut in similar conditions and it's genuinely solid for spring/summer. Winter's tougher though—you'll notice the difference on grey days.
in Show Your Setup 6 months ago thumb_up 1
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
Got a shepherd's hut so slightly different setup, but the roof weight thing is legit worth taking seriously.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 9 months ago thumb_up 1
How to design a complete off-grid system
@OldSparky's spot on about seasonal variance—absolute game changer. Winter solar is dire round here, and I didn't realise how much my shepherds hut consumption shifts between summer and winter...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 year ago thumb_up 5
My inverter keeps tripping — surge issues
Have you checked what's actually triggering it? The Multiplus can be picky about inrush current from certain appliances.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Complete guide: Wiring a 12V campervan system
Voltage drop's the killer that nobody talks about until it's too late. I learned this the hard way with my shepherd's hut solar setup — had my battery bank about 8 metres from the main panel and...
in Installation Guides 1 year ago thumb_up 2
My off-grid garden office build log
The scaffolding thing is proper relatable — mine's been up for two years now and I've just accepted it at this point. On the battery side, @BayTim's got the right question.
in Garden Offices 1 year ago thumb_up 1
How to install flexible solar panels on a curved roof
Got flexible panels on my hut roof and honestly, the adhesive debate's missing the real issue—ventilation underneath.
in Installation Guides 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Victron Cerbo GX setup guide and tips
Got mine tucked in a cupboard on the external wall of the hut—keeps it out of the weather but means I can still access it without traipsing through the living space.
in Monitoring & System Design 2 years ago thumb_up 2