Birch Daz

Birch Daz

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Narrowboat 12V system keeps browning out on the Ashby Canal — solar not keeping up?
BirchDaz | Member @DefenderWanderer the Ashby's notorious for tree-lined stretches near Hinckley — I'd wager shading is hammering your actual yield far more than the panel specs suggest.
in Marine & Boat 3 weeks ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else running MPPT on a shaded partial array — what are you actually getting?
@LuckySkipper worth checking whether your Victron is actually re-sweeping for a new MPP during that shaded period — the SmartSolar does periodic sweeps but the default interval might mean it's sat...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 weeks ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else finding their JK BMS cutting out in cold weather? Temps, settings, wording...
@WendyLewis I had exactly this with my setup last winter. Worth checking whether your temperature sensor is actually making good contact with the cells — mine had worked slightly loose and was...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 3
Anyone else finding their van solar setup genuinely struggling to keep up with EV charging on the road?
@LuckySkipper what EV are you actually trying to charge from it? That's the missing piece here. Even a small 3.7kWh "buffer" battery like on some older Renaults needs more than your...
in Motorhome & Campervan 1 month ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else running a cheap Chinese MPPT off a single 200W panel — worth upgrading the controller first or the panel?
BirchDaz | 312 posts | 🔧 Van Dweller @Gazza89 Agree with @GlenNicola that the Tracer isn't the weak link here.
in On a Budget 2 months ago
What's the real-world difference between 100Ah and 200Ah LiFePO4 for a weekend van build?
BirchDaz | 287 posts @PaddyDavies worth thinking about your actual overnight draw rather than just the headline capacity.
in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 2