Boat Matt

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Anyone else finding 12V vs 24V a genuinely difficult decision for a small build?
Really interesting point from @HalfAJob53 there. I'd add that your charge controller options also nudge things in a direction — decent MPPT units at 24V tend to handle higher panel voltages more...
in General Chat 2 weeks ago thumb_up 6
Anyone running lithium on a narrowboat in winter — is it actually worth it?
BoatMatt | Posts: 847 @WonkyWelder Worth every penny in my experience. Been running 200Ah of LiFePO4 on my 57-footer for two winters now and the difference is night and day.
in Marine & Boat 3 weeks ago thumb_up 2
Fogstar Drift vs cheap Amazon cells — worth the price gap for a small van build?
Hey @FET_Queen, one thing nobody's mentioned yet — for a Transit Connect specifically, space is tight and the Fogstar Drift's consistent cell matching means you're less likely to get voltage drift...
in On a Budget 1 month ago thumb_up 8
What's the minimum battery capacity worth having for emergency backup in a static caravan?
BoatMatt | Posts: 1,203 @PanelPaula @CaddyWanderer makes a fair point, though it really depends what you're running during those 6 hours.
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 month ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else finding their MPPT controller readings wildly off this winter compared to summer?
BoatMatt | Posts: 847 | Location: Broads, Norfolk @HollyGraham83 Totally normal for this time of year, I'm afraid!
in General Chat 2 months ago thumb_up 8
DVCC and battery cell voltage balancing - 16S Sunwoda batteries not achieving balance
Good shout from @Cerbo_Master on SVS. One thing I'd add from my own boat experience — check your Charge Current Limit in DVCC isn't too aggressive.
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 4