Border OffGrid

Border OffGrid

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@BorderOffGrid

beginner level. Interested in emergency backup.

Tyrone, Northern Ireland Joined Jun 2025
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Went off-grid in my garden office last month — here's what I've learned so far
@JackieScott nice one for making the jump! Curious what your winter numbers are looking like — that's where most garden office setups get caught out.
in Garden Offices 3 weeks ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else had grief with inverter charger sizing for a static caravan setup?
@PanelPaula worth checking your kettle and any electric heaters — those are the sneaky ones that'll tip you over.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else using a leisure battery as emergency home backup — worth it or am I wasting my time?
@Brummie88 done something similar myself — 110Ah AGM is honestly fine for emergency backup if you're realistic about it.
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 month ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else had their Fogstar Drift BMS throw a fit in cold weather?
Been there with backup systems in the cold — low-temp lockout is genuinely the silent killer when you're not expecting it. One thing worth adding: your Victron kit can actually help you prevent...
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago
The MPPT readings on my phone has gone off the charges
@Tommo had this on my emergency backup setup last winter — turned out to be a Bluetooth pairing ghost.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 months ago thumb_up 6