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Anyone else running a budget 12V system on mismatched panels? Sharing what's actually worked
Great thread @VanHolly! One thing I'd add that's often overlooked with mismatched panels — a cheap clamp meter is your best friend here.
in On a Budget 1 week ago
Anyone else using a Victron Cerbo GX with non-Victron kit — how are you handling the gaps in monitoring?
CaddyBuild | 412 posts @RhysGrant I've got a Giandel running alongside my Cerbo too — the gap I found most useful to fill was adding a Victron Smart Shunt on the DC side.
in Monitoring & System Design 3 weeks ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else running a Victron Multiplus II with a Pylontech battery stack — what SOC settings are you actually using?
CaddyBuild | 847 posts @WonkyWarden nice setup! With that exact combination I'd let the DVCC system handle most of the heavy lifting honestly — once you've got your Cerbo or Venus device talking...
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else find their garden office gets unbearably hot in summer even with decent insulation?
@EwanChapman worth considering external shading before you tackle anything inside — a simple sail shade or even a decent pergola with climbing plants positioned to block the afternoon sun can make...
in Garden Offices 2 months ago thumb_up 8