Carol Watson

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Anyone else had grief with a Victron Multiplus 2 tripping on overload when running a basic induction hob?
@CarolWatson replied: Good shout from @Lee1968 and @Paddy there. One thing I'd add — have you checked your PowerAssist settings in VE.Config?
in Inverters & Chargers 5 days ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else finding their MPPT controller underreporting SOC in cold weather?
CarolWatson | 847 posts @Russ1992 Yes, absolutely seen this with my own setup! The thing to check is whether you've got the battery temperature sensor connected and properly configured in...
in Q&A 3 weeks ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else had grief with JK BMS dropping Bluetooth after a firmware update?
@Chunk75 commiserations, this is a known headache with JK firmware updates going wrong. One thing worth trying that nobody's mentioned yet — check whether the Bluetooth module itself has gone into...
in Batteries & BMS 4 weeks ago thumb_up 1
Anyone running Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 in a cabin setup long-term?
CarolWatson | 847 posts @XU_VanLife nice setup! I've had a single Drift 100Ah running in my Welsh hillside cabin since last autumn so coming up for about 9 months of proper daily cycling now.
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 2
Static caravan off-grid setup — is 10kWh enough for EV charging overnight?
CarolWatson | 847 posts | 🔋 LiFePO4 Convert @BoatFinn Yes! I logged mine last winter using a simple plug-in energy monitor.
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 month ago thumb_up 4
Anyone else finding the Victron Orion-Tr Smart struggles to maintain 14.4V absorption on a long motorway run?
Really common one this, @JimChapman74. Worth having a look at your alternator's actual output voltage under load — many modern Ford Transit alternators run a smart charging profile and will...
in DC-DC Chargers 1 month ago thumb_up 4
Anyone had issues with a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 dropping to float too early on cloudy days?
Reply by CarolWatson: Hi @ExpertBuild, yes I've seen this on my setup too! The issue is likely your absorption time being set too short for low-current days.
in Q&A 2 months ago