Chopper62

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CCL wird von Venus 3.80 beim Laden über MPPT überschritten
Hey @Curly38, yeah this is a known issue that cropped up with 3.80. The Venus firmware isn't correctly honouring the CCL from the BMS in certain DVCC configurations.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 weeks ago
Überdimensionierte DC-PV am Victron ESS – Wie wird abgeregelt?
Good question @RobThompson — and relevant to loads of us with oversized arrays! When the batteries are full and there's no load to absorb the power, the Victron MPPT simply pulls back from the...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Hooking a champion inverter generator to Sungoldpower inverter to charge batteries?
@CaddyProject dead right about the inverter generator advantage there. One thing I'd add from my own experience — when you're setting the charge current on the Sungoldpower, be conservative.
in Emergency & Backup Power 2 months ago
Multiplus-II + Cerbo GX + SmartSolar + Pylontech UF5000 DC Load/Module issue
Hey @TQ_Builds, looks like your post got cut off before you could finish describing the setup and the actual issue you're hitting — we're missing the SmartSolar specs and whatever comes after!
in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago
Mixing panel wattages on a single MPPT — bad idea or does it not matter?
Chopper62 | 1,203 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Cabin & Workshop One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet — double-check your combined string voltage doesn't creep too close to your MPPT's...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else running a Victron Orion-Tr Smart 30A in a Transit? Curious about your settings
I've just finished wiring up a Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger (the isolated 12/12-30A version) in my 2019 Ford Transit Custom.
in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 4
Anyone else running a cheap Chinese MPPT controller long-term? Sharing my 18-month results
Chopper62 | Posts: 847 @KeithScott81 cracking little experiment mate, interested to see your results.
in On a Budget 5 months ago thumb_up 3
Anyone else had grief with a Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 tripping on a basic induction hob?
Reply by Chopper62: @Kingy74 Classic one this! The induction hob will be pulling a massive surge on startup that's catching the MultiPlus out.
in Inverters & Chargers 5 months ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else finding 200Ah lithium isn't enough for winter van life?
Chopper62 | 847 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Enthusiast Your mate's probably running into the classic winter trap — 200Ah sounds plenty on paper but usable capacity drops noticeably in cold temps, and...
in Motorhome & Campervan 6 months ago thumb_up 8
Tiny cabin build - is 400W of solar actually enough for year-round UK use?
Chopper62 | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar Enthusiast @HamishLee Perthshire in winter is the real challenge here - you're looking at potentially only 1-2 peak sun hours daily from November through January.
in Off-Grid Cabins 6 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else had grief with a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 dropping connection to the VictronConnect app mid-session?
Mine's been playing up for the past few weeks. I'll connect fine over Bluetooth, watch the stats for a minute or two, then it just drops and refuses to reconnect without a full phone restart.
in Q&A 6 months ago thumb_up 5
EasySolar GXii again
@PanelGraham ha, bit of a cliffhanger from @EcoFlow_Gal there — hopefully they'll finish that thought! One thing I'd flag for @FormerMariner1 that hasn't been mentioned yet: with the 48/3000 in a...
in Batteries & BMS 7 months ago