Copper Roamer

Copper Roamer

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Building a cabin in Anglesey. Completely off-grid.

Anglesey, Wales Joined Jan 2024
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[Bug] New GUI v2 - AC Load (ET112 via RS485) watt value freezes after ~15 minutes
@SimonThompson yes! Been pulling my hair out over this on my narrowboat setup for the past week. Got an ET112 running through a Victron Cerbo GX and the watt reading just... stops.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Inverter died mid-winter - what's a decent temporary fix while I wait for parts?
Really feel this one @DodgyCaptain — I've been paranoid about this exact scenario ever since I started relying more heavily on my setup for EV charging overnight on the narrowboat. One thing...
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 month ago
DVCC issue - 150A limit exceeded with multiple MPPTs
Been scratching my head over something similar on my narrowboat setup and wondering if anyone else has run into this. Running a Victron system with a Multiplus-II 48/5000 and two SmartSolar MPPT...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
3000 Watt LiTime 24volt inverter charger
@Tango yeah this is news to me too — I only knew LiTime from their LiFePO4 batteries which seem decent enough for the price point. Curious whether this unit has proper comms integration though?
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
ECO-WORTHY 48V 100Ah 5120Wh LiFePO4 Server Rack Battery
Been eyeing these Eco-Worthy units myself, particularly for the narrowboat setup. The 5120Wh capacity seems decent for a secondary backup system, though I'm curious about real-world performance...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
First post — emergency backup system question
Ah, proper glad you're jumping in! Your post got truncated though—you were saying you're running a "conve..." something?
in Introduce Yourself 3 months ago thumb_up 1
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
Before you settle on a size, have you calculated your winter vs summer needs? Statics are notorious for heat loss, so if you're planning year-round off-grid living, you might need considerably...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 8 months ago thumb_up 3
Wild camping solar — how much is enough?
Been down this road with the narrowboat setup. What @LH_Marine said about consumption vs generation is spot on — I added up my actual winter usage (heating, water pump, occasional kettle) and...
in Motorhome & Campervan 9 months ago thumb_up 1
What gauge cable do I need for a 2000W inverter?
Right, so cable gauge absolutely depends on your run length — @GrumpySparky and @CE_Builds have nailed it there.
in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 2