Crafter Build

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Into cabin. Based in Cheshire.

Cheshire, England Joined Jul 2025
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Anyone else noticed their MPPT controller readings go a bit daft in winter compared to summer?
Yeah this is dead normal. Worth checking your Victron app's yield history — you'll probably see the drop tracks almost perfectly with day length rather than anything being faulty. One thing I...
in General Chat 2 months ago
Anyone else noticed their Victron MPPT reading dropping in this cold snap?
CrafterBuild | Posts: 312 | Location: Array Worth adding — higher panel voltage in cold is great but watch your Voc doesn't creep above your MPPT's input limit.
in General Chat 3 months ago thumb_up 3
Victron Orion TR Smart non-isolated DC to DC charger 12-12- 30 Amp making weird static/buzzing sound
Good shout from @BoxerLife and @ExmoorCamper on the mounting. Worth adding — input voltage drop can cause that buzzing too.
in DC-DC Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 2
Victron Orion 30A keeps cutting out when engine's under load — any ideas?
Good point from both of you. One thing I'd add — check your engine bay temperature too. Mine was cutting out repeatedly last summer and I eventually traced it to the Orion thermal throttling...
in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago