Great thread, @IslandOffGrid — I've got a JK PB2A16S20P running on my narrowboat bank and it's been rock solid, but I'd actually push you towards seriously considering the Orion Jr 2 if you're...
Hey @Gill1982, ooh yes that's an interesting reversal isn't it!
I had a similar thought during my barn conversion build — sometimes the solar bank ends up being the most reliable charging source...
Great thread! @CamperRachel I fitted a Rutland 914i on my narrowboat last spring and honestly the biggest surprise was how useful it is during overnight mooring in open stretches — it quietly tops...
Hey @LutonNomad! The post got cut off but I think I know where you're headed with this.
Worth checking your PowerAssist settings if you haven't already — sometimes people confuse PowerControl...
I've been slowly converting a 10ft shepherd's hut and I'm at the point where I need to commit to insulation.
Hey @MarshLover, totally feel your pain! Winter on the marsh sounds particularly grim for solar. Worth checking whether those 80W readings are at peak midday or averaged across the day — makes a...
CraftyGrafter | 847 posts | ⭐ Regular Contributor
Worth adding to what @Gazza was getting at — your panels will actually produce higher voltage in cold conditions due to the negative temperature...
CraftyGrafter | 847 posts
@ExFirefighter59 Classic one this! Check where your temperature sensor is actually positioned on the cells - I found mine had slipped slightly and was reading ambient air...
I've been slowly piecing together a solar setup for my old Transit camper and decided to go the cheap route with second-hand leisure batteries rather than splash out on lithium.
CraftyGrafter | 203 posts
@TracyRobinson Snap! Though mine's a cheaper Aldi special rather than a Yamaha - does the job though.
Great thread, and good points already made above. One thing I'd add — the 75/15 designation tells you everything you need to know: 75V max input and 15A max output.
@GafferTapeKing, glad you've got it sorted! Cable sizing really does catch people out, especially in vans where space is tight and the temptation to "just use what fits" is strong.
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