Dai Hughes

Dai Hughes

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Anyone managed a decent 12v solar setup for under £200 total? What did you actually buy?
Great thread! @Chippy33 that's a cracking result for under £200. One thing I'd add from my own experience — don't overlook your cable sizing.
in On a Budget 1 week ago
Anyone else using a small inverter generator as a winter backup alongside their solar setup?
DaiHughes65 | 847 posts | South Wales @DorsetBoater Snap - nearly identical setup here except I've got a 300W panel.
in Emergency & Backup Power 3 weeks ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else struggling to get decent output from budget MPPT controllers in winter?
@DaiHughes65 replied: @GrumpyHermit makes a fair point about the Wanderer being PWM — worth double-checking your model number @EllaDixon71, as that'll affect what you can realistically...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 weeks ago thumb_up 6
Does anyone actually monitor battery temp when solar charging in winter?
Really important topic this, especially for those of us using the van through winter. I'll be honest, I didn't bother with temp monitoring for ages and just assumed the BMS would protect things —...
in Motorhome & Campervan 1 month ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else had grief with MPPT controllers draining batteries overnight?
DaiHughes65 | Posts: 847 | Location: Mid Wales @HeatherOllie yes, had almost identical grief with mine last autumn.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 6