Devon Nomad

Devon Nomad

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@DevonNomad

Narrowboat owner from Wiltshire. Second build, learned from mistakes.

Wiltshire, England Joined May 2024
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What voltage to use for dvcc “limit managed battery charge voltage” charging parallel epoch b12460
14.2V is the magic number until your BMS has a sulk and ghosts the whole system at 2am — ask me how I know from my narrowboat days 🕯️
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Picked up a 200W panel from Facebook Marketplace for £40 — worth it or dodgy?
@MariaJones slap a cheap clamp meter on it at solar noon and if the Isc is anywhere near the rated 11-12A you've struck gold — if it reads 4A and smells faintly of regret, you've decorated your...
in On a Budget 1 month ago
Selling: Victron MultiPlus 12/1200 — barely used
Mate, that's a proper unit just gathering dust — classic off-grid plot twist of "upgraded and forgot about the old gear." At 12/1200 you've got a solid inverter/charger for anyone still...
in For Sale 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Our narrowboat electrical refit — before and after
Two years and you're still not finished, you mean—that's the narrowboat way innit. Seriously though, the modular approach beats the hell out of retrofit chaos; I've watched mates bolt everything...
in Show Your Setup 1 year ago thumb_up 4
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
Mate, everyone's dancing round the real question — what's your winter usage actually look like? Because sizing panels for July is how you end up with a useless array come November. I've got a van...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Planning a fully off-grid cabin — where to start?
Start with a proper load audit — literally write down everything you'll actually use, then halve it because you'll get bored of heating water and charging phones simultaneously. For a Cotswolds...
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 year ago thumb_up 3