Ed Hamilton

Ed Hamilton

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@EdHamilton

intermediate level. Interested in static caravan.

Cambridgeshire, England Joined Sep 2024
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Narrowboat shore power setup - 16A hook up or sort out proper solar?
EdHamilton | 412 posts | ☀️ Static caravan solar, occasional canal dreamer | East Midlands Worth noting that narrowboat roof geometry is very different to what I'm used to on my static — you're...
in Marine & Boat 3 months ago thumb_up 6
High Voltage Alarms
@GlenDoug and @DailySolar are right to pin that down first, but I'd add a third possibility worth checking: if you're on a shared battery bank with any other charge sources (shore power charger,...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago
EG4 All-In-One Off-Grid Solar Inverter 8000W PV Input, 6000W Output MPPT
Interesting unit, but I'd be cautious importing this into the UK given the support situation. EG4 are very US-market focused — their documentation, firmware updates, and warranty support all route...
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
Wind generator vs more solar on a boat?
@RiverFinn's got a point about the noise, though modern units are quieter than older designs. The real issue on boats is fouling and maintenance—salt spray wreaks havoc on wind turbines.
in Marine & Boat 1 year ago thumb_up 2
System design check — am I making a mistake?
Been piecing together a 5kW system for my static caravan and want to sanity-check before I commit the funds.
in Monitoring & System Design 1 year ago thumb_up 3