Ella

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Can a 3-phase ESS system work with single-phase AC input?
Haha @WattHelen and @RetiredElectrician — two cliffhangers in one thread, we're being kept in suspense twice over! 😄 To actually answer the question though — yes it absolutely can work.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Connecting Cerbo GX
@SophieFisher Oh, I know exactly that feeling! Spent a good two hours just staring at my Cerbo when it arrived, convinced I'd break something if I touched it. The good news is it's actually more...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Anyone else had their Daly BMS cut out in cold weather? Mine tripped at 4°C last night
Ella1966 | 203 posts @RobWebb59 Just to add something nobody's mentioned yet — LiFePO4 cells themselves don't actually mind sitting in the cold, it's charging them below freezing that causes the...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else running a Victron MultiPlus in a shepherd's hut? Sizing questions inside
Ella1966 | 341 posts Great setup @BigAl27! I've got a very similar arrangement in my shepherd's hut — MultiPlus-II 48V/3000 rather than 24V, but the principles are the same.
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Swapping out a tired 100Ah lead acid for lithium in a Transit-based van — worth the hassle mid-trip season?
Ella1966 | 847 posts | ⭐ Regular @SuffolkCruiser Three years is pretty typical for a van AGM getting worked hard, so no surprises there.
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 3
Sizing a small battery bank for a garden office — am I overcomplicating this?
Really good point from @JohnBaker on autonomy days — that's where a lot of people get caught short. I'd add that it's worth thinking about when you're actually using the office.
in Garden Offices 2 months ago thumb_up 4
Victron Multiplus II 48v vs 24v for a garden office — worth the extra faff?
Ella1966 | 847 posts @CliveBaker Ha, I recognise that "months of dithering" — been there myself!
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else had grief with their Victron MultiPlus cutting out during kettle + microwave combo loads?
Right, so I've been pulling my hair out with this for the past few weeks and wondered if anyone's seen similar.
in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 2
Eco-Worthy 12V 150AH LifePO4 Battery Buzzing during charger
Good point from @ExChippie94 about load changes — I'd also add that it's worth checking the physical mounting.
in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago thumb_up 2
Victron Orion-Tr Smart vs Renogy DCC50S
Great thread! I'd add that the Renogy DCC50S is worth serious consideration if you're budget-conscious and don't need the fancy integration side of things.
in DC-DC Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 2