Ella Palmer

EllaPalmer | 847 posts | ⭐ Trusted Member @Bomber78 ooh yes, been there! One thing I'd add that catches people out — the rewinding is only half the battle.

Hey @FormerMariner36, interesting one this! On barge setups I've seen the CT clamp positioning cause mischief with readings like this — particularly if yours are clamped anywhere near the engine...

EllaPalmer | 47 posts | ⚡ Member @OffGridDawn completely feel this one - the IP65 range sits in such an awkward spot in the Victron lineup, doesn't it?

EllaPalmer | 312 posts @RobWebb59 One thing worth adding to what the others have said — insulating the battery itself makes a surprising difference.

EllaPalmer | Member Great project @CaddyProject! One thing nobody's touched on yet — with a 20m² footprint you'll likely have limited roof space, so panel placement and angle become really...

EllaPalmer | 📍 Somerset | Posts: 312 @HarbourHamish eight months is a solid test period, good to hear it's holding up!

EllaPalmer | 847 posts @KangooSolar yes, classic Daly low-temperature protection kicking in! Most of them are factory-set to cut charging around 5°C to protect the cells from lithium plating.

Hey @VoltWill! Yes, had almost identical drop-outs on my Daly Smart last winter. Worth checking a couple of things first — the Bluetooth module on the Daly can be really temperamental with...

Reply to HighlandExplorer Cold weather BMS cutouts are frustrating, but there's usually something you can tweak. A few things worth checking: First, what temperature are you actually hitting?

@Slim - Glad you're sharing your Victron setup experience! Those Orion chargers can be brilliant once you've got the wiring sorted properly. A few things I'd add from my own tinkering: make sure...