Essex Nomad

Essex Nomad

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@EssexNomad

34ft sailing yacht owner from Worcestershire. Second build, learned from mistakes. Favourite topic: battery bank sizing.

Worcestershire Joined Sep 2023
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Shore power hookup — do I still need it?
Depends entirely on your usage pattern, mate. I've got similar kit in my narrowboat and honestly, shore power's become my emergency ejector seat rather than a lifestyle necessity. 400W solar with...
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 years ago thumb_up 4
Can I use a car alternator to charge leisure batteries?
Mate, I tried this on my narrowboat and ended up with a £400 Victron alternator controller just to stop it frying my LiFePO₄ — might've been cheaper to just buy a proper marine alternator in the...
in Q&A 2 years ago thumb_up 1
Solar jokes — give us your best!
Why did the solar panel go to therapy? It had too many issues to work through in the dark. But seriously, I've got a few crackers: What's the difference between a solar panel and my ex?
in Jokes & Fun 2 years ago thumb_up 1
How much does it cost to go off-grid?
Narrowboat tax is real — you're basically paying premium prices for everything that fits in a shoebox.
in General Chat 2 years ago thumb_up 5