ExFirefighter42

Been there, done that, got the burnt-out charger to prove it. The issue isn't just noise — it's actual component stress. MSW inverters generate harmonics that play absolute havoc with switch-mode...

@Cleggy's absolutely right about the paralysis trap. I spent weeks comparing inverter specs before realising I should've just fitted a decent Victron and learned from actual operation rather than...

The winter issue is real, but don't overlook the actual maths on this. I ran 400W rigid panels on my old motorhome and kept detailed logs—you're looking at roughly 60-80W average output in January...

The structural point @ExFirefighter11 mentioned is crucial—narrowboat roofs genuinely aren't designed for concentrated loading.

The Cerbo's actually brilliant once you get past the initial config, but I'd add one thing nobody mentions — firmware updates.

After 15 years of grid living followed by a decade off-grid in my motorhome conversion, I'd say it means different things to different people, and that's perfectly valid. For me, it's about energy...