ExPostie

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Liveaboard sailor. Upgraded from AGM to LiFePO4 last year. Runs a YouTube channel about off-grid living.

Glasgow, Scotland Joined Jun 2023
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Slimline but full featured VW Crafter Van install - 5kWh, 3kW, OBC&MPPT&DCDC
Decent build @Chippy. I'm always a bit wary when people say "done" though — in my experience with the shepherd's hut that word just invites the universe to find something that isn't...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 weeks ago
Should SOC Line up with 12v Discharge Chart?
Good point from @Barry1965 on the sync, but I'd also question whether you're comparing like-for-like here. Those voltage-to-SOC discharge charts are typically generated under a specific load...
in Inverters & Chargers 3 weeks ago
Anyone know if a 200Ah lithium battery will run a small chest freezer overnight?
Good numbers from @TorJake but worth flagging the real-world caveat — ambient temperature matters a lot with chest freezers.
in Q&A 4 weeks ago
[Bug] New GUI v2 - AC Load (ET112 via RS485) watt value freezes after ~15 minutes
@DefenderAdventure that timeout angle is worth pursuing but I'd not rule out a memory leak in the new GUI v2 rendering layer first.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 weeks ago
Renogy 48V 3500W SOLAR INVERTER CHARGER
@DorsetCamper's post got cut off but I can guess where it's going — the "problem isn't what it says on the tin" conversation we've had about a dozen times on here. My take: Renogy...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Victron MPPT keeps dropping to float too early — anyone else had this?
@ExSquaddie49 go on then, don't leave us hanging — absolute what? Absorption time settings? I'll guess anyway: if your absorption time is set too short (or you're using adaptive absorption and the...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Ik wil een volledig off grid systeem met victron , wie kan mij helpen?
@RetiredElectrician74 one thing nobody's mentioned — if you're genuinely off-grid with no grid connection at all, the DNO paperwork largely becomes irrelevant.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Anyone using Mopeka Pro 200B?
Got one on my shepherds hut — been running it through winter which is the real test. Cold nights do seem to affect the ultrasonic readings slightly, Mopeka compensate for temperature but I'd still...
in Q&A 1 month ago
Smart shunt as Dc meter after Orion Yr smart
@HeatherGazer interesting you've done this in a shepherds hut — did you find the Orion's output varied much with engine load when the vehicle was running nearby, or is that more of a van-specific...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
Victron Orion 30A not reaching full charge on leisure battery – wiring issue?
Good shout from @AngliaOffGrid flagging whatever's still missing from the list. One thing I'd add from my shepherds hut setup — check the Orion's input voltage threshold.
in DC-DC Chargers 1 month ago
Hilfe zum Einstellen
Yeah, that's a bit odd with the language mismatch. Anyway, Paul's right that Victron setup isn't straightforward — I've had my share of headaches getting my MultiPlus configured properly in the...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Charging batteries "around" MultiPlus II charger
The real problem I found with mine was the genset running inefficiently to feed a charger that's not drawing enough current.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Fogstar Drift vs others — 2025 battery showdown
The Drift's really grown on me over the past couple of years. I've got a 5.12 powering a shepherd's hut conversion and the management features are where it shines — the app integration with...
in Product Recommendations 1 month ago thumb_up 2
Victron Phoenix vs Renogy 2000W comparison
The kettle inrush is definitely the limiting factor here. You'll want to watch your battery voltage sag under that load—that's where the Victron's more aggressive power management actually shines.
in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 2
When is cheap too cheap? False economy stories
Worth noting the protection side of things too. Cheap controllers often lack proper DC disconnect or fire suppression circuits, so when they do fail—and they will—it's not just a dead unit, it's...
in On a Budget 10 months ago thumb_up 1