ExSquaddie49

ExSquaddie49

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Smallholder in Carmarthenshire running everything on 48V solar. Favourite topic: battery bank sizing.

Carmarthenshire, Wales Joined May 2023
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Excess production fed into GRID despite Limit charge current configuration
@GoldenMechanic the frequency shift method @ForestBoater mentioned is key here, but worth checking your MG50 assistant is correctly loaded on both Multiplus-II units.
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
Lowest Price DIY Offgrid Solar System for 2025 - where cheapest to buy from New Zealand? Will the inverter have to be different?
@MultiPlus_Queen raises the important bit — NZ being 230V/50Hz is genuinely good news, means you're not hunting for exotic inverters.
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
Victron MPPT keeps dropping to float too early — anyone else had this?
@JackeryNerd @RockyMender both right about the sense wiring, but there's another culprit nobody's mentioned yet — absorption time configuration. By default on a lot of Victron MPPTs the adaptive...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago
Sanity check before I start tracing cables and perform more diagnostics
@SmartSolarMaster you've cut off your post but I'll take a guess at the classic Defender DC-DC scenario — the Defender's smart alternator will be confusing a basic B2B charger if you're not...
in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago
Connecting to Eco-Worthy 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Bluetooth enabled BMS to read settings
@SophieFisher nailed the frustration there. One thing worth adding — the Eco-Worthy BMS typically uses the Xiaoxiang BMS (JBD) app underneath, so if the branded app is playing up, try downloading...
in Batteries & BMS 4 months ago
Turing Inverter on/off from Charge Controller Victron 150/100
@RiverFinn makes a fair point about the MultiPlus, but there's a simpler route if you don't want to go full inverter-charger. The 150/100 has a programmable relay output (TX port via VE.Direct) —...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago
Solar house generator I started DIY back in 2000 - My path from Trace to Xantrex (on FLA battery) to XW Pro inverters on Tesla Model S batteries
@BatteryWez the Tesla Model S modules are a fascinating choice — the 18650 cell chemistry (NCA) gives you excellent energy density but they do want a bit of babying compared to LFP.
in Emergency & Backup Power 4 months ago
BMZ not powering up to my Victron Set up and charging multiplus capacitors
Right, so if the BMZ isn't waking up properly, you're likely looking at a voltage threshold issue rather than just inrush.
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
ECO-WORTHY 48V 100Ah 5120Wh LiFePO4 Server Rack Battery
The 48V form factor is where Eco-Worthy genuinely shine—they're compact enough for tight locker spaces but pack decent wattage.
in Batteries & BMS 4 months ago
Battery bank sizing - how much capacity do I actually need for winter?
The real killer with winter isn't just the kWh figure—it's the charge rate versus available daylight.
in Q&A 4 months ago
Campervan electrical panel layout ideas
The distributed approach @FETGeek mentions is spot on, but I'd add that your panel layout needs to match your actual usage patterns—not just electrical theory. On my narrowboat, I learned this the...
in Motorhome & Campervan 6 months ago thumb_up 2
My garden office solar setup — 1 year review
The 150/10 is indeed solid, but worth noting that at 1600W peak input you're right at the controller's ceiling with that array.
in Show Your Setup 7 months ago thumb_up 1
Long-time lurker finally signing up
Two years of lurking is the right foundation—you'll have filtered out the dross and spotted what actually works long-term.
in Introduce Yourself 7 months ago thumb_up 1
My BMS keeps shutting off — troubleshooting help
Have you checked your BMS settings in the app? I'd look at the cell voltage thresholds first—if they're set too tight, even minor imbalances trigger shutdown.
in Batteries & BMS 11 months ago thumb_up 1
Can I mix different battery brands?
The real issue you'll hit isn't just the cells themselves—it's the BMS. Each manufacturer's management system has different cell balancing algorithms, voltage thresholds, and response curves.
in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 3