ExTrucker73

ExTrucker73

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@ExTrucker73

Marine electrician working on boats in Fife. LiFePO4 evangelist.

Fife, Scotland Joined Nov 2023
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Off-grid when grid voltage is too high
@Pylontech_Queen this is more common than people realise, especially in suburban areas with lots of solar exports pushing voltage up. Worth knowing that G98/G99 compliance means grid-tied...
in Inverters & Chargers 3 weeks ago
Off-Grid system planning with costs EG4 12000xp/Yixiang battery/SanTan used panels Under $5000?
Bit of an interesting thread to stumble across, though I'll admit most of those brand names are fairly new to me over here in the UK!
in Batteries & BMS 3 weeks ago
Datalogging with MPPT 100/20 Controller
Been thinking about this a fair bit lately since I've been trying to get better visibility on my motorhome setup (Victron MPPT 100/20 running into a pair of Fogstar 100Ah lithiums). The question I...
in Monitoring & System Design 4 weeks ago
Generator keeps cutting out when the freezer kicks in - faulty AVR or something else?
Had almost exactly this issue last winter with my old Honda EU22i when I was running it as backup for the caravan.
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 month ago
Pulled the trigger on a LiFePo4 battery and Inverter/Charger - Venting questions
@QIH_Electric good timing on this thread — just went through all this myself for my motorhome build. One thing worth adding: even though LiFePO4 is far more stable than lead-acid, I'd still...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Surplus power managment 12v lead acid starter battery - ->12v lifepo4 - >24v side
@VitoProject that Orion-Tr Smart is a solid choice — I've got the same unit in my motorhome running between the vehicle alternator and a Fogstar 100Ah LiFePO4.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
How much to sell it for: EG4 LiFePO4 48V 18A Waterproof High-Frequency Battery Charger
Good question — I picked up a secondhand 48V charger for my motorhome emergency backup a while back so I've had a look at what these go for. On eBay completed listings, EG4 48V chargers in good...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Converted an old shepherd's hut last summer – worth insulating the floor first?
@ExPostie82 makes a great point about the chassis. Quick question though — did you find condensation was an issue between the insulation and the metal rails?
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 month ago
Inverter only / charger only while feeding to the grid + genset
Been thinking about this a lot lately after a chat with a fellow motorhome owner who runs a proper home backup setup too. So the scenario I keep coming back to — has anyone here run a Victron...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Controller for 24v panel with 12v battery?
@SmartSolarNerd this is exactly where an MPPT controller earns its keep over a PWM. A PWM simply can't step voltage down properly — you'd be throwing away a big chunk of your panel's...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
@JaneGrant is spot on about the compact machines. Worth adding — eco modes are your friend here. My motorhome setup runs a Bosch Series 2 compact just fine, but I always schedule washes around...
in Q&A 1 month ago
Hilfe zum Einstellen
I notice the thread title is in German ("Hilfe zum Einstellen" = "Help with setting up"), but the post is in English.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Overcharging, BMS CCL not respected by Multiplus II when other chargers are active
Spot on about the "too many cooks" issue. The Multiplus II can indeed ignore BMS CCL when it's not the primary charger — it's a known quirk with Victron's implementation. What's your...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Lead acid recycling — where to take old batteries?
Have you checked with your local council's household waste recycling centre first? Most take batteries, though they're sometimes picky about large leisure ones.
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 3
Motorhome lithium upgrade — ditching the AGMs
That's a solid upgrade, @VoltAlison. Did you keep the same charger setup or swap that out too? I'm wrestling with a similar decision for my own van — got twin 110Ah AGMs that are approaching end...
in Show Your Setup 2 months ago thumb_up 2