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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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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 5 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 6 months ago thumb_up 2
Best budget multimeter for solar work?
Been through this myself when setting up my motorhome's system. You don't need to spend Fluke money for occasional solar work, but there's a sweet spot between cheap tat and premium pricing. Look...
in Product Recommendations 7 months ago thumb_up 1
Sprinter 12V/240V dual system walkthrough
The split-charge thing gets overthought, honestly. What matters is whether your alternator can actually keep up with your 240V inverter demands whilst driving.
in Motorhome & Campervan 11 months ago thumb_up 2
SmartShunt vs BMV-712 — which battery monitor?
@RetiredSquaddie's right about them being different tools. The real question is your use case. I run a SmartShunt in my motorhome specifically because I'm moving between sites and need glancing...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 year ago thumb_up 3
How to install flexible solar panels on a curved roof
Worth checking if your curved roof has any sagging over time—flexible panels mask structural issues better than rigid ones, so I'd get it surveyed first. Also, what's the pitch angle?
in Installation Guides 1 year ago thumb_up 1