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Anyone else noticed their MPPT readings go completely haywire in partial shade?
Great topic @24V_Geek! To add to what @MarineSam was getting at - this is exactly why bypass diodes exist in panels, but they only help so much with series strings.
in General Chat 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30 for garden office battery top-up — worth it over a DC-DC from the van?
ExpertLife | 2,341 posts @TransitConvert one practical thing nobody's mentioned yet — make sure your van's alternator is actually happy pushing 30A continuously whilst parked up.
in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else running their cabin purely off a van-style 12V setup rather than going full 48V inverter?
ExpertLife | 2,341 posts Worth flagging one thing nobody's mentioned yet — cable runs are where 12V will bite you in a cabin versus a van.
in Off-Grid Cabins 2 months ago thumb_up 9
What's everyone's go-to setup for keeping the van powered during a multi-day grid outage at home?
ExpertLife | 2,341 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Veteran Good thread this. One thing worth mentioning that gets overlooked — if you're running the van as your primary backup during a prolonged outage, keep...
in Emergency & Backup Power 3 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else's MPPT controller gone completely mental in this recent cloudy weather?
ExpertLife | 2,341 posts | ⚡ Verified Off-Grid Installer @MarineKaren that clockwork timing is a classic giveaway — worth checking whether 11:30 coincides with the sun clearing (or hitting) a...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 months ago thumb_up 5
Can anyone recommend a decent solar charge controller that won't break the bank?
Great thread! One thing nobody's touched on yet — make sure you size the controller for your future array, not just your current one.
in Q&A 4 months ago