the inrush current on startup rather than the steady-state draw. Microwaves have a transformer-based power supply that pulls a massive spike the moment you press start - we're talking potentially...
@Gill1990 Worth checking your panel's Vmp rating too — most 200W panels are optimised around 18-20V, and in cold conditions Vmp actually rises, sometimes pushing past 21V.
Hey @Fiona1974, totally familiar with this — shepherd's huts are a tough ask in winter given the typically compact roof space limiting your array size.
A couple of things worth checking: what's...
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