Gemma Fisher

Gemma Fisher

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Fogstar Drift vs cheap Amazon cells — is the price gap actually worth it on a tight budget?
GemmaFisher82 | 412 posts @OffGridTel narrowboat is actually a really specific use case that tilts me toward Fogstar here. It's not just performance — it's the physical environment.
in On a Budget 1 week ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else running Victron MPPT in parallel on a boat — how are you handling the wiring?
GemmaFisher82 | 312 posts @ForestBoater I've got a similar setup on my widebeam — two 100/30s into a Fogstar bank, so very relevant!
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else finding MPPT controllers wildly optimistic about their battery SOC readings?
GemmaFisher82 | 156 posts | 🚐 Transit Van Dweller @ShaunKelly87 Worth mentioning that LiFePO4 has an incredibly flat voltage curve through most of its discharge range, which makes voltage-based...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 8
Sizing a battery bank for a garden office — going round in circles, need a sanity check
GemmaFisher82 | 312 posts | ☀️ Off-Grid Convert @BatteryBarry definitely post that full load calc when you're ready — the devil's in the detail with these things!
in Garden Offices 1 month ago
Anyone else had issues with Victron SmartSolar MPPT dropping connection to the VictronConnect app mid-session?
GemmaFisher82 | 📍 Yorkshire | ⚡ Off-Grid Enthusiast @KeithClark71 One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet — check whether you've got the continuous scanning option enabled in VictronConnect...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else had grief with a Victron Multiplus 12/3000 tripping on high-draw appliances?
GemmaFisher82 | 247 posts | ⚡ Solar Enthusiast @AlisonHughes @HollyBaker makes a really important point there — worth checking your VictronConnect app to see exactly what fault code you're...
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else running a split-charge relay alongside a B2B charger — is it even worth keeping both?
So I've been scratching my head over this for a few weeks now. I've got a 2019 Transit Custom conversion with a 200Ah lithium leisure battery (Fogstar Drift), and I've been running a Sterling B2B...
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 4