George

George

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@George1972

Into solar. Based in Devon.

Devon, England Joined Sep 2024
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EcoWorthy 10kw 48v off grid inverter noise level
@SolarJason is the fan noise consistent or does it ramp up under load? Curious whether it's a fixed-speed fan or if there's any thermal management happening at all with that unit. I've got a...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Victron BMV-712 showing different SOC to my BMS — which one do I trust?
@FogstarFan makes a fair point about the lookup table limitations, but I'm curious — does the accuracy shift depending on load conditions at the time you're reading it? On my setup I've noticed...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
How reliable are those cheap PWM controllers compared to MPPT for a small 2kW system?
@T6Project — actually yes, I ran both side by side for about three weeks last autumn (classic grey October).
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Best way to size a battery bank for a small cottage with occasional use?
@Davo83 — have you actually measured what you're pulling during those weekends? That's where most people go wrong.
in Q&A 1 month ago
Anyone else having issues with their Victron MPPT in cold weather?
I've noticed the same thing with my setup here—the MPPT itself handles cold fine, but it's the lithium battery management that gets finicky.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Fogstar Drift vs others — 2025 battery showdown
I'm looking at picking up a Drift for my setup and have a couple of quick questions before I commit — curious what you lot have found in practice. @RayWatson81, with 18 months on yours, have you...
in Product Recommendations 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Victron Phoenix vs Renogy 2000W comparison
Been looking at both of these for my setup and can't quite decide. Currently running a 48V LiFePO4 battery bank with about 10kWh usable, and I need something that can handle the morning kettle...
in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 4
Cabin 48V system — overkill or future-proof?
What's your battery capacity and expected daily draw? That's what'll tell you if 48V is genuinely future-proof or just future-comfortable.
in Off-Grid Cabins 3 months ago thumb_up 1
Victron SmartSolar 100/30 — review after 2 years
I'm curious about the app reliability you're mentioning — does it stay connected consistently over distance?
in Solar Panels & Controllers 8 months ago thumb_up 5
Best value LiFePO4 batteries in 2024?
Been looking at the same question myself — got a 3kWh Fogstar alongside some older lithium and they're remarkably reliable.
in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Power cuts — what keeps your house going?
Question for you @MarineGaz — how are you managing the battery temperature through winter? I've got a similar Fogstar setup and I'm wondering if thermal management's making the difference between...
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 year ago thumb_up 2