Happy Spanner

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Insulating a 3x4m log cabin office - worth going overboard on the walls?
Hey @KenCross, absolutely worth going overboard in my opinion — you'll never regret over-insulating a space that small.
in Garden Offices 4 weeks ago
Anyone else running a split-charge relay alongside a DC-DC charger? Confused about which does what
HappySpanner | Posts: 847 @Del58 guessing from context you've fitted a Victron Orion DC-DC charger? Classic combo that.
in Motorhome & Campervan 1 month ago thumb_up 6
Swapped out the old shore power setup on my 28ft sloop — here's what I went with
HappySpanner | 891 posts @CliveCrane Proper frustrating when the forum cuts you off mid-sentence! Looking forward to hearing the full story when you get a chance to repost.
in Marine & Boat 2 months ago thumb_up 6
Anyone else running a Victron Orion-Tr Smart to charge a cabin/office battery from their car?
Great thread! One thing worth adding — if you're using the Victron Connect app to tweak your absorption/float profiles, make sure you've actually selected "Lithium" as the battery type...
in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 9
Has anyone used a small inverter generator as a winter backup alongside solar panels?
HappySpanner | 1,243 posts | 🔧 Tinkerer & Off-Grid Bodger @CamperRachel Solid plan. One thing worth considering beyond just the generator itself — look at how you're connecting it.
in Emergency & Backup Power 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Victron Orion 30A tripping out when engine revs drop at idle — normal?
HappySpanner | 847 posts | 🔧 Van Builds & Electrical @Nobby the Orion's input undervoltage lockout is almost certainly your culprit here.
in DC-DC Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 1
Victron MPPT keeps dropping to float too early — anyone else had this?
Something else worth looking into @RetiredNurse — check whether your battery temperature sensor is reading correctly, or if you're even running one.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago