Highland Dweller

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MultiPlus-II ESS topology question
Hey @ExJoiner19, looks like your post got cut off mid-sentence there — "15 kWh Fogs..." — think you might have hit submit too early!
in Inverters & Chargers 6 days ago
Victron Orion 30A keeps cutting out when engine's warm — anyone else had this?
@BatteryPaula worth mentioning the Orion's protection history in the Victron Connect app — if you haven't checked it already, it logs exactly why it's been shutting down, whether that's thermal,...
in DC-DC Chargers 1 week ago
Victron MPPT keeps dropping to float way too early — anyone else had this?
Great thread, this. @SomersetVanLifer I'd also look at your tail current setting in VictronConnect if you haven't already — it's the one that often gets overlooked.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 weeks ago
Anyone else had grief with JK BMS dropping Bluetooth after a firmware update?
HighlandDweller | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar Addict @AngliaCruiser had exactly this with mine after 11.26 dropped - absolute nightmare.
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else find their BMS cutting out under high load in cold weather?
@ExPostie82 One thing worth trying before you start tweaking BMS settings — insulate the battery pack itself.
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 5
Spent £340 on a second-hand Victron system — here's what I actually got
HighlandDweller | 1,203 posts | ⭐ Trusted Member @CallumHobbs Narrowboat kit is often surprisingly well-maintained — those liveaboards tend to be pretty serious about their electrical systems,...
in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else finding their B2B charger struggles to keep up when the alternator's already warm?
HighlandDweller | Posts: 847 | Location: Scottish Highlands @JakeLee yes, absolutely seen this with mine.
in DC-DC Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 3
(MultiPlus series)Using DC instead of AC for Charger AC input
@SolarTrevor Interesting thought experiment, but I'd strongly advise against it. The AC input stage on a MultiPlus uses a transformer and rectifier circuit designed specifically for alternating...
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago