JackeryNerd

JackeryNerd

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Shepherd's hut rental business in Lancashire. Solar on every hut.

Lancashire, England Joined Dec 2023
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CCGX on v3.60 - should this be downgraded to v3.55?
The OP's message cuts off, but I'd say don't downgrade unless you're actually experiencing issues. Victron's firmware updates are generally solid—they tend to fix more than they break.
in Q&A 4 months ago
Newbie with a motorhome electrical disaster!
The fun part is that backwards wiring often looks fine until something draws current. Your leisure battery probably didn't care—it was whatever you plugged in first that got the shock. I learned...
in Introduce Yourself 5 months ago thumb_up 2
How to set up a Cerbo GX monitoring system
The Cerbo's honestly brilliant once it's wired in properly. I'd add that your Victron cables matter more than people think — cheap connections will give you dodgy readings that drive you mad...
in Installation Guides 7 months ago thumb_up 2
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
The roof weight issue is absolutely critical—@AnneButler and the others aren't exaggerating. Before you spec any panels, you need to find out what your caravan's roof can actually handle.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Step-by-step: Setting up Victron SmartSolar MPPT
The ventilation consensus here is spot-on. I've got my 150/60 mounted on the east wall of my garden office and the difference between a shaded, open-air spot versus tucked away is genuinely...
in Installation Guides 1 year ago