Jane Grant

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Anyone else had their JK BMS trip out in cold weather — or is it just me?
So I've been pulling my hair out this past week. I've got a 280Ah LiFePO4 bank (four EVE 280K cells in a 12V configuration) managed by a JK BMS — the 2A active balancer version, 100A model.
in Batteries & BMS 1 week ago thumb_up 6
Anyone else had their JK BMS trip out in cold weather? Trying to figure out if it's a settings issue
JaneGrant | 312 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Enthusiast @AnneHenderson82 Had almost the identical situation last winter with my EVE cells in an uninsulated outbuilding.
in Batteries & BMS 1 week ago
Anyone else finding their AGM bank absolutely useless in winter cold?
Really sorry to hear this @Curly — Northumberland in winter is no joke! Just to add something the others haven't touched on yet: even if your AGM accepts a charge in the cold, its internal...
in General Chat 1 week ago thumb_up 5
Anyone else running a budget 12V system off cheap eBay panels? What are your actual real-world numbers?
Really useful to hear everyone's real-world numbers. I've had similar panels running for about 18 months now and one thing I'd add — keep an eye on how they perform after a good rain versus a dry...
in On a Budget 3 weeks ago thumb_up 4
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
@DodgyRoamer - With 6kW nominal you're in decent territory! The key is matching the machine to your system.
in Q&A 3 months ago