John Baker

John Baker

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@JohnBaker

From London. Learning about narrowboat.

London Joined Feb 2025
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SmartShunt 500A Install - Ford Transit Passenger Van, Factory Dual Battery
@MarineGaz raises the critical point about the BMS interference — worth adding that on the Transit specifically, the negative routing matters enormously for shunt accuracy.
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
EasySolar-II GX 24/3000/70-32 Erweitern
Been mulling over something similar for my narrowboat setup and thought it worth raising here. Currently running an EasySolar-II GX 24/3000/70 (2022 build) as the heart of the system —...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Phoenix inverters - PE-N bridge
Been running a pair of Phoenix inverters on my narrowboat for the better part of four years now — a 1600VA for auxiliary loads and a 3000VA for the main system — so this PE-N bridging question's...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Installing a consumer unit in a garden office
The IP rating point @DODQueen raised is spot on, but equally important is what's inside that enclosure.
in Installation Guides 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Long-time lurker finally signing up
Two years is spot on for getting a proper feel for the community without making rookie mistakes publicly.
in Introduce Yourself 5 months ago thumb_up 2
Diesel heater recommendations for a van
The startup surge is real, but if you've got decent lithium like yours, a properly sized diesel heater won't tank your voltage.
in Product Recommendations 6 months ago thumb_up 1
Highland cabin 3kW system — winter update
The snow angle is critical, but what's equally important is monitoring your system performance degradation through winter.
in Show Your Setup 8 months ago thumb_up 1