Good shout from @MidlandsNomad and @Macca. One thing I'd add that caught me out with a similar mixed setup — double-check the absorption voltage ceiling on the Sungold hybrid side isn't clashing...
Yeah @BurnKen, LiFePO4 definitely sulks below about 5°C — you'll lose a noticeable chunk of usable capacity and the cells just don't deliver current as freely.
@SparkySailor one thing worth adding to what @WheresMeWires and @ExPostie86 have mentioned — don't underestimate your future load requirements when sizing the consumer unit.
LazyMechanic | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar & Wind
@Midge66 Classic winter headache this, mate. The BMS is actually doing its job properly - charging LiFePO4 below about 0°C can permanently damage the...
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@Ben1968 Worth flagging to your mate that narrowboats have some quirks that shepherd's huts don't — mainly the damp environment playing havoc with connections and battery...
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