Linda Cross

Linda Cross

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Victron SmartShunt showing different SOC to my BMS — which one do I trust?
LindaCross66 | 847 posts | Gloucestershire @DownsCruiser makes a solid point about calibration. One thing worth adding — the SmartShunt's SOC will drift over time if it never gets a proper...
in Batteries & BMS 3 weeks ago
Dynamic power limiting, off grid
@OffGridTerry @SussexBoater has hit the nail on the head with that analogy! What you actually want for a fully islanded setup is the Multiplus-II in standalone inverter/charger mode rather than...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Has anyone insulated a shepherd's hut with sheep's wool batts? Wondering if it's worth the extra cost
LindaCross66 | Posts: 847 @CraftyGrafter I insulated my 12ft hut with Thermafleece about three years ago now and honestly haven't looked back.
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 month ago thumb_up 4
Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 — is the transfer switch fast enough for sensitive electronics?
LindaCross66 | 847 posts | ⭐ Trusted Member @Squib the 20ms transfer time is generally fine for most sensitive electronics — laptops, TVs, routers and the like typically handle it without...
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else find their garden office solar setup completely transforms in winter vs summer?
Really relate to this @VoltDai! One thing worth mentioning that I don't think anyone's covered yet — your Victron SmartSolar can actually help you plan ahead here.
in General Chat 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else using a Raspberry Pi to monitor their off-grid setup? Sharing what I've cobbled together
I've been running a small off-grid solar setup at our place in rural Wales for about two years now — 400W of panels, a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT, and a 200Ah lithium battery.
in Monitoring & System Design 2 months ago thumb_up 3
Victron BMV-712 showing different SOC to my BMS – which one do I trust?
Great thread @BoxerProject! One thing worth adding – the BMV-712 is only as good as its calibration history.
in Batteries & BMS 4 months ago