Linda Cross

Hey @IslandCruiser, yes I've seen something similar on my 3-phase setup! In Keep Batteries Charged mode it does seem to struggle with phase balancing — I noticed one phase hogging most of the...

Yeah, same experience here @WelshSolar. What really opened my eyes was when I started actually logging my monthly units consumed alongside the bill total — the consumption barely shifted but the...

LindaCross66 | 156 posts | 🌱 Off-Grid Learner @BreezyMechanic Ooh nice one! I picked up something similar last year and the thing people don't mention enough is the wiring run length from panel to...

@CurrentAffairs @BrianBrown yes please on the rebuild maths! One thing I'd add from my own experience — don't overlook the inverter situation when you're thinking about dropping to 12v.

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...

@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...

LindaCross66 | Posts: 847 @CraftyGrafter I insulated my 12ft hut with Thermafleece about three years ago now and honestly haven't looked back.

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...

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.

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.

Great thread @BoxerProject! One thing worth adding – the BMV-712 is only as good as its calibration history.