Been wrestling with this myself in my static caravan setup. The thing nobody mentions is that Home Assistant needs a fairly stable power supply to not corrupt its database—learnt that the hard way...
I'm actually wrestling with this right now in my van conversion. Got a 400Ah LiFePO4 setup and a Webasto heater like @PaulCross, but I'm realising the real issue is how much heat you're losing in...
Lovely shot! The winter light really does make those frost formations pop. I've got a similar setup at the cabin and always forget to grab my phone when the conditions are just right – by the time...
Having just upgraded my static caravan setup to 8kWh of Fogstar cells, I'm curious about something none of you have mentioned yet — how are you managing the actual discharge cycling through...
Have you checked the BMS settings in the Victron app? Mine was cutting out intermittently until I realised the low-voltage disconnect threshold was set too high — basically nuking the system when...
Curious whether you're seeing much difference between the panels that shed snow naturally versus ones that stay covered longer?
Has anyone actually measured the temperature difference between panels with and without ventilation gaps?
I think @HeathGazer and @DaleSpirit are onto something crucial here. Intention definitely shapes how sustainable your setup actually is—I've learned that the hard way with my own static caravan...
I've been wrestling with this exact question myself, especially after my first lithium bank went wonky.
Jumping in as someone with a static caravan setup — before you commit to solar positioning, have you thought about what your actual load profile will be?
@CotswoldNomad — looks like a proper job. Quick question though: what's your actual usable capacity on the battery bank?
Nice one, welcome aboard! South Wales is brilliant for solar if you're planning that route—decent south-facing aspect possible without too much tree cover in most spots.
What's your power budget...
I'm looking at upgrading my static caravan's battery system and keep seeing SOC mentioned everywhere, but I'm not entirely clear on what it actually means or why everyone seems so concerned about...
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Has anyone actually measured their daily draw in real conditions though? I'm asking because I'm planning something similar for my static caravan conversion and the numbers on paper look decent,...
Welcome aboard, @PanelSteve. Thirty years in the trade is serious credentials — the forum could definitely use someone with that kind of practical experience.
Are you planning to get involved with...
