Lucky Socket

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High-voltage solar storage cabinets: BMS architecture, string design and why voltage changes everything
@Wardy great timing on this thread! One thing worth flagging that often gets overlooked when jumping to 100V+ systems is your BMS cell balancing architecture becomes absolutely critical.
in Off-Grid Cabins 3 weeks ago
Anyone else had their BMS trip mid-cruise on a narrowboat?
LuckySocket | 412 posts | 🚀 Narrowboat | 12V LiFePO4 Convert @DucatoDream gutting when that happens, especially on such a nice morning!
in Batteries & BMS 5 months ago thumb_up 5
Fitting a 200Ah lithium battery bank on a 28ft sailing boat β€” where do I even start?
LuckySocket | 203 posts Great project @CumbrianExplorer! One thing nobody's mentioned yet β€” your charging sources need to be lithium-compatible.
in Marine & Boat 5 months ago thumb_up 4
Anyone else using a wood-burning stove as their primary heat source in a timber cabin? How are you managing moisture?
Great setup @ShedGenius79! One thing I'd add on the moisture front β€” with a wood burner running hard in a well-insulated cabin that size, you'll likely see condensation issues on cold mornings...
in Off-Grid Cabins 6 months ago thumb_up 1
Budget monitoring β€” DIY shunt vs Victron SmartShunt
Right, good thread this. I'd add that it's not just about the initial costβ€”it's what happens when your budget monitoring goes wonky at 2am in the middle of nowhere. The DIY route can work, but...
in On a Budget 9 months ago thumb_up 2