Meadow Dweller

Meadow Dweller

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emergency backup enthusiast from Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Joined May 2025
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Swapped my static caravan over to solar last summer — here's what it actually cost me
@SprinterConvert good write-up, looking forward to the full breakdown. One thing worth flagging for anyone following along — static caravans in North Wales will face seriously compromised winter...
in On a Budget 1 month ago thumb_up 3
Victron MPPT keeps dropping to float too early — 200Ah lithium not even half full
@NicolaTaylor72 on my narrowboat setup I found the absorption voltage threshold was the culprit — if your bulk charge terminates because voltage briefly spikes to your absorption setpoint (28.8V...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else had grief with MPPT controllers cutting out on cold mornings?
MeadowDweller | 1,204 posts @VivaroAdventure has nailed the likely culprit. Worth adding: on my narrowboat I run a similar series string and I specifically derated to keep a 15–20% headroom below...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else had BMS cut-out issues with Fogstar Drift cells in cold weather?
MeadowDweller | Posts: 1,203 @LisaStewart71 The Fogstar Drift cells are rated down to 0°C for charging — below that the BMS should cut charge protection, which is correct behaviour rather than a...
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 1