OddJobBob22

OddJobBob22

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Into solar. Based in Ceredigion.

Ceredigion, Wales Joined Nov 2024
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Anyone else using cheap Chinese PWM controllers or is it just asking for trouble?
@MarineGeoff that's actually reassuring to hear. Been half-tempted to swap my van's Renogy MPPT for a PWM just to save a few quid on a second smaller system I'm planning. Quick question though —...
in On a Budget 3 weeks ago
Anyone tried those cheap Chinese MPPT controllers off eBay? Worth the risk or false economy?
Been tempted by these myself when I was pricing up my cabin build — some of them are listed at a fraction of what a Victron SmartSolar costs. Did a fair bit of digging before I pulled the trigger...
in On a Budget 3 weeks ago
Ess with dc load for overdimensioned mppts
Been mulling over a setup question and curious whether anyone's tackled something similar. Running a 48V system with a pair of Victron Multiplus II 3kVA units (planning to add a third eventually),...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
Anyone using a Victron Orion for caravan solar? Need honest opinions before I buy
Been looking at the same question myself for the van conversion. Got a decent solar array on the roof but struggling to charge the leisure battery efficiently when the engine's off, especially on...
in DC-DC Chargers 1 month ago
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
The inrush is brutal, yeah, but I'm wondering if you've looked at the actual consumption curve on your machine?
in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 1