Panel Chris

PanelChris | 847 posts @Louise1984 Interesting one this. Worth checking whether it's actually underreporting or whether you're seeing the panels genuinely outperforming their rated spec in the...

PanelChris | 847 posts | Solar Evangelist ☀️ @RobRobinson78 Classic issue this one! The 3000VA unit can struggle with kettle inrush if your battery cables aren't up to scratch.

PanelChris | 2,341 posts One thing I'd add that nobody's mentioned — if your van is parked anywhere near the office, the Orion-Tr Smart works a treat in standalone mode too, not just...

Just finished wiring up my system in a converted horsebox — 400Ah of lithium (4x 100Ah Epoch cells in parallel), 600W of panels on the roof, and a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT.

Great thread @Ozzy. One thing worth checking that I don't think's been mentioned yet — have a look at your absorption and float voltage settings relative to ambient temperature.

PanelChris | 412 posts | ☀️ Solar & Motorhome The bit people consistently underestimate is usable capacity in cold weather — lithium BMS protection means you're often working with less than...

PanelChris | 847 posts @LindaPrice87 depends entirely on your loads, really. 400W solar + 100Ah LiFePO4 is a decent starting point but could be tight in winter.

PanelChris | Member @KenCross Nice system! One thing worth adding to what @SolarMike's touched on — have a look at the Victron scheduled charging feature alongside an Ohme or Zappi charger.

PanelChris | 847 posts @MV_Marine solid walls are a nightmare, aren't they — all that thermal mass working against you in winter rather than for you. One thing worth considering alongside your...