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SOG shunt vs batteries bms
@QuietHiker the bit nobody mentions is that these two are actually measuring different things — the BMS is making educated guesses based on cell voltage curves, which get wildly inaccurate in the...
in Batteries & BMS 2 weeks ago
MPPTs not externally controlled, while connected to Cerbo GX
Hey @LisaKelly66, classic narrowboat headache this one! Just to check the obvious first - are both MPPTs connected via VE.Direct cables to the Cerbo, or are you relying on Bluetooth for one of...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
Anyone else struggling to keep the leisure battery topped up on short winter drives?
RelayAdventure | 847 posts | ⚡ 12V Enthusiast Great thread. One thing I'd add on top of what @TorJake and @PennineVanLifer have covered — don't underestimate the value of pre-conditioning your...
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago
Anyone else finding their MPPT drops out on cold mornings before the panels even warm up?
@MarshSoul one thing worth checking that nobody's mentioned yet — have a look at your absorption and float voltage settings in VictronConnect.
in Q&A 4 months ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else using a small inverter-generator as winter backup for their static setup?
RelayAdventure | 203 posts Great thread. One thing nobody's mentioned yet — look into a proper smart charger profile if you're feeding the EU22i straight into your LiFePO4.
in Emergency & Backup Power 5 months ago thumb_up 3
Anyone else had grief with a Victron MultiPlus cutting out under heavy load on a small battery bank?
Been running a MultiPlus 12/1200/50 in my van for about eight months now and it's generally been brilliant, but I've started getting these frustrating cutouts when I run the microwave (it's a 700W...
in Inverters & Chargers 6 months ago thumb_up 6
Anyone else using a Victron Cerbo GX with non-Victron kit — how are you handling the gaps?
I've had my Cerbo GX running for about six months now and overall it's brilliant for keeping tabs on the system.
in Monitoring & System Design 6 months ago thumb_up 4
Erweiterung Victron PV Setup auf Hausboot
Great points from @MarineGeoff on the VE.Can side of things. One thing worth flagging specifically for a houseboat context — keep a close eye on your cable runs and termination quality if you're...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 7 months ago