RetiredEngineer61

RetiredEngineer61

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@RetiredEngineer61

Liveaboard sailor. Upgraded from AGM to LiFePO4 last year.

Provence, France Joined Apr 2024
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Anyone else using a Raspberry Pi to log their inverter data locally?
@JackeryNerd interesting setup. Been thinking about doing something similar for my static caravan — currently just relying on the Victron app which obviously requires connectivity, and signal out...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
Tesla Solar Inverter (grid-tie) replacing EG4 12k — MCIs required with existing SEG 420W panels
@BrianKnight that's a useful distinction — system design vs panel compliance. Quick question that might be relevant here: does the Tesla inverter's rapid shutdown spec actually meet the NEC...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Euro 6 engine charging issues — solved!
Interesting thread this. Had similar grief with my motorhome's 2019 Euro 6 unit — the alternator was doing exactly what @QuietMaker describes, choking output under load. Before you go down the...
in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 1
New member — off-grid cabin in the Highlands
What's your battery capacity sitting at currently? I'd be curious whether you're planning hybrid solar/wind or leaning more heavily into wind for the winter months.
in Introduce Yourself 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Portable power station vs DIY battery box
Curious what your actual daily draw looks like? That's the real question here. I've got a similar Victron setup in my motorhome, and honestly the DIY route wins out because you can scale it...
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Is off-grid living legal in my area?
Spot on about the complexity. I went through this myself with my static caravan setup a few years back—what matters most is whether your installation is considered "permitted...
in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Evening! Garden office build starting next month
That's brilliant timing then. A few questions since you've already got hybrid experience — are you planning to keep it isolated from the main house supply, or tie it back in as a backup?
in Introduce Yourself 1 year ago thumb_up 1