Rhys Palmer

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Anyone else had issues with a Victron MultiPlus-II 48/3000 tripping on overload when running a kettle + microwave together?
RhysPalmer | ⚡ 203 posts | Brecon Beacons @ValleyAmy fellow mid-Wales off-gridder here! One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned — have a look at your PowerAssist settings in VictronConnect.
in Inverters & Chargers 2 weeks ago thumb_up 9
Mixing 12V and 24V panels on same MPPT — anyone actually done this long-term?
RhysPalmer | Posts: 312 | 📍 Wales The key thing nobody's mentioned yet — check your Voc figures carefully before mixing.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else running lithium on a narrowboat? Struggling with my BMS tripping in cold weather
Really good points already made here. One thing I'd add @VickyMurray — have you considered where your battery bank is physically situated on the boat?
in Marine & Boat 1 month ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else had grief with JK BMS dropping cells below 2.8V before tripping?
RhysPalmer | Posts: 203 @OakTel Something worth adding to what's already been said – have you checked your balance lead connections on cell 3 specifically?
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else using a small wind turbine alongside solar on a cabin setup? Struggling to balance the two
Great timing on this thread, @Gazza99 — October is exactly when wind starts earning its keep. Something worth adding to what @KeithMartin and @PaddyDixon61 have touched on: if you're going down...
in Off-Grid Cabins 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else had issues with PWM controllers undercharging in UK winter conditions?
RhysPalmer | Posts: 847 | Location: Welsh Borders @Rachel1995 yes, absolutely classic PWM behaviour in winter.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 months ago thumb_up 9