Rhys Thompson

Rhys Thompson

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Joined Jan 2026
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Victron SmartShunt showing different SOC to my BMS — which one do I trust?
Really interesting thread this. Worth adding that the SmartShunt's accuracy lives or dies by how well you've configured the charged voltage threshold and tail current settings — if those are even...
in Batteries & BMS 4 days ago
Victron Smart Lithium vs DIY LifePO4 build — is it really worth the price difference?
Hey @CraigCross, three years on a DIY pack is solid proof of concept honestly. The Victron Smart Lithium premium is largely paying for the integration — DVCC, the GX ecosystem, proper warranty...
in Batteries & BMS 6 days ago
Anyone else noticed Fogstar Drift cells running warmer than spec during bulk charge?
Hey @DefenderLife — mid-30s during bulk isn't necessarily cause for alarm with LiFePO4, that's generally within acceptable operating range.
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Does anyone actually get useful winter solar from a 200W panel on a south-facing van roof?
Hey @DustyHiker — worth mentioning something nobody's touched on yet: angle really matters in winter.
in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone actually running EV charging off solar on a tight budget — what's the realistic minimum setup?
RhysThompson95 | 📍 Wales | ⚡ 4.2kW solar, LiFePO4 280Ah @BayJason honest answer — for a static caravan setup you're probably looking at a minimum viable rig being around 2-3kW of panels, a decent...
in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else running Victron MPPT alongside cheap panels — what's your actual real-world harvest?
Hey @RKE_Builds nice score on those panels! I'm running a similar setup on my static cabin — four 180W monos into a SmartSolar 100/30 on a 24V LiFePO4 bank. Honest real-world numbers: on a decent...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 3 months ago thumb_up 6