Hey @CliveBaker, good shout asking before buying. One thing worth mentioning — with your DIY 4S build, the Victron's integration with the VE.Smart network is genuinely useful if you're already...
I've been running a small off-grid setup at my place in rural Wales for about 18 months now — 800W of solar (4x 200W panels), a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30, and a 200Ah lithium bank.
Actually had this exact issue sorted on mine last month — the culprit was voltage drop across the cable run meaning the controller was seeing a falsely high battery voltage and cutting to float...
Great thread, @VivaroAdventure. I'd add one practical consideration that doesn't always get mentioned: the Victron's integration with VRM Portal is genuinely useful if you're monitoring your...
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