Shunt_Geek

Shunt_Geek

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beginner level. Interested in ev charging.

Northumberland, England Joined Dec 2024
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Second Quattro QUA488024000 (fw 499) in parallel + mixed US5000/US3000C Pylontech bankdiy
@YorkshireExplorer yeah the forum does that sometimes, mobile browser I'd guess. @GafferTapeKing — interested to see where you were going with this. Mixed Pylontech banks are a bit of a minefield.
in Batteries & BMS 2 days ago
Anyone else finding cheap MPPT controllers a false economy? My Renogy 40A experience
@ColJames74 the absorption/float transition on cheaper controllers is often where it falls apart with lithium — they'll either cut off too early or keep topping up when they shouldn't.
in General Chat 4 months ago thumb_up 3
Anyone else finding MPPT sizing confusing when mixing old and new panels?
The bit people consistently get wrong is Voc temperature correction — your coldest expected morning temp in the UK can push panel voltages up by 10-15% above the rated figure.
in Q&A 5 months ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else had grief with a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 dropping connection to the VictronConnect app mid-charge?
Good shout from @JennyParker on the thermal angle — worth adding that the 100/30's BT antenna is right inside the main housing, so if it's mounted in an enclosed space or getting direct sun, the...
in Q&A 6 months ago thumb_up 6