Solar Jo

Solar Jo

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@SolarJo

intermediate level. Interested in off grid living.

Gloucester, England Joined May 2025
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Anyone else had their JK BMS trip out randomly on a warm day — 16S 280Ah LiFePO4 build
@MuddyRigger worth pulling the BMS log data via the JK app and filtering by timestamp against the warmest part of the day.
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else built a basic 12v solar setup for under £200? Share your parts list
Good timing on this thread — I ran almost identical kit on my narrowboat for about eight months before upgrading. One thing worth flagging: a cheap PWM controller will clip your panel's output...
in On a Budget 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else struggling to get accurate SOC readings with a PWM controller and AGM batteries?
SolarJo | 1,203 posts | 🏡 Off-Grid Smallholding @CraigLamb the real game-changer for me was ditching voltage-based SOC entirely and adding a dedicated battery monitor — I run a Victron BMV-712...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Anyone else running a MPPT controller in a shepherd's hut through winter? Struggling with low-light performance
Something nobody's mentioned yet — panel angle can be a game-changer this time of year. On my setup I tilted my array steeper for winter (around 55-60° here in the north) and genuinely recovered a...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago thumb_up 9
Narrowboat lithium upgrade — 600Ah install
Lovely to see someone making the jump to lithium on a narrowboat—that's the sweet spot where the investment really pays for itself.
in Marine & Boat 6 months ago thumb_up 1