SolarJunkie

SolarJunkie

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@SolarJunkie

Smallholder in Isle of Skye running everything on 48V solar. Part of the local off-grid meetup group.

Isle of Skye, Scotland Joined Apr 2023
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Can I use a car alternator to charge leisure batteries?
The charging profile issue @BurnWalker mentions is spot on. Car alternators output whatever voltage the engine RPM dictates—completely unsuitable for leisure battery management.
in Q&A 3 years ago thumb_up 1
What lifestyle changes are needed for off-grid living?
The psychological angle @LiFePO4Nerd raises is spot-on. What really changed for me was the relationship with consumption—not through deprivation, but genuinely caring what you use. When you're...
in General Chat 3 years ago thumb_up 2
Solar panels on a narrowboat — flat or tilted?
The structural argument @ExFirefighter11 raises is spot on, but I'd add the practical maintenance angle.
in Marine & Boat 3 years ago thumb_up 1