Squib79

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Anyone else running a cheap Chinese MPPT controller long-term? Sharing my 18-month results
Squib79 | Posts: 1,243 @KeithScott81 solid results for 18 months, fair play. I've had mixed luck with the cheap Chinese units — lost one after about eight months when it decided to stop bulk...
in On a Budget 2 weeks ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else running a dedicated circuit for a garden office? Curious how you've sized yours
Hey @AlexPalmer60, similar setup here but I went slightly bigger after underestimating my loads initially. Running a 600W array through a Victron 100/30 into a 200Ah Fogstar Drift.
in General Chat 3 weeks ago thumb_up 9
Victron Multiplus II 48v vs 24v for a garden office setup — worth the extra faff?
Squib79 | 312 posts @LK_Solar for a garden office the 48v really does make more sense long-term. Beyond what @VanKen said about cabling, you'll have a much better battery selection available —...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago thumb_up 6
Anyone else had their MPPT controller read wildly different voltages to a multimeter?
Squib79 | 578 posts One thing nobody's mentioned yet — double-check your battery sense wiring if you've got it connected.
in Q&A 2 months ago thumb_up 4
Fogstar Drift vs cheap Amazon cells — is the price gap actually worth it on a tight budget?
Had a similar dilemma last year @VictronMaster. Went with Fogstar Drift cells for my shed build and honestly the peace of mind is worth a fair chunk of that price gap.
in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 9