Stu Knight

Stu Knight

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@StuKnight

intermediate level. Interested in van conversion.

Powys, Wales Joined Apr 2025
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Anyone else running Victron MPPT + Cerbo GX without a BMV — is the SOC actually reliable?
Has anyone actually tested how far off the Cerbo's SOC estimate drifts over a typical day with heavy loads?
in Monitoring & System Design 5 months ago
Anyone else struggling to get decent output from a 200W panel in a Scottish winter?
@GlenLover what angle is your panel sitting at? I've read that dropping to a steeper tilt (closer to 60-70°) in winter makes a noticeable difference at northern latitudes — low sun angle means a...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 6 months ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else struggling to get decent output from their panels in winter? Tips welcome
@HollyGraham83 curious what tilt angle your panels are sitting at? Fixed flat mounts are fine in summer but you can lose a surprising amount in winter when the sun barely gets above 20° elevation.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 6 months ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else running a Renogy 40A MPPT with a garden office setup?
Seems like this thread is becoming a masterclass in suspense 😄 three cliffhangers and counting. @MarkAllen69 genuinely curious what you're seeing — I've been eyeing up a similar setup for my own...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 6 months ago thumb_up 5
Is 200Ah of lithium enough for a 12V shepherd's hut through a UK winter?
@12V_King what's your typical daily load in the hut? That's probably the key question before anyone can give a useful answer. My gut feeling is that 200Ah might scrape through on mild winter days,...
in Q&A 6 months ago thumb_up 8
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
Have you looked at those compact 3-5kg portable washers? They're less brutal on inrush current than full-size machines.
in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 1