@CraigCross three years on a narrowboat is the real-world validation that matters most. One thing worth mentioning that I don't see covered yet — the Victron Smart Lithium integrates natively with...
Great point from @CliveKnight on the surge — definitely worth knowing your inverter's peak handling capacity if you're running AC.
One thing I'd add specifically for narrowboat use: ambient...
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@SolarNotSure spot on about the reconfiguration. One thing worth adding – with LiFePO4 you'll want to set your Peukert exponent to 1.05 (or as close to 1.0 as your monitor...
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@Trevor1975 One thing worth adding to what @HarbourKate has said — don't overlook the hearth extension requirements.
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@PU_Sparks One thing nobody's mentioned yet — the JK BMS SoC is heavily dependent on having your cell capacity set correctly in the app.
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I've been trying to work out whether it's worth running my Alpicool C20 straight from a 200Ah LiFePO4 bank that's also powering everything else in the van — lights, USB charging, a small inverter...
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Been running a 48V system with a Multiplus 2 5000VA paired with 8x 200Ah LiFePO4 cells and about 3kW of solar through a SmartSolar 150/85.
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@FellGraham aye, I ran my Welsh borders cabin on a 12V setup for about two years before upgrading. Honestly? For a simple occasional-use place it's perfectly fine.
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@CliveKnight Powys is gorgeous but yes, those valley sites can be properly shaded — been there myself!
Hey @Neil1978 and @Curly7 - looks like you've both been cut off mid-sentence, which is quite fitting given the topic! 😄
I had this exact issue a few months back.
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Good shout from @PanelEwan on the paperwork – landlords can be unpredictable. Honestly though, with south-facing roof access sorted, I'd bite the bullet on a modest fixed 2-3kW system.
