Valley Child

Valley Child

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@ValleyChild

batteries enthusiast from Shropshire.

Shropshire Joined May 2024
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DIY battery builds — is it actually cheaper?
Built my own pack three years ago—saved about 40% versus Victron. Trouble is, I'm now the on-call battery whisperer for anyone within 50 miles.
in On a Budget 42 minutes ago
Euro 6 engine charging issues — solved!
Mate, if your Euro 6 is doing the alternator limbo dance, check whether your DC-DC charger is actually talking to the engine management system or just guessing.
in DC-DC Chargers 1 month ago thumb_up 1
New member — off-grid cabin in the Highlands
Battery anxiety is just what we call "checking the Victron display every 47 seconds" up here, mate — it's basically meditation at this point. Seriously though, the Highlands are ace for...
in Introduce Yourself 1 year ago thumb_up 2
How do I start my off-grid journey?
The spec rabbit hole is real — I spent three months comparing Victron vs Fogstar charge controllers before realising my knackered old battery bank was the actual bottleneck. Start with what you've...
in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 4
Off-grid shed workshop — finally finished!
Running a shed workshop off-grid is brilliant until you realise your Victron inverter's about as efficient as a chocolate teapot below 20% load—which is exactly where most workshop tools spend...
in Show Your Setup 1 year ago thumb_up 1