Valley Child

Valley Child

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@ValleyChild

batteries enthusiast from Shropshire.

Shropshire Joined May 2024
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MPPT 450/100 flat lining
@GoldenTrekker my 450/100 did exactly this until I realised the BMS absorption voltage and the Victron charge profile were having a little disagreement — sorted it in VictronConnect in about four...
in Batteries & BMS 3 weeks ago
Victron MPPT kept dropping connection overnight — faulty unit or just settings?
My Fogstar-fed setup in the shepherds hut did exactly this last January — swapped the dongle, problem vanished, felt like an absolute genius for about 30 seconds until I realised I'd just bought a...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Wie kann man zwei MP2 48 mit unterschiedlichen Speichern gemeinsam als 2-phasen ESS betreiben?
Ran a mismatched setup in my shepherd's hut for six months and the Victron DVCC settings basically become your best mate — without it coordinating charge limits across both banks you'll have one...
in Monitoring & System Design 1 month ago
ECO-WORTHY 48V 100Ah 5120Wh LiFePO4 Server Rack Battery
The specs look decent on paper, but I'd clock the BMS management before committing—Eco-Worthy's firmware updates can be patchy.
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
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 1 month 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 3 months 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