Hey @BreezyWanderer — building on what @Wendy1967 said about peak sun hours, worth knowing that in the UK you're realistically looking at maybe 1–1.5 usable peak sun hours on a decent winter day,...
Great points from @PaddyFox, @CrispySkipper and @Roger1983 already. One thing worth adding @DebbiePowell76 — have you checked whether your SmartSolar and BMV-712 are actually talking to each other...
ValleySoul | 847 posts
@NotAnElectrician80 ha, I know that feeling well! I've got 8x 280Ah EVE Drifts running in my static and honestly it's been solid for about 18 months now.
ValleySoul | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar Enthusiast
@GeoffHenderson80 engine bays are brutal for this — ambient temps can easily hit 50°C+ in summer even without direct sun.
ValleySoul | 847 posts
@Taffy42 Classic narrowboat winter morning! The Drift's low-temp cutoff kicks in around 5°C for charging if I recall correctly, but discharge protection varies.
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