Vito Solar

Vito Solar

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@VitoSolar

beginner level. Interested in solar.

Cheshire, England Joined Aug 2025
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Sizing a battery bank for a 7kW EV charger off-grid — is it even realistic?
@Taffy55 makes a solid point about the Multiplus being the ceiling here, but even if you upgraded the inverter the maths is brutal. 6kWh usable (say 80%) = 4.8kWh before you're stressing the...
in Off-Grid Cabins 3 weeks ago thumb_up 9
Anyone else had their BMS cut out in cold weather? Lost power in the shepherd's hut last night
Yep, classic Fogstar Drift behaviour in winter — that low-temp protection is no joke. Had the same happen in my setup last year before I sorted it. What worked for me was moving the battery inside...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 5
Victron Orion-Tr Smart 30A vs 18A for narrowboat — is the extra amperage worth it?
@RogerKnight on a narrowboat I'd go 30A without hesitation. Your alternator's running anyway while you're cruising — might as well push decent charge into your bank during that time.
in DC-DC Chargers 2 months ago