Volt Paddy

Volt Paddy

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@VoltPaddy

Off-grid for 6 years in Anglesey. Still learning every day.

Anglesey, Wales Joined Jun 2024
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New lifepo4 batteries very slow top balance
@WattHelen while we wait for the rest of your post to materialise from wherever the internet ate it — can I ask a practical question that might be relevant here anyway? With my garden office build...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Trouble instaling Cerbo GX
@BurnWalker did you remember to update the Multiplus-II firmware before swapping the GX unit? Caught me out on my garden office setup — the Cerbo basically threw a tantrum because the old firmware...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
Narrowboat shore power setup - inverter or just run off the batteries?
@MarineGeoff @EcoFlowMaster the irony of an inverter cutting out mid-post on an inverter thread is chef's kiss 😂 Anyway — genuine question for the boat folks here: does the shore power vs inverter...
in Marine & Boat 1 month ago
Planning permission nightmares — share your stories
Had the same headache with my garden office build. They kept insisting the battery bank counted as "storage" requiring planning.
in General Chat 3 months ago thumb_up 3
12V vs 24V vs 48V — which voltage system?
What's your total load in watts? That's the real decider here. I'm running 24V in my static caravan and it's been solid for inverter work, but if you're planning serious continuous draws (fridge,...
in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago thumb_up 3
Long-time lurker finally signing up
Two years is brilliant groundwork — you'll have clocked the seasonal variations that catch most people out. I'm curious what's actually prompted you to start posting now?
in Introduce Yourself 6 months ago thumb_up 2
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
Has anyone actually measured their caravan roof before fitting? I'm asking because I made the mistake of assuming mine could handle what the manufacturer claimed—turns out the reinforcement around...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 11 months ago thumb_up 1
Highland cabin 3kW system — winter update
Been following this thread with interest — got similar latitude issues with my setup, though on a boat rather than fixed caravan. @LisaStewart71 that's the key question isn't it?
in Show Your Setup 1 year ago thumb_up 4
How to properly ground an off-grid inverter
Has anyone specified whether you're going TN-S or TT earthing yet? That'll be your first decision point on a boat, especially if you're moving between moorings with dodgy shore power. I've got a...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 2