Volt Will

Volt Will

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@VoltWill

Tiny house builder in Brecon. Everything solar powered.

Brecon, Wales Joined Oct 2023
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Multiplus Inverter will not invert from 12v to 240v when off grid
Yep, mode setting catches everyone out. But if that's sorted, worth checking your DC supply voltage — Multiplus won't invert below about 10.5V, and if your battery's drooping under load, it just...
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
Motorhome lithium upgrade — ditching the AGMs
Running a Fogstar 200Ah myself in the garden office setup — rock solid unit. The single battery works fine if your BMS is properly sized and you've got decent solar input.
in Show Your Setup 5 months ago thumb_up 1
Wanted: Cerbo GX or similar monitoring hub
The Cerbo GX is honestly worth the extra over the S if you're running a hybrid — the CANBUS integration @WhatsAFuse65 mentioned is proper useful, especially for remote monitoring.
in Wanted 6 months ago thumb_up 1
Starlink for vanlife — power requirements
The dish itself is the killer for power budgets, yeah. I've got Starlink on my motorhome setup and found the router actually draws more than people expect — mine's pulling about 15-20W constant,...
in Motorhome & Campervan 11 months ago thumb_up 2
Running a well pump on solar
Soft starters are solid, but honestly for well pumps I'd lean toward submersible rather than surface pumps if you're designing from scratch.
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 year ago thumb_up 1
What size solar panels for my off-grid cabin?
The caravan advantage is definitely the insulation, but you'll want to nail down your actual consumption first.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 2 years ago thumb_up 5
LiFePO4 vs AGM — which should I choose?
The efficiency gains are real, but I'd add that the initial cost hit is brutal if you're not cycling regularly.
in Batteries & BMS 2 years ago thumb_up 2