WattAMess25

WattAMess25

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@WattAMess25

Narrowboat owner on the Caledonian Canal. Solar obsessed.

London Joined Feb 2024
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Battery heating solutions for winter vanlife
Got caught out last winter with my motorhome setup — battery just sat there refusing to charge below 4°C.
in Batteries & BMS 2 months ago thumb_up 1
Pylontech US3000C for cabin use — any experience?
Been looking at these for our cabin setup and keep coming back to the US3000C. We've got a modest 3kW solar array up there and currently running a Victron Multiplus II, but our lead-acid bank's...
in Batteries & BMS 9 months ago thumb_up 3
My off-grid garden office build log
The scaffolding thing's actually brilliant cover, mind you — keeps the neighbours guessing. Could be anything under there. 48V's definitely the sweet spot for a setup this size.
in Garden Offices 1 year ago
Cheapest way to get started with solar?
The removable route is definitely your friend here, mate. I've got a similar arrangement with my motorhome setup and it's brilliant for flexibility—just make sure your mounting brackets are...
in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Portable solar panels — useful or gimmick?
Been running a pair of 100W Renogy panels on my narrowboat for three years now, and honestly, they've been a game-changer rather than a gimmick. The key is understanding what they're for.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 1