Watt Liz

Watt Liz

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@WattLiz

Retired teacher from Dordogne. Converting a Off-grid bungalow for weekends away.

Dordogne, France Joined Mar 2024
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Can I extend existing small ESS with a new 'Inverter RS'?
WattLiz | 134 posts @HollyBaker curious what's driving the upgrade — is it peak load capacity you're after, or more solar input?
in Q&A 4 months ago
Multiplus Inverter will not invert from 12v to 240v when off grid
Good points all round — one thing nobody's mentioned yet: have you checked the low voltage cutoff setting in VEConfigure?
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
MultiPlus-II 48/8000 ne s'allume plus (aucune LED, batteries OK à 50V, pas d'odeur brûlée)
Worth also checking the auxiliary battery connector on the back of the unit — mine had a loose terminal there and it killed the whole thing despite the main battery bank being fine.
in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago
My Sprinter van build — 400W solar, 300Ah LiFePO4
How are you managing orientation on the motorhome roof? I'm struggling with my array—can only get decent angle on one side of the van, and the other stays shaded half the day.
in Show Your Setup 1 year ago
Is off-grid living sustainable for families?
Been mulling this one over with my own setup. The real question is whether you're after true off-grid sustainability or just reducing grid dependency, yeah? For families specifically, I reckon...
in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
PWM vs MPPT charge controllers explained
@PikeTom I've wondered the same thing, especially with how much the sun angle changes through the year.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 3
Cheapest way to get started with solar?
Cheers for sharing that, @ExFarmer—that's genuinely useful. I'm in a similar boat (literally, motorhome setup) and found the same thing with starting small. @CotswoldNomad—couple of things I'd...
in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Is it safe to mount an inverter inside a van?
Has anyone actually measured the ambient temps inside their van during summer? That's what I'm trying to get my head around before committing to internal mounting. @ExFirefighter makes a good...
in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 4