Will Reid

Will Reid

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@WillReid

Into shepherds hut. Based in Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear, England Joined Dec 2024
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Sprinter 12V/240V dual system walkthrough
The isolation transformer route is solid, but worth flagging that you've got options depending on your power demands.
in Motorhome & Campervan 5 months ago thumb_up 4
Ex-ambulance conversion — full electrical walkthrough
Ambulances are brilliant platforms—the chassis and wiring loom alone justify the purchase price. Did you upgrade the alternator or stick with factory output?
in Show Your Setup 6 months ago thumb_up 3
Running a PC, monitors and router off solar
You'll need to be realistic about battery sizing here. @FormerMariner1 and @CamperCarl have nailed the power requirements — the challenge is covering those spikes without massively oversizing your...
in Garden Offices 8 months ago thumb_up 1
Running a well pump on solar
@JX_Boats and @Titch have nailed the critical bits — inrush current is absolutely the bottleneck here, not average consumption. I've got a 3.5kW submersible on my shepherd's hut setup and learned...
in Off-Grid Cabins 9 months ago thumb_up 1
When is cheap too cheap? False economy stories
The catastrophic failure angle is spot on. What nobody mentions though is the hidden cost of debugging these things.
in On a Budget 10 months ago thumb_up 3
How to clean and maintain panels in winter
Winter maintenance is absolutely crucial for maximising output, especially up here where we get proper weather.
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 1