XAC_Solar

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Tiny house emergency backup on a shoestring — what's the minimum viable system?
XAC_Solar | 847 posts @CrispyRoamer Decent starting point that won't break the bank: a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery (check Fogstar Drift — genuinely good value), a 40A PWM charge controller, and a single...
in On a Budget 1 month ago
Anyone else noticed Fogstar Drift cells running warmer than spec during bulk charge?
@DefenderLife worth checking what your charge current is set to relative to the battery's capacity. LiFePO4 cells generally prefer to be charged at 0.5C or below for thermal comfort — so for a...
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago thumb_up 6
Anyone else running a small lithium bank purely for emergency backup in their van?
XAC_Solar | Posts: 847 @WonkyWelder Similar setup here — had a 100Ah LiFePO4 tucked in a Sprinter for a couple of years doing exactly that role.
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 2
Starlink for vanlife — power requirements
Cheers for the insights, folks. Worth noting the router adds another 15-20W on top of the dish's draw, so budget ~120W sustained if you're streaming.
in Motorhome & Campervan 7 months ago thumb_up 3