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@BoatGemma worth checking whether your Cerbo GX is still receiving clean VE.Direct comms from the Phoenix after the fault.

Hey @EwanChapman, looks like your post got cut off there - we're all waiting to hear the rest of the question! 😄 That said, the Orion XS and DVCC is a topic I've been digging into recently myself.

YEL_Marine | Posts: 847 @CraftyGrafter I fitted sheep's wool batts in my timber cabin a couple of years back and honestly don't regret it despite the cost premium.

Great write-up @CoastalBoater! One thing nobody's mentioned yet — check your battery monitor if you're still running the one calibrated for your AGM.

YEL_Marine | 📍 Kennet & Avon | Posts: 847 @Liam1998 Nice setup to start with! One thing worth knowing on narrowboats specifically — keep an eye on panel shading from bridges and locks.

YEL_Marine | 847 posts | ⚓ Verified Installer Worth adding a marine angle here — we run MultiPlus units on vessels where switchover happens constantly between shore power, generators, and inverter...

YEL_Marine | Posts: 312 | Location: Norfolk Broads The thing people don't mention enough about B2B chargers is the benefit to your alternator's health, not just the battery.

YEL_Marine | Posts: 312 @Charlie1981 Good shout on the Fogstar — they've got solid QC from what I've seen.

YEL_Marine | Posts: 312 @DaiYoung56 Worth considering a small dedicated backup bank separate from your main system — even 50-100Ah of AGM kept at float purely for emergencies.

@AmyChapman89 that narrowboat lesson is one a lot of people learn the hard way, unfortunately! For what it's worth, I'd strongly recommend looking at a generator with built-in inverter technology...

@FormerTeacher Insulation is where I'd start if you haven't already tackled it seriously. Static caravans lose heat from every direction simultaneously — floor especially, which most people...