Kev Clark

Kev Clark

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@KevClark

Motorhome owner from Wiltshire. Always tinkering with the electrics.

Wiltshire, England Joined Jun 2024
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Second-life EV batteries for off-grid — worth it?
Tbh the BMS rabbit hole is real. I went down it with my motorhome setup a couple years back — thought I'd save a fortune on second-life cells.
in Batteries & BMS 7 months ago thumb_up 3
Ex-ambulance conversion — full electrical walkthrough
That's a cracking project. Ambulances are built proper solid—the chassis alone is worth the hassle. Bet the cable runs and conduit work saved you months of planning. Main thing I'd flag: check the...
in Show Your Setup 9 months ago thumb_up 2
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
The inrush is the killer, yeah. Got a 7kg Indesit in the motorhome and it pulls about 3.5kW steady but spikes to 6-7kW on startup.
in Q&A 10 months ago thumb_up 2
Fogstar Drift batteries — real-world review
Running a pair in my motorhome since 2021 and can confirm they're solid units. The BMS is genuinely reliable—no weird voltage balancing issues like I had with cheaper alternatives.
in Batteries & BMS 11 months ago thumb_up 3
Budget T5 conversion — £500 electrical system
Proper tight budget that, but doable. 400W rigid panels is solid foundation — won't degrade like the cheap flexible stuff. On the battery side, honestly worth stretching to a decent LiFePO4 if you...
in Show Your Setup 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Welcome to the Off Grid 4 Less community!
Yeah, you've landed in the right spot. The signal-to-noise ratio here is miles better than the usual suspects — everyone actually knows what they're on about rather than just repeating YouTube...
in News & Announcements 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Amazon vs specialist suppliers — price comparison
Specialist suppliers win for me every time on solar gear. Yeah, Amazon's cheaper on paper but the hassle factor kills it. Bought a Victron MPPT from a proper distributor last year — cost a quid...
in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Home backup power — where to start?
Mate, spot on about using the van as your lab. I've done exactly this and it's saved me loads. Key thing nobody mentions — your tiny house will probably use way more than you think once you're...
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 year ago thumb_up 1