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  1. StuartV

    Where's the 3W going? 1 100/30 is using 3W but how?

    So I bought a 2nd Victron 100/30 SCC and since installing the other night, its using 3Watts of ele. I've disconnected the panels connected to that SCC, but still draws 3watts, 0.10 - 0.11amps. When I installed the newer 100/30, I saved the preferences from the 1st one, and saved them to the...
  2. StuartV

    I've joined the Victron Club! ?

    Hi All, So I took the plunge and have bought a nice brand new Victron Smartsolar 100/30 ?? I'm currently using an Iconica AIO 3kw unit, but I'm finding it uses too much energy when just using the mppt part (inverter turned off), so I'm giving the Victron a go instead. I'll still be using my...
  3. StuartV

    Can I mix 30A bms with a 100A bms?

    Hi All, So I've seen a great deal on 2 x 100Ah Lifepo4 batteries for £471! BUT, the ad says the BMS is only 30A charge and discharge! I already have 2 x 100Ah batteries with 100A charge and discharge, if I get these 2 extra batteries, will there be any issues? The most I've seen from my AiO...
  4. StuartV

    SOLD - 1000W 12V Iconica hybrid pure sine inverter with solar MPPT and AC mains charger - UK

    1000W 12V Iconica hybrid pure sine inverter with solar MPPT and AC mains charger. All set up ready to be used with a Lifepo4 battery (12V). The Iconica 1000W 12V hybrid inverter intelligently combines the functions of a 1000W pure sine wave inverter, 40A MPPT solar charge controller and a...
  5. StuartV

    My Solar set up - Solarnator & Solar Sledges!

    Hi All, So, like many of you, I too caught the solar bug! ?? Started off watching a load of Will's videos, then decided with the price of electricity increasing and summer on its way, why not invest in solar. After checking my appliances, I `thought' a 1Kw all-in-one would be enough. Some of...
  6. StuartV

    Can a 340W panel AND a 100W panel be used at the same time?

    My 2nd post, whoop! So I bought an Iconica 1KVA All in one hybrid solar charger inverter the other week, and bought a Trina 340W panel and an Ultramax 100aH Lifepo4 battery. All hooked up, battery 1st etc. I want to add another solar panel to produce more electricity to use, and to charge...
  7. StuartV

    NEWB- what will I need to power 500W 5000btu A/C without batteries?

    Hi Everyone, Thanks for reading my post. Hope you can help, shed some `light' on my question. I'm in the UK, South Wales. My rented house faces south and I'm really keen on getting some solar panels to power a 500W 5000btu portable air conditioning unit. Batteries are not needed. I work from...
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