Grumpy_G

Yes a 30A fuse is fine with a 20A solar charge controller. I'll restrain myself from going on a rant about the stupid SAE connectors (again)... :) All you need to know is that the "polarity"… (View Post)

Note that the "50% usable capacity" is a RV forum obsession. You can draw 80% of rated capacity from a lead acid battery but it will not last as long. It's a choice between enjoying camping… (View Post)

Most likely the battery got discharged to the level where it shuts off. An external shunt needs careful calibration and it's not uncommon that they show false information. Normally the battery should… (View Post)

Well, yes and no :) The Victron MPPT charger has the capability to track how much energy goes from the battery to the load(s) *but* only if the load is connected to the solar controller. The picture… (View Post)

The basic function of the fridge is to use heat to generate a cooling effect through thermal phase change of ammonia from liquid to gas. So regardless of heat source there should always be some warmt… (View Post)