End of Garden Narrowboat Mooring Episode 3 - We install new leisure batteries and 660watts of Solar
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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Hi Chris & Shell,
I don't suppose you realise how much of an inspiration you have been and continue to be for us. We are some way behind you on the living afloat path, currently refitting our boat on a mooring before we start CCing. So in this video you have already made inroads to the investigative work that we need to do ourselves and for that we are very grateful. We know your doing some hard yards at the mo but being able to pull that umbilical cord and be off grid full time will be amazing.
Thanks so much not just for this video but for all the kindness that you impart every time.
Sending best wishes and more power to your elbows for now,
Martin and Donna
Awww thank you guys, that’s very nice to hear. I wish we had been filming when we did our refurbishment, it was some of the most interesting times. Good luck with it, it’s worth it. Remember to say hi if you’re ever this way xxx
Ever ever underestimate you’re selves. One big learning curve
It’s been that all right Mike!!!!
Hi Chris and Shell, those Leoch PLC batteries do require a unique charging profile, so you’ll need a ‘user defined’ setting.
For bulk and absorption you need 14.4V and float you need 13.62V. The temp coefficient is -3mV/cell/°C, so this should be set to -18.00mV/°C in the temp compensation field. The smart battery sense should be stuck to the warmest battery and on the side of it about half way up. If it’s stuck on the top of the battery it’s not measuring anything apart from an air pocket. These notes are just some pearls of wisdom for you. 👍🏻
Much appreciated Dude. Will check these settings when I’m back from work 😊👌🏴☠️
Also charge current at 30a and Equalisation at 14.25v. Are these right? Couldn’t find them in the lit’?
@@ChrisandShell which solar controller did you fit? 100/50? And please disable the equalisation, there’s an option as you scroll down in expert mode. You really don’t want to equalise any VRLA or sealed battery….not good.
Yeah it’s the 100/50 equalisation is disabled👌
@@ChrisandShell brilliant. Set the charge current to it’s max 50A. These batteries can take it. 👍🏻
Keep going you will get there good luck .
Hi Shell Chris love the brackets on your solar panels very clever,you sure are getting your electrics sorted sounds like you had a good electrician them little gremlins need kicking 🦵 of you boat little sods ,,I guess that was a bit worrying for Shell when all this happened in the dark and you at work, till next time take care keep safe,John lots love 👏👏🌹
I will keep my fingers crossed for yous! Take care!
Thanks Joanie xxx
You certainly have had some problems. Hopefully, soon you'll get it all sorted out so you can really enjoy your life on the boat without so many issues.
🤞🙄😊🏴☠️we are still smiling Dorothy, so it’s not all bad xxx
Keep heart gremlin slayers!
🤺⚔️🗡🏴☠️😊👌
Yay love narrowboat techy vlogs, will be keen to see how it all goes!!!!
All sorted now!!!! It was a bit of a magical mystery tour!!!!! 🤞👌🏴☠️😊
Hoped all is sorted soon and you can enjoy life afloat
We are enjoying the struggles Bill…. Learning so much!!!! 👌🏴☠️😊
Oh my goodness…so sorry. The best is you push on. Can’t wait hear of your success!
Thanks for your confidence Mary xxx
Read all the comments glad to see the problem is solved 👌
Fitted today… it’s a big day guys 👌😊🏴☠️
good vid on the cut stay safe lee
Beautifull tilting system. Solar systems are often like this, finding things to make it run better in more situations and more optimal. They are not like an AC-outlet ;-)
Good thing is you went for Victron, that does help a lot to start with.
Hi Hans, With the slightest bit of Sun we have more power than we need…. And agree Victron kit is pretty special ❤️😊🏴☠️
@@ChrisandShell Good to hear that. Keep the positive videos, showing everyone it can be done with the right spirit and attitude.
I was also going to suggest just checking all the battery connections are good and tight. They sometimes need nipping up after a week or so after first install. This happened to me once, and flickering 12V lights was the clue. However, I have read down the comments, and it looks like you have it solved ;) I did wonder about you putting solar on the boat. If I was on a mooring like yours and it was allowed, I think I would have put the majority of solar on the land, and only a small panel, probably a flexible one glued to the roof on the boat. Most of the time, you don't need much when you're cruising as long as alternators/batteries etc are working fine. Just my thoughts :)
Hey Ronnie, we will be installing more solar on the art studio roof and hopefully adding wind generation to the mix. We are future proofing for when we can go and continuous cruise… 🤞🏴☠️😊
Those solar panels are beauties. Will have to check them out. Our new house has a full southern facing roof with sun all day. We’re tempted.
Do it Marilyn. Next stage will be a wind turbine and solar roof on the art studio….. Hopefully 🤞😊🏴☠️
I have the same brackets as you with 3 X 460W panels on my NB and although they are very good they do scrape the roof paint down to metal when you tilt them. The solution is a packet of plastic door stops from Screwfix, drilled and bolted (M5 stainless) at the end of the arms. Still tough in winter though but I am a very heavy user.
Great tip! Thanks Mark, that is a big set up, I am thinking of throwing another panel in the mix, but we aren’t heavy users at all really… so we are going to give this set up a try over winter. We will be adding wind on the mooring at some point… 👌🏴☠️😊
@@ChrisandShell I have a 600Ah lithium battery setup and left the marina in mid march and have never had to run the engine to charge the batteries until last week. Can run the WM without running the engine and is great, but even with this system I will be in a marina for three month over the winter as life would be a bit grim with such a low sun and short days. IMO you can't have enough solar! Good luck and if you haven't got one already do yourself a favour and get a Victron Battery monitor, will help you save your batteries.
Thanks Mark, yes we have the Victron Connect battery sense fitted. At some point we will definitely be adding another panel and 2 batteries…. Waiting on the funds to grow!!! 👌😊🏴☠️
Alternator is sucking power mate... I had the same issue... Diodes... I have the same mounting kit only I used super strong magnets as I'm to scared at the rusting holes lol.... Get your self a turbine if you aloud in your garden.... Good to see both you doing well... I'm very jel of your boatstedding 😉😉😉
Dude! I’m hoping no one reads this, as it’s a total spoiler for next week. That is exactly the problem!!!!!!! Alternator diodes. Thankfully our electrician Sandra sussed it after we replaced the old corroded kill switch and the fixings in to the control box…. Turbine is coming, solar roof on the shed, we are pivoting to the garden now. Maybe even the art studio… would love to know more about your exact problems S how you figured it? If you can email me at chris@chrisandshell.co.uk 🙄😅😊🏴☠️👌
Get Sandra to check you alternators one could be draining your battery’s just a thought good luck
Bang on the money Howard….. new alternator going in today…. But don’t tell anyone, hoping no one ever reads my comment replies!!!! 👌😊🏴☠️
Was about to post the same thought. Glad to see it's solved....
So much to do is a very good thing. Cheers!
Interesting times .. i fear you need more panels
That will have to be next year!!!! 😊🏴☠️💚
Hope you get the gremlins all worked out. You both look great, so much more relaxed.
Thanks Sheryl!!!! We are so close!!!! Xxx
Glad your getting sorted out, well done both of you 👏
Thanks Steve…. We are making good progress 😊🏴☠️❤️
Love catching up on your adventures, hope all is sorted soon
We are so close Becca 🤞😊🏴☠️
Hey that is a cliff hanger, hope this is soon solved. You enjoy a challenge Chris? You both take care. xx
🤞 Christine, we’ve got one of them!!!! The second one is being dealt with tomorrow!!!! 🏴☠️😊❤️
Mate
Ur doing well,,,,,
Hope u find the fault,,,
Wire or converter
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Cheers Rich. Hopefully sorted by next episode 🤞👌😅🏴☠️
With my renogy app i can only use it on one device at a time, so before i got to bed disconnect the ipad so i can be nosy and access with iPhone whilst in bed!
It’s so interesting to have the data to review. We discovered having our panels flat gave us more power in the mornings and didn’t appear to reduce output later in the evening…. Loving Summer Sun!
Hi there love the vlog where did you get your solar brackets Chris.
Hi Steven, they are from Midsummer Energy. In the pinned post is a link to our website. I’ve written a blog post detailing everything we used with links…. Thank you 😊🏴☠️🌱💚
@@ChrisandShell Thks you stay safe 🙏
I hope the engine battery is completely separate from your leisure batteries electrically. Hope you can get it sorted.
You are on the right track Roger…. Thank you 👌😊🏴☠️
Good luck getting rid of your gremlins.
Thanks Ruth….. we are close!!!! 👌🏴☠️❤️
Boat electronics are a pain in the arse sometimes !
*most of the time!!!!! 🏴☠️😊👌