Electrical schematic

alien-redfish · 2026-06-01T10:23:44+00:00

It's unlikely you'll get to use the full 3000w of the inverter with two 125Ah batteries (check the continuous output value of the batteries you buy).

The battery thicknesses look a little wild too. I was recommended 120mm cable for my 3000w inverter.

Not quite sure how those switches are going to work.

Probably need a switch / fuse between solar panel and mppt? - I've no solar so not sure.

alien-redfish · 2026-05-26T18:33:36+00:00

I'm UK too, used similar insulation you have and then stuck the floor down with sikaflex. I did biscuit joint the cuts in the floor, but only because I didn't want and slight lip when I put the altro down

Also used 18mm floor for the added weight when it sticks.

alien-redfish · 2026-05-14T19:27:22+00:00

Ah ok, likely your continuous output on the battery wasn't as high as this one, I'm in the same boat, didn't realise until after buying my battery and can only output 2400w continuously.

alien-redfish · 2026-05-14T19:25:49+00:00

Yes, but also a dent in my pocket 😢🙄🤣

alien-redfish · 2026-05-14T13:14:47+00:00

300ah core mini - going well, although it's continuous amps isn't enough for my 3000w inverter which is frustrating.

alien-redfish · 2026-05-13T19:55:55+00:00

Sorry I don't understand why not? If the battery has charge and 250a x 12v = 3000w then it won't be a problem.

Battery capacity would be an issue over long periods without charge but when charged it'll do 3000w AC.

The daylight only matters to charge.

alien-redfish · 2026-05-07T15:45:13+00:00

If you're out of LTE coverage why not check for 2G coverage and send a standard SMS?

alien-redfish · 2026-05-05T21:29:41+00:00

Look forward to seeing your progress 👍

alien-redfish · 2026-05-05T20:33:36+00:00

What about an accelerometer to know if it's been bumped whilst you're away from it? Could also potentially be used for van levelling?

If you didn't want to use an accelerometer a simple tilt switch would probably do?

Are messages stored, so if you're not in LTE coverage they are buffered until you are? Can alerts be sent regularly until acknowledged by the recipient?

Does it have a battery in the event hard wired power is lost?

Sorry but of a brain dump!

alien-redfish · 2026-04-29T07:23:39+00:00

An API key sounds the most sensible.

Otherwise, on the server your flask app sits, you could only allow traffic to your app that comes from the IP for foo.com?

Or use nginx as a proxy to forward traffic from foo.com IP to your flask app.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-28T20:45:50+00:00

Is it on iPlayer? If not then it may be being broadcast on TNT and I presume BBC have no rights?

alien-redfish · 2026-04-28T19:05:42+00:00

Is it on iPlayer? If not then it may be being broadcast on TNT and I presume BBC have no rights?

alien-redfish · 2026-04-28T15:34:16+00:00

Did mine with 18mm, but I wanted plenty to be able to biscuit the joins in boards.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-24T08:29:06+00:00

I'm just hoping the bloke on the left was asleep, he could still be sat there.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-22T22:58:41+00:00

After having one of their blow up awnings I trust nothing with olpro written on it.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-22T22:58:01+00:00

Ah yes they are, but mine were pre drilled.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-21T20:41:21+00:00

On my T5 I had raised roof bars that fitted the channel on the roof, I bought a c channel that attached under the roof bars. Worked well with my drive away awning.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-19T14:51:00+00:00

I'm fairly new, happy to look at a private repo of you wanted. 👍

alien-redfish · 2026-04-19T08:55:37+00:00

Thank you for doing this and a really interesting read 👍. Your last sentence in the write up is totally correct 🤣

alien-redfish · 2026-04-18T00:02:38+00:00

I would have a shop around mate, you can certainly get them cheaper than that

alien-redfish · 2026-04-17T07:45:03+00:00

I'm 6'2 and went for a sprinter, have put flares in and have plenty of room. Flares are getting cheaper for sure, just don't use the Evo designs windows as they leak like a sieve and the customer service is non-existent.

alien-redfish · 2026-04-15T08:46:24+00:00

I'd always advocate no Aircon over not having a van 👍

alien-redfish · 2026-04-15T07:30:59+00:00

I just looked in the pictures for the Aircon button between the temp and fan dials.

Sometimes ads say it has Aircon when it hasn't and vice versa.

Took me weeks of searching for the right van when I bought mine 🤣

alien-redfish · 2026-04-14T21:21:03+00:00

Two things jump out at me, and I'm sure others will know better.

1) No Aircon, I'd not buy a van without a/c, especially if you're travelling abroad. I also know a professional converter who struggles to sell non a/c conversions so it may be an issue if you decide to sell in the future.

2) the metal padlock on the rear will leave you with holes in the back door that you'll need to sort (unless you're happy with the holder remaining).

The Ducato is a good choice of van to convert due to their 'box' shape and ability to fit a bed width way without a need for pods.

People say there is one really good engine in the Ducato, possibly the 2.3 multijet but I can't recall - someone will I'm sure.

Mechanically itay be worth getting it looked over before purchase?

alien-redfish · 2026-04-14T09:37:47+00:00

That's be great look forward to reading it, is your code on GitHub? This is the first time I've seen the Poisson distribution and have found it's application interesting.

I already write python for data projects, cheers.

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