Onoff Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) So for my next unfinished project I picked up these bits tonight. Removed working. My mate was convinced by some snake oil salesman his kit needed "upgrading": Along with 3 of these batteries: Haven't got a Scooby Doo what it all is or what I can do with it but I've got all the manuals. Best I get reading and learn. Then maybe some surplus panels... Edited February 21, 2022 by Onoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Since you don't have any solar PV it would be wasted on you. I will look after it and "keep it warm" for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125015628928?hash=item1d1b831c80%3Ag%3AcJ8AAOSwUU9hnDmD&LH_ItemCondition=3000 pair it with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1800 CRANKING AMPS ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Multiplus is a decent unit but more aimed at a boat as that can only really handle 12v charging so he must have had those batteries in parallel. It can also do multi loads depending on whether you’re on mains or off - useful as a UPS but again you can’t put that much power through it (not enough to run a house anyway) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, PeterW said: Multiplus is a decent unit but more aimed at a boat as that can only really handle 12v charging so he must have had those batteries in parallel. It can also do multi loads depending on whether you’re on mains or off - useful as a UPS but again you can’t put that much power through it (not enough to run a house anyway) So I could run the router off it and at least keep the kids happy in a power cut? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Onoff said: So I could run the router off it and at least keep the kids happy in a power cut Run the Peugeot off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 54 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Run the Peugeot off it. Maybe heat the bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 I'll have to read the exact spec on the Multiplus label but I think its one of these: https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/victron-energy-multiplus-compact-12-1200-50-16-ve-bus-cmp121220000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Someone check my maths please! End of October I had 2000 litres /439 gallons. Down to nom 454L / 100 gallons. So in effect, in 4 months 1546L of heating oil used on CH & DHW. That's £248 a month based on the previously paid 64.25p/L in October. If it were at the new 92p/L it'd be £355.58 per month on heating oil. That's sobering. I think I'm "in the lead" on here in that case! 😂 Tbh it's probably worse than that as the tank wasn't completely empty in October when I had the 2000L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 1480 kWh of electric used to heat my house for the last 12 months, at 21p per kWh that's £310 It was under £200 when we first moved in before prices went up and will be more like £400 next year. But on the subject of "in the lead" I was called to the local gun club to work out why 1 months electricity was nearly £1000 That was caused by a 3kW panel heater that had been turned on with the thermostat down at it's minimum frost protection setting. Only the thermostat is broken so that was a 3kW heater running 24/7 using 72kWh per day or 2232kWh in a month. There are going to be a LOT of people staring at their energy bills in disbelief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 I warned SWMBO that constantly having the downstairs stat on 30deg wasn't a good ide... F*** this I'm off up the pub. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 On 21/02/2022 at 21:45, Onoff said: So for my next unfinished project Been a while. What did you do with all this kit? Very curious about the victron multiplus - like how much noise does it make when running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Radian said: Been a while. What did you do with all this kit? Very curious about the victron multiplus - like how much noise does it make when running? When I find where I put it, connect it up etc I'll let you know! Oh I hoard, it's like a disease. Probably why one of the kids is special. Down to 1m2 of floor space in the double garage now. Edited September 4, 2022 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 You have a whole square metre? My god man, that’s enough for a small mill or shaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, markc said: You have a whole square metre? My god man, that’s enough for a small mill or shaper. It's like a very dangerous assault course in there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Well, when the lights go out on Dec 25th, I predict you'll be back here asking questions. In the meantime, you might want to ensure those batteries aren't left to self-discharge beyond a recoverable level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Radian said: I predict you'll be back here asking questions. I'll have trouble if there's no leccy = no router = no interweb here! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Just realised the batteries are still at my mate's house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Onoff said: Just realised the batteries are still at my mate's house! Seriously, you need to jump on that and make sure they're up to float. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 ...Just started a new topic outlining my plans for a Multiplus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 51 minutes ago, Radian said: Seriously, you need to jump on that and make sure they're up to float. Once he and I are both over Covid I'll go and get them. Brace yourself for questions! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 53 minutes ago, Onoff said: Once he and I are both over Covid I'll go and get them. Brace yourself for questions! 😉 If you BOTH have Covid you are no risk to each other, just go and fetch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Just now, ProDave said: If you BOTH have Covid you are no risk to each other, just go and fetch them. What if it's the different strain? Anyway I don't want to go near germy people 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Onoff said: What if it's the different strain? Anyway I don't want to go near germy people 😂 Stop worrying and re start living. You don't have to get touchy feely with him. Just get him to leave them outside and go and collect them. Give them a wipe before you pick them up if it bothers you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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