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Hello - I have managed to upload Venus OS onto my Raspberry pi 3 and gave myself a big pat on the back when I managed to access Venus by typing local.venus.... However, the build will be over 50km away on a different network and I am struggling to know how to set it up so I can access the...

Hello To keep the wiring tidy I am thinking of connecting the Raspberry PI 3 direct to the controller at 12v. Just wondering if anyone has done this ? I will be looking to have a cooling fan as well. I am looking to buy the Victron 100/50 Phoenix controller

Hello I am looking to install a Victron Smart Shunt. The device only sends data by Bluetooth. The rig will be at my allotment over one hour drive away so I would prefer remote monitoring. I will have a WiFi router at my solar set up, and I am scratching my head to see if there is any way I...

I have recently bought the Koolertron Battery Monitor. I bought this as it provides a function to have auto cut off by voltage so I can cut power to the inverter when battery levels fall be low 50 percent. My inverter, Renogy 1000w auto cuts off when voltage goes less than 10v, but from...

Hello I am an absolute newbie to solar energy. I am using lead acid batteries which I understand should not be run on less than 50 percent of charge to avoid damage to the batteries. I am setting up a solar powered system remotely and will probably visit around once per week. I have bought a...

Hello I am an absolute newbie to solar energy. I am using lead acid batteries which I understand should not be run on less than 50 percent of charge to avoid damage to the batteries. I am setting up a solar powered system remotely and will probably visit around once per week. I have bought a...

Hello I am building a set up to power grow lights at my allotment in my greenhouse. If anybody can give it a once over I would be very grateful. I have watched a lot of youtube videos and a lot of googling, but, I am a beginner and any advice would be appreciated indeed. Instead of two...

Hi I am looking to set up a small system for my greenhouse. Not sure yet of future use, but power options would be useful. In theory it sounds simple to simply connect the control panel and inverter to the battery. However, I am not sure of the clean way of doing this and have some safety...