Van of enormous power Mk 4

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Re: Van of enormous power Mk 4

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Stinsy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:20 pm I still think this is the best option:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296453849020
I don't think I need that big a panel. Even 500W will be plenty. Tempting though it is. I'll see how much power No1 & I get through on our two day New Year break. I think I'll have to leave the van alone for a bit now that HP is in. Worklists have developed!
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Re: Van of enormous power Mk 4

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Joeboy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 8:45 pm
Stinsy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:20 pm I still think this is the best option:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296453849020
I don't think I need that big a panel. Even 500W will be plenty. Tempting though it is. I'll see how much power No1 & I get through on our two day New Year break. I think I'll have to leave the van alone for a bit now that HP is in. Worklists have developed!
More is better remember! :D
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Re: Van of enormous power Mk 4

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Stinsy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 8:51 pm
Joeboy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 8:45 pm
Stinsy wrote: Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:20 pm I still think this is the best option:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296453849020
I don't think I need that big a panel. Even 500W will be plenty. Tempting though it is. I'll see how much power No1 & I get through on our two day New Year break. I think I'll have to leave the van alone for a bit now that HP is in. Worklists have developed!
More is better remember! :D
Aye, I know! :lol:
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42kWh LFPO4 storage
7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
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Re: Van of enormous power Mk 4

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Thank you Iain. It was indeed the antifreeze drain valve for the heater. :)

Bust out and replaced three locks last week letting me get into the water side domestic on the van.

That's the dual fuel fridge freezer, dual fuel space heater and dual fuel HW tank tested along with domestic water pump, both sinks, shower & toilet, gas hob, oven & grill. Hell, even the water tank level works. :D

A single AA battery and replaced a dry gas cylinder. Currently water tank is topped off soaking overnight with sterilising tablets.


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Badge arrived for the habitation damage repair.

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7kW ASHP
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