Anyone tune their BMS differently during Christmas lighting season?

[Dark_Urd]

I am trying to keep my battery system stable this week while running a mix of Christmas lights and heating and I can see the load shifting more than usual. The BMS numbers look fine but the battery cycles a little harder on cold nights and the decorations add just enough extra draw to make me pay closer attention.

I already lowered the discharge limit a bit and pushed my evening charge window earlier so the system is topped off before the house lights and outdoor displays turn on. It seems to help but I am not sure if I should be doing more when December hits.

Does anyone adjust their settings during the holidays? Maybe different charge limits or slightly tweaked load schedules. I want to hear how others manage the mix of winter heating and all the holiday extras.

 

[LordRobert]

I tried tweaking a bunch of settings last year and honestly ended up stressing more. Now I just raise the minimum SOC and call it good. The extra cycling around sunset with lights on is pretty normal this time of year, at least from what I’ve seen.

 

[Alan]

Holiday loads plus winter heating definitely make systems work a little differently. It’s good you’re watching the BMS instead of reacting after something feels off.

Have you noticed the heavier cycling mostly overnight, or is it spread across the day?