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What are the dimensions of panel 8058?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8058 Circuit Breaker Panel 120VAC - three breakers
Answer:
The dimensions of the blue sea breakers panel 8058 are 5.25 inches in width and 3.75 inches in height.
Does this shunt pcb also work with the BMV 700?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron SPR00053 PCB for Shunt of BMV 712 / 702
Answer:
Indeed, the pcb shunt is compatible and can be utilized with the BMV 700.
Does this 100 amp marine alternator have an isolated groun?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 621-100-SV Alternator -12 Volt 100 Amp Single Pulley
Answer:
The all the 6 series alternators come with an isolated ground as standard.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy PMP122200102 MultiPlus 12/2000/80-50 120V VE.Bus (UL Listed)
Answer:
Yes it does. Its a pretty small output though, clocking it at just 1 amp.
Can this temperature sensor, work with Cerbo GX?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS000001000 temp sensor for Quattro, MultiPlus and Cerbo GX
Answer:
Yes the Victron Energy ASS000001000 temp sensor is compatible with the Cerbo GX.
Does the MultiPlus/Quattro Inverter Charger include a temperature sensor?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS000001000 temp sensor for Quattro, MultiPlus and Cerbo GX
Answer:
Yes, each MultiPlus or Quattro Inverter Charger comes with a temperature sensor.
Is the connection on this a 3/8 th
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The battery temp sensor has a 3/8" connector but the alternator sensor is smaller, Its terminal is 1/4"
Can we use 10 or 8 gauge wire for the Victron 75-15 MPPT solar charge controller?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SCC075015060 Smart Solar MPPT 75/15 Charge Controller with Bluetooth
Answer:
The MPPT 75/15 will accept a maximum of 10 awg wire
Can I return the shunt pcb if needed?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron SPR00053 PCB for Shunt of BMV 712 / 702
Answer:
Sorry, the pcb shunt you are asking about cannot be returned.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH2-E -TE -HTE -DTE -UTE
Answer:
Yes the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley Kit is the right kit for the Yanmar 4JH2-E
How is the 150 amp thermal circuit breaker mounted?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7189 Surface Mount 285-Series Circuit Breaker 150 Amps
Answer:
The 150a circuit breaker is mounted using a surface mount and the connections are located at the front.
Does the Blue Sea 5032 fuse block offer storage for spare fuses?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5032 Split Bus Fuse Block for 2 sets of 6 Fuses
Answer:
Yes, the blue sea 5032 cover does provide storage for two spare fuses.
What's the rating of the 12v usb outlet in the SeaLink charger?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Marinco SeaLink Deluxe Dual USB Charger and 12V Receptacle
Answer:
The 12 volt receptacle that comes with the SeaLink USB charger has a rating of 20 amps.
What's the shrink ratio of the 3 to 1 heatshrink tubing?
Asked 1 ´year ago | 3 to 1 Adhesive Lined Heatshrink Tubing 1/4
Answer:
The heatshrink tubing of the 3 to 1 Adhesive Lined Heatshrink Tubing 1/4" boasts a shrink ratio of 3:1.
Can the Victron 100 amp diode isolator be used for my two alternator system?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ARG100301020 Argofet 100 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries
Answer:
If you have two alternators then you need two isolators. They can both output to the same three batteries.
Is the Asus USB-N14 compatible with the Cerbo GX?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy BPP900200300 CCGX Long Range WiFi Module (ASUS USB-N14)
Answer:
Yes you can use the Asus USB-N14 to increase the WiFi range of the Cerbo GX
What is the hookup configuration for the alternator temperature sensor?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor has a simple two-wire hookup.
What is the voltage limit for this fuse
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5240 ATO/ATC Fuse 7.5 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
Blue Sea ATO/ATC Fuses have a maximum voltage limit of 32 Volts DC.
Can I purchase only the alternator from the Balmar XT-DF-170-K6-KIT?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar XT-DF-170-K6-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator
Answer:
Yes you can. Then it is sold as the Balmar XT-DF-170-K6 dual foot alternator with K6 pulley
Cn the 3600 Isolation transformer take an input of 240V 50Hz and output 115V 60Hz ?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ITR050362041 Isolation Transformer 3600W with autodetect input voltage
Answer:
This transformer can change the voltage but not the frequency.
With what devices can the alternator temperature sensor be used?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor can be used with Max Charge or ARS5 regulators or with the Balmar Duo Charge.
What is the warranty for this battery isolator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries
Answer:
The Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries comes with a five-year manufacturer's limited warranty.
Is the Lynx Smart BMS compatible with my type of batteries?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)
Answer:
The Lynx Smart BMS is only intended to be used with Victron Smart Lithium Batteries.
What's the warranty length for this 200 amp battery isolator I'm buying?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ARG200201020 Argofet 200 Amp Battery Isolator for two batteries
Answer:
The 200 amp battery isolator you're purchasing comes with a manufacturer's warranty that lasts for five years.
Asked 6 ´months ago | Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12/50(1+1)
Answer:
Just cut off the plug at the male end and run the cable to a junction box.
I need the packaged weight and dimensions of this kit to forward onto Panama. Thanks
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 60-YP-24-70-K6 Alternator and regulator kit -24 Volt 70 Amp K6 Pulley
Answer:
The box is 14 x 12 x 12 inches and lists as 20 Lbs
Asked 4 ´months ago | Victron Energy Orion 12/24-5 Step-Up Isolated DC/DC Converter (120W)
Answer:
Yes you are correct, turning off the remote switch ensures there is no output from the DC DC Converter.
Does the Balmar regulator come with a purchase warranty?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar ARS-5-H Regulator 12 Volts (while stocks last)
Answer:
The Balmar ARS-5-H Regulator comes with a Manufacturers one-year limited warranty upon purchase.
How big is the Victron 150/100 MPPT controller?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SCC115110411 SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can
Answer:
The Victron MPPT 150/100 controller measures 216mm x 295mm x 103mm.
Where does the alternator temperature sensor bolt on?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor attaches to a xxxx in the middle of the alternator case.
How is the alternator temperature sensor designed to be installed?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor is designed to bolt on to one of the case mounting bolts of the alternator.
Whats the difference between isolated and non isolated, and why would I choose one over the other?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
This question is addressed in my article Isolated vs Non-Isolated DC DC Charger?
What is the voltage rating of these maxi fuses?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5143 Maxi Fuse 80 Ampere
Answer:
The maximum voltage rating of this maxi fuse is 32 volts DC.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)
Answer:
Yes it does.
How do you test a Balmar alternator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 60-YP-MC-100-SV Alternator and regulator kit -12 Volt 100 Amp Single Pulley
Answer:
My article on alternator troubleshooting will talk you through what you need to do: Troubleshooting your alternator.
What is the difference between isolated and non-isolated inverters?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy Orion-Tr 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC converter
Answer:
This is answered in my article Isolated vs Non-Isolated DC DC Charger?
What size terminals does the Victron SHU500050100 shunt have?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV
Answer:
The Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV has terminals that can accommodate 3/8" or 10 mm lugs.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
We tried this and it worked. You might need to do a bit of calibration for maximum accuracy.
What is the maximum system voltage this SmartShunt can handle?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)
Answer:
This SmartShunt can handle battery systems up to 70 VDC.
What's the maximum voltage for this 15 amp ATO/ATC fuse?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5242 ATO/ATC 15A Fuse (2 Pack)
Answer:
The maximum voltage for these fuses is 32 Volts DC.
Can the Victron Smart Battery Sense function with any type of batteries?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SBS050150200 Long Range Bluetooth Smart Battery Sense
Answer:
Yes it should work with any 12, 24 or 48 volt battery bank.
What gauge wire does the device have?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SBS050150200 Long Range Bluetooth Smart Battery Sense
Answer:
It appears to use 18 awg or similar
Is the Phoenix smart charger ignition protected?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12/30(3)
Answer:
No sorry, none of the Victron chargers are ignition protected.
Does the Balmar MC-618 come with a Lithium profile?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts
Answer:
Yes, the Balmar MC-618 does feature a built-in Lithium profile.
Can the input/output current be configured on the Orion XS?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ORI121217040 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
Indeed, the Orion XS 12/12-50A allows for the configuration of the input/output current up to 50A.
Does the AC Selector Switch provide circuit protection?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9009 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +2
Answer:
No, the AC Selector Switch is a compact solution when circuit protection is provided elsewhere.
What is the function of the AC Selector Switch?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9009 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +2
Answer:
The AC Selector Switch is used for connecting one of two 120V AC sources to a single load.
Does the blue sea 8077 device offer both switching and circuit protection?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8077 AC Panel Main 120VAC 30A
Answer:
Yes, the blue sea 8077 integrates both switching and circuit protection within a single device.
Which adjustment arm is right for a Yanmar 4JH4 engine?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH4, -TE, HTE, -DTE
Answer:
For the Yanmar 4JH4 engine, the UBB2 is the appropriate adjustment arm.
How long is the temperature sensor ASS000001000 included with a multiplus
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS000001000 temp sensor for Quattro, MultiPlus and Cerbo GX
Answer:
The cable is about 4 ft long
