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What is the purpose 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.
What is the length of the Victron ASS030530010 VE Direct to USB interface cable?
Asked 6 ´months ago | Victron ASS030530010 VE. Direct to Standard USB interface cable
Answer:
The VE Direct to USB cable is 63" long
What cable do I need to to connect the Mk3 USB interface to a MultiPlus?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030140000 MK3-USB Interface (VE.Bus to standard USB)
Answer:
This requires a VE Bus cable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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 I purchase only the alternator from the Balmar XT-DF-170-K6-KIT?
Asked 11 ´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
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.
How much does the Victron Centaur charger 12 60 weigh?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy CCH012060000 Centaur 12/60 Battery Charger 12 Volt 60 Amp
Answer:
The Victron Centaur 12 60 battery charger has a weight of 11 Lbs.
What are the dimensions and hole positions of the blue sea 30 amp breaker?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7238 Double Pole Circuit Breaker 30 Amps White
Answer:
Here are some drawings:
And a cutout template
What is difference between ATC and ATO fuses?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5246 ATO/ATC Fuse 40 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
ATC fuses have a closed base, ATO fuses have an opening at the base between the blades.
Can the Blue Sea 7717 remote battery switch be used on a 48 volt battery bank?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7717 Remote Battery Switch with lock - 24 Volt
Answer:
No sorry, this switch is for 24 volt banks only, we don't have any remote switches for 48 volts.
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.
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?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)
Answer:
Yes it does.
How much does this 48/10000 Victron Quattro inverter charger weigh?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron QUA483100100 Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus
Answer:
The Victron Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus weighs 128 Lbs.
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.
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.
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.
Does this pack include more than one 2 amp fuse?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5236 ATO/ATC Fuse 2 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
Yes, this pack includes two 2 amp fuses.
What pulley kit do I need to fit the Arco 225S alternator on my stock Yanmar 4JH4-TE?
Asked 7 ´months ago | Arco 4014 Alternator 12 volts A225s-12-SF12-EX-49K6 -Single Foot, Side Post, Case Ground
Answer:
The pulley kit for the Yanmar 4JH4-TE is the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH4, -TE, HTE, -DTE
Is the 100 circuit breaker Blue Sea 7044 suitable for a 12 VDC system?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7044 Panel Mount 187-Series DC circuit breaker 100 Amps
Answer:
Yes the max voltage is 48 volts DC and you certainly can use it for 12 volts.
Are these 25 amp fuses slow or fast-acting?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5244 ATO/ATC Fuse 25 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
These fuses are of the fast-acting type.
Is the Blue Sea 5511e dual battery switch suitable for a 36V four-battery system?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5511e Dual Circuit Plus Battery Switch
Answer:
No this won't work, the switch is only rated to 32 volts DC
What are the physical measurements of the blue sea 9001e switch?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9001e Battery Selector Switch 1-2-BOTH-OFF
Answer:
Here is a drawing:
What is the continuous rating of these mini relays?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7601 Mini Automatic Charge Relay
Answer:
The automatic charging relay, Blue Sea 7601 Mini Automatic Charge Relay, has a continuous rating of 65 Amps.
Does the Victron 12/24-10 converter have multiple output stages?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI122410020 Orion 12/24-10 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter
Answer:
The ori122410020 converter by Victron Energy only features a single stage output.
Can I stack multiple units of victron quattro-ii for parallel operation?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Quattro-II
Answer:
Absolutely, you can stack multiple quattro-ii 2x 120v units for parallel operation.
Is there a warranty included with the Blue Sea 9001e Battery Selector Switch?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9001e Battery Selector Switch 1-2-BOTH-OFF
Answer:
This product has a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Full details are available on the manufacturers web page
Does the Victron QUA122305130 Quattro-II 12/3000/120-50/50 2x120V have a recommended fuse type?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Quattro-II
Answer:
Yes, the Victron QUA122305130 Quattro-II 12/3000/120-50/50 2x120V manual recommends utilizing a 400 amp DC fuse for this unit.
How much does this 12/2000 Victron MultiPlus 12 2000 weigh?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy PMP122200102 MultiPlus 12/2000/80-50 120V VE.Bus (UL Listed)
Answer:
This MultiPlus 12/2000 weighs in at 15.5 kg which is slightly above 34 Lbs
Can I use this ato fuse kit for marine applications?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5287 ATO/ATC Fuse Kit
Answer:
Yes, the Blue Sea 5287 ATO/ATC Fuse Kit can be utilized for marine applications.
Is the 50 amp mega fuse designed for what voltage DC systems?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy MIDI-fuse 50 Amp Rated to 58 Volts DC
Answer:
The 50 amp fuse is specifically designed for utilization in 48 Volt DC systems.
What is the voltage of the 30 amp fuse in the Blue Sea 5245 pack?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5245 ATO/ATC Fuse 30 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
32 volts DC is the maximum rated voltage for these ATO/ATC fuses
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9001e Battery Selector Switch 1-2-BOTH-OFF
Answer:
The switch has a rating of IP66 which is explained in our article IP ratings explained.
What is the battery capacity of the Victron BMV-712?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
The meter can be programmed to measure batteries up to 2000 Amp Hours
Does the 8367 Blue Sea AC Rotary Panel come with a back cover for protection?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8367 AC Rotary Panel 120VAC/32A OFF + 2
Answer:
You could adapt Blue Sea 4026 Cover Panel Back 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 3 for this purpose.
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 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.
Is ATC fuse the same as ATO fuse?
Asked 1 ´year ago
Answer:
ATC has a closed base and ATO has an open base.
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?
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 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.
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.
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.
