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Asked 24 ´days ago | BEP Pro Installer 5 Stud Bus Bar - 650A
Answer:
I believe the correct answer is stainless steel
Does the blue sea 8077 device offer both switching and circuit protection?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Can I use this ato fuse kit for marine applications?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Blue Sea 5287 ATO/ATC Fuse Kit
Answer:
Yes, the Blue Sea 5287 ATO/ATC Fuse Kit can be utilized for marine applications.
What's the warranty length for this 200 amp battery isolator I'm buying?
Asked 9 ´months 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.
What size terminals does the Victron SHU500050100 shunt have?
Asked 9 ´months 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.
What is the difference between isolated and non-isolated inverters?
Asked 9 ´months 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?
With what devices can the alternator temperature sensor be used?
Asked 9 ´months 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 9 ´months 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.
How big is the Victron 150/100 MPPT controller?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Victron Energy SCC115110411 SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can
Answer:
The Victron MPPT 150/100 controller measures 216mm x 295mm x 103mm.
What is the hookup configuration for the alternator temperature sensor?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor has a simple two-wire hookup.
Where does the alternator temperature sensor bolt on?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor attaches to a xxxx in the middle of the alternator case.
Is the Asus USB-N14 compatible with the Cerbo GX?
Asked 9 ´months 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
Whats the difference between isolated and non isolated, and why would I choose one over the other?
Asked 9 ´months 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 9 ´months ago | Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)
Answer:
Yes it does.
Asked 9 ´months 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
Can we use 10 or 8 gauge wire for the Victron 75-15 MPPT solar charge controller?
Asked 9 ´months 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
Is the connection on this a 3/8 th
Asked 9 ´months 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"
Asked 9 ´months 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.
Asked 9 ´months 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.
What gauge wire does the device have?
Asked 9 ´months 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 9 ´months ago | Phoenix Smart IP43 Charger 12/30(3)
Answer:
No sorry, none of the Victron chargers are ignition protected.
Can this temperature sensor, work with Cerbo GX?
Asked 10 ´months 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 10 ´months 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.
Does the Balmar MC-618 come with a Lithium profile?
Asked 10 ´months 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 10 ´months 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.
What is the function of the AC Selector Switch?
Asked 10 ´months 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 this 100 amp marine alternator have an isolated groun?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Does the Blue Sea 5032 fuse block offer storage for spare fuses?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Which adjustment arm is right for a Yanmar 4JH4 engine?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Can this be used to turn off a 24v battery system for my trolling motor?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 6006 Mini ON-OFF Battery Switch
Answer:
Yes this switch can be used for up to 48 volts DC
Can this cable be used to interface with the victron Cerbo unit?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron ASS030530010 VE. Direct to Standard USB interface cable
Answer:
It is used to connect a VE Direct device (such as an MPPT) to the Cerbo.
Can thie mini add a battery system be used with both a cranking battery and a deep cycle battery?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 7649 Mini Add-A-Battery System
Answer:
Yes it can as long as they are otherwise the same in chemistry
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy Orion 24/12-40 DC-DC Converter with 40 Amp Output p/n ORI241240021
Answer:
The converter uses push on connectors and they do not support 40 amps so they doubled them up.
Can you tell me the part number or length for a spare serpentine belt for the 48-YSP-3JH-E?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Spare Serpentine Belt
Answer:
The 48-YSP-3JH-E kit used a 46" belt which should be marked J460
Cn the 3600 Isolation transformer take an input of 240V 50Hz and output 115V 60Hz ?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy ITR050362041 Isolation Transformer 3600W with autodetect input voltage
Answer:
This transformer can change the voltage but not the frequency.
Do you have a serpentine kit for a Universal M35B. It's on a Catalina 34 MKII.
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar 48-USP-M25 Pulley Kit for Universal M25, M-A
Answer:
The kit for the Universal 35B is the Balmar 48-USP-M35B Pulley Kit for Universal M35B, M25XPB, M40B
Which batteries can the Lynx Smart BMS work with?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy LYN034170210 Lynx Smart BMS 1000 (M10)
Answer:
The Lynx Smart BMS is specifically designed to work exclusively with Victron Smart Lithium Batteries.
Is the Lynx Smart BMS compatible with my type of batteries?
Asked 10 ´months 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 is the transfer capacity of the Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron QUA483100100 Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus
Answer:
The Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus has a transfer capacity of 100 amps on both its inputs.
What's the voltage of this Victron Quattro model?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron QUA483100100 Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus
Answer:
The Victron Quattro 48/10000/140-100/100 120V VE.Bus is for 48 volts DC, 120 volts AC
I need the packaged weight and dimensions of this kit to forward onto Panama. Thanks
Asked 10 ´months 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
Can this Skylla be controlled by a Lithium battery BMS
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy SDTG2401003 Skylla-TG 24/100(1+1) GL 120-240V Battery Charger
Answer:
This charger is not suitable for charging lithium batteries and has no lithium program.
Hello, How long is the wire for this product? Thanks
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy ASS000100000 Temperature Sensor for BMV 702/712 and Smart Shunt
Answer:
This wire is approx 4 ft long.
What is the warranty for this battery isolator?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Before I buy, what are the dimensions of this battery isolator?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries
Answer:
The Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries measures 2.6" x 4.7" x 7.9".
Is a 40 amp fuse safe for gasoline powered boats?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 5176 Terminal Fuse 40 Amp
Answer:
Yes, this 40 amp fuse is ignition protected, making it safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats.
What's the shrink ratio of the 3 to 1 heatshrink tubing?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
How many battery banks can the FET isolator charge at once?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries
Answer:
The Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator can be used to charge three battery banks.
What is the input voltage range of the Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy ORI122420020 Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter
Answer:
The Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter, has an input voltage range of 9-18 Volts DC.
What pulley kit do I need to fit the Arco 225S alternator on my stock Yanmar 4JH4-TE?
Asked 1 ´month ago | Arco A225s-12-SF12-EX-49K6 Single Foot Alternator 12 Volts
Answer:
The pulley kit for the Yanmar 4JH4-TE is the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH4, -TE, HTE, -DTE
