Can the 500 watt be powered from a lithium bank and after a Battery Protect (ATD device)? Victron Energy PIN125010510 Phoenix Inverter 12/500 120V VE.Direct NEMA (GFCI Version) Victron VE Direct Inverters

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Can the 500 watt be powered from a lithium bank and after a Battery Protect (ATD device)? Victron Energy PIN125010510 Phoenix Inverter 12/500 120V VE.Direct NEMA (GFCI Version) Victron VE Direct Inverters

I have a boat with a second inverter powered from the main DC panel feed. I will be transitioning to Lithium using Victron NG Batteries, and this DC panel will be down stream of the Battery Protect. I know inverter chargers are not normally connected to Bat Protect. Will a small inverter only work in this application?

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Status: Open Oct 28, 2026 - 07:01 AM

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Oct 28, 2026 - 07:01 AM

The battery protect manual is very clear about how to connect inverters. Inverters or inverter chargers must not be connected to the outputs of battery protects. Feel free to email us at pkys@pkys.com to discuss installation options.