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.
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 this Blue Sea 5029 fuse block ignition protected?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5029 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits and Cover
Answer:
No, sorry, neither the fuse block nor the fuses it holds are ignition protected.
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 type of cables should I use for all VE Bus connections?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030537010 VE.BUS Bluetooth Smart dongle
Answer:
See my article Please use Victron VE Bus cables for all VE Bus connections.
Is there a battery temperature sensor option for this product?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar SG200 battery monitor kit
Answer:
No the SG200 battery monitor does not include or accept a battery temperature sensor.
Can you verify if this kit will work with the 125A VALEO alternators as well?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-618-VL-01 External Regulator Conversion Kit with MC-618-H regulator - for Valeo 120A/12V Alternators
Answer:
This Balmar conversion kit MC-618-VL-01 ONLY works with Valeo alternator model 128990-77250
Asked 5 ´months ago | Technical Support
Answer:
The necessary plugs are included, you have to wire them up to your own cables.
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.
Can I buy just the cover for the 5026? My cover is broken.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits
Answer:
You need to contact Blue Sea Systems directly for spare parts like this.
Does this Blue Sea 5026 fuse block have a negative ground bus?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits
Answer:
Yes the Blue Sea 5026 fuseblock has a negative bus bar,
What's the input voltage range for the Victron Orion 24/24-17 DC DC Charger?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
This Victron Orion requires an input voltage of 16-35 volts DC.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 8087 DC Blank Panel 8 Positions
Answer:
This blank panel only accepts C Frame toggle circuit breakers.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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 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.
What is the length of the Victron ASS030530010 VE Direct to USB interface cable?
Asked 7 ´months ago | Victron ASS030530010 VE. Direct to Standard USB interface cable
Answer:
The VE Direct to USB cable is 63" long
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.
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.
Asked 6 ´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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Is this Balmar 48-FSP-100 Pulley Kit 48-FSP-100 compatible with the Ford Lehman SP90 engine?
Asked 5 ´months ago | Balmar 48-FSP-100 Pulley Kit 48-FSP-100 For Ford Lehman FL100 Engines
Answer:
No, sorry, it is not compatible.
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.
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.
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 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.
What's the max efficiency of the Victron 150/100 MPPT controller SCC115110411?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SCC115110411 SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can
Answer:
The peak efficiency of the Victron Energy SCC115110411 SmartSolar MPPT 150/100-Tr VE.Can, also known as the 150/100, is 98%.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
