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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy BPR122022000 Smart BatteryProtect with Bluetooth 12/24V -220A
Answer:
The maximum continuous current is 220 Amps. The peak current limit is 600 Amps for 30 seconds.
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 current rating for the Cyrix-ct 12/24V-230A combiner?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy CYR010230010 Cyrix-ct 12/24V-230A intelligent battery combiner
Answer:
The continuous rating of this Victron Cyrix is 230 Amps. The cranking rating is 500 Amps
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 engines is the 48-YSP-4LH-A pulley kit compatible with?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4LH-A Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4LH-A
Answer:
Yes, this pulley kit is only compatible with the Yanmar Yanmar 4LH-A.
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 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.
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?
What fuse do I need for the Cerbo GX
Asked 9 ´months ago | Cerbo GX
Answer:
The supplied DC power cable includes an inline 3.15A slow blow fuse.
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
Given the SG2-0300 solar Bluetooth gateway runs on 5 volts, can the SG 300 be USB-powered?
Asked 9 ´months ago | Balmar SG2-0300 Bluetooth Gateway for SG200
Answer:
All the processing power is in the shunt, so you cannot omit the shunt.
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.
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 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.
Can the universal belt tensioner slot fit a 1/2" bolt?
Asked 8 ´months ago | Balmar UBB Universal Adjustment Arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner
Answer:
Yes it can. I measured it to be about 14 mm and so there is a bit to spare
How many batteries can the Victron Energy BMS manage in parallel?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Victron Energy BMS110022000 Smart Battery Management System BMS CL 12-100
Answer:
The Victron BMS CL 12/100 can manage up to twenty batteries in parallel.
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.
