What size terminals does the Victron SHU500050100 shunt have?
Asked 10 ´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.
Does the Victron QUA122305130 Quattro-II 12/3000/120-50/50 2x120V have a recommended fuse type?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
What is the difference between isolated and non-isolated inverters?
Asked 10 ´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?
Can I stack multiple units of victron quattro-ii for parallel operation?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Quattro-II
Answer:
Absolutely, you can stack multiple quattro-ii 2x 120v units for parallel operation.
Does the Victron 12/24-10 converter have multiple output stages?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
How do you test a Balmar alternator?
Asked 10 ´months 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 continuous rating of these mini relays?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
How is the alternator temperature sensor designed to be installed?
Asked 10 ´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.
What are the physical measurements of the blue sea 9001e switch?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 9001e Battery Selector Switch 1-2-BOTH-OFF
Answer:
Here is a drawing:
How big is the Victron 150/100 MPPT controller?
Asked 10 ´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.
Asked 10 ´months 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 hookup configuration for the alternator temperature sensor?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar MC-TS-A Alternator Temperature Sensor
Answer:
The alternator temperature sensor has a simple two-wire hookup.
Is the 100 circuit breaker Blue Sea 7044 suitable for a 12 VDC system?
Asked 10 ´months 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.
Where does the alternator temperature sensor bolt on?
Asked 10 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´months ago | Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)
Answer:
Yes it does.
Can we use 10 or 8 gauge wire for the Victron 75-15 MPPT solar charge controller?
Asked 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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.
Does the 8367 Blue Sea AC Rotary Panel come with a back cover for protection?
Asked 10 ´months 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 gauge wire does the device have?
Asked 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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.
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 8087 DC Blank Panel 8 Positions
Answer:
This blank panel only accepts C Frame toggle circuit breakers.
Can you use 12 gauge wire on a 30 amp breaker?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 7238 Double Pole Circuit Breaker 30 Amps White
Answer:
In a marine application we are normally going to use 10 awg wire with this breaker.
What belt size comes with the Perkins 4108 kit?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar 48-PSP-410-A Pulley Kit for Perkins 4107, 4108
Answer:
Two 40" K6 belts are included in the kit for the Perkins 4108.
Does the Perkins 4108 kit include alternators?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar 48-PSP-410-A Pulley Kit for Perkins 4107, 4108
Answer:
No, the Perkins 4108 kit does not include alternators, they must be bought separately.
Is the Blue Sea 1045 compatible with a 24-volt power supply?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 1045 Fast Charge 4.8 Amp Dual USB Charger
Answer:
Yes the Blue Sea 1045 can be used with a power supply of 9 -32 Volts DC
What are the dimensions of the Blue Sea 1733 DC Voltmeter?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 1733 Mini Digital DC Voltmeter with OLED display
Answer:
Here is a drawing:
Does the DC voltmeter need a shunt for my sailboat setup?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 1733 Mini Digital DC Voltmeter with OLED display
Answer:
This is just a voltmeter and so doesn't require a shunt to operate.
Does the Balmar MC-618 come with a Lithium profile?
Asked 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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.
What is the voltage rating of a maxi fuse?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Blue Sea 5140 Maxi Fuse 50 Ampere
Answer:
The voltage rating of a maxi fuse is 32 volts DC.
Does this 100 amp marine alternator have an isolated groun?
Asked 11 ´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 11 ´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 11 ´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.
What alternators work with the Balmar MC-612-DUAL Regulator?
Asked 10 ´months ago | Balmar MC-612-DUAL Regulator with Dual Wiring Harnesses
Answer:
The Balmar MC-612-DUAL Regulator with Dual Wiring Harnesses is designed to be compatible with P-type externally regulated alternators.
Can this converter be used in a non-isolated 12 vdc Agm to 12vdc LiFePo4 system with common ground?
Asked 12 ´months ago | Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter
Answer:
Yes it can. My article Isolated vs Non-Isolated DC DC Charger? has more information on the subject.
What's the intermittent rating of the Blue Sea Add a Battery Mini?
Asked 8 ´months ago | Blue Sea 7649 Mini Add-A-Battery System
Answer:
The blue sea add a battery system has an intermittent rating of 115 Amps that lasts for 5 minutes.
Is this Blue Sea 5029 fuse block ignition protected?
Asked 8 ´months 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.
Can you verify if this kit will work with the 125A VALEO alternators as well?
Asked 12 ´months 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 12 ´months ago | Victron Energy PIN121800500 Phoenix Inverter 12/800 120V VE.Direct NEMA 5-15R
Answer:
Yes it will appear in the same list as your other Bluetooth devices.
Does this part work with the BlueSolar 100/30?
Asked 12 ´months ago | Victron Energy ASS030550320 VE.Direct non-inverting remote on-off cable
Answer:
Yes it does
What kind of terminals does the Balmar APM-12 use?
Asked 7 ´months ago | Balmar APM-12 Alternator Protection Module for 12 volt systems
Answer:
The Balmar APM-12 uses 5/16" ring terminals. These attach directly to the alternator positive and negative output terminals.
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,
