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'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.
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?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7748 Safety Hub 150 Fuse Block
Answer:
The SafetyHub 150 is an ignition protected fuse block for multiple fuses.
Does this 100 amp diode isolator allow simultaneous charging of multiple batteries?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron ARG100301020 Argofet 100 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries
Answer:
Indeed, this 100 amp diode 12v isolator is designed to charge three battery banks at the same time.
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.
What is the warranty period for the Victron Centaur 24 volt charger??
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy CCH024030000 Centaur 24/30 Battery Charger 24 Volt 30 Amp
Answer:
All Victron battery chargers are backed by a 5 year manufacturer's warranty.
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.
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.
Does the sg210 kit come with a Smartphone/Bluetooth® Gateway?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar SG210 Battery Monitor with Bluetooth Gateway
Answer:
Yes, this SG210 kit includes a Bluetooth Gateway.
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 are the specifications and quantity of belts in the yanmar 3hm35 kit?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-3HM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 3HM35-F, 3HM-F
Answer:
The yanmar 3hm35 pulley kit includes two J10 belts, each with a circumference of 40 inches.
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.
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 this unit join my existing VE.Smart Network?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
At the time of writing, December 2023, the Orion Smart DC DC Charger does not support wireless networking
What's the maximum voltage for these 25 amp fuses?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 5244 ATO/ATC Fuse 25 Amp (2 pack)
Answer:
All the Blue Sea ATO/ATC fuses are rated for a maximum of 32 Volts DC.
What is the mounting type of this 24 volt alternator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 98-24-220-IG-BL Alternator 24 Volts 220 Amps
Answer:
This 24 volt alternator has a dual foot J-180 mount where the two mounting feet ar 4 inches apart.
Is the Victron Orion-Tr charger capable of "boosting" voltage.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
Yes this charger can charge the destination battery to a higher voltage than the source battery.
Asked 6 ´months ago | BEP Pro Installer 5 Stud Bus Bar - 650A
Answer:
I believe the correct answer is stainless steel
Does the Balmar Altmount kit include spare serpentine belts?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Spare Serpentine Belt
Answer:
Yes, one spare serpentine belt is already included in the Balmar Altmount kits.
How do I attach the VE Bus dongle to the MultiPlus?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030537010 VE.BUS Bluetooth Smart dongle
Answer:
The VE Bus dongle comes with a sticky patch for attaching it.
What is the warranty on this item?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger
Answer:
Victron offer a five year manufacturers warranty on this.
What do I need to connect the VE Bus dongle to the MultiPlus?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030537010 VE.BUS Bluetooth Smart dongle
Answer:
You will need a short length of VE Bus cable to connect to the MultiPlus
Will I be able to fully control my multiplus inverter charger through my phone with this monitor?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth
Answer:
No, the MultiPlus and the BMV 712 are completely separate.
Does this require the dongle for the bluetooth to work?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SHU050210050 SmartShunt 1000A/50mV
Answer:
No you don't need any accessories, the Bluetooth is already built in.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI303100000 Orion 100 Amp Programmable Buck Boost DC-DC Converter
Answer:
The Orion 100 Amp Programmable Buck Boost DC-DC Converter uses M8 terminals.
Are there any user programmable alarms?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar SG200 battery monitor kit
Answer:
There are some pre-configured alarms but nothing that is user programmable.
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.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 1839 M2 Digital Tank Monitor for four tanks
Answer:
If you have resistive tank senders you should be able to use this monitor.
Can this converter be used in a non-isolated 12 vdc Agm to 12vdc LiFePo4 system with common ground?
Asked 1 ´year 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.
Will this fit a 1988 yanmar 4JHE?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE
Answer:
Yes the 48-YSP-4JH-F will work for the following engines:- Yanmar 4JH
- Yanmar 4JH-E
- Yanmar 4JH-TE
- Yanmar 4JH-HTE
- Yanmar 4JH-DTE
I have a Yanmar 4JH5E - is the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit the right one for my engine?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE
Answer:
The Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F pulley kit is for use with the following Yanmar engines only:- 4JH
- 4JH-E
- 4JH-TE
- 4JH-HTE
- 4JH-DTE
Asked 4 ´months ago | Technical Support
Answer:
The necessary plugs are included, you have to wire them up to your own cables.
Does this MultiPlus have a solar controller built in
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy PMP122305010 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-32 VE Bus Special order 230V
Answer:
No, this is just an inverter charger, no solar.
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 1 ´year 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.
What's the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F pulley kit crankshaft diameter for RPM calculations?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE
Answer:
The Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F pulley kit crank pulley is the 48-AM-110 which has an effective diameter of 5.803"
Does this part work with the BlueSolar 100/30?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030550320 VE.Direct non-inverting remote on-off cable
Answer:
Yes it does
How long is the VE.Can to NMEA 2000 micro-C male cable?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS030520200 VE.Can to NMEA2000 Cable
Answer:
This Victron Energy ASS030520200 VE.Can to NMEA2000 Cable is approximately 1 meter long
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron SKY012070100 Skylla-IP65 12/70(3) 120-240V Battery Charger
Answer:
No, the Victron SKY012070100 Skylla-IP65 12/70(3) 120-240V Battery Charger is not ignition protected.
Will this battery temp sensor work with Balmar MC 618 regulator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-TS-B Battery Temperature Sensor
Answer:
Yes the Balmar MC-TS-B Battery Temperature Sensor works with the MC-618 regulator as well as with older Balmar models.
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,
Is the Balmar MC-624 Regulator 24V suitable for LiFePo4 batteries?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-624 Regulator 24 Volts (No wiring harness)
Answer:
Yes the Balmar MC-624 regulator is programmable and can be used with Lithium batteies.
What size wire gauge should be used to connect the switch to the inverter?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters
Answer:
16 or 18 awg would be good for this
What is the warranty for this product?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron BAT512120610 Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 200 Ahr
Answer:
Victron Smart Lithium Batteries come with a three year limited manufacturers warranty.
