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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.
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.
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"
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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 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
Can this be installed in an engine room with gas engines? /is it ignition protected? Thanks
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter
Answer:
Its not ignition protected and cannot be installed in the engine room of a gasoline boat.
How do you adjust the voltage?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ORI121222110 Orion-TR 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC converter
Answer:
You get to adjust the voltage using a screwdriver in the hole circled in the photo below:
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.
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 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.
Do you have a serpentine kit for a Universal M35B. It's on a Catalina 34 MKII.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-USP-M25 Pulley Kit for Universal M25, M-A
Answer:
The kit for the Universal 35B is the Balmar 48-USP-M35B Pulley Kit for Universal M35B, M25XPB, M40B
Is this priced with the wiring harness?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar MC-618-H Voltage Regulator with harness 12 Volts
Answer:
The "H" in the part number MC-618-H denotes that the wire harness is included,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What are the dimensions of the Blue Sea 1733 DC Voltmeter?
Asked 1 ´year 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 1 ´year 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.
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.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 2GM20-F, 3GM30-F, 3GM-F
Answer:
This article should help: Wondering how much further forward the Balmar Serpentine Kit will be on your engine?
Can I use this for an AGM marine battery or only lithium ion?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy BPR065022000 Smart BatteryProtect with Bluetooth 12/24V - 65A
Answer:
You can use this as a voltage sensitive relay on any battery.
Will this Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit work with a Balmar 6 series alternator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 2GM20-F, 3GM30-F, 3GM-F
Answer:
Yes the Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit can be used with Balmar 6 series alternators.
Can I get this kit with the isolated ground version of the alternator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar XT-DF-170-J10-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator
Answer:
Im sorry but at the moment these alternators are not available with isolated ground.
Can I use switch #9009 for two separate loads?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9009 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +2
Answer:
This switch just has a single output, there are not two independent outputs
Can you confirm whether the Balmar UBB2 would suit a Yanmar 4JH3E engine
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar UBB2 Dogleg adjustment arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner
Answer:
Yes the Balmar UBB2 works on a Yanmar 4JH-3
Can this 200 Amp DC breaker be used in a 24-volt DC system?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 7149 Surface Mount 187-Series 200A DC Circuit Breaker
Answer:
Yes, this breaker is rated for up to 48 volts DC
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 switch also shut off the neutral wire for the generator?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 9009 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +2
Answer:
Yes, its a two pole switch and switches both hot and neutral conductors.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Blue Sea 6011 Mini Dual Circuit Plus Battery Switch
I need the packaged weight and dimensions of this kit to forward onto Panama. Thanks
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 60-YP-24-70-K6 Alternator and regulator kit -24 Volt 70 Amp K6 Pulley
Answer:
The box is 14 x 12 x 12 inches and lists as 20 Lbs
Does the Victron Charger support 90-265vac or just 230vac input?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SDTG2400503 Skylla-TG 24/50(1+1) GL 120-240V Battery Charger
Answer:
This charger accepts 90-265 volts AC which can be between 45-65 Hz. Here is a link to the Datasheet.
Does this include the wires to connect?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Marinco SeaLink Deluxe Dual USB Charger and 12V Receptacle
Answer:
No you will have to provide your own wires for this.
Asked 1 ´year ago | Marinco SeaLink Deluxe Dual USB Charger and 12V Receptacle
Answer:
If you do this as two separate holes they would each want to be 1 1/8" diameter.
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.
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.
Hello, How long is the wire for this product? Thanks
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy ASS000100000 Temperature Sensor for BMV 702/712 and Smart Shunt
Answer:
This wire is approx 4 ft long.
What is the warranty coverage for the Victron BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy BAM010700000 BMV 700 Precision Battery Monitor
Answer:
This meter comes with a 5 year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
Can this Skylla be controlled by a Lithium battery BMS
Asked 1 ´year ago | Victron Energy SDTG2401003 Skylla-TG 24/100(1+1) GL 120-240V Battery Charger
Answer:
This charger is not suitable for charging lithium batteries and has no lithium program.
I have a 60-100 SV alternator. What rebuild kit do I need?
Asked 1 ´year ago | Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators
Answer:
For the 60-100-SV you need the Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators
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?
