Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

I am using the MC-618 regulator on my Genset to control its 180 amp alternator. It is charging lithium batteries. Should I adjust the charge rate ? View answer

Answer updated 2 years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator 12 Volts (No Harness) while stocks last

Question 2

Is the MC-618 an upgrade to the MC-614? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator 12 Volts (No Harness) while stocks last

Question 3

Does the Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator use the same harness as mc614? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-618 Voltage Regulator 12 Volts (No Harness) while stocks last

Question 4

Can I use this for two 30 amp 120v single poles breakers? View answer

Answer updated 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 5

What parts do I need to add to this surface mount enclosure to make it look like the photo? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 6

Does the M2 1830 have a battery temperature feature for the main battery bank? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 1830 M2 Digital DC State of Charge Meter with OLED display

Question 7

I will be setting up a 48V Lithium powered van conversion. Can I use this Orion 48/12-30 DC DC Converter to bring the voltage down to 12V to power my 12V appliances? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI481240110 Orion-Tr 48/12-30A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 8

Is there a version of this product that will accept two double pole breakers? I have two 30a shore power inlets and would prefer to use only one box. View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 9

I have a 60-100 SV alternator. What rebuild kit do I need? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Rebuild kits and parts > Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators

Question 10

Does this kit fit all sizes of series 6 saddle mount alternators? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Rebuild kits and parts > Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators

Question 11

Can this Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators also be used with the older 90 series alternators? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Rebuild kits and parts > Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators

Question 12

I have 2 separate battery banks - one is AGM and the other is GEL - does this meter show both banks? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 1830 M2 Digital DC State of Charge Meter with OLED display

Question 13

I assume that this is a meter that will read away from the dock,as some others req, shore power to function ? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 1830 M2 Digital DC State of Charge Meter with OLED display

Question 14

My Color Control GX shows AC power coming in but it doesn't differentiate between shore and generator. What do I have to do for it to tell me the full picture? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Energy BPP010300100 Color Control GX

Question 15

Will the belt buddy tensioner fit the Yanmar 6LY2A-STP? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Adjustment arms > Balmar UBB Universal Adjustment Arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner

Question 16

Will this house the 50 amp double pole breaker and 6/3 wire? Are there strain relief clamps? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 17

Will this Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger work to charge an AGM battery? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI241236140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 18

What is the difference between the isolated and non-isolated Orion Victors Battery to Battery chargers? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI241236140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 19

Can the Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure be used for AC Circuits View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 20

What size wire gauge should be used to connect the switch to the inverter? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 21

What circuit breakers shown on this page all fit the Blue Sea 3131 box? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 22

Will this Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters work with the Victron MultiPlus? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 23

How long is the remote cable for this Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 24

How much power does the Quattro 12/5000/220 Inverter Charger generate? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | 12 Volt DC Inverter Chargers > Victron Energy QUA125021100 Quattro 12/5000/220 Inverter Charger 120 Volt AC, 12 Volt DC

Question 25

Where is this Phoenix Sine Wave Inverter 24/3000 120 Volts Inverter Made? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Standard Inverters > Victron Energy PIN243020100 Phoenix Sine Wave Inverter 24/3000 120 Volts

Question 26

Will the Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators work for an XT alternator? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Rebuild kits and parts > Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators

Question 27

Will Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters turn a 12/800 phoenix inverter all the way off or will I need to install a switch on the main leads as well to avoid any parasitic draw? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 28

Can you recommend a 25 amp 240v circuit breaker to fit in this enclosure? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 29

I have a Yanmar 4JH4-TE. Which adjustment arm do I need? with dog leg or without? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Adjustment arms > Balmar UBB Universal Adjustment Arm with Belt Buddy Tensioner

Question 30

Would this be compatible with LiFePo4 batteries. It a 48 volt system in a Polaris Ranger EV? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 1830 M2 Digital DC State of Charge Meter with OLED display

Question 31

Can I use the Orion-Tr 48-12-30 to charge a 12v battery from a 48 v battery. View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI481240110 Orion-Tr 48/12-30A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 32

If a battery gets a bad cell, can that cell be replaced? Also who does the replacement? How many service centers are available for this in the US? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Older generation Lithium Smart Batteries > Victron BAT512120610 Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 200 Ahr

Question 33

Can the Color Control GX be used instead of a Victron Multi Control GX to control a Multiplus inverter/charger? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Energy BPP010300100 Color Control GX

Question 34

Does this Centaur battery charger have 3 charge outputs? I want to charge a large lithium house battery with 24 vdc for one profile and a 12 vdc agm starter battery with a second profile View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH024060000 Centaur 24/60 Battery Charger 24 Volt 60 Amp

Question 35

Is there a preference between isolated or non isolated for the Orion Tr 12-12-30 DC to DC converter ? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI481240110 Orion-Tr 48/12-30A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 36

Can one buy a replacement stator for the Balmar 6 series 12v alternator View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Rebuild kits and parts > Balmar 7060 Rebuild Kit for 6 Series 12 Volt Alternators

Question 37

We have four 12v 200Ah batteries. can we use for this product ? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH024060000 Centaur 24/60 Battery Charger 24 Volt 60 Amp

Question 38

I would like to repower with safe LiFePO4 batteries. I see another brand is UL-1973 listed. Does the Victron have a UL listing? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Older generation Lithium Smart Batteries > Victron BAT512120610 Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 200 Ahr

Question 39

Will this Smart BatteryProtect work with a 24 V battery bank without any other Victron equipment? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Battery Protects > Victron Energy BPR122022000 Smart BatteryProtect with Bluetooth 12/24V -220A

Question 40

Is there a need for the BMV-702 with the Victron Color Control GX or does the BMV give information that the Color control GX will not? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Energy BPP010300100 Color Control GX

Question 41

What needs to be installed in the enclosure of the 3131 to make the reverse polarity indicator work? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 42

Could I install this in a bass boat with a 36v trolling motor system, to keep my 12v cranking battery charged. I have 3 12v lithiums for my 36v trolling motor. Sometimes I need the added power for my cranking system. View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI481240110 Orion-Tr 48/12-30A Isolated DC-DC converter

Question 43

How is the Blue Sea 7610 ACR different than the Victron energy Cyrix-Ct ? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Relays, Solenoids and Combiners > Victron Energy Cyrix-ct 12/24V-120A Intelligent Battery Combiner

Question 44

Can the charger be set to a constant current? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH024060000 Centaur 24/60 Battery Charger 24 Volt 60 Amp

Question 45

What's the difference between the Phoenix Inverter and the MultiPus View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Standard Inverters > Victron Energy PIN243020100 Phoenix Sine Wave Inverter 24/3000 120 Volts

Question 46

Could this bussbar be used on the negative side of a 12 volt 400ah battery bank? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Blue Sea 2126 MaxiBus BusBar 250 Amps

Question 47

Can I connect 2 Victron BMV-700 Battery Monitors and 1 Victron 150/70 tr Solar MPPT to this unit? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron Energy BPP010300100 Color Control GX

Question 48

What is the warranty for this product? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Older generation Lithium Smart Batteries > Victron BAT512120610 Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 12.8V 200 Ahr

Question 49

Will this work with a multiplus compact 2000w? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Victron VE Direct Inverters > Victron Phoenix Inverter Control for VE Direct Inverters

Question 50

Can the Victron Orion-Tr IP43 48/12-Volt 30 amp converter be used as a battery charger? View answer

Answer posted 2 years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI481240110 Orion-Tr 48/12-30A Isolated DC-DC converter

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