Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 2

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3131 Surface Mount Enclosure for two Circuit Breakers

Question 3

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy BPP010300100 Color Control GX

Question 4

Could a defective isolator cause an over voltage charge in one set of batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 5

i�m putting a second balmar 210 Amp alternator to a yanmar engine. On argofet 200-3 the 200 amp is input limit? may i pit output 3 and 2 in parallel? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 6

Re your FET battery isolator: I can see the ground terminal but can not tell what type of connection it is, can you advise? Also, do you carry a two battery version at 200 A. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 7

If the max alternator output is around 65-70- amps which isolator rating would be recommended, the 100 or the 200? A tech advised me to double the output for the isolator. Is this correct? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | FET Battery Isolators > Victron ARG200301020 Argofet 200 Amp Diode Battery Isolator for three batteries

Question 8

I have a Westerbeke 42B engine with an XT-170 Alternator kit installed. The tach adjustment jumps from very high to very low, with no fine tune adjustment in between. Will this stabilizer work for my application? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Accessories > Balmar 15-TSS Tach Signal Stabilizer

Question 9

Hi there just got a question about the consumption wattage this unit drain, how much is? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Transformers > Victron Energy ITR000100101 Autotransformer 120/240V-100A

Question 10

I am interested in this product, but I am confused about the mega fuses and there large amp sizes. My inverter/charger uses a 200amp fuse but all others use a much smaller fuse. Not sure how this works? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy LYN060102000 Lynx Distributor (M8)

Question 11

Battleborn lithium battery specs say their ideal charging voltage is 14.6. For your charger, the specs say it will charge Li-ion batteries at 14.2. What difference, if any, does that make? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron Energy BPC121531104 Blue Smart IP 65 Waterproof Battery Charger 12/15 (1) with Bluetooth

Question 12

Can this charger be ordered with the fused M8 eyelet leads? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron Energy BPC121531104 Blue Smart IP 65 Waterproof Battery Charger 12/15 (1) with Bluetooth

Question 13

Will this Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner over-stress a sprinter alternator when used with a Victron LI 200Ah battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy CYR010120412 Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner

Question 14

I would like to charge my 100ah lithium battery in the camper while I am driving. Is this Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner the right part? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy CYR010120412 Cyrix-Li-ct 12/24V-120A intelligent Li-ion battery combiner

Question 15

What is the warranty period for the Victron Batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Technical Support

Question 16

Hello, I'm interested in the Victron Lithium batteries and am wondering what Victron's recommended range of operation is. Such as 80% -20% SOC? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Technical Support

Question 17

Will Blue Sea 7650 work with on my sailboat that has solar panels connected to the house battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Relays, Solenoids and Combiners > Blue Sea 7650 Add-A-Battery System with ACR and Battery Switch

Question 18

Can this be used to add a second battery to an SUV? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Relays, Solenoids and Combiners > Blue Sea 7650 Add-A-Battery System with ACR and Battery Switch

Question 19

Can this be used with the OEM alternator? Or do I have to upgrade it? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 2GM20-F, 3GM30-F, 3GM-F

Question 20

I would like to get one of these to replace my older AT-165. My AT-165 has an isolated ground. What will I need to change in the installation for the XT-170 with non isolated ground? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Dual Foot XT Alternator Kits > Balmar XT-DF-170-J10-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 21

Hello, Can you confirm that the XT-170 will fit as a replacement for the stock Hitachi on a Yanmar 4JH-TE ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Dual Foot XT Alternator Kits > Balmar XT-DF-170-J10-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 22

Can the shunt for the BMV 702 be paralleled with an existing shunt used for a ProSine inverter/charger? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron BAM010702200 BMV 702 Precision Battery Monitor in Black

Question 23

Does the source voltage have to exceed 6.5 volt or can an aux. source be used to power the meter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron BAM010702200 BMV 702 Precision Battery Monitor in Black

Question 24

My house bank has a total of 750 Amp Hours Do i need a shunt larger than 500 in order for the Victron BMV 702 to monitor the batteries correctly? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron BAM010702200 BMV 702 Precision Battery Monitor in Black

Question 25

I'm purchasing a 94-24-140-IG to charge a large lithium bank on a sailboat. Do I need the MC-624-H regulator, or the MC-624 ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar regulators and accessories > Balmar MC-624 Regulator 24 Volts (No wiring harness)

Question 26

Is the Victron 24/60 battery charger is able to charge two separate battery banks consisting of four 6v batteries each bank? View answer

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

Question 27

Does this unit 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

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

Question 28

Replacing 30 amp ferro-resonant charger for two 8D wet cell, boat used weekends only, this appears to suit, comments? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Centaur Battery Chargers > Victron Energy CCH012030000 Centaur 12/30 Battery Charger 12 Volt 30 Amp

Question 29

Is this a brushless design? How does it regulate output voltage and current? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 9504-24-140-IG Alternator 24 Volts 140 Amps

Question 30

Is this alternator a "smart" alternator for lithiums. We are adding 4 24V 277AH lithiums to our boat. This seems like a good replacement alternator. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 98-24-220-IG-BL Alternator 24 Volts 220 Amps

Question 31

Should the Victron IP22 Charger be wired to the AC panel directly? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron BPC123047102 Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/30 120V with one output

Question 32

I'm going to be charging 2 Firefly group 31's. They recommend 14.4 max charge and max 13.4 volts float. Is this, or the 3 output model, able to adjust these values? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Blue Smart Chargers > Victron BPC123047102 Blue Smart IP22 Charger 12/30 120V with one output

Question 33

Whats the minimum number of panels required to charge a 48v LiFePO4 battery with the MPPT 150/70 -TR Charge Controller? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115070211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/70 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 34

Can the power cable for the Victron Touch 70 GX be extended? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Communication centers, Displays, and Remotes > Victron Energy BPP900455070 GX Touch 70 Standard Mount

Question 35

For this balmar pulley kit 48-VSP-D2-A for my Volvo penta D2-55B what size belt comes with the kit so when I order I can get a spare belt or two. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Volvo engines > Balmar 48-VSP-D2-A Pulley Kit for Volvo D2-55A, B, C, D, E, F

Question 36

Is there a different cable for connecting to SeaTalkNG (Raymarine)? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter & Charger Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030520200 VE.Can to NMEA2000 Cable

Question 37

The multiplus 12/3000 120v includes power assist and shore power current limit functions. Does the multiplus II model provide these functions internally? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy PMP122305120 MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120V inverter/charger (OPEN BOX SPECIAL)

Question 38

I am looking at the Victron Energy ORI122421226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 12/24-50 converter. Can I have two in parallel for a total of 100 amps? View answers

Asked 2 ´years ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122421226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 12/24-50

Question 39

Can the Victron ORI122421226 adjust voltage to charge lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122421226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 12/24-50

Question 40

Can these Orion IP67 DC-DC Converters be connected in parallel to increase capacity from 50A to 100A or 150A total like their other converters? Thanks View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122421226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 12/24-50

Question 41

Is Victron BMV 712 Battery Monitor necessary to read battery information on the Cerbo GX or is Victron SmartShunt preferred for this application? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Cerbo GX

Question 42

What is the diameter of the crank pulley in the Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE

Question 43

Can we order just one pulley or do you have order the entire Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE

Question 44

Will this Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit work on a 1988 Yanmar 4JHE? Also, it's not a balmar alternator.. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-F Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH, -E -TE -HTE -DTE

Question 45

I only have a 10ft cable fo my 712 smart monitor. I would like to buy a longer cable? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 46

Is the Victron BMV 712 compatible with a 4x120ah Lifepo4 battery bank with built in BMS? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 47

What are the significant differences between Balmar SG200 and Victron BMV712? i.e. why should I chose one over the other? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 48

If I have: BMV-712 MultiPlus Compact 12/2000/80 Digital Multi Control (or GX) Can I set charging parameters on the MultiPlus with my iPhone? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 49

I have 2 6v batteries series wired on my RV. Can I mount the shunt inside the battery box next to the negative terminal or does it need some additional protection? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

Question 50

Do they make a temperature sensor for the Victron BMV 712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy BAM030712000 BMV 712 Smart Battery Monitor with Bluetooth

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