Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

Does the Blue Sea 3116 ELCI main breaker surface mount box have a two-pole main breaker? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3116 ELCI Main Surface Mount Panel 30 Amp 120 VAC

Question 2

Why does the Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter only have three terminals? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122420020 Orion 12/24-20 Step-Up DC/DC Voltage Converter

Question 3

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 4

What is the length of the internal wiring in the Blue Sea 3116 ELCI Main 30 Amp Panel? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3116 ELCI Main Surface Mount Panel 30 Amp 120 VAC

Question 5

Can the Blue Sea 3116 SMS Panel be used to set up an independent shore power system with 30 amp shore power and distribution breakers for two heaters? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 3116 ELCI Main Surface Mount Panel 30 Amp 120 VAC

Question 6

I have a tachometer that is adjustable, but extremely difficult to do so. Will this work with an adjustable tach? View answer

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

Question 7

Can the Blue Sea 8101 panel with 30 amp shore power wiring diagram support 3 extra breakers? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8101 120 Volt AC Circuit Breaker Panel with ELCI Main

Question 8

Does the Blue Sea 8101 shore power panel include the actual breaker? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8101 120 Volt AC Circuit Breaker Panel with ELCI Main

Question 9

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 10

Does the Balmar pulley kit clear the coolant hose on a Yanmar 3YM30? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-3YM-B Pulley Kit for Yanmar 3YM30

Question 11

Does Balmar have a pulley kit for my 1969 4 cyl Yanmar 4JHBE View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-4JH-E Pulley Kit for Yanmar 4JH2-E -TE -HTE -DTE -UTE

Question 12

I have a 95 Prevost marathon motorhome I'm upgrading. The Quattro 24/8000 would be perfect specs for my application however I'm wondering if I can use the euro 230 model and an auto transformer to get the 3 wire 240 I need for cooktop? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 24 Volt Quattro 230 VAC > Victron Quattro 24/8000/200-100/100 230V VE.Bus

Question 13

Will this shunt work with my paneltronic DC analog meter? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Shunts > Victron Energy SHU500050100 Shunt 500A/50mV

Question 14

Does a narrated video exist on how to replace pulleys for a Perkins 4108 with a Balmar 48-PSP-410-A kit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 48-PSP-410-A Pulley Kit for Perkins 4107, 4108

Question 15

Do these new pulleys change the rpm ratio on my tach? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 48-USP-M-B Pulley Kit for Universal M35

Question 16

Does the 48-PSP-410-A Altmount Serpentine kit for the Perkins 4-108 include a new water pump pulley? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar 48-PSP-410-A Pulley Kit for Perkins 4107, 4108

Question 17

Can I use this Autotransformer to connect a 120V 60 Hz Generator and step up its 120V output to 120/240 split phase for my well pump. View answer

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

Question 18

Can this item change from 230 volt 50hz to 120volt split phase 60 hz? View answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Can the smart shunt work with a 24V trolling system on a boat with two 100Ah Dakota lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Battery Monitors > Victron Energy SHU050150050 SmartShunt 500A/50mV (Standard version)

Question 21

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 22

The panel has 8 AC breaker positions and 18 DC breaker positions however not all positions have breakers/switches. What is the additional costs to fill all of these positions? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 8408 AC Panel 8/DC18 pos w/ AC & DC Multimeter

Question 23

Will this kit work for the Yanmar 2GM20-F with the stock Hitachi alternator ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-C Pulley Kit for Yanmar 3GM, 2GM-20

Question 24

I have a mobile radio that requires 13.8 volts, 25 amps. Would this item powered from a 24 volt battery be a suitable set up? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 25

What is the diameter of the three pulleys in this 48-YSP-3GM-C kit? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Serpentine belt kits for Yanmar engines > Balmar 48-YSP-3GM-C Pulley Kit for Yanmar 3GM, 2GM-20

Question 26

Does the Victron Orion 24/12-25A converter filter out electrical noise? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 27

Does the Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter have staged charge levels for maintaining a lead acid battery? I'd like to run it off my LiFePO4 bank to keep my starter battery topped off. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Down DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241225020 Orion 24/12-25A DC-DC Converter

Question 28

Does the Blue Sea 5026 fuse block come with fuses? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with 12 Circuits

Question 29

What is the power consumption of the GlobalLink 520? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Solar Charge Controller Accessories > Victron Energy ASS030543020 GlobalLink 520

Question 30

When wiring this does it take one or two circuits & size size of conductor 20ft max run View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 12 Volt Accessories > Marinco SeaLink Deluxe Dual USB Charger and 12V Receptacle

Question 31

Can this be used to charge a large LifePo battery bank View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Skylla TG chargers > Victron Energy SDTG2401003 Skylla-TG 24/100(1+1) GL 120-240V Battery Charger

Question 32

The 5032 split bus is supposed to have 6 switched and 6 constant terminals, correct. Can you tell me why all 12 of mine show 12.6 when testing without the engine being turned on??? Thanks View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Blue Sea 5032 Split Bus Fuse Block for 2 sets of 6 Fuses

Question 33

Can I use this SolidSwitch relay for my anchor light? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Battery Protects > Victron Energy BMS800200104 SolidSwitch 104

Question 34

If this cable is extended, will that affect operation? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Temperature Sensors > Victron Energy ASS000100000 Temperature Sensor for BMV 702/712 and Smart Shunt

Question 35

I'm looking to put in a 12 volt fan to keep my inverter compartment cool. I want to trigger the fan through my cerbo gxs. Will this relay be necessary given the amps of a 12 volt fan ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Battery Protects > Victron Energy BMS800200104 SolidSwitch 104

Question 36

Is the Temp Sensor for the BMV-702 compatible with the Phoenix 24/25 as spec sheet does not indicate whether or not compatible with this charger and only mentions other chargers? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Temperature Sensors > Victron Energy ASS000100000 Temperature Sensor for BMV 702/712 and Smart Shunt

Question 37

I would like to enable the device with ignition switch and remote switch. What gauge wire is needed to run to the starter power supply? Does this also require an inline fuse? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 38

Can you give us a comparison of the SG200 and the Victron BMV 712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Battery Monitors > Balmar SG200 battery monitor kit

Question 39

Would you be able to provide me 3D model of p/n: ORI241221226 or provide its data sheet which specifies mounting holes locations View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Waterproof DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI241221226 Orion IP67 DC-DC Converter 24/12-100A

Question 40

I heard that this 30 amp DC DC Charger gets super hot....would less amps be cooler, is there a fan that can be added? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

I have bought a Balmar pulley kit 48-YSP-3JH-A to my Yanmar with a Hitachi alternator. Now the small pulley on the alternator touch the alternator house and don't move freely. How can I solve this, is the 48-AM-97 the solution? Best regards Johan Carlstedt View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Pulleys > Balmar 48-AM-97 J10 Pulley for Hitachi alternators

Question 43

Can I connect the Charge Disconnect to a MultiPlus AND an MPPT? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | BMS's for Victron SMART Lithium Batteries > Victron Energy BMS110022000 Smart Battery Management System BMS CL 12-100

Question 44

Will this connect to the MC-614 and provide bluetooth and work with your app? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Battery Monitors > Balmar SG2-0300 Bluetooth Gateway for SG200

Question 45

Can I parallel 2 Orion DC DC Chargerts to more rapidly charge the house bank from the start battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 46

Can I use this kit on Yanmar 4JH57 engine? Do I need to buy anything else to replace my factory installed alternator? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Yanmar Common Rail, Yanmar 3YM, and other Specialty XT Alternators > Balmar XT-DF-170-K6-3YM-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 47

Is there a simple remote panel with LED's available for the Victron Quattro? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | 12 Volt Quattro 230 VAC > Victron Energy QUA123020010 Quattro 12/3000/120-50/50 230V VE.Bus special order 230 Volt

Question 48

Can this device be wired to draw 12 v power supply from the vehicle cigarette-lighter outlet? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy Orion 12/24-5 Step-Up Isolated DC/DC Converter (120W)

Question 49

Does the Balmar Bluetooth Gateway PN SG2-0300 allow me to monitor battery status via Bluetooth or is it just to update the software? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Balmar Battery Monitors > Balmar SG2-0300 Bluetooth Gateway for SG200

Question 50

Can this be placed in an engine compartment in a larger boat? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Step-Up DC-DC Converters > Victron Energy ORI122424110 Orion-Tr 12/24-10A Isolated DC-DC converter

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