Technical Support Q&A

Question 1

I have a 24 volt battery and 600 watts of solar panels. What charge controller should I buy? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115060211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 2

Is 840 watts of solar on 12 volts to close to the maximum for this MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC115060211 Smart Solar MPPT 150/60 -TR Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 3

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 4

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Technical Support

Question 5

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 6

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 7

If I have a battery bank of 2 batteries in my RV, does this come with eyelets for 2 batteries? 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 8

What is the primary function of the Blue Sea 9010 switch? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | AC Source Selector Switches > Blue Sea 9010 AC Selector Switch, 120V 32A OFF +3

Question 9

Can I use my 230V European boat in a US marina? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | International

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

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 12

What are the primary specifications of the Marinco 6373EL? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | 50 Amp 120-240 Volt shore power > Marinco 6373EL Stainless Steel 50 Amp 125V/250V Easy Lock Power Inlet

Question 13

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 14

What safety features are unique to the Victron RS series of MPPT's? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | MPPT RS High Voltage Solar Charge Controllers

Question 15

What is the Victron MPPT RS series designed for? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | MPPT RS High Voltage Solar Charge Controllers

Question 16

What are the "Tr" and "MC4" versions of Victron's solar charge controllers? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth

Question 17

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 18

Are ANL fuses ignition protected? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | ANL Fuse Blocks

Question 19

What is the difference between the Blue Sea 5005 and 5503 fuse blocks? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | ANL Fuse Blocks

Question 20

What exactly does the Blue Sea 1830 monitor? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Blue Sea Battery Monitor

Question 21

What is "State of Health" (SoH%), and why is it useful? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Balmar Battery Monitors

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

What is the difference between the BMV-712 Smart and the SmartShunt? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Victron Battery Monitors

Question 24

What is the main difference between the 187 Series and the 285 Series? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Large Format DC Circuit Breakers

Question 25

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

Asked 2 ´years ago | Digital Meters > Blue Sea 1830 M2 Digital DC State of Charge Meter with OLED display

Question 26

What are the key electrical specs of the Egis 2601 Power Distribution Module? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Power Distribution Module > Egis 2601 Power Distribution Module 14 circuit with kill switch

Question 27

How do I know if a fuse has blown in the Egis 2601 Power Distribution Module? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Power Distribution Module > Egis 2601 Power Distribution Module 14 circuit with kill switch

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

Is it ok to orient the 200Ah LiFePO4 battery on its side? View answer

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

Question 30

Is the dongle still required to sync and program the Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Technical Support

Question 31

How many panel Watts can this charge Victron Smart MPPT 100/50 solar charge controller support? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 32

What happens to the Smart MPPT 100/50 if the battery voltage is different to the panel voltage View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 33

Installing 2 balmar 170s w/mc618s on two engines without centerfielder. How do i avoid yo-yo-ing with volt sensor View answer

Asked 2 ´months ago | Balmar XT-CR-170-K6-KIT alternator kit with Max Charge regulator

Question 34

Is the Victron Energy Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 compatible with lithium batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 35

Can the output current of this Smart MPPT 100/50 be limited below 50 amps? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 36

What is the defining feature of the push button switches in this category? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Illuminated Push Button Switches

Question 37

What does the 700W max mean for the Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 controller? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | MPPT Smart Solar Charge Controllers with built-in Bluetooth > Victron Energy SCC110050210 Smart Solar MPPT 100/50 Charge Controller with Bluetooth

Question 38

Can the physical plastic rocker cover of the Contura Switches be changed? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Contura Switches

Question 39

Is it possible to obtain an extended cord for the Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Victron Energy BPP900455050 GX Touch 50

Question 40

What is a "Contura" switch, and why are they widely used? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Contura Switches

Question 41

Is there a Bluetooth App that can interact with this unit like what is available for the MPPT 100/20 and BMV-712? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy PMP123021102 Multi Plus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE Bus Inverter/Charger

Question 42

Can I clamp the Blue Sea 8110 meter around an entire extension cord or bundled pair of wires to measure current? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 43

What are the difference between the analog Voltmeters and Ammeters sold at PKYS? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Analog Meters

Question 44

What size cables are needed to support the maximum continuous rating of the Egis 2601 Power Distribution Module? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 45

Where can customers find the full and most up-to-date collection of PKYS instructional videos? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Technical Support

Question 46

Can this unit communicate with my Victron Cerbo? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy PMP123021102 Multi Plus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE Bus Inverter/Charger

Question 47

Do you guys send these out pre-programmed or do I need to do the VE config programing? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Inverter chargers > Victron Energy PMP123021102 Multi Plus 12/3000/120-50 120V VE Bus Inverter/Charger

Question 48

What are the main benefits of using a hybrid generator setup over a traditional generator? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Hybrid Generators

Question 49

Besides street lights and security cameras, what other off-grid solar projects are highlighted? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Solar street lights, security cameras

Question 50

What is the output capability of the Arco 48V alternators listed on the site? View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago | Technical Support

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