Winterizing lithium battery installations
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/11/2022 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Whoever heard of winterizing batteries? Is that even a thing? Well maybe yes, if they are lithium batteries and they are going to be left unattended for an extended period of time. Read more here...
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Lithium Battery Cell Balancing
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/8/2022 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
In this article we are discussing what happens when the cells in a lithium battery get unbalanced
Comparing Battery Sizes for 12 volt batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/16/2022 to
Batteries (Conventional)
This article compares the size of the most popular sizes of our Victron Smart Lithium Batteries with typical sizes of batteries commonly found in the US
A guide to selecting the right BMS for your Victron Smart Lithium battery system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/10/2022 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
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When designing a Victron lithium battery system there are so many BMS options to choose from that it can become a bit confusing. This article is a guide to selecting the right one for your project.
New Van Demo Electrical System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/4/2021 to
System Integration
Demo system for Sprinter Van Controlling the MultiPlus Inverter Charger from the BMS CL 12-100
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/24/2021 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I have had quite a lot of questions about how to interface the MultiPlus to the CL 12-100 so I wrote this short article to explain how it works
Installation and Instruction manual for the new Victron Smart BMS CL 12-100
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/22/2021 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
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I wrote my own personal installation and instruction manual for this BMS to help people understand what it is used for and how to install and use it. I hope it helps make your life a bit easier. Please feel free to add your comments and questions at the end Installation and commissioning of your new Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
Posted by on 8/14/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Youv'e ordered you new batteries and all the stuff to go with them, now its time to get reading and familiarize yourself with the nuts and bolts of how to put the system together. Hopefully this guide will get your started. Check back from time to time as it will be updated.
ABYC Webinar Explaining Lithium Ion Battery Basics
Posted by Liam P. Kennedy on 6/19/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
ABYC has released this webinar by Dr. Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries, to discuss lithium ion batteries.
Ever wondered what is inside a Victron Lithium Battery?
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/21/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Ever wondered what is inside a Victron Smart Lithium Battery? Here is an inside photo to show you
Safe handling of Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/19/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
You have to handle Lithium Batteries carefully to avoid accidental short circuits, the consequences of dropping a wrench on the terminals could be disastrous.
Alternator Charging Lithium
Posted by George Kaye on 10/7/2019 to
Alternators
How to not blow up your alternator
Testing your Lithium Ion battery system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
System Integration
When you have completed your lithium battery system you need to take if for an extended test drive so that you understand fully that it works the way it was designed. Don't assume it works, try it out. Lithium Battery Installation - example from Sailbits.Com
Posted by Steve Michell of SailBits.com on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
This is to introduce an article written by one of our customers about his experiences installing a Lithium Battery System on his Beneteau
Demo Lithium Battery System - the details
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I made a Lithium Battery System on a mobile cart to use as a demonstration and to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. This article is about the details of how it was put together and why, and includes all the various settings used.
Demo Lithium Battery System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I'm building a complete Lithium Battery System as a demo to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. As I build the system I will be writing about it in this blog post. So check back again as this post will change from day to day. The entire installation will be online on the Victron VRM Portal and you will be able to check in and see the state of charge and useage statistics.......
Victron Data Cabling
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/12/2019 to
System Integration
This article shows the back view of the Color Control GX and shows all the connections that are possible and how they are used. Even if the Color Control GX is not used it is a good explanation of how the Victron system goes together Frequently Asked Questions about Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/13/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I spend so much of my time answering questions about Lithium Batteries that I decided to put some of the most common questions here for all to see. This is an ongoing project so check back again to see more. I apologize for the randomness of it but when I have enough written I will try to sort them by category
A comparison of Victron 24 volt Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/13/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Its a bit confusing that there are three different types of Victron 24 volt Lithium batteries and this article attempts to explain the difference between them.
24 Volt Lithium Battery Layout
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/8/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
This is a sample labout prepared for a catamaran with a 24 volt electrical system.
Using Victron Energy equipment with other brands of Lithium Ion batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy` on 1/14/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Victron Energy offers a suite of equipment for use with their own brand of Lithium Ion batteries. Can that same equipment be used with other brands of batteries? See here what works and what doesnt.......
Update the firmware in your Smart Lithium Ion Battery and get built-in low temperature protection
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/30/2018 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
The latest version of the Victron Connect App has a firmware update for Victron Smart Lithium Ion batteries that allows you to set their low temperature "allow to charge" parameters.
Camper van project using Victron 24 volt Lithium batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/18/2018 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
This 2017 Dodge Promaster 3500 Van has been tricked out for boondocking and is loaded with solar panels and a Victron Lithium Iron Phosphate battery system with all the trimmings all supplied by PKYS
Programming your Balmar alternator regulator for Lithium Ion batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/12/2018 to
Alternators
The Balmar MC-614-H alternator regulator comes with a built-in program for Lithium Ion batteries but it needs to be adjusted to suit Victron's specifications
Adding an alternator to your lithium battery setup
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/19/2017 to
Alternators
A discussion on the best way to incorporate an alternator into a Lithium-Ion battery setup
Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.
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