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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.
Expanded Victron Connect App allows MultiPlus programming for Mac
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/24/2019
to System Integration
Victron Connect now works with VE Bus devices - meaning you can program your MultiPlus with a Mac. This is a long awaited upgrade to the Victron software portfolio. There are still some restrictions but this will be enough to keep most Mac users happy.
Firmware updates with Victron Connect
Posted by Peter Kennedy with Victron Energy on 4/18/2019
to System Integration
Firmware updates to equipment connected using Victron Connect can be made offline as long as your Victron Connect App is up to date. This blog is a reposting of the original Victron Blog Post on the subject.
How we handle warranty claims at PKYS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/14/2019
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Victron Bluetooth pairing code
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 3/14/2019
to System Integration
How To Avoid Interference Between LED Lights and VHF Radios
Posted by Peter Kennedy with Imtra on 2/5/2019
to Lighting
Blue Sea Systems fire recovery update
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/22/2019
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Sourcing High Voltage DC Equipment
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/13/2018
to Circuit Protection
Raymarine announce end of support for a long list of legacy products
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/1/2018
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How to setup a return at PKYS
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/20/2017
to PKYS online store
Victron Software is All Open Source
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/2/2017
to Software
Smart Solar is coming
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/4/2017
to Solar
New Victron Connect Release v3.1 available
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/1/2017
to News
New Victron Connect App Release v3.1 available August 2017 features demo mode as well as support for Blue Smart Chargers, Smart Lithium Batteries, VE Direct Phoenix Inverters, MPPT Charge Controllers and more.
USCG Boatbuilders Handbook goes online
Posted by Administrator on 9/12/2015
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The USCG Boatbuilders handbook is now online for free........![]()
New Victron Energy Bluetooth Dongle now available
Posted by Administrator on 8/21/2015
to News
A Bluetooth dongle is now available so that you can read data from your Victron Energy BMV energy Monitor or MPPT Solar Charge Controller on an iPhone, iPad or Android Devices
Victron Energy more than doubles its warranty period
Posted by Administrator on 2/23/2015
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New Victron Energy iPhone App
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/17/2014
to Battery Monitoring
ABYC publishes new safety essentials iPhone App
Posted by Administrator on 11/1/2013
to Electrical Standards
This iPhone app won an award at the 2013 IBEX Show. "Boat Essentials" is used to file a float plan or to check, suggest and schedule maintenance of the safety equipment on your recreational boat