Victron Energy Products at SEMA Car Show
Posted by George Kaye on 10/18/2019 to
Camper Vans
Black Rhino Jeep Gladiator using Victron Energy products at the SEMA car show!!
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Keep your wiring neat and tidy
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/15/2018 to
Projects
Neat wiring is hard to achieve but it makes everything about the project go better. Take a look at these project photos if you need a bit of inspiration.
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
Review of Victron Battery Monitor and MPPT Controller with Smart Phone Display
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/20/2017 to
Battery Monitoring
Read a review written by one user who installed a BMV Energy Monitor, MPPPT solar charge controller and smart phone display in his camper
Off Grid Solar House
Posted by From the Victron Energy Blog on 2/15/2017 to
Projects
This is the story of the final installation of Victron equipment on this off-grid solar house, this house has a twist though, it is made of straw bales......
Altmount installation on a Universal M35
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/1/2016 to
Alternators
Here is a photo and description of the installation of an Altmount kit on a Universal M35 on a Nonsuch 30
Serpentine kit installation on a Yanmar 4JH4-HTE
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/13/2015 to
Alternators
This was my first time installing one of the Balmar Serpentine kits and I was a bit apprehensive. Although I had read the instructions several times it still isn't quite the same as actually doing it. Read how it all turned out.........
Alternator upgrade case study
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/10/2015 to
Alternators
Question: I need to replace my alternator for a Yanmar 3YM30 /2006. It is a Hitachi 60amp and I am thinking in replacing it with a higher amp output. I might then need to replace perhaps the pulleys for the water pump and the crank shaft and then of course consider a serpentine or other type of belts. Would appreciate your suggestions?. Thanks.
Installing a Balmar alternator on a Yanmar 3JH3E
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/21/2013 to
Alternators
Here is a short video clip, some photos and a description of a project to replace the standard alternator on a Yanmar 3JH3E with a Balmar 60-100-SR-IG alternator. The boat is a Dehler 38 Sailboat and as it is going on the Annapolis to Bermuda race next summer the owner wanted to have plenty of power available for the trip.
Sparkman and Stephens Yawl "Bolero"
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/30/2013 to
Projects
This 73 ft Yawl "Bolero" designed by Sparkman and Stephens and originally launched in 1949 was the first major electrical refit project undertaken by Peter Kennedy Yacht Services.
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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