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
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Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/12/2022 to
System Integration
This article was updated in July 2022 and covers programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect. The program has continued to evolve and is now at the point where it can be used for all programming unless you need to use the "Assistants". For that you still need the VE Config program
TechOps Specialty Vehicles Factory Tour
Posted by on 4/11/2022 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
The Specialty Vehicle market is booming these days and more and more examples of mobile businesses are cropping up everywhere. Trends that we are seeing is the move away from generators and towards battery power.
Ready Set Van
Posted by mike hobson on 3/16/2022 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Ready Set Van Full Facility Tour
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
Battery Powered Air Conditioning
Posted by on 2/18/2022 to
Boats
Battery Powered Air Conditioning For years we have been hearing from Boat Owners that they would like to run appliances including Air Conditioning powered from the electrical system. Previously up to now the answer has been NO, you don’t
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.
Using a Cerbo GX with multiple voltages
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/8/2022 to
System Integration
This article demonstrates what happens when you have multiple DC voltages connected to the same Cerbo GX
Lagoon 380 Lithium Project
Posted by Mike Hobson on 12/1/2021 to
Boats
Lagoon 380 Lithium Project More Solar and Batteries = noise and pollution free air conditioning
New Van Demo Electrical System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/4/2021 to
System Integration
Demo system for Sprinter Van Using the Victron SmartShunt or BMV as a DC Ammeter
Posted by on 9/29/2021 to
Battery Monitoring
Thanks to a software upgrade the Victron SmartShunt or BMV now has an alternative use to measure power production or consumption of a single device What case size is my alternator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/27/2021 to
Alternators
We finally got around to taking pictures of a small and large case alternator side by side. New Stackable Battery Chargers From Victron Energy
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/15/2021 to
Battery Chargers
Victron Energy announced recently that the Firmware for the IP22 chargers has been updated allow synchronized charging. Now you can take two 30 amp chargers and put them together to make a 60 amp charger.
Adventure Van Expo Lake Dillon CO
Posted by on 9/3/2021 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
This is one event of several events PKYS Inc attended. A few of our Van Installers were at the Lake Dillon expo Camper Van from Overland Van Builders
Posted by Mike Hobson on 8/12/2021 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Doug Fauths new van from Carriage Hill Cabinets is for one of their Home owners and it has the look and feel of a high quality Home . The owners are avid Camper and cyclistsVictron North American Training Tour
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/13/2021 to
News
Starting in Elkart IN in July 2021 and finishing in Jacksonville FL in February 2022 this extensive tour of North America will bring training days and Open House demos all over the US and Canada New Victron Training Videos
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/8/2021 to
Training
Victron training videos now available - follow through from beginner to expert Parts Shortages
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/6/2021 to
PKYS online store
There are lots of parts shortages at the moment and this article discusses options and substitutions for some of the key items
Off Grid Camper Built By Cameron
Posted by Liam P. Kennedy on 2/26/2021 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Cameron purchased a 1996 Safari Sahara 3044. They are known for their riveted aluminum exterior and robust build design. The RV was mostly trashed on the inside with water leaks and termite damage, so it was gutted to the studs. While
Setting up your Cerbo GX to work on the Victron VRM
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/10/2021 to
System Integration
We recommend you set up your Victron Cerbo GX on the Victron VRM portal as part of the installation procedure. It only takes a few minutes and is easier to do while the instructions are at hand and the installation is all fresh in your mind. Then if you ever need remote support it will be all set up and you will be able to put your Cerbo GX online and share your site.
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 Nomadic Cooling van system explained - Victron Lithium Batteries
Posted by on 12/22/2020 to
This 12 minute video shows a complete Victron Lithium Battery system for a van equipped with Nomadic Cooling air conditioners
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.
Boat Project Examples
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/23/2020 to
Boats
This is a collection of boat photos showing some typical installs
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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