Lagoon 380 electrical project revisited after three years of use.


Lagoon 380 "Its time"

We had the opportunity to visit this project after it had been in use for three years and were able to hear about how it worked out in practice.  
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Another Training Day at PKYS

These are trained professionals.  Your project may take a bit longer.
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Victron have announced a major upgrade to their Venus operating System

 
Venus is the operating system that powers the Ekrano GX and Cerbo GX.  This upgrade enhances the user experience with a customizable front page that you can set up to reflect the items most important in your system.
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Victron New Generation Lithium Batteries take ABYC standard compliance to a whole new level

The latest NG batteries from Victron have been improved to give enhanced compliance with ABYC standards, this article points out the relevant features.
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Solar charging station for fish farming

SolarThis is a pilot project in Maine intended to make the fish farming installation more ecological.  The idea is to power the workboats from solar charging stations, some of which might eventually be located on floating platforms.  This
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What are all the ports of the Cerbo GX used for?

Cerbo GX Ports
Confused by all the ports on the Cerbo GX?  Hopefully this video will set you straight.
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Suggested settings for BMV or Smart Shunt battery monitor when used with Lithium Batteries.


The SmartShunt and BMV 712 battery monitor settings should be adjusted when used with Lithium batteries.  This is to reflect the different characteristics and higher efficiency of Lithium when compared to other batteries.
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Victron Passwords



Hardly a day goes by that we don't get a phone call about lost Victron passwords.  Victron put passwords on all their Bluetooth devices.  When you go to connect to the device using Victron Connect it asks you for the password.  If you are stuck read further to get unstuck..............
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Parallel redundant lithium battery systems with the Lynx Smart BMS

The release of the latest update to the Venus operating system, version v3.40 allows for a new parallel redundancy feature for the Lynx Smart BMS and Lynx Smart BMS NG. This permits multiple Lynx BMS's in one installation. Each has its own battery bank, and together they form a single redundant battery system.
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Confused about the M8 and M10 versions of the Victron Lynx Distributor and other Lynx Products?

There are currently two versions of many of the Lynx Products, this article is intended to explain the difference and try to allay all the confusion

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MultiPlus or Quattro pass through without charging

We often get asked how to set up a MultiPlus or Quattro to charge at a low current or no current at certain times.  Here is how to set it up.


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Introducing Egis Mobile Electric

Egis Mobile

At PKYS we are proud to announce that we are now stocking a range of Egis Mobile Electric products aimed at the professional installer in the marine, van, RV, and emergency vehicle markets

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Victron Error Codes

This covers the Victron Toolkit App, VE Bus Error Codes, MPPT error codes and more....

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Using other brands of networked Lithium Batteries in Victron Systems

Epoch 460 amp hour 12 volt batteryWe recently got to play with an Epoch Lithium Battery and were able to network it to a Cerbo GX. Here is an account of how it worked out...
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All about using wire ferrules with Victron products

Wire FerrulesVictron products have been using wire ferrules for years, but with the introduction of the MultiPlus-II they became more essential. Many people find them very frustrating.  Here's what you need to know....
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Special K6 pulley for Volvo Penta engines with a Mitsubishi alternator

Mitsubishi alternator Volvo Penta use an unusual pulley on their Mitsubishi alternators. Read up on how to install a replacement alternator for these engines.
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Seakeeper Boat Stabilizer Battery Powered model

Lock settings
Battery power systems are exactly what we do at PKYS Inc. North Point Yacht service  has one of a few powerboats that intended to use the SeaKeeper 2 on a Pursuit S 328 Sport Center Console using Lithium Ion Victron Batteries
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VictronConnect settings lock - a tool for installers

Lock settings
Installers will welcome this new Settings Lock feature in the VictronConnect App where it is now possible to lock the settings with VictronConnect password.
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Balmar to discontinue certain pulley kits and alternators


Balmar intend to discontinue production of certain alternators and pulley kits.  This article lists the affected items and gives the remaining stock levels as of March 19th 2024
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Victron now offer an extended warranty option.

Extended warranty
Learn how to extend the warranty on your Victron items from 5 years to 10 years
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Upgrade your Cerbo GX for less than $10

Micro SD Card SlotThe Cerbo GX and other GX devices have a slot for a Micro SD card.  Read up on how using this can help you troubleshoot events that happen when you are off grid.  All for an upgrade of about $10. 
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New PKYS Question and Answer portal

answers.pkys.com 

The new PKYS Question and Answer portal answers.pkys.com has gone live.  Read about it here.......
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Victron Energy Training at PKYS


Victron Energy Training at PKYS on February 26 and 27. This event was tailored to our Marine Industry partners. The mid level to advanced level training combined 4 stations with 6 trainees per station. This number seemed perfect for each
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Large Scale Victron Power Plant to run an entire factory off grid


This is a time lapse video showing the installation of a large scale Victron battery storage system for a factory in Romania
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