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

This 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

We 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...

Victron 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....

Volvo Penta use an unusual pulley on their Mitsubishi alternators. Read up on how to install a replacement alternator for these engines.

The 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. 

 

Big price drops for 2024. Following their recent price drops in November 2023 which included a 40% price drop in the cost of MPPT solar charge controllers, Victron are starting off 2024 with another major price drop ......

The new Cerbo GX is coming in Spring of 2024 and will eventually replace the standard Cerbo GX.  Should we be getting excited about this new product...........?

A year or so ago some insurance companies would not cover a Lithium Battery installation in your boat. But now that has changed as LifePo4 chemistry is better understood and system design has advanced.  Read up on what insurance companies are looking for when you ask them to cover your lithium installation.

Blue Sea custom panels are now back on their regular production schedule and to celebrate we are showing this video presentation of a complete boat makeover for an Azimuth power boat using these panels