VictronConnect settings lock - a tool for installers

VictronConnect settings lock - a tool for installers

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 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.

Victron now offer an extended warranty option.

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

Upgrade your Cerbo GX for less than $10

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. 
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New PKYS Question and Answer portal

New PKYS Question and Answer portal

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

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

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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Boat Insurance for Lithium Battery installations

Boat Insurance for Lithium Battery installations

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.
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ARCO Zeus Alternator Regulator Wins IBEX Innovation Award

ARCO Zeus Alternator Regulator Wins IBEX Innovation Award

PKYS will be stocking this Arco regulator once it is available for retail sale , probably some time in November 2023. I had a demonstration of its abilities at the IBEX show where it won an innovation award.
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Customize your Victron Cerbo GX display with GUI MODS

Customize your Victron Cerbo GX display with GUI MODS

GUI MODS stands for Graphic User Interface Modifications and is third party software that allows you to customize the display of your Cerbo GX or other Venus GX device.
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New ECO friendly settings to prioritize solar and wind for battery charging

New ECO friendly settings to prioritize solar and wind for battery charging

Victron's new solar and wind priority feature allows a shore power connected system to prioritize alternative energy when charging batteries.  This much requested feature is finally available and ready to use.
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An introduction to running Node Red on the Cerbo GX

An introduction to running Node Red on the Cerbo GX

Node Red is a powerful programming tool built in to the Cerbo GX. It is not enabled by default and this article will help you enable it and get started and and will guide you through your first programming exercise. The article also shows you where to get additional help for more advanced programming
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Wiring and programming your Victron Smart BatteryProtect

Wiring and programming your Victron Smart BatteryProtect

This article guides you through the setup and wiring of the Victron Smart BatteryProtect.
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Electric Propulsion

Electric Propulsion

This Hylan & Brown 34' launch "Vega" cruises at half-load at 7 knots and at full load at 9.5 knots and is powered by 30 kWhrs of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
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How do I charge two battery banks on my boat and still keep them separate?

How do I charge two battery banks on my boat and still keep them separate?

The simplest way, if you can remember to do it, is to turn your battery switch to "BOTH" when charging, and turn it back to 1 or 2 when you are finished.  This solution is unsatisfactory for those who sometimes forget and then end up with a flat battery from time to time.
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Latest updates to Victron VRM

Latest updates to Victron VRM

The Victron VRM Portal is a free service that allows you to connect your Victron System to the internet and view and control it remotely from anywhere in the world.  The features are constantly being updated and this post, which will be edited whenever a major change is made, will keep you up to date on what is happening,


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A demo of the Bluetooth function of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

A demo of the Bluetooth function of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries

This blog post is a video on unboxing a new set of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries, updating their firmware, enabling instant readout, and checking on the status of the cells and the overall voltage of the batteries. All this is possible without even opening the box.
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Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with VictronConnect

Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with VictronConnect

This article was updated in July 2022 and covers programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with VictronConnect.   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
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How to update the Firmware in your MultiPlus or Quattro

How to update the Firmware in your MultiPlus or Quattro

Updating the firmware in the Multi is not something you do every day. This article explains how to update the firmware in your Multi and it also explains when and why you might want to do this.

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How to use the Victron green plugs for remote control

How to use the Victron green plugs for remote control

Victron have these green plugs; learn how to use them for various functions
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Wiring your Lynx Smart BMS

Wiring your Lynx Smart BMS

This article has an annotated video and additional backup material to help you wire up your Victron Lynx BMS
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Setting up your Cerbo GX device to work on the Victron VRM

Setting up your Cerbo GX device to work on the Victron VRM

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 to set up a VRM account 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.
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Victron VE Smart networking explained

Victron VE Smart networking explained

This article shows an example of  how Victron VE Smart Networking can optimize the charge parameters of certain Victron devices to improve charging efficiency and prolong battery life.
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Programming your Balmar alternator regulator for Lithium Ion batteries

Programming your Balmar alternator regulator for Lithium Ion batteries


The Balmar MC-618-H alternator regulator comes with a built-in program for Lithium Ion batteries but it needs to be adjusted to suit your manufacturers specifications
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Torque  Wrench settings for Victron equipment

Torque Wrench settings for Victron equipment

Torque wrench settings are important : Too little and you end up with a loose connection that generates heat, too much and you can strip the threads.  Here is what you need to know....
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