How to change a pulley on a Balmar alternator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/22/2019 to
Alternators
To change an alternator pulley you need the right tool, this short video shows you how.
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Safe handling of Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/19/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
You have to handle Lithium Batteries carefully to avoid accidental short circuits, the consequences of dropping a wrench on the terminals could be disastrous.
Victron MultiPlus in Power Assist Mode
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The Victron MultiPlus inverter charger can sync with a small generator to provide additional power to start a load like an air conditioner that the generator by itself wouldn't be able to get started.
Current Wars movie now in theaters!!
Posted by George Kaye on 10/24/2019 to
Older Posts
New movie now in theaters
Victron Energy Products at SEMA Car Show
Posted by George Kaye on 10/18/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Black Rhino Jeep Gladiator using Victron Energy products at the SEMA car show!!
Victron Energy New Smart DC-DC charger
Posted by George Kaye on 10/15/2019 to
Battery Chargers
New Product: Orion-TR Smart DC-DC charger
Alternator Charging Lithium
Posted by George Kaye on 10/7/2019 to
Alternators
How to not blow up your alternator
Ross Lukeman Camper Van Projects
Posted by George Kaye on 9/26/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Camper van projects by Ross Lukeman
Dixon Marine Sprinter Van
Posted by George Kaye on 9/26/2019 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Dixon Marine sprinter van setup
Lithium Battery Installation - example from Sailbits.Com
Posted by Steve Michell of SailBits.com on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
This is to introduce an article written by one of our customers about his experiences installing a Lithium Battery System on his Beneteau
Testing your Lithium Ion battery system
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
System Integration
When you have completed your lithium battery system you need to take if for an extended test drive so that you understand fully that it works the way it was designed. Don't assume it works, try it out. Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 3 - "The Assistants"
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is easy. Part 1 of the Blog Post described the proceedure. Part 2 described the settings, and this is Part 3 which discusses the use of "Assistants" which are apps you can load and which control how the MultiPlus behaves in certain circumstances.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 2 - The Settings
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is easy and Part 1 of this Blog Post described the procedure. This part describes the settings themselves.
Programming your Victron MultiPlus inverter charger with the VE Configure program - Part 1 - The Proceedure
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
Programming with the VE Configure program is so easy compared to trying to program your MultiPlus using the dipswitches. You will require the Mk3USB interface. Here are part 1 of the instructions which describes the proceedure. Part 2 wil then go into the settings themselves. Since this article was written Victron have updated the instruction manual for the VE Configure program. You can read about it on my updated Blog Post
Installing your Victron MultiPlus Inverter Charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
The post details unpacking, mounting and wiring your new MultiPlus, subsequent articles will detail the programming options.
Demo Lithium Battery System
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I'm building a complete Lithium Battery System as a demo to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. As I build the system I will be writing about it in this blog post. So check back again as this post will change from day to day. The entire installation will be online on the Victron VRM Portal and you will be able to check in and see the state of charge and useage statistics.......
Demo Lithium Battery System - the details
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/18/2019 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I made a Lithium Battery System on a mobile cart to use as a demonstration and to take to the Annapolis Boat Show. This article is about the details of how it was put together and why, and includes all the various settings used.
Taiwan Truck Photos
Posted by George Kaye on 9/6/2019 to
Older Posts
Customers van in Taiwan using Victron Energy products
Single Fuel Sailing
Posted by George Kaye on 9/5/2019 to
Alternators
One engine, two jobs, less fuel. Single fuel sailing - simple and safe.
Wiring Unlimited
Posted by George Kaye on 9/3/2019 to
Electrical Standards
The
wiring unlimited book is a great reference for anybody learning how to wire
Victron Energy products. The book outlines electrical wiring systems containing
batteries, inverters, charger and inverter/chargers. Victron Energy aims for
this book to help clear up any confusion the consumer might have with wiring their
products.
Battery Monitors
Posted by George Kaye on 8/29/2019 to
Battery Monitoring
With Victron Energy battery monitors you can measure ampere hours consumed and the state of charge of a battery.
Mounting Procedure for Heavy Victron Energy Items
Posted by Liam Kennedy on 8/22/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
This is the Mounting Procedure for Heavyweight Victron Energy Items like the MultiPlus, Isolation transformers, Quattro inverter chargers, and large battery chargers like the Centaur and Skylla.
Installing a MultiPlus in a School Bus conversion
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 8/20/2019 to
Older Posts
This Dutch family converted a school bus to make a vehicle for family adventures. They included a MultiPlus inverter charger in their plans
Battery charging with programmable temperature compensation
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/25/2019 to
Battery Chargers
With Victron MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers the temperature compensation used for lead acid batteries can now be configured using the VE Configure program
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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