ABYC Webinar - De-mystifying Basic Electrical Concepts
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/3/2020 to
System Integration

This ABYC Webinar covers a lot of ground and discusses wiring, wire sizing, circuit protection and the basic concepts involved in putting together a marine electrical system
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Sprinter Van Electrical Systems Engineering by TouRig
Posted by Liam Kennedy on 1/21/2020 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans

Sprinter Van Electrical Systems Engineering by TouRig
Victron new products update Winter 2019-2020
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/12/2019 to
Older Posts

Victron have adopted a page out of the Apple playbook and made a big announcement of new products recently in Amsterdam at the Mets 2019 expo. They have upped their game this year with the addition of a splashy video to showcase the abilities of the new Cerbo GX. Read about our first impressions in the following blog post.......
Setting up parallel and split phase systems using the Victron MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/4/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

This article is about setting up parallel and three phase systems using the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers
Video on the inner workings of the MultiPlus inverter charger
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/28/2019 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro

How to change a pulley on a Balmar alternator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/22/2019 to
Alternators

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

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
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.