Using the Victron SmartShunt or BMV as a DC Ammeter
Posted by on 9/29/2021 to
Battery Monitoring
Thanks to a software upgrade the Victron SmartShunt or BMV now has an alternative use to measure power production or consumption of a single device
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What case size is my alternator
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/27/2021 to
Alternators
We finally got around to taking pictures of a small and large case alternator side by side. 
New Stackable Battery Chargers From Victron Energy
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 9/15/2021 to
Battery Chargers
Victron Energy announced recently that the Firmware for the IP22 chargers has been updated allow synchronized charging. Now you can take two 30 amp chargers and put them together to make a 60 amp charger.
Camper Van from Overland Van Builders
Posted by Mike Hobson on 8/12/2021 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Doug Fauths new van from Carriage Hill Cabinets is for one of their Home owners and it has the look and feel of a high quality Home . The owners are avid Camper and cyclists 
New Victron Training Videos
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 6/8/2021 to
Training
Victron training videos now available - follow through from beginner to expert
Off Grid Camper Built By Cameron
Posted by Liam P. Kennedy on 2/26/2021 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Cameron purchased a 1996 Safari Sahara 3044. They are known for their riveted aluminum exterior and robust build design. The RV was mostly trashed on the inside with water leaks and termite damage, so it was gutted to the studs. While
Controlling the MultiPlus Inverter Charger from the BMS CL 12-100
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/24/2021 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
I have had quite a lot of questions about how to interface the MultiPlus to the CL 12-100 so I wrote this short article to explain how it works
Installation and Instruction manual for the new Victron Smart BMS CL 12-100
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 1/22/2021 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
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I wrote my own personal installation and instruction manual for this BMS to help people understand what it is used for and how to install and use it. I hope it helps make your life a bit easier. Please feel free to add your comments and questions at the end 
Installation and commissioning of your new Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
Posted by on 8/14/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
Youv'e ordered you new batteries and all the stuff to go with them, now its time to get reading and familiarize yourself with the nuts and bolts of how to put the system together. Hopefully this guide will get your started. Check back from time to time as it will be updated.
Boat Project Examples
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/23/2020 to
Boats
This is a collection of boat photos showing some typical installs
RV Project Examples
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/1/2020 to
Vehicles & Camper Vans
Thanks to all the people that contributed photos for this blog post, they will be updated as new material becomes available. If you right click on an image you can open it at full size in a new tab.
ABYC Selection and Installation of Boat Batteries: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Posted by Liam P. Kennedy on 6/19/2020 to
Batteries (Conventional)
ABYC Technical Instructor Ray Toth will talk all things batteries in this week's webinar.
ABYC Webinar Explaining Lithium Ion Battery Basics
Posted by Liam P. Kennedy on 6/19/2020 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
ABYC has released this webinar by Dr. Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries, to discuss lithium ion batteries.
Using DC DC Converters for power conditioning
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/30/2020 to
Techniques and How to...
Anyone using sensitive electronics in a mobile environment will be familiar with the problem of equipment malfunction caused by a fluctuating power supply. This article describes how to solve the problem...........
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
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
This 20 minute video has an in-depth look at the inner workings of the MultiPlus and Quattro inverter chargers 
How to change a pulley on an 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. 
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.
Alternator Charging Lithium
Posted by George Kaye on 10/7/2019 to
Alternators
How to not blow up your alternator
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 Procedure
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 procedure. 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.
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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