Wondering how much further forward the Balmar Serpentine Kit will be on your engine?

Wondering how much further forward the Balmar Serpentine Kit will be on your engine?

Wondering how much further forward the Balmar Serpentine Kit will be on your engine? We took a photo to explain it. Click for more.......
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Raymarine announce end of support for a long list of legacy products

This list of products no longer supported was posted by Raymarine on June 1st 2018
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Customizing your Venus

We know that Victron software is open source and we know that really clever people can write their own programming integrations, and we know that the Victron Venus is the most tweakable and programmable item in the Victron product range.  However talking about this and actually doing it are not the same and for most of us this is too intimidating an excercise to attempt.  Here is the story of one installation with all the explanations necessary to accomplish it yourself.....
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What is the load output used for on certain Victron MPPT charge controllers

The smaller Victron MPPT Charge Controllers have a load output separate from the battery connection.  This article explains what it is used for.
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Blue Sea Systems custom panel: What will it look like when installed?

The custom panel program from Blue Sea Systems lets you design your own panel online and produces an image of what it will look like. Its not quite the same as seeing it installed of course. Here is how one panel turned out.
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IP Ratings explained

IP Ratings explained

Many of the items we sell have an IP Rating. Here is an explanation of what they mean.
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How to setup a return at PKYS

How to setup a return at PKYS

You can set up a product return at PKYS by logging in to your account
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Adding an alternator to your lithium battery setup

A discussion on the best way to incorporate an alternator into a Lithium-Ion battery setup
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Sizing your Lithium Ion Battery bank

A discussion on how to select a suitable size battery bank when contemplating an upgrade to Lithium Ion Batteries
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Victron Software is All Open Source

You can write your own software for Victron Energy products or you can write your own interaction with them. Here is an interesting example....
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Charger Settings for AGM Batteries

What are the recommended charge settings for AGM batteries.  We looked it up for you.............
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Demo Lithium Battery System Comparison to AGM

How much does it costDemo Lithium Battery System Comparison to AGM Batteries
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Custom panel rear view

Custom panel rear view

This is an actual panel built to order for a customer and it is going in a specialized off road vehicle.
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What happens when I have multiple charge sources charging a single battery bank

What happens when I have multiple charge sources charging a single battery bank

What happens when I have multiple charge sources charging a single battery bank? I get this question asked almost every day. "I have a battery charger, an alternator, and solar panels charging the same battery. Does it get overcharged?" Here are some thoughts on the subject.....
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Altmount installation on a Universal M35

Altmount installation on a Universal M35

Here is a photo and description of the installation of an Altmount kit on a Universal M35 on a Nonsuch 30
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Help with interpreting Amp Hour Readings

Help with interpreting Amp Hour Readings

I'm getting weird reading from my Victron BMV amp hour meter. The readings don't seem to relate to what I think is happening. HELP !
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Dont do this

Dont do this

Its a total No-No to connect AC Neutral to Ground on board a boat.  One boat did by accident, see what happened.......
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ABYC standard for ELCI's explained

ABYC standard for ELCI's explained


We all know that electricity and water don't mix.  What we may not be aware of is how many drownings occur every year because of electrical current in the water.  The new ABYC standard requiring ELCI circuit breakers on shore power service to boats is an attempt to reduce the amount of stray electrical current in the water - read below for an explanation of what this is all about.
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Voltage drop tables

Voltage drop tables

I am always referring to these tables so I thought I would put them in my blog where they will be easier to find
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Sizing wire for AC circuits

This post gives a few pointers for sizing wire in AC Circuits
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A comparison of ANL and MEGA fuses

A comparison of ANL and MEGA fuses

ANL and MEGA fuses are similar high amperage DC fuses but there are some big differences. Here is a comparison.....
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Ampacity Tables

Ampacity Tables

I end up looking up this table so often I decided to post it on my blog
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Serpentine kit installation on a Yanmar 4JH4-HTE

Serpentine kit installation on a Yanmar 4JH4-HTE

This was my first time installing one of the Balmar Serpentine kits and I was a bit apprehensive. Although I had read the instructions several times it still isn't quite the same as actually doing it. Read how it all turned out.........
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What is the Start Isolation feature of an ACR for?

What is the Start Isolation feature of an ACR for?

The start isolation feature of Blue Sea Systems ACR's is even incorporated into the name of the device. It is an optional feature with a very specific application......
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Isolation Transformer or Galvanic Isolator - which is preferable?

Isolation Transformer or Galvanic Isolator - which is preferable?

A discussion on the relative merits of transformers and galvanic isolators
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