Electric Propulsion
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/31/2023 to
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?
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/25/2023 to
Batteries (Conventional)
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.
Latest updates to Victron VRM
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/15/2023 to
System Integration
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,
A demo of the Bluetooth function of Victron Smart Lithium Batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/14/2023 to
Batteries (Lithium Ion)
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.
Programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/8/2023 to
System Integration
This article was updated in July 2022 and covers programming your MultiPlus or Quattro with Victron Connect. 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
How to update the Firmware in your MultiPlus or Quattro
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 5/2/2023 to
Victron MultiPlus and Quatro
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. 
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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