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    Balancers

    Balancers

    When putting batteries in series for a 24V or 48V system it is a good idea to use a balancer. This balancer ensures that the voltages of all the batteries in the pack remain equal and balanced.

  • BlueSolar vs SmartSolar

    BlueSolar vs SmartSolar

    When buying Victron MPPT solar controllers you have two product lines to choose from, the BlueSolar range and the SmartSolar range. The key difference between the two is that the BlueSolar range does NOT have Bluetooth.

  • Rail Profiles

    Rail Profiles

    We help a lot of customers with solar rail and solar panel mounting hardware. Sometimes people need to match rail or mounts with their existing system.


All Tech Talks & Tips

  • Amps VS Amp-hours

    Amps VS Amp-hours

    Understand the difference between amps and amp-hours and how they affect one another.

  • What are Watts?

    What are Watts?

    What are Watts? Watts are a unit of power. Power is defined as the instantaneous amount of energy delivered to a load. Watts should not be confused with watt-hours or kilowatt-hours. Watt hours are a measure of energy storage, which is a different topic to be covered in the future. Power (Watts) = Volts (V)…

  • Unveiling the Power of Lead-Carbon Technology Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

    Unveiling the Power of Lead-Carbon Technology Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

    Everyone knows about lead-acid batteries and most are aware of lithium, but if lead-carbon still has you scratching your head, this talk is for you. With growing efforts to move away from fossil fuels, creativity in the renewable energy & battery storage sphere has resulted in the melding of age old technology in innovative ways.…

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  • VE. Smart Networking

    VE. Smart Networking

    Delve into the tech magic of VE.Smart Networkingโ€”a wireless interconnection using Bluetooth Smart technology, fostering seamless communication among your Victron products.

  • Parallel VS Series: the solar panel edition

    Parallel VS Series: the solar panel edition

    This edition of Parallel VS Series covers solar panels. Perfect if you’re wondering how solar panel configuration affect voltage, current and wattage?

  • Parallel VS Series: the battery edition

    Parallel VS Series: the battery edition

    This edition of Parallel VS Series covers batteries. If you’re wondering how battery configuration affects voltage, amp-hours and capacity, this will hopefully help.

  • Heat & Solar Panel Performance

    Heat & Solar Panel Performance

    It’s the middle of summer. It’s hot. Solar radiation is at it’s peak, but your solar panels are not quite performing at their peak. If you’re wondering what could be going on, our tech team are here to explain.

  • Heat & Electrical Device Performance

    Heat & Electrical Device Performance

    Temperature affects electronics and electrical devices in all sorts of ways. As we arrive in summer, it is important to be aware of what you might see occurring in your system.

  • Check & Tighten your Terminals

    Check & Tighten your Terminals

    As the weather heats up, loose connections can become an issue. Follow our tips for the best chance of preventing loose connections, and always check your terminals as the seasons change.

  • Tilt Angle & Performance

    Tilt Angle & Performance

    Did you know? If you want to maximise average performance across the year, you should have your solar panels at a specific tilt angle depending on your location!

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