Expert guides, product comparisons, and how-to articles to help you get the most from your Victron Energy system.
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Product Comparisons
If you have a separate inverter and shore power supply that both need to feed the same AC circuits, you need a transfer switch.
How-To Guides
A backup generator is an essential part of most serious off-grid Victron installations in the UK.
Encyclopaedia
When choosing a Victron inverter/charger for marine use, the specifications can be confusing. What does 3000VA actually mean in watts?
Product Comparisons
Choosing between a 12V and 24V Victron MultiPlus for a marine installation is one of the most important decisions in your electrical system design.
How-To Guides
Adding solar to a caravan is one of the best upgrades you can make. Unlike a campervan conversion where you design the electrical system from scratch, a...
How-To Guides
Narrowboat roofs are ideal for solar panels — flat, long, and generally unobstructed.
How-To Guides
Sizing an off-grid solar system correctly is the single most important step in any Victron installation.
Encyclopaedia
Victron Energy product names look like random numbers at first glance, but they actually follow a consistent naming convention that tells you almost...
How-To Guides
A battery monitor is one of the most important instruments on any boat. Without one, you're guessing how much power remains in your batteries — and guessing...
How-To Guides
For many narrowboat owners, shore power is their primary charging source — especially during winter moorings.
Encyclopaedia
When a boat is plugged into shore power at a marina, the mains earth connection creates an electrical path between the boat's underwater metalwork and every...
How-To Guides
Installing a Victron electrical system in a cruising sailboat demands careful planning.