Well, it has Finally Arrived......... (1 Viewer)

[EuroTrotters]

Its been a very long wait, delays all down to the Manufacturer, Victron.

But a massive thank you to RogerIvy @ off grid power solutions

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For their fantastic service and help. It was even delivered 24 hours on a Sunday by Royal Mail.

Thanks

 

[MichaelT]

I got mine on Sunday too

 

[Just smiffy]

Mines all fitted…

 

[fat haggis]

I’ve not got mine ?

 

[EuroTrotters]

Has anyone used a 60a breaker instead of a fuse or have you fitted just a fuse or both?

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[Two on Tour]

I have used a 60A fuse in this type inline fuse holder on both the in from the cab battery and the out to the hab battery cables on my Orion XS.
I have a 60A fuse at the cab battery end as well.

 

[Just smiffy]

60amp fuse with holder on mine…

 

[nigelivy]

Its been a very long wait, delays all down to the Manufacturer, Victron.

But a massive thank you to RogerIvy @ off grid power solutions

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About Us

offgridpower.solutions

For their fantastic service and help. It was even delivered 24 hours on a Sunday by Royal Mail.

Thanks

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Glad it got there so quickly!

I’ve not got mine ?

We're getting the pre-orders out in chronological order as quickly as possible. According to Victron's system today, we're meant to have another consignment shipped at the end of this week, which will clear the remaining pre-orders. Hopefully, there won't be any more delays. It would appear that they're starting to catch up on the backorders.

 

[Just smiffy]

Mines all fitted…

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Just realised that’s an older picture, I have a 60amp fuse inline from the b2b to the leisure batteries now…. in case Lenny HB notices..

 

[Lenny HB]

Has anyone used a 60a breaker instead of a fuse or have you fitted just a fuse or both?View attachment 889087

Those breakers are naff use a midi fuse if you want to protect the circuit.

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[Just smiffy]

Had a bit of a head scratcher to do with it today. Went out this afternoon and noticed my solar charger was saying battery 16v… went into the Orion and it’s doing a equalisation phase..? Read a little on it and once a week it pumps out 16.1v for an hour to defulsification (spelling) the plates…

 

[Lenny HB]

Had a bit of a head scratcher to do with it today. Went out this afternoon and noticed my solar charger was saying battery 16v… went into the Orion and it’s doing a equalisation phase..? Read a little on it and once a week it pumps out 16.1v for an hour to defulsification (spelling) the plates…

You have Gels that's a good way of fooking them.

 

[Just smiffy]

You have Gels that's a good way of fooking them.

I can turn it down, shall I..? To 14.2..?

 

[Googlebot]

I am now seething with jealousy!

Fuse holders are here and waiting. Just need to get my hands on mine now too!

I have the wiring route planned, the alternator checked and the bracket ready to fabricate.

Exciting times.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

I have used a 60A fuse in this type inline fuse holder on both the in from the cab battery and the out to the hab battery cables on my Orion XS.
I have a 60A fuse at the cab battery end as well.

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I’m no electrical expert but even I know it’s not good practice to install any electrics on top of a tapwater and power are not a good mix

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[Lenny HB]

I can turn it down, shall I..? To 14.2..?

Turn it off if it's been running every week since you fitted those battery they are probably not going to last much longer.
Good excuse to get your Lithium.

 

[Dutch 68]

Turn it off if it's been running every week since you fitted those battery they are probably not going to last much longer.
Good excuse to get your Lithium.

When can you fit smiffy in Lenny ?
Some extra solar too?

 

[Just smiffy]

When can you fit smiffy in Lenny ?
Some extra solar too?

Lenny taught me all he knows….

 

[Dutch 68]

Lenny taught me all he knows….

Don’t tell him that, he loves to do it for you

 

[Just smiffy]

Turn it off if it's been running every week since you fitted those battery they are probably not going to last much longer.
Good excuse to get your Lithium.

I’m on about the new Orion b2b Lenny…

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[EuroTrotters]

Those breakers are naff use a midi fuse if you want to protect the circuit.

Ive ordered some

 

[Lenny HB]

I’m on about the new Orion b2b Lenny…

Thought you were talking about your solar I didn't think the B2B could do equalisation.
If it doesn't have a Gel setting set it to 14.2v with float of 13.6v no equalisation.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Those breakers are naff use a midi fuse if you want to protect the circuit.

really ?

I have ordered fuses. But thought it could be an easy way to isolate if required.

I have never used the breakers before

 

[Lenny HB]

really ?

I have ordered fuses. But thought it could be an easy way to isolate if required.

I have never used the breakers before

Unreliable often don't trip at the rating or don't trip at all. You can get reliable DC breakers but they are about £60, a fuse might be cheaper.

 

[fat haggis]

Wowwhooo mine is here.

My life is now complete ❤

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[StillGoing]

Wowwhooo mine is here.

Mine too!

 

[Googlebot]

Stop!

I want mine too.

 

[davidroxburgh]

You lucky people! I would love some feedback after you have installed. RogerIvy will the discount on your site be going once pre-orders have been fulfilled? David

 

[AdrianChen]

Thought you were talking about your solar I didn't think the B2B could do equalisation.
If it doesn't have a Gel setting set it to 14.2v with float of 13.6v no equalisation.

There are three preset Victron gel settings - Strangely they all seem to have auto equalisation set, so must be OK with Victron Gels - Definitely will harm Gels not designed for it (or any type of VRLA). I'm just fiddling with connect app in demo mode. So best to set the parameters manually I guess. There is also a Storage stage which the pre-sets seem to go for 13.2v

 

[WESTY66]

Do these victron thingys have to be mounted vertically? I haven’t seen one to see if there’s a heat sink on the back!

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