The EM24 Energy Meter is back in stock. Victron Community - a brand new forum for collaboration on technical issues. There is a blog about lead-acid battery charging at low temperatures. Read how Markus Pauritsch has improved his Hydro Power installation, and there is a blog about how horses travel first class these days. Please do check the list of updated documentation, certificates, training and exhibitions we have for you.
EM24 Energy Meter is back in stock
For most countries using the EM24 Energy Meter is better for the three phase ESS Systems than using the ET340.
One difference is its more frequent updating of the rate/capacity measurements.
The other difference is the way in which it counts and calculates energy 'sold' to the grid versus the energy ‘bought'.
For more information see our Energy Meters manual.
New technical forum
Called Victron Community, it provides a new place to learn about Victron products in real world applications at any pace and share knowledge with others. It is targeted to do-it-yourself end-users, installers and if they wish also distributors, to discuss technical mattersin a collaborative and mutually supportive way.
To be clear: Victron Community does not replace our official support channels. The official channel for technical support for distributors is and remains the sales manager. Customers are also still advised to contact a Victron distributor for support, sales and system advice. The full process is explained to the public on our website here .
To date the community has been quite a success with already over 800 answered questions; and 80-90 new questions being answered each week. So far over 80% of the answers have been provided by other users or distributors, and this is growing. Victron Staff are providing the other 20%.
Lead-acid battery charging in cold weather
Charging lead-acid batteries in cold (and indeed hot) weather needs special consideration, primarily due to the fact a higher charge-voltage is required at low temperatures and a lower voltage at high temperatures.
Read the blog.
Documentation
We have the following updated documentation for you:
- Manual BMV 700 700H 702 712 – in the Technical Data list we’ve added ratings (potential free contact)
- Datasheet Venus GX – the EasySolar 1600V has been added to the list of supported products
For all of our latest documentation we refer you to our website.
New certificates
We have added the following certificate to the website:
For all of our latest documentation we refer you to our website.
Victron training
Sign up for one of our training events and learn more about our products. You can still register for the next training events:
- January 22nd – January 24th, Formation Technique Dijon in Dijon France
- January 23rd, Victron Energy Solar Systems Technical Training in Cape Town, South Africa
- February 6th, Victron Energy Training, Small and medium solar systems in Port Vila, Vanuatu
For more information about our training events go to Victron Professional.
Upcoming exhibitions
Check our exhibition schedule online if you are interested in visiting an exhibition in your area during the coming months. The following exhibitions are scheduled:
- January 19th – January 27th, Boot Düsseldorf 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany
- January 23rd – January 24th, Intersolution in Gent, Belgium
- February 9th – February 11th, Belgium Boat Show in Gent, Belgium
NICE TO KNOW
DIY ingenuity: Hydro Power MkII – art 1
You may recall a year ago a blog about Hydro Power, in which Markus Pauritsch used a MPPT solar charge controller loaded and driven by a Pelton wheel water turbine to charge his off-grid cabin battery system in the Austrian Alps.
Things have moved on; the installation has now grown by necessity. Whilst the original install had worked well, that all came to a halt when a summer storm turned the hydro supply stream into a torrent.
Event horses travel first class
If you have even a passing interest in Equestrian sports: Horse Racing, Polo, Show Jumping, Dressage or Point to Point, you will know that in order to compete in international events, both Horse and Rider need to arrive in tip-top condition. Horse Truck Ltd., founded by Josef Toth, is a bespoke transport maker – helping them do just that.