B2B CHARGER.

[trevskoda]

Fuse or trip any cables between unit and starter battery, both ends.

 

[Mtbcol]

Thanks Trev. Got that, but which is preferable, fuse or trip, or doesn't it matter?

 

[Admin]

Thanks Trev. Got that, but which is preferable, fuse or trip, or doesn't it matter?

Unless you are going to buy high-quality breakers, I would use 60-amp fuses. I have tested the breakers sold on eBay, Amazon and some dealers, and they are rubbish.

 

[Admin]

Good afternoon all. I've now received our Victron Orion XS50A! Just need to sort the cable out now. I'm still a little confused re this. Basically the Orion unit will be approx 1-1.5 meters from the vehicle starter battery and probably a maximum of 1 meter from the connection of our battery bank. I assume the negative cable can either be connected (from the Orion) to the starter battery or a convenient ground? So in total I've probably got a maximum of 2.5 meters of live cable and 1.5 of negative cable required. So would I be ok with 16mm2 for these cables? Obviously with a 60 amp fuse on each of the live ends, or are breakers preferable? I just want to get it right before I make a start on the install. I'll probably have so more questions, but that's it for now

I would recommend 16 mm2 CSA.

 

[trevskoda]

Thanks Trev. Got that, but which is preferable, fuse or trip, or doesn't it matter?

I have trips,and a link switch plus 200ah relay, i can jump starter battery from les ones, very handy & mine is linked with starter cable.