Wiring a 24V to 12V converter
Went crazy and decided to upgrade to a 24V system (and 2000W inverter). Ordered a Victron Orion 24/12-40 converter for the 12V stuff (except emergency brake switch). It's rated 40A continuous outpu...
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2oldman wrote:brulaz wrote:Yes, 360w. Not adjustable (well, not easily) but holds 12.9v.
Is yours a 360W unit? 30A at 12V? That's the max size I can find for the isolated ones.
Another thing: have you considered the Victron Battery Balancer?
No balancer. I'm going Li soon so won't need to.
IIRC a good Li system already has a BMS that balances each and every cell. Unless you build your own bank from individual cells, then you should add a BMS or risk disaster.
Was surprised to discover Victron's balancer for lead acid systems, but since my two 12V banks are of different manufacturer and age, it might make sense in a 24V system.
