12V DC-DC & 240V Mains Hook Up & 1000W Inverter- Electrical system

[HubertK]

I am after fairly simple electrical set up as I am planning on spending 90% on sites with hook up and never more than couple nights away. I have done hours of research but struggling to get my head around the wiring and equipment needed.

I am also wondering if I will need Victron BMV-712 Smart shunt or going with Fogstar smart bluetooth battery will give me same information?

 

[Dellmassive]

Looking good ....

The Fogstar has a good app, so you may not need a bmv712....!unless you want to go full team Blue.

Not sure you need the isolation switch on the inverter as it comes with a remote on/off switch.

15A LB charger is good..... But you will need some way of keeping the. Starter battery topped up

Not sure you need an isolation switch on your loads..... You can switch the battery off remotely.

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[HubertK]

Looking good ....

The Fogstar has a good app, so you may not need a bmv712....!unless you want to go full team Blue.

Not sure you need the isolation switch on the inverter as it comes with a remote on/off switch.

15A LB charger is good..... But you will need some way of keeping the. Starter battery topped up

Not sure you need an isolation switch on your loads..... You can switch the battery off remotely.

To keep the starter battery topped up would you recommend AMT12-2 or something else?


Is there any difference between these victron chargers or just size and casing?

Thank you

 

[Dellmassive]

Yes for the AMT12-2

They work great...


The ip22 charger is for internal use and has a fan.

The IP65 version is same, but waterproof so can be mounted anywhere. Ie under bonnet and is also fanless.

 

[Anakin]

I went for the IP65 version as it is mounted near where my water pipes to the sink run, in case there was a slow leak that I didn’t notice. They are priced similarly, both fitted where I wanted, so that was the one factor that made my choice.

 

[HubertK]

Amazing never spotted the difference in IP ratings, spent couple days comparing the two. Will buy the IP65 version as seems more compact and around same price

Just ordered AMT12-2 will see how it works on standard settings with fogstar and start stop battery.

Thanks

 

[Anakin]

I left my Ablemail on the standard settings, and others have too, and all seems well with LiFePO4.

 

[Dellmassive]

I left my Ablemail on the standard settings, and others have too, and all seems well with LiFePO4.

Standard setting #4 works well with the AGM starter and Lifepo4 LB.