Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 24V 12A Charger Review I’ve been stuck with a dead 24-volt battery more times than I care to admit, so I put the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 24-Volt 12 amp 120VAC Battery Charger (Bluetooth) to the test. At 5.2 pounds with a 12 amp output, it’s compact enough to … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger Review I’ve been burned by dead marine batteries more times than I care to admit, especially after a long winter storage. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Marine Battery Charger 24V 5A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Boat, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 12A Charger Review I’ve been stuck with a dead 24V battery on my boat more times than I’d like to admit, so I finally tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 24V 12A. With 94% efficiency and Bluetooth monitoring, it promised to be a serious … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead house battery while your starter battery is full, you know the pain. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 12/12-Volt 18 amp 220-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems to see if … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 24/13 Charger Review When you need to keep a 24V battery alive on a boat or job site, a flimsy charger just won’t cut it. I’ve been testing the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Charger 24/13(1) 120V NEMA 1-15 and its 13A output handles AGM, GEL, and Lithium batteries without … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-XS Smart DC to DC Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead house battery while camping or on a boat, you know the frustration. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-XS Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) and found it solves that problem with 98.5% efficiency and a continuous 700-watt output, even … Read more
Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 150V 60A Review I was tired of losing solar power when clouds rolled in, so I tested the Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Tr Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) – Charge Controllers for Solar Panels – 150V 60 am on my cabin setup. Its MPPT tracking keeps pulling juice even in partial shade, … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 8A Review I recently found myself with a dead 24V battery on my boat and needed a charger that wouldn’t just dump current and walk away. That’s when I grabbed the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 24V 8A, a compact unit with Bluetooth and a … Read more
Victron Energy Orion XS 1400 DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve ever struggled to find space for a battery charger in your van or boat, I feel your pain. I tested the Victron Energy Orion XS 1400, 12/24-Volt 50 Amp DC-DC Battery Charger – 1400W Output, 98.5% Efficiency, Bluetooth Monito and was shocked at how small … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A Review I’ve killed more than a few batteries letting them sit over the winter, so I picked up the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 20A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries to finally fix … Read more