[C320-list] Installing Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger 2000W w Lifeline AGM

[RichF RF]

Thanks for the tips Troy. Based on your Owner's Gallery, you have done much
more of this that I have!   I  had already added a start battery, group 24
West Marine at least that part is already done.  The Lifeline 4Ds fit in
the original battery trays.  Looks like the Lifeline Group 24 will fit, but
have not checked that one yet.

Manual is stating 2400W load, 12V, 200 A and minimum DC cable 70 mm2 - so
that's going to be one 2/0 or two 1 (84 mm2) or two 1/0 (107 mm2).  There
are two lugs at the DC connection points to double up instead of running
one very large wire.

Should be an interesting project, looks like pics would be helpful for
future owners that choose this type of setup.

Rich #990

On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 1:27 PM Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rich
>
> I didn't go that route, but I think you will be very happy with those
> choices.  Your wallet will be a tad lighter, but at least you are spending
> it on a boat...as opposed to wasting it on something less important.
>
> It sounds like someone already added a start/reserve battery to your boat
> so, this all should be very straight forward.   I can’t think of a reason
> to pay someone else to do this job.   Just pay attention to the new total
> max amps going through the DC wires from the shore power charger to the
> batteries...you may need to upgrade the current carrying capacity of those
> wires. (I.e. replace them)
>
> If you follow RC's instructions on how to set up the shunt for the Victron
> monitor...you will be fine.   Just be sure to have absolutely no load
> between the negative of the house bank and the shunt.
>
> Good luck and post lots of pics in the gallery for the next guy.
>
> Cheers
>
> Troy Dunn
> Hull #514
>