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Supply 12v from Orion?

Hi all. I am installing a 12v LiFePo4 battery system. I am using a Victron Orion DC/DC charger to charge the Lithium bank from my LA bank when the alternator is charging the LA bank.


When I am on long periods of shore power, I would like to disable the LiFePO4 bank and power the 12V loads from other sources e.g. from the LA bank. Would the Orion enable this based on the (rough) wiring diagram below? (Orion charger is on the charge bus).


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kevgermany answered ·

If you're on shore power, take the loads direct from the multi. Or is the multi not a 12 V model?

In any case - in principle, yes, will work as you describe. Risk here is that if loads exceed Orion output, you have a flat starter battery.

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