# Adding dc generator to my victron system **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** hybrid\_generators, byd, beginner\ **Created:** [20 September 2024 09:34 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416 "2024-09-20T09:34:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![salautom](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/salautom/32/3267_2.png) [@salautom](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/salautom)\ **Post date:** [20 September 2024 09:34 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/1 "2024-09-20T09:34:11Z")
Hello, I have a off-grid system with a quattro 48/8000, 2x mppt, BYD pro 4x2.5 (10kw) and ccgx for backup I now use a petrol generator with avr, but this is not working good, several devices in the house go mad when the generator is on (like apc-ups, pellet stove) so looking for a new generator and got an offer from konner-sohnen: KS 48V-DC (dc generator) should be connected directly on the dc 48v bar bus, are there people here who have experience with this kind of generator? best regards, Henk ---
**Author:** ![ronaldod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f08c70/32.png) [@ronaldod](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ronaldod)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2024 23:03 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/2 "2024-11-17T23:03:37Z")
Nope but is on mine project plan for Q1 25. Love tinkering. ---
**Author:** ![Haachim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/90ced4/32.png) [@Haachim](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Haachim)\ **Post date:** [22 November 2024 11:51 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/3 "2024-11-22T11:51:25Z")
@salautom Hi Henk, Did you go for that generator and if so how is it working for you? I would love to know! Kind regards, Joël ---
**Author:** ![salautom](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/salautom/32/3267_2.png) [@salautom](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/salautom)\ **Post date:** [25 November 2024 15:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/4 "2024-11-25T15:16:14Z")
sorry, ordered the generator, but still waiting ---
**Author:** ![jonf3n](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/jonf3n/32/6525_2.png) [@jonf3n](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jonf3n)\ **Post date:** [3 December 2024 01:50 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/5 "2024-12-03T01:50:46Z")
Am I correct that is maxes out at about 3360w ? Sad it doesn’t work on Propane. ---
**Author:** ![Piter271](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b487fb/32.png) [@Piter271](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Piter271)\ **Post date:** [30 December 2024 09:06 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/7 "2024-12-30T09:06:30Z")
Hi Henk, have you successfully connected this genset to your system ? I have 3 phase Multi II and I’m looking exactly for such a solution . The only question I have is the way to connect genset charge cables to the busbar : just directly ??? ---
**Author:** ![salautom](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/salautom/32/3267_2.png) [@salautom](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/salautom)\ **Post date:** [30 December 2024 10:08 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/8 "2024-12-30T10:08:14Z")
yes, connected the generator now for a couple off weeks, connected directly to the dc bus, and autostart/stop by a (relay) signal from the ccgx on specific SOC. working good. ---
**Author:** ![Piter271](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b487fb/32.png) [@Piter271](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Piter271)\ **Post date:** [30 December 2024 17:26 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/9 "2024-12-30T17:26:42Z")
👌 Thanks a lot ! ---
**Author:** ![jonf3n](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/jonf3n/32/6525_2.png) [@jonf3n](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jonf3n)\ **Post date:** [4 March 2025 00:28 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/10 "2025-03-04T00:28:58Z")
People keep telling me that adding a propane converter is a bad idea and they eventually have problems. I’m therefore sticking with manufacturer support for propane. Went with the KS 8100ieg and have been very happy. It is AC, not DC, so you lose some efficiency, but on the positive side, I can bypass the inverter, batteries, etc and just use AC directly when the solar setup needs to be taken offline for example or has a fault. Already used it a few times! ---
**Author:** ![ptrenz](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/ptrenz/32/22_2.png) [@ptrenz](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ptrenz)\ **Post date:** [4 April 2025 12:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/12 "2025-04-04T12:16:36Z")
Hi guys, please take a look at the Hatz fiPMG DC generator, it even has DVCC integration. There’s also a nice video on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5EoTwUVxkA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5EoTwUVxkA) Best ---
**Author:** ![salautom](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/salautom/32/3267_2.png) [@salautom](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/salautom)\ **Post date:** [4 April 2025 15:02 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/14 "2025-04-04T15:02:53Z")
yeah, but the price… the KS 48V-DC is around 1000 euro and is doing at least for me the job well. ---
**Author:** ![ronaldod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f08c70/32.png) [@ronaldod](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ronaldod)\ **Post date:** [8 April 2025 06:52 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/15 "2025-04-08T06:52:07Z")
How do you have the charge levels controlled with the KS 48-DC ? Or just let it run ? ---
**Author:** ![salautom](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/salautom/32/3267_2.png) [@salautom](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/salautom)\ **Post date:** [8 April 2025 07:08 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/16 "2025-04-08T07:08:41Z")
just let it run ---
**Author:** ![ronaldod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f08c70/32.png) [@ronaldod](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/ronaldod)\ **Post date:** [8 April 2025 10:11 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/18 "2025-04-08T10:11:50Z")
So need to add some extra protective measures when using this generator. So what to use the smartshunt more then just as a measerment but also for triggering a shutdown in combination with node red on the CerboGX if the voltage provided by the generator is out of bounds. ---
**Author:** ![Ewky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c4cdca/32.png) [@Ewky](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Ewky)\ **Post date:** [29 April 2025 17:22 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/19 "2025-04-29T17:22:15Z")
These generators not manufactured in Germany then? ---
**Author:** ![Daanos15](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/victron/user_avatar/community.victronenergy.com/daanos15/32/13177_2.png) [@Daanos15](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Daanos15)\ **Post date:** [23 October 2025 10:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/adding-dc-generator-to-my-victron-system/4416/21 "2025-10-23T10:39:08Z")
working on a plan alike, but looking for a 48VDC generator, propane fired and water cooled for heat integration. Anyone got an idea?