Frequently asked questions and commonly encountered issues with DIY installs

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There are a number of questions that get asked frequently on the community covering basic installation DIY and commonly encountered problems with operation after installation / setup.

A number of topics have been written in the DIY category and these are linked below. If you have an installation question or operational problem have a look in these first. Often if you ask a question that is covered, you are likely to be pointed towards one of these FAQs as an answer.

What fuse capacity or wiring size or bolt torque should I use for the DC connection to my Victron Energy Product

Shunt / battery monitor jumping to 100% or reporting a high SOC when the Volts are low and/or the BMS has disconnected

Shunt / battery monitor not reading the correct SOC/ Amps, missing solar, decreasing daily or other misreading problems

The DC System Power on a Venus device is jumping, erratic or does not match other loads

Smart BMS 12/200 or BMS CL12/100 alternator charge current is much lower than the fuse value

How does the Multiplus trickle charger work

Using inverter / MPPT / GX device programmable relays with higher current, inductive or capacitive loads

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