Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 24/5(1) 120V
- Brand:
- Victron Energy
- Part no:
- BPC240531104R
Image: Victron Energy
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Specifications
- Output current
- 5 A
- Battery types
- Lithium, lead-acid, AGM, gel, flooded
- Ingress rating
- IP65
The Victron Blue Smart IP65 Charger 24/5(1) is a 24 V charger rated at 5 A in normal mode, with a 2 A low mode. It runs an adaptive 7-stage algorithm at 94 % efficiency, and the enclosure carries an IP65 rating. It works with the VictronConnect app. The operating range runs from -40 to 60 °C, though the output is fully rated only up to 30 °C.
Our take
The 5 A normal-mode output sets the pace here, and the 2 A low mode gives a gentler rate. IP65 covers water, dust and chemicals, but full output holds only up to 30 °C, well below the top of its -40 to 60 °C operating range.
From our buying guide
NMMA says charging sources must meet the charging profile the battery maker recommends. A charger's presets are its own maker's, not the battery's, so set it from the battery maker's figures.
Check before you buy:
- It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
- Its output suits your bank. ProMariner recommends about 10 percent of the batteries' total amp-hour capacity, with one charger output for each battery.
- It suits how you'll use it, since ProMariner says its waterproof chargers are for batteries not in use while charging.