Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger 24/12, 120V AC
- Brand:
- Victron Energy
- Part no:
- BPC241247106
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Specifications
- Output current
- 12 A
- Battery types
- LiFePO4
- Ignition protection
- Ignition protected
- Ingress rating
- IP67
The Victron Blue Smart IP67 24/12 is a 120 VAC charger with built-in Bluetooth that puts out 12A at 24V. The case is cast aluminium with the electronics moulded in resin, which makes it waterproof, shockproof and ignition protected. It is rated at 96% efficiency, also charges LiFePO4 batteries, and weighs 2.4 kg.
Our take
The cast aluminium case with resin-moulded electronics gives this charger its waterproof, shockproof and ignition protected build, so it can sit where dirt and water reach it. The 12A output at 24V is modest, so size it against the bank.
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.