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Victron Quattro 48/3000/35-50/50 120V VE.Bus

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
QUA483021100

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Specifications

Type
Inverter charger
Rating in VA
3000 VA
Battery voltage
48 V
Ingress rating
IP21

The Victron Quattro 48/3000/35-50/50 is a 48 V inverter and charger in one unit with a 120 V output. It is rated 2,400 W continuous at 25°C, 3,000 VA on a nonlinear load, and 6,000 W peak. It has 2 AC inputs and an integrated transfer switch. Continuous inverter output falls to 1,700 W at 65°C. The enclosure weighs 19 kg and is rated IP21.

Our take

Two AC inputs mean shore power and a generator can both be wired to the same unit, and the 2,400 W continuous rating at 25°C drops to 1,700 W at 65°C. At 19 kg it is a heavy unit to carry and mount.

From our buying guide

On a boat subpart I covers, an electrical component must not ignite fuel vapor around it unless it is isolated from gasoline fuel sources. Ignition protection is the maker's statement.

Check before you buy:

  • It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
  • On a boat subpart I covers, each ungrounded output conductor from a battery needs a manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse within 72 inches of the battery.

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