Bonjour Alain, I have your problem because a cheap Chinese panel in my solar array cannot reach minimum voltage for the MPPT to turn on each morning. The MPPT “sees” the minimum voltage in a

Paul, I helped you find a potential problem with the two unknown wires connected to the negative side of the 24v PERMANENT BUS. Did you trace those? Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1

Hi Martin, Many Amel boats have been modified (ours included) and perhaps this binding wire was for a piece of equipment that had a metallic connection to saltwater, but that piece of equipment is no

Hi all, is there a technical drawing or sketch showing the components of a SM or 54 connected to the bonding system. If a sketch doesn´t exist a list of components would be helpful too. Background

Hi Paul, I think things have gone a little awry in this discussion. The positive and negative sides of your battery bank should float i.e.NOT be connected anywhere to the bonding system (the

Bonjour Stefano Thank you for your reply, I will try soon and let you know. Cordialement, Alain Durante Amel 54 / 21 / Meige De : main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io

Hallo, I have the same mppt, after the season restart I had the same, found all 4 breakers.. I make them OFF and ON, for me was remove and reposition, and everything was back on duty. Hope it will

Hello, I am having problem to connect my new Solara pannels, I have 2 Victron MPPT 75/15, one is working fine for already installed pannels and the only difference I can found between these 2 MPPT, is

John, According to Mark, it appears that your statement regarding the readings being correct are correct. I was freaking out seeing house bank voltages (24 V+) between the POSITIVE side and BONDING

I had suggested this as a topic for Amel meeting to Bill a few weeks ago, problem is with finding a good presenter who knows pros and cons of various countries to register in. Does anyone know such an

On the contrary, having the vessel owned by an LLC has many advantages.First, there is the obvious tax advantage. Second, if you are American and youflag and own your vessel outside of the USA, you

I acquired my Amel in the Netherlands five years ago. At the time, American insurance was going to cost me an exorbitant amount. I learned that I could insure with an EU company, one of several

Ben, We bought BeBe in here 2nd year. She was owned by a BVI Corporation set up by the owner from Cape Cod. She was BVI Flagged and registered (Defaced Red UK Ensign). To set up the corporation in

Hi Pat. I'm not the one to answer that regarding the linking of panels. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Danny , It may not be an issue,as I have a new plan . I would appreciate if someone would tell me if this would work. I presently have three 140w panels on my arch,they are 26" wide ,same as the

I have been investing Cayman registration via company for this purpose. For me possibility of having employed national of any nationality on board at any time was reason for looking into it. Has

I’m thinking about putting a new boat into an LLC or corporation legal entity. Has anyone done such and run into issues in a foreign port? Do most customs and port authorities understand these

Hi Pat, I will measure later on today. I set the swivels so the inboard portion gave me room to pass. This is about 1/3 in 2/3 out. It clears the rub rail when swiveled down. The room I had did set

@Ian, where did you mount the sensor? The manual says it has to stay vertical, how does that work with heel? Has anyone mounted a secondary MHU at the top of the mizzen?

Mark, Thank you for correcting my statement to John and the education regarding voltage vs current. I am very confused. The bulb on the Masse Test Light is NOT illuminating on either the POSITIVE or