Difference between Victron chargers

SoakedUp · Jul 9, 2022

Can anyone elaborate on the difference between these three chargers from Victron besides their IP ratings, physical size and shape, and amperage output.

Blue Smart IP65 Charger (120V and 230V) - Victron Energy

The Blue Smart IP65 Charger is the new professional battery charger with built-in bluetooth. Find a Victron Energy dealer near you.

www.victronenergy.com

Blue Smart IP22 Charger - Victron Energy

The Blue Smart IP22 Charger is the new professional battery charger with built-in bluetooth. Find a Victron Energy dealer near you.

www.victronenergy.com

Blue Smart IP67 Charger Waterproof - Victron Energy

The Blue Smart IP67 Waterproof Charger is the new professional battery charger with built-in bluetooth. Find a Victron Energy dealer near you.

www.victronenergy.com

Struggling to figure out if they have different features or intended uses for each one.

I’m leaning towards the IP 65 but the 12v version seems to top out at 15amps which is fairly low.

Thanks in advanced!

sunshine_eggo · Jul 9, 2022

"IP" is a rating based on "waterproofness"

http://enviromed.ca/documents/IP%20Rating%20Chart.pdf

Suggest you read the datasheets and pick the charger that offers the features you want/need.

SoakedUp · Jul 9, 2022

sunshine_eggo said:
"IP" is a rating based on "waterproofness"

http://enviromed.ca/documents/IP%20Rating%20Chart.pdf

Suggest you read the datasheets and pick the charger that offers the features you want/need.

Yes. Thank you for that. I already had a pretty good understanding for IP ratings. I’ve also read the data sheets for each and they all appear to have the same features for the most part besides IP rating, size and shape, and amperage ratings and cost. Are these the only differences? Are there intended uses for each charger? Seems odd victron would create such similar chargers and not just redesign one to be more waterproof.

sunshine_eggo · Jul 9, 2022

SoakedUp said:
Yes. Thank you for that. I already had a pretty good understanding for IP ratings. I’ve also read the data sheets for each and they all appear to have the same features for the most part besides IP rating, size and shape, and amperage ratings and cost. Are these the only differences?

Pretty much.

SoakedUp said:
Are there intended uses for each charger? Seems odd victron would create such similar chargers and not just redesign one to be more waterproof.

Victron is huge in the marine world, so water resistance is sometimes critical.

mikefitz · Jul 10, 2022

The IP22 has an internal fan and is available in higher output current than the sealed units, also versions with multiple outputs.
The IP22 and IP67 versions operate up to higher temperatures than the IP65 version before reducing charge current .
For permanent mounting in a building or a RV the IP22 would be my choice, charging a vehicle outside as a temporary measure, the IP65, and if fitted in an exposed position the IP67.

In use the IP65 reduces charge current above 30 centigrade and with its compact size this is likely to occur.

Mike

SoakedUp · Jul 10, 2022

mikefitz said:
The IP22 has an internal fan and is available in higher output current than the sealed units, also versions with multiple outputs.
The IP22 and IP67 versions operate up to higher temperatures than the IP65 version before reducing charge current .
For permanent mounting in a building or a RV the IP22 would be my choice, charging a vehicle outside as a temporary measure, the IP65, and if fitted in an exposed position the IP67.

In use the IP65 reduces charge current above 30 centigrade and with its compact size this is likely to occur.

Mike

Thanks Mike. That pretty much answers my question.

soylentgreen · Jul 10, 2022

Some of the IP22 models have no fans, which may be good or bad depending on what you care about (heat vs. noise):

See https://community.victronenergy.com...ide-blue-smart-ip22-charger-12v-15a-with.html

Difference between Victron chargers

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Blue Smart IP65 Charger (120V and 230V) - Victron Energy

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