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A question about:
PICO Blue Package
Marko P.
on Apr 30, 2019
Hi all, I would like to install the Pico monitor on my sailing boat, but don’t know which model I need for the following configuration on board:
3x12V (Vmax=3x19,8V) solar pannels in series, connected to Victron MPPT
1x400W wind generator with own controller
3x110Ah service battery
1x100Ah starter battery.
I would also like to monitor the actual consumption of the on-board electric system.
Any suggestions welcome. If more information is required, I can send them with pictures.
Thanks in advance.
Answer:
W P. answered
on May 2, 2019
Hi Marco, in your inquiry are some essential details missing and your data regarding solar are not clear. Are the PV modules really switched in series or are they switched parallel? (3x Vmax in series = 59,4 V, 3x Vmax parallel = 19,8 V, am I right, all PV modules are the same type?) Tell me the short circuite current (Isc) or the max. power (Wp) of the PV modules. And I need to know: what are the max. charging or load currents, which have to pass the Pico's shunt. Max charging current could come from the alternator, max load current could be the current of a powerful thruster or an electric winch or an inverter. Pico sets use 3 different Shunts. One type can continously carry 500 A (6000 W @ 12 V) continously, the other 300 A (3600 W @ 12 V) and the third 4 x 25 A (4x 300 W @ 12 V). Pico allows to switch shunts parallel and add the resulting values by software. So eg. the 4x 25 A could be used for currents up to 100 A (300/600/900/1200 W @ 12 V). This case is an example of that we need from you very precise information about the equipment of the boat and the planned use of the pico in order to be able to recommend an appropriate set or other required components. Unfortunately we are not able to communicate in detail via this customer portal. Please send your detailed inquiry to info@svb.de. I'm looking forward to answer then all your questions.
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VHF Handheld Radio
Michael C. asked
on Apr 24, 2019
Your latest catalogue has this priced at 69.95 yet here it's 72.89
Why are the prices in your catalogue cheaper than on the website?
Answers:
Marko P. answered
on Apr 24, 2019
Sometimes prices are different due to country of destination and the local taxation. I am from Slovenia and the price I see is 71.71€.
Otherwise the unit works fine on short distance, battery life is great and definetely worth the money, even 72.89 ;)
Marko P. answered
on Apr 24, 2019
German VAT is 19%, slovenian is 22%... so the math is about right.
Michael C. answered
on Apr 27, 2019
Thanks for the info about Vat, but I'm in Finland and not Slovenia
Marko P. answered
on Apr 27, 2019
So (basic math):
If price in Germany (incl. 19%VAT) is 69.95, then net price is 58.78. If the price you see in Finland is 72.89, then the applicable VAT in Finland must be 24%, right? So you can either travel to Germany and buy it there or complain to your goverment about too high taxes...