Victron Phoenix 1200VA LF Inverter: Extremely Low Standby Consumption and More!
Victron Phoenix 1200VA LF Inverter: Extremely Low Standby Consumption and More!
Phoenix Inverter can be purchased here (affiliate links):
https://www.currentconnected.com/product/ve-phoenix/?ref=wp
Bluetooth Smart Dongle:
https://www.currentconnected.com/product/ve-direct-bluetooth/?ref=wp
Large Victron Inverters:
https://www.currentconnected.com/product-category/inv/inverter-chargers/?ref=wp
0:00 Main Features and Use Case
3:32 Device Overview
4:16 Idle Consumption Measurement
5:32 Idle Comparison for 48V System
6:21 Air Conditioner Test
8:18 Bluetooth Connection and Settings
11:01 Conclusion
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i have the 800 and the 250w
fantastic inverters.
i used the 800w for years off grid full time living in my motorhome amd it was perfect.
i now use it in my shed feeding power to a room in my house.
the smaller 250 lives in my land rover for camping and ham radio days out.
the VR direct bluetooth is a must have
Like the idea of having one of these little guys running my lights separate from my system in the solar shed.
Can you do a video on how to connect the wires to the 500 watt inverter
They need to expand this lineup, at the very least on the 48v versions, up to 2,000 watts.
It’s like the entire industry went toward these hybrid inverters that can also charge your batteries with built in mppt, but that functionality is completely redundant if you already have stand-alone mppts. And victron SELLS mppts, so they should KNOW that, already.
That or another company needs to step it up.
I want the bluetooth functionality, app functionality, PROGRAMMABLE Low Voltage Cutoff, programmable charge, absorb, and float voltages. All of that, that these victron inverters are capable of, But I want it in higher wattage.
Why is that when you look up inverters all the best ones are 12V for RVs or severely lacking functionality? Half of them have a low voltage cut off, but you can’t really adjust it. If you can, it’s within some tiny range almost purely based on battery chemistry. I was just looking at one on Amazon and it has these tiny little switches that you move to on or off positions and based on those positions it changes the low voltage cutoff, but the total range was only 39 to 42v that you could adjust it. How inadequate is that?
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i bought the phoenix 24/11200 victron inverter on your review it ran for ten minutes then it shut off never to come 0n again we checked it out there was power to and past the breaker but nothing after that the vivtron seemed perfect for my needs please advise
Just the inverter I needed.
So I have a slide in pop up camper with a 120v fridge that pulls 0.8 amps and 1 outlet that I will using to charge my phone, plug in a tv etc. I have 3 led lights and a roof mounted vent fan and water pump for sink (12v). Currently I have a 2000 watt inverter charger with no power save mode. I am buying a victron smart shunt to find out what the inverters idle draw and draw when using the fridge and tv is. My hope is to find an efficient inverter/charger or just inverter and seperate charger that will allow me to keep the fridge on 24/7. Currently if I leave it on my batteries are depleted overnight. I do have 1 200 watt solar panel and two 100ah lifepo4 batteries. Any suggestions on an inverter for this setup? I was leaning towards a litime or renogy but after seeing this video I am reconsidering.
1200VA Phoenix Inverter can be purchased here (affiliate links):
https://www.currentconnected.com/product/ve-phoenix/?ref=wp
Bluetooth Smart Dongle:
https://www.currentconnected.com/product/ve-direct-bluetooth/?ref=wp
Large Victron Inverters:
https://www.currentconnected.com/product-category/inv/inverter-chargers/?ref=wp
Complete 48V system blueprint for free: https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html
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*My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:*
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Creator of EG4 and the largest DIY solar store online!
(automatically save $50 by using my link below)
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*Current Connected*
Victron, EG4, Midnite and so much more! Fast shipping and great prices:
https://currentconnected.com/?ref=wp
*WattCycle*
A very budget friendly 12V battery that works great!
https://www.wattcycle.com/collections/all/products/wattcycle-12v-100ah-group-24-lifepo4-battery?ref=aaezwkkc
*Litime*
Classic and reliable 12V batteries for solar! Bestseller for many years:
https://www.litime.com/?ref=XBIA62RFcalHns&utm_source=affiliate
*Epoch Batteries*
High-quality, marine grade 12V batteries that can survive anything!:
https://www.epochbatteries.com/products/12v-460ah-lifepo4-battery-ip67-heated-bluetooth-victron-comms?rfsn=7352625.50494d
*IntegraRack*
DIY Friendly Solar Panel Mounting Kits! Easy to assemble and super strong:
https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/ground-mount-racks.html
*Ecoflow Power Stations*
The most popular plug-n-play mobile power station! I have been using these for years:
https://amzn.to/4gID4j0
*Anker Power Stations*
Highest efficiency and best performance. The biggest challenger to Ecoflow yet!
https://amzn.to/4k0yhMM
*Watts247*
Need international shipping for large batteries and inverters? Check them out!
https://watts247.com/?wpam_id=3
*Rich Solar*
One stop shop for budget 12V systems!
https://richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek
*Battery Hookup*
Cheap used lithium cell deals:
https://bit.ly/2mIxSqt
5% off code: diysolar
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*Contact Information:*
I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com
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Max peak of watts it used or constent wattage
Do I really need a dongle to operate it? Can I just install it and that’s it?
Please help me. I have 2 lithium battery’s 100ah and a Phoenix inverter 12v/800va, how many watts of solar can use with this two and what victron mppt controller such i use ???
Could you make a video on installing an inverter properly in your car/suv/truck for people with gasoline powered cars?
Where do I find the Battery low voltage cut off setting you spoke about?
Just a note. When powering a refrigerator “search mode” could fail to restart. Fridges with computer controls need to have continuous power to function. They do not draw enough power to trigger restart of the inverter after shutdown of the compressor motor in the fridge. Older units with mechanical temperature controls will create the load needed to start the inverter and do well in search mode. I have a chest freezer that has old style controls that cycles on frequently enough to keep my other appliances with computer controls functioning. Finally I gave up on search mode and just use eco mode. This works because the low power draws are serviced with modified sine wave power but loads greater than 50 watts are powered with pure sine wave power. That way my 10 watt light comes on when I open the fridge and the fridge doesn’t have to wait for the chest freezer to function.
Thank you for the video! Did the Victron Bluetooth dongle increase the idle watt draw from the inverter? If so, any idea on how much? The measurements were taken on the workbench before the Bluetooth dongle was connected in the video.
I have one of these for a small solar setup. The biggest load is recharging my EGO mower battery, the charger pulls 880(?) watts, with a 12v LiFPO 100ah battery supporting the inverter. This seems to drain the battery causing the inverter to alarm and shutoff. Should I add another battery to support the inverter?
Thanks Will, I have a 10000va quattro running off grid, I would like to run my starlink and fridge and freezer off of a the 1200 48v. my only question would be if im able to connect both inverters to the same cerbo? i would like the data from both inverters all on the same vrm page.
I’ve been running my victron 121200 for nearly 5 years straight.
It’s 1200 VA, not 1200 Watt.
In the manual it is listed as 1000 Watt, with 2200 peak power
ANY SUGGESTIONS on a 24v 5000w power inverter?
Hi , can you help me plese ? I write from Italy so try to understand ….. I just buy all this stuff.. Battery al litio Bluetooth LiFePO4 da 12 V 200 Ah Plus , Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 50 amp 12/24-Volt Regolatore di Carica Solare (Bluetooth) ,FIREFLY ENERGY 400W Solar pannel Flex ( 2 x 200 Watt) and now The Iverter ???thr can I buy Victron Energy 1200VA 12-Volt 230V AC Inverter ad Onda Sinusoidale Pura (Schuko) ? it’s good ?? what I need more ? thnX ciao
That’s a nice system.
You seem like a smart guy, but you didn’t say a word that the characteristics of this device are specified in volt amperes, not watts. Accordingly, you have only about 60% of the specified power when connecting devices without a higher volt-ampere characteristic such as computers and other electronics.
I have a 48volt AC EZGO RXV golf cart. Id like an inverter to use with the golf to use as back up power for my house during power outages. I have a 50amp generator inlet that that feeds into a 5o amp breaker with an interlock system on my main home panel . Id only be using this to run some GFI’s, 2 refrigerators and some interior lights etc. Would this type of inverter work?
How did the inverter pulled the ac of 1000 watts when it’s only 1200va= 900 watts?
Always helpful videos. Thank you
best 1200 wattts inverter for me 3 years no problem still running no hicup
Just wondering if is big enough for electri tools. Air compressor or miter saw
Thanks for the video.
The Engineering of Victron kit is second to none. The options for reports via the CerboGX on the VRM app is very impressive. Great for Nerds who love statistics.
egs002, ferrite ring, loop it around welding wire a couple times, add a transformer, torroidal salvaged or new if you can find them
10kw 25w idle laminated transformer, 15w toriodal
and the 10kw boards can be pushed to 250-300a as opposed to the factory 200a shunt limit.
Theyre chinese, but they are actually good.
You need it mounted to solid surfaces, so cables are managed and batteries can be in same cabinet too. This is best way.
Will you recommend this inverter for running a 410 watts Frigidaire window AC unit ?
Hello from Youngstown Ohio. I just inherited a brand new Phoenix 12 / 800. But there are no cables in the box. Can you tell me where I can get them please? Thanks (2 awg? 4 awg?)
Is " LF " part of the model’s name ?? I cannot find
"Victron Phoenix 1200VA LF" .
This video convinced me to get the Phoenix 12 1200, added the bluetooth module, and a simple on/off 12v switch with light (no reason for such a bit on/off switch line Victron’s). It’s been working perfectly, and such a low draw! Thanks!
Will these phoenix 1200VA do split phase 240V and can they be combined?
I have my fridge and freezer running 24hrs a day off this exact inverter and the rest runs off my 12 volt 3000 watt multi 2. fridge and freezer in summer with up to 50 degrees Celsius pulls from 40 – 185 watts. going to add two more freezers for off grid meat storage this coming summer.
If you have multiple paralleled inverters, is it possible to turn off some of them when the load is low, to reduce idle power draw?
Hello will can you use an inverter and a generator on the same power point so I don’t have to swap my tv and Starlink to a different power point I live on a boat I have separate circuit for shore power/generator
Is it possible to use two of them connected to obtain 2000W?
I just bought a Vicron Phoenix 1200VA and have a question on grounding. On the Victron there is an internal jumper to change it from floating neutral to bonded neutral. Since this will be in my garage that already has power and a panel I am confused on how to ground it. Do I leave it in neutral floating configuration and connect the ground to my panel ground (two ground rods 10 feet apart) or do I bond the neutral on my Victron internally and use a separate earth ground therefore isolating it from the rest of my garage? I know from NEC code there should be only one neutral ground bond so that is where I am confused. My inverter and mini solar setup will never be connected to the grid.
Can I connect the 12/1200 inverter to a circuit breaker load center to run a small workshop that has some led lights, and some small equipment? I have the 5-15 plug version
no offense but if you are just gonna run lights and a starlink, a 12v car socket could do the wonders.
you dont even need to spend a money on inverters if its just a small load, hell im even using 12v to power my fridge.
Why dont they have 2000w
i think you are the most helpful and informative person is there a way i can converse with you i really need a dependable inverter soon thank you so much
Hi how much this inverter aims 2000watts 12v and how do I purchase it from Nigeria to thanks.
How to connect phoenix inverter 1200w 24v in parallel
I’ve got 2 phoenix 24 / 500 inverters. Is it possible to wire them in parallel? Thanks!
Hi do you have any video on hooking up a wind turbine to a victron system