Victron Lynx Distributors - are they worth it?

[southofvictor]

Has anyone used Victron Lynx Distributors? I’m laying out new charge and load busses for our new batteries/alternator/solar and they were recommended to me. They seem as if they could take up less space than building my own fused positive bus bars, but that the way that they integrate the negative bus bars may negate that benefit? Anyone out there have real world experience on using them vs DIY bus bars in our space-constrained 80’s boats?
Here‘s a link to my blog post with more details on my plans and layout.

E38-200 - Next steps and prep for electrical system upgrade

Here's an update on Quincy's electrical system upgrade. We are currently in the procurement and space planning/layout stage. Before we start tearing things apart I'd love to solicit comments, concerns, and advice. What am I missing? Before...

ericsonyachts.org

 

[ConchyDug]

I looked at them but decided their footprint was too large for what they are... a fuse holder. They do indicate when the fuse is blown but so do dead circuits. I like Victron products but I think some of it just overcomplicates a 12v system. I used a MRBF fuse bar for my distribution. Here is a link https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-519...RFXkBUQvXJLLk_cWOEzvhFJjvEpXW0PMaAlUGEALw_wcB

 

[Kenneth K]

Has anyone used Victron Lynx Distributors?

Hadn't hear of them so I googled it. Those things are enormous. And pricey. Seems like overkill to me, but I personally can't claim the need for circuit-board monitored fuse panels.

I like the ones ConchyDug posted above, or these for smaller loads: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=BLUE+SEA...refix=blue+sea+502,tools,205&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

 

[Solarken]

Has anyone used Victron Lynx Distributors? I’m laying out new charge and load busses for our new batteries/alternator/solar and they were recommended to me. They seem as if they could take up less space than building my own fused positive bus bars, but that the way that they integrate the negative bus bars may negate that benefit? Anyone out there have real world experience on using them vs DIY bus bars in our space-constrained 80’s boats?
Here‘s a link to my blog post with more details on my plans and layout.

E38-200 - Next steps and prep for electrical system upgrade

Here's an update on Quincy's electrical system upgrade. We are currently in the procurement and space planning/layout stage. Before we start tearing things apart I'd love to solicit comments, concerns, and advice. What am I missing? Before...

ericsonyachts.org

I like them and have used them. but worth it I believe. The Smart BMS also.

 

[Smixon75]

We have five Lynx Distributors and the Lynx shunt on Astral and love them. We opted to use a distributor as well for fusing the 3 LifePo4 batteries. The space savings, integrated fusing, and simple installation proved to be quite valuable for us.

We definitely recommend the Lynx product line.

Peter Kennedy over at PKYS offered a ton of assistance. Excellent company that cares!

 

[Prairie Schooner]

We have five Lynx Distributors and the Lynx shunt on Astral and love them. We opted to use a distributor as well for fusing the 3 LifePo4 batteries. The space savings, integrated fusing, and simple installation proved to be quite valuable for us.

We definitely recommend the Lynx product line.

Peter Kennedy over at PKYS offered a ton of assistance. Excellent company that cares!


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