DC Output Components

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Safely powering DC loads involves more than just connecting leads to battery terminals.  AM Solar offers a variety of DC Distribution kits that include fuse blocks for sorting and protecting individual loads, breakers to protect cables, Victron Battery Protects to disconnect loads before overly discharging the battery bank, and cables properly sized to handle the maximum discharge current.  In some cases, when a 24V battery bank needs to feed 12V loads, we offer kits with Victron Orion converters to efficiently step down the higher voltage.

AM Solar designs and sells DC Distribution systems that will safely send power from the battery bank to the loads with adequate circuit protection on properly sized cables, at a voltage appropriate for the loads in a way that doesn’t risk overly discharging the battery bank.

Complete DC Distribution Kits

These complete kits include all the components needed to draw DC power from a battery bank.

  • DC Distribution Kit for Drop-In Lithium Batteries

    This kit includes everything you need to connect DC loads to a battery bank. A Victron Battery Protect prevents the batteries from being overly discharged. The Battery Protect is designed to keep your battery safe and only allows current to flow to DC...

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  • DC Distribution Kit for Victron Lithium Battery Systems

    This kit includes everything you need to connect DC loads to a Victron Lithium battery system. 12V 6-Circuit Wiring Diagram 12V RV Wiring Diagram

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  • DC Distribution Kit for 24V Battery Systems

    This kit includes everything you need to connect a 12V DC distribution block to a 24V battery system. High power systems frequently require 24V battery banks. This kit steps the 24V from the batteries down to 12V for the DC loads. Wiring Diagram

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Battery Protects

Inverters have a built-in feature that prevents them from discharging a battery too deeply, but without Battery Protects, DC loads have no such protection. Choose the model appropriate for the maximum current of all DC loads.

  • Victron Battery Protect, Smart 12/24-65A

    Protect your batteries from accidental excessive discharge by installing a BP65 between your battery positive and DC distribution buss or fuse box. For loads under 65A. The Battery Protect is designed to keep your battery safe and only allows current to flow to...

    • Dimensions: H 1.9” x W 4.2” x D 1.9”
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  • Victron Battery Protect, Smart 12/24-100A

    Protect your batteries from accidental excessive discharge by installing a BP100 between your battery positive and DC distribution buss or fuse box. For loads under 100A. The Battery Protect is designed to keep your battery safe and only allows current to flow to...

    • Dimensions: H 2.5” x W 6.4” x D 1.7”
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  • Victron Battery Protect, Smart 12/24-220A

    Protect your batteries from accidental excessive discharge by installing a BP220 between your battery positive and DC distribution buss or fuse box.  For loads under 220A. The Battery Protect is designed to keep your battery safe and only allows current to flow to...

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Fuses & Fuse Boxes

Fuse boxes go between DC loads and the battery bank on professional installations.

  • ST Fuse Block

    Compact ATO/ATC fuse block consolidates branch circuits and eliminates the tangle of in-line fuses for electronics and other appliances. AM Solar Part Number:  FUSEHLDR-MULT, FUSEHLDR-MULT12

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  • FUSE-ATC

    ATC Fuses

    ATC Fuses are commonly used in automotive applications between the battery bank and DC loads like lights and fans. AM Solar Part Number:  FUSE-ATC-001A, FUSE-ATC-002A, FUSE-ATC-003A, FUSE-ATC-005A, FUSE-ATC-010A, FUSE-ATC-015A, FUSE-ATC-020A, FUSE-ATC-025A, FUSE-ATC-030A,

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Outlets

DC outlets come in two forms, 12V cigarette lighter style and 5V USB.

  • DC Outlet Kits

    Add 12V or USB outlets to a DC Distribution kit

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  • 12V with USB DC Outlet

    Standard 12V outlet with dual USB AM Solar Part Number:  OUTLET-12USB

    • Dimensions: H 4.1" x W 1.8" x D 2.1"
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Switches & Breakers

Switches can be used to turn off DC loads or activate a boost. Breakers can double as switches in some applications.

  • 12V Wall Mount Switch

    Ideal for small inverter ON/OFF or disconnecting DC loads Momentary Switch: Used with lithium battery management systems and alternator charging kits to provide a boost start Dimensions: H 0.8" x W 0.7" x D 0.7"

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  • DC Breakers

    Because of Direct Current's tendency to arc when disconnected, special breakers are needed. These DC breakers are ideally used between charge controllers and battery banks and on alternator or small inverter lines. AM Solar Part Number: BRKR-DC-BRKR-030A BRKR-DC-BRKR-040A BRKR-DC-BRKR-050A BRKR-DC-BRKR-060A BRKR-DC-BRKR-080A BRKR-DC-BRKR-100A BRKR-DC-BRKR-120A...

    • Dimensions: H 1.8" x W 2.3" x D 3.5"
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    Support from AMSolar is definitely 5 stars. 1st line of support for Victron equipment provided through distributors. AMSolar likely one of the best when it comes to RVs.

    Tom B

  • Zamp 2 Pole Plug, PV Side

    AM Solar is my “go to” website and store for all my solar needs. They provide technical advice to help ensure you are choosing the correct components. Their parts and connectors are high quality and come with heat shrink cabling to ensure a water tight connection.

    Bryan S

  • Liquid Tight Strain Relief for 10/2 cable

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    Bob S

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    Ken I

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    Steve S

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    Pamela D

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