forward Scanning Sonar Review How effective is forward-looking sonar at flagging up shoals and obstacles on the seabed? This shows the Echo scan Would you like to be able to spot an obstacle before your boat hits it? Of course you would, and so would every other sailor in the world. Looking ahead is the Achilles’ heel of the conventional echo sounder, which can only tell you the depth of the water in which you areKeep Reading
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Sample Display ScreensGuiMod,s GX Device Add-on Please be aware that the below screen shots are for the GUIMods Package – you first must install Package manager and then install GuiMods so that the below screens will appear – also once you have added GuiMods the settings can be accessed under display on the GX device. See more details about GUIMODS after the setup-helper description This addon is NOT supported by Victron energy in anyway. AlsoKeep Reading
When it comes to inverter vs generator or even the new Hybrid combined systems for marine/off-grid usage and now the possibility also of having both being a inverter system running most items then a generator Auto-starts to bring the generator online for even higher loads and to recharge the battery when needed ( this also reduces the generator run times by up-to 80% depending on selections, you even get to have remote monitoring of theKeep Reading
Change your cruising game with the ultimate Autopilot systemWhat is the rudimentary device necessary to cruise through the deep blue sea which can take you on for a ride whilst facing any obstacles? If you’d answered Generators or inverters? Not bad, but that’s not the right answer. Let me give you a hint, don’t you think you want to enjoy a nice dolphin show along with your friends and family when you are in theKeep Reading
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Time for Lithium? Lead-acid batteries are so 20th century; lithium’s ARE the future. Making the switch is not that costly now as cost by usable output is now less than a good Lead acid Deep cycle battery , and there are major benefits. There’s been a lot of talk about lithium batteries in the past couple of years, and not all of it good: Lithium-ion batteries in e-cigarettes occasionally catch fire while in some unfortunateKeep Reading
We are here for all your electrical services needsA decade ago, if you’d asked anyone anything related to electrical appliances and how to fix them if it goes faulty, their best shot would have been hiring an electrical technician because they didn’t know much about how these works and did not risk themselves trying to fix it. We constantly rely on electrical services companies for our boats and yachts to upgrade our devices to makeKeep Reading
Connections options using cables:Connect the Axiom MFD to the PC/Laptop via a Raynet to RJ45 cable to the PC/Laptops Ethernet socket. If you do not have one you can use a USB to Ethernet adapter.You You could also connect Via Network Switch such as the Raymarine HS5, you would need a Raynet to RJ45 cable to go from the Switch to the PC/Laptop, and a Raynet to Raynet cable to go from the Switch toKeep Reading
Be Prepared For Your Next Cruise Trip! Do you have it all set and checked for a one-week cruise trip or a fishing trip with friends, but you are aware of that minor or that problems that could possibly happen during the trip? We never know what challenges we would be facing or what if one of our display devices goes down, especially when we are using an Axiom for fishing, and ifKeep Reading
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This Video Explains in detail how State of charge is calculated in a Victron BMV or smartshunt and or a Multiplus or Quattro Inverter charger, The Video will show you how to setup the Battery Monitor to suit your batteries condition and type of battery. Note – this link (to the right) will take you to a Victron Energy page for BMV (battery Monitor) settings and what they do and mean CLICK HEREhttps://octopusasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/How-to-set-up-BMV-Battery-Monitor.mp4 Please beKeep Reading
Passionate about fishing? Looking for a Fishfinder? Have you planned to go fishing with your friends on your boat? Are you in need of a fish finder or sonar integrated into your ship? Look no further; we at Octopus Electrical Service provide various boat and ship accessories like Fishfinders. According to your needs, we have a multi-functional, all-in-one touch display, Sonar, Fishfinder with a transducer with a real-time intuitive navigation experience, and much more. WhatKeep Reading
Digital Instrument and engine monitoring system for your sailboats Who wouldn’t love to sail through the blue sea to explore the world and have some fun? Or if you belong to one of those who is into regatta racing, I bet you own a yacht and have pure pleasure for sailing. For some, sailing is fun with family and friends; for others, sailing is an inexplicably exquisite sport. Then there is another kind, who wouldKeep Reading
What size of inverter do I need and how many Batteries to suit or vice versa What size of Inverter do I need + What size Battery do I need An inverter needs to supply two needs – Peak or surge power, and the typical or usual power. Surge is the maximum power that the inverter can supply, usually for only a short time (usually no longer than a second unless specified in the inverter’sKeep Reading
Feed your home with Victron Inverter chargers Unstable weather is here, which means there’s a high probability of power outages due to grid going down due to the construction work accidents taking place in your area, or you live in an area where the power outages happen a lot. Either way, you have to survive through the hours of a power outage; why choose to suffer when you can install an inverter and batteryKeep Reading
Planning to Buy A Marine Stereo? Here is The Complete Guide! From being exposed to the external elements to competing against the wind, a marine radio system has to suffer a lot of abuse. Well, if you are looking for a great sound system, you need to pick the designed and tested approach to stand up to the outside climate. To help you out, we have made a complete guide that will help you chooseKeep Reading
How to protect your yacht against lightning? As per the insurance claims department (of BoatUS Marine Insurance), the cases of boat lightning have increased from 1 per 1000 to 3.3 per 1000 in the lightning-prone areas of Florida. According to Pantaenius, the relative share of lightning damage in the total losses each year is 10% and much more in the cruising regions such as the Mediterranean, parts of Pacific, and Caribbean regions. According to Pantaenius’sKeep Reading
If you are looking for batteries that will last you a long time and serve various other purposes, you should choose batteries made of lithium phosphates (LiFeP04). They are not only known for being long lasting and able to provide high output power. If you are confused about choosing the best battery for yourself, do not go any further. We have mentioned some benefits of using a lithium iron phosphate battery below. Have a lookKeep Reading
Check this Rockford Fosgate Speaker Review Out A Rockford Fosgate Speakers are one of the leading names in the market for speakers. They have been designed in a way that brings compatibility and various other features for its users. It has been made using various technologies to ensure the best. It provides various specifications and features. Before getting onto the Rockford Fosgate Speaker review, have a look at its specifications below. Midrange Size:Keep Reading
Advantages of Digital Switching on Boats The simplicity and elegance of digital switching is appreciated by many. With the advent of new technology, a lot of the latest equipment with many features are seen in the market. But, why is the Czone digital switching system on boats so appealing? This is because it provides the boat owners various advantages. Even you can reap its benefits at cost-effective rates. Mentioned below are some advantages of digitalKeep Reading
Guide to selecting the Autopilot system for boats | Know everything! The autopilot system is extremely important to the cruising sailor and highly advanced and one of the best things that can be owned by a boat owner. The autopilot system is synchronized with a compass and that helps it to steer manually input headings. The autopilot system controls the steering gear and steers the maintains a set heading or course. But nowadays, withKeep Reading
What’s The Difference between Thermal Imaging and Night Vision? Let’s start with a little background. Our eyes see reflected light. Daylight cameras, night vision devices, and the human eye all work on the same basic principle: visible light energy hits something and bounces off it, a detector then receives it and turns it into an image. Whether an eyeball, or in a camera, these detectors must receive enough light or they can’t make anKeep Reading
Why Choose Raymarine Accessories Over Others? Raymarine products in Phuket are not an uncommon sight. However, how do you know why are they better than others? Raymarine provides various accessories like Navionics maps, autopilot equipment, transducers, etc. Many new technologies like Flir cameras have been introduced by them in the market. There are companies as well who sell such items. However, we have good reasons to suggest to you that the accessories provided byKeep Reading
Click here Do’s and Do not’s of Setting Up a High-Speed Network Cable High-network speeds are the requirement of this age and time. High-speed networks make the completion of tasks happen extremely quick. However, there are various things one has to think of before finally setting up a high-speed or ethernet network. The main thing is to consider the cables and the layout settings of the parts needed for the network. Raymarine products are famousKeep Reading
Battery Voltage Chart Terms LA=: Lead Acid Battery LI or LiFePo4 =: Lithium Phosphate Batteries BMS=: Battery Management System Benefits of Using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) Batteries Than Lead-Acid – AGM -Gell-Flooded Batteries If you are tired of using LA batteries that do not last you long, use a lithium LiFePo4 battery. A lithium iron phosphate battery has many benefits in different areas. Compared to the LA batteries, it is now about theKeep Reading
People have slowly but surely started making use of renewable energy sources like solar panels. Solar panels are used to convert the energy radiated from sunlight to usable electricity through AC connected Grid Tie Inverters or DC connected MPPT Regulators (MPPT is short for Multi power point tracking). A solar regulator or Grid Tie are different of solar energy converters. A Victron energy offgrid system installation can accommodate either or both of these units itsKeep Reading
We Now mainly use the Lithium Phosphate Battery (LiFePo4) as these are very stable and do not easily catch fire. Its also recommended that you always fit a BMS Battery Management system to these batteries Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) — LFP In 1996, the University of Texas (and other contributors) discovered phosphate as cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries. Li-phosphate offers good electro chemical performance with low resistance. This is made possible with nano-scale phosphate cathodeKeep Reading
The SOC -Voltage chart give’s you a indicative state of charge based on the Battery Voltage when the battery has been at rest for 30 Min, this means no charging or loads in the past 30 Min. These should be compared to your SOC battery monitor and the Battery monitor should read a similar figure, if it does not then usually the battery monitor needs adjustment, the SOC chart in most cases will be farKeep Reading
Click here Information from the Raymarine web site about there latest news and product bulletins on Axiom and Axiom Pro productsKeep Reading
Overview Click here The latest News from Victron Energy , about new Installations and product developments, this has a lot of real life information about how victron products are being installed.Keep Reading
https://octopusasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Raymarine-Networking-Raymarine-Gear.mp4 This Video shows you how to setup a Raymarine STNG network with all the do’s and dont’s explained , also it covers the High speed network as well, note that the nigh speed network is the same as a normal either-net network and the same network switchs can be used (cable plug converters needed)Keep Reading
https://octopusasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Raymarine-Everything-Axiom.mp4This video is all about the Axiom the Axiom Plus and the Axiom Pro and also the XL version MFD units all using Lighthouse III, This will explain the differences between the units and a lot of other information Keep Reading
How To Get Internet On Your Boat – Your Best Solutions In this day and age, it’s becoming ever more difficult to “disconnect” from it all… We need access to the our news… emails… work… maybe even the occasional Facebook. And if we don’t have this access? We can feel stressed or anxious.. Read MoreKeep Reading
This is a Booklet about Energy on-board – well worth readingKeep Reading
Information about LiFeP04 batteries The above link will take you to a page that has multi links about Lithium Phosphate Battery’sKeep Reading
Lightning Strike’s How to protect your yacht against lightning? As per the insurance claims department (of BoatUS Marine Insurance), the cases of boat lightning have increased from 1 per 1000 to 3.3 per 1000 in the lightning-prone areas of Florida. According to Pantaenius, the relative share of lightning damage in the total losses each year is 10% and much more in the cruising regions such as the Mediterranean, parts of Pacific, and Caribbean regions. AccordingKeep Reading