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  • Is the Victron Lynx Distributor just expensive bling?

    I've heard some people say the Victron Lynx Distributor is just an over priced bus bar. I used one in my solar project because it made for a cleaner install. Ok, I also used it because it's Victron blue! Anyway, this video explains how the Lynx Distributor is a better value than it may first appear.

    Brian & Kellie
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  • #2
    I think I remember a post on the forum where someone had a Lynx distributor crack and fail, but I can't find it by searching. Maybe it was howson ?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
      I think I remember a post on the forum where someone had a Lynx distributor crack and fail, but I can't find it by searching. Maybe it was howson ?

      Jim
      I think Howard had his AM Solar Smart Phase Selector crack.
      Brian & Kellie
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      • #4
        I am using the Lynx Power In unit - same without the fuse holders and electronics. It does save space. If I had it to do over I might have gone with the Blue Sea 600 amp bus bars, but they are a bit more expensive the the power in and do take up more room.. However using the separate bus bars might give some flexibility in arrangement - especially for battery cables.

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        Keith

        PS TucsonJim Jim I have never heard of a unit cracking. I did a lot of reading before deciding to go the way I did. But that does not mean it hasn't or could. I could see the plastic cracking if you over tightened the lugs - I was careful not to do so.
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        • #5
          IMO the Lynx Distributor makes sense with the Lynx Shunt--which is an alternative to SmartShunt or BMV's shunt. The wire between the Distributor and Lynx Shunt is unique.

          As a standalone there are less expensive alternatives.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by bertschb View Post

            I think Howard had his AM Solar Smart Phase Selector crack.
            That's right. No wonder I couldn't find it in my search.

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            • #7
              I wish I had gotten it. I think it not only makes it cleaner of an install....but for me it may have been less wiring and in the end...I don't think it is more expensive. If you add up everything you buy to replace it (extra wiring, lugs, fuse, bus bars)....I think they are more comparable than most realize.

              Again, I wish I had done it....I would recommend anyone doing a new install to buy them over the amazon parts I used (not that mine are bad)....
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              • #8
                I am glad we got the Lynx as it made connecting everything together easy. I think it is also a cleaner way to connect wires to the bus bar.

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                • #9
                  You guys just like seeing sky blue in the basement...... Gives you a feeling of superiority......The Victron gang...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View Post
                    You guys just like seeing sky blue in the basement...... Gives you a feeling of superiority......The Victron gang...
                    Uhhh,.... yeah. it's gotta match.

                    Honestly, I couldn't find a 1000A busbar with fuse holders and lights that show you if a fuse is blown for cheaper.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by acoleman43 View Post

                      Uhhh,.... yeah. it's gotta match.

                      Honestly, I couldn't find a 1000A busbar with fuse holders and lights that show you if a fuse is blown for cheaper.
                      Unfortunately the lights will only work if you have the Victron Lynx shunt attached, with out it the lights are very dull.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Country Campers View Post

                        Unfortunately the lights will only work if you have the Victron Lynx shunt attached, with out it the lights are very dull.

                        Brian
                        Ya, just a short time ago, like a week ago, a member had a blown fuse on the lynx buss bar and the light was not visible - or at least didn't jump out at him. I thought it was odd but didn't add it to the thread because he had found the blown fuse and multiplus was back in service.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Country Campers View Post

                          Unfortunately the lights will only work if you have the Victron Lynx shunt attached, with out it the lights are very dull.

                          Brian

                          I saw a video a while ago on how to make them work. Fair warning I haven't tried this yet but I don't see any issue with what he's describing.

                          https://youtu.be/8h-E1lkYCKg

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Country Campers View Post

                            Unfortunately the lights will only work if you have the Victron Lynx shunt attached, with out it the lights are very dull.

                            Brian
                            I forgot about that. The Shunt provides something like 5V to the Distributor.....and the Lynx Shunt is not cheap.
                            Allen

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by ncitro View Post


                              I saw a video a while ago on how to make them work. Fair warning I haven't tried this yet but I don't see any issue with what he's describing.

                              https://youtu.be/8h-E1lkYCKg
                              That video has a link to the power converter Amazon.com: Wolfwhoop PW-D Control Buck Converter 6-24V to 5V 1.5A Step-Down Regulator Module Power Inverter Volt Stabilizer : Electronics​. This is for a package of 4, I guess I could make 4 of these up and give 3 away as door prizes. I think I will attempt this modification, it will be cool to have the lights on.

                              Brian
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