What Is in the Accessories Collection?
The Accessories collection at Volts Energies covers the small but essential components that complete a solar and battery system installation. While dedicated collections exist for cables, fuses, connectors, and monitoring systems, this collection covers everything else, including protective enclosures, communication interfaces, temperature compensation sensors, power cords, and shunts that do not fit into a single product category.
With hundreds of items from four major brands, this is the broadest accessory collection at Volts Energies, supporting every stage of a solar, battery, or off-grid system build.
MPPT WireBox Protective Enclosures
The Victron Energy MPPT WireBox is a protective cover that fits over the DC terminals of a SmartSolar or BlueSolar MPPT charge controller. It prevents accidental contact with live terminal screws, an important safety addition for controllers installed in general access areas such as utility rooms, garages, or shared cabin spaces.
MPPT WireBox sizing is matched to specific controller models:
- MPPT WireBox-S for 75-10/15 and 100-15/20 series controllers
- MPPT WireBox-M for 100-30/50 and 150-35/45 series controllers
- MPPT WireBox-L for 150-60/70 and 250-60/70 series controllers
- MPPT WireBox-XL for 150-85/100 and 250-85/100 series controllers
Match the WireBox size to your specific SmartSolar or BlueSolar model before ordering. See the full range in Solar Charge Controllers.
Splitter Cords and Adaptor Cords
Victron Energy splitter and adaptor cords allow flexible AC power connections between battery chargers, shore power outlets, and CEE or Schuko plug standards used in marine and European-spec equipment.
Available types include:
- Splitter Cords that divide a single AC input into two outputs, useful for connecting multiple Victron battery chargers to one shore power source
- Adaptor Cords that convert between CEE, Schuko, and other regional plug standards for international equipment compatibility
These cords are commonly used with Victron Blue Smart IP65 chargers and Skylla-S chargers in marine and RV applications across Canada.
Communication Interfaces
Victron Energy products communicate through several protocols that allow different devices to share data and work as one integrated system.
VE.Direct to VE.Can Interface: Converts a VE.Direct signal from a single device such as an MPPT controller or SmartShunt into a VE.Can signal, allowing it to join a larger VE.Can network alongside Lynx distribution components and GX devices.
VE.Direct and VE.Can Cables: Connect Victron devices directly to each other or to a Cerbo GX or other GX monitoring device for full system visibility through the Victron VRM portal.
These interfaces are essential for larger installations combining multiple MPPT controllers, Lynx distribution systems, and GX monitoring devices into a single connected system. See compatible monitoring hardware in Panels and Monitoring Systems.
Temperature Sensors
Battery and inverter performance changes with temperature. Victron temperature sensors feed live temperature data back to compatible chargers and monitors, improving charging accuracy and protecting batteries from temperature-related damage.
Battery Temperature Sensors: Used with Victron MultiPlus, Quattro, and select battery chargers to adjust charge voltage automatically based on battery temperature, extending battery lifespan in both hot and cold Canadian conditions.
BMV and SmartShunt Temperature Sensors: A separate temperature sensor is required for BMV-712 Smart and BMV-702 battery monitors if temperature tracking is needed. This is not the same sensor included with inverter chargers and must be purchased separately.
Note that temperature sensors are critical for Canadian installations, where batteries can experience temperature swings from below freezing in unheated spaces to warm conditions in enclosed battery compartments during summer months.
Shunts and Monitoring Accessories
Shunts are precision components that measure current flow for accurate battery state of charge calculation. While dedicated SmartShunt and BMV monitors are covered in the Battery Monitors collection, replacement shunts and related wiring accessories are stocked here for system upgrades and repairs.
MidNite Solar, Sterling Power, and TBS Electronics Accessories
Beyond the Victron Energy range, this collection includes accessories from three additional brands stocked at Volts Energies:
MidNite Solar components support MidNite Classic charge controllers, breaker panels, and combiner systems with compatible wiring and protective accessories.
Sterling Power accessories support Sterling's alternator-to-battery chargers and DC-DC converter systems, popular in marine and vehicle conversion applications across Canada.
TBS Electronics accessories support TBS battery chargers, monitors, and isolators stocked at Volts Energies, providing replacement parts and system expansion components.
How to Choose the Right Accessory
Do you need to protect your MPPT charge controller terminals? Choose the MPPT WireBox size matched to your specific SmartSolar or BlueSolar model.
Are you connecting multiple Victron devices into one monitored system? Choose a VE.Direct to VE.Can interface or the appropriate VE.Direct or VE.Can cable to link your devices to a Cerbo GX or other GX device.
Do you need accurate temperature-compensated charging? Choose a battery temperature sensor for your MultiPlus, Quattro, or battery charger, or a dedicated temperature sensor for your BMV-712 Smart or BMV-702 monitor.
Are you connecting multiple battery chargers to one shore power source? Choose a Victron splitter cord rated for your charger's amperage and plug type.
Do you have European or marine-spec equipment with a CEE or Schuko plug? Choose the appropriate Victron adaptor cord to match your equipment to standard Canadian outlets.
FAQs
What Does An MPPT WireBox Do?
An MPPT WireBox is a protective plastic cover that fits over the DC terminal connections of a Victron SmartSolar or BlueSolar MPPT charge controller. It prevents accidental contact with live terminals, which is particularly important in installations accessible to children, pets, or untrained personnel.
Do I Need A Separate Temperature Sensor For My BMV-712 Smart?
Yes. The BMV-712 Smart does not include a temperature sensor as standard. A separate sensor must be purchased to enable temperature monitoring on the battery monitor display and within the VictronConnect app.
What Is The Difference Between VE.Direct And VE.Can?
VE.Direct is a simple point-to-point communication protocol used between a single Victron device, such as an MPPT controller or SmartShunt, and a GX device. VE.Can is a network protocol that allows multiple devices, including Lynx distribution components, to communicate on a shared bus in larger installations.
Can I Use A Splitter Cord To Power Two Battery Chargers From One Outlet?
Yes. A Victron splitter cord divides a single AC input into two outputs, allowing two compatible battery chargers to draw power from a single shore power connection, provided the combined load does not exceed the cord's rated amperage.
Are MidNite Solar And Sterling Power Accessories Compatible With Victron Systems?
MidNite Solar and Sterling Power accessories are designed for their own respective product lines. Some components, such as wiring and connectors, may be cross-compatible, but charge controllers and monitoring accessories from different brands are generally not interchangeable. Check specific compatibility before combining brands in one system.
Does Volts Energies Ship Accessories Across Canada?
Yes. All accessories ship nationwide across Canada. Free shipping applies on orders over $297.
