Victron Energy VDI-16 Galvanic Isolator
Victron Energy VDI-16 Galvanic Isolator | GDI000016000
The Victron Energy VDI-16 Galvanic Isolator protects your boat’s underwater metal components from electrolytic corrosion. It works by blocking low-voltage DC currents that can enter through the shore power earth wire, which may otherwise cause damage to the hull, propeller, shaft, and other submerged metals.
Key Features:
Prevents Electrolytic Corrosion: Stops unwanted DC currents from traveling through the shore power connection.
High-Quality Protection: Safeguards critical underwater metals such as propellers and shafts from gradual corrosion.
Smart Diode Design:
Contains two anti-parallel diodes that block DC currents below approximately 1.4 Vdc.
Allows higher AC fault currents to pass through, ensuring proper circuit breaker operation.
Easy Installation: Mounts directly behind your boat’s 230V shore power connection.
Automatic Operation: Works continuously without maintenance or manual control.
How It Works:
When shore power is connected, the isolator’s diodes block galvanic DC voltages that are lower than 1.4 Vdc, preventing electrolysis. If a higher fault voltage occurs, the diodes conduct and allow current to flow, enabling the residual-current device (RCD) to trip safely and protect the onboard system.
Ideal For:
Yachts and sailboats
Powerboats
Marine systems connected to shore power
Width: 62.79" (1595mm)
Crossbar Length: 62.40" (1585mm)
130 HR Transit: 104.72" (266.0cm)
148 MR Transit: 132.3" (336.0cm)
148 HR Transit: 81.9" (308.0cm)
148 HR EXT Transit: 150.4" (382.0cm)
Lengths by Vehicle:
Internal Width: 62.22" (1555mm)
130 Transit: 49 lbs
148 Transit: 58 lbs
148 EXT Transit: 74 lbs