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Victron Energy ArgoDiode Battery Isolators 160-2AC (2 Batteries 160 amp)

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Brand Victron Energy
Unit Count 1 Count
Voltage 0.45 Volts
Reusability Rechargeable
Model Name Victron Energy ArgoDiode Battery Isolators 160-2AC (2 Batteries 160 amp)

About this item

  • Victron Energy ArgoDiode battery isolators 160-2AC allow simultaneous charging of two batteries from one alternator
  • Alternator energize input: Victron Energy new AC diode isolators feature a special current limited energize input that will power the B+ when the engine run/stop switch is closed
  • Diode Battery Isolators allow simultaneous charging of two or more batteries from one alternator, without connecting the batteries together. Discharging the accessory battery, for example, will not result in also discharging the starter battery
  • Victron Energy Argo Battery Isolators feature a low voltage drop thanks to the use of Schottky diodes
  • All models are fitted with a compensation diode that can be used to slightly increase the output voltage of the alternator, this compensates for the voltage drop over the diodes in the isolator

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.36 x 5.91 x 4.72 inches; 2.43 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ ARG160201020
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Victron Energy
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BF5C2YA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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  • Victron Energy ArgoDiode Battery Isolators 160-2AC (2 Batteries 160 amp)
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    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    51 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and quality of the battery. For example, they mention that the diodes worked well, the instructions were short, sweet, and simple, and the posts are solid for a good tight fit using lock washers.

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    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the battery. They mention that the diodes worked well, and the current only flowed one way. Some are happy with the new test results and say that it's a great device.

    "...So I wired this in and it works perfectly...." Read more

    "...isolator (very easy install), drove for an hour, and am happy with the new test results:..." Read more

    "...Great device and the voltage drop over the diodes is not really noticeable." Read more

    "...Overall, wired out and everything. The dioides worked well and as they should have and current only flowed one way...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the battery very easy. They mention the instructions are short, sweet, and simple.

    "...The build quality is great and all of the hardware is easy to install." Read more

    "...I installed this Schottky diode isolator (very easy install), drove for an hour, and am happy with the new test results:..." Read more

    "...It was easy to bolt up and hook up. And the posts are solid for a good tight fit using lock washers...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the battery. They mention that they are impressed with the apparent quality and the posts are solid for a good tight fit using lock washers.

    "...The build quality is great and all of the hardware is easy to install." Read more

    "...It came on time. Upon unboxing, I'm VERY impressed with the apparent quality. Its like placing an iphone next to a 2001 flip phone!..." Read more

    "Replace for Old Chinese isolator that came with a Dufour 382. Excellent quality" Read more

    Works perfect
    5 Stars
    Works perfect
    The description says says a 160 amp unit. The unit I actually received is only 120 amp. Still works for my needs ( I only have a 55 amp alternator right now) but I feel the description should be adjusted.I wanted simplicity and not to worry about killing my starter battery. So I wired this in and it works perfectly. There is some voltage drop as expected, but even at idle, it still shows 13.1V. Once my boat is at about 3K RPM, I see 14.0V (previously I saw 14.4v) still enough to charge the battery. I have upgraded all of the wire to 0 gauge OFC with copper eyelets which are soldered on and shrink wrapped. “The Big three” to minimize voltage drop and reduce resistance.We played the stereo (two amplifiers) for about 4 hours this weekend and the starting battery was perfectly charged and ready to be used.I have everything wired to the “house” battery’s and the only wire going to the starter battery is the actual wire to the starter.The build quality is great and all of the hardware is easy to install.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
    The description says says a 160 amp unit. The unit I actually received is only 120 amp. Still works for my needs ( I only have a 55 amp alternator right now) but I feel the description should be adjusted.

    I wanted simplicity and not to worry about killing my starter battery. So I wired this in and it works perfectly. There is some voltage drop as expected, but even at idle, it still shows 13.1V. Once my boat is at about 3K RPM, I see 14.0V (previously I saw 14.4v) still enough to charge the battery. I have upgraded all of the wire to 0 gauge OFC with copper eyelets which are soldered on and shrink wrapped. “The Big three” to minimize voltage drop and reduce resistance.

    We played the stereo (two amplifiers) for about 4 hours this weekend and the starting battery was perfectly charged and ready to be used.

    I have everything wired to the “house” battery’s and the only wire going to the starter battery is the actual wire to the starter.

    The build quality is great and all of the hardware is easy to install.
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Evenly splits battery charge, and alternator no longer puts out too much volts.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020
    20 year old isolator in my RV was acting screwy. It tested fine when cool, but after driving for about 1/2 hour, I got these readings:

    With the engine running, the center alternator post read 15.6V. (It should be under 15V. I assume shorts/resistance in the isolator was causing it to put out too much voltage)
    The house battery post read 15.5V.
    The engine post read 11.2V.
    Time for a new isolator.

    I installed this Schottky diode isolator (very easy install), drove for an hour, and am happy with the new test results:

    With the engine running, the alternator post now reads 14.78V.
    The house battery post reads 14.48V.
    The engine post reads 14.38V.

    (Note: There's a few extra wires in the pic of my install, since I used the engine and house battery posts as handy power supply points for other things like high power headlights and dashboard usb charger and such)
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Does work. Just need to understand how to connect the alternator wire
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
    At first I was going to give up. But after some research. I had to rewire the alternator wire to the device or else it would not work. Overall, wired out and everything. The dioides worked well and as they should have and current only flowed one way. I installed it on a GMC Savanna 3500 box truck
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022

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    Juan Antonio Flores
    1.0 out of 5 stars No funcionó
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2023
    Daniel Bichon
    5.0 out of 5 stars adapter la puissance en A a la puissance de sortie de votre alternateur
    Reviewed in France on October 16, 2019
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