Galvanic isolator VDI-16 Victron Energy

The Victron VDI-16 galvanic isolator is an essential device for protecting the submerged metal components of your boat against electrolytic corrosion. Easy to install and featuring reliable technology, it is designed to prevent unwanted currents from damaging your vessel.

Effectively protects against corrosion

The galvanic isolator prevents electrolytic corrosion caused by low-voltage direct currents (DC) entering your boat via the earth wire of the shore power supply. These currents can severely damage submerged metal parts, such as the hull, propeller, and shaft. Thanks to this isolator, you preserve the integrity of your boat.

Anti-parallel diode technology

Inside the isolator, two diodes are connected in antiparallel, allowing current to flow in both directions but only above a certain threshold voltage, to ensure optimal protection against leakage currents and allow normal current flow in emergency situations.

Quick and easy installation

The Victron VDI-16 galvanic isolator is installed directly behind your boat's 230 V connection. This location effectively blocks electrolytic currents without affecting the rest of your boat's electrical system.

Resistant to marine environments

With IP67 protection, the VDI-16 galvanic isolator is designed to withstand the harsh conditions encountered in marine environments. Its waterproof construction prevents water ingress, ensuring maximum durability and reliability even in the most demanding environments.

Maximum current of 16A

The Victron VDI-16 can handle a maximum current of 16A. It can manage high electrical loads without risk of failure.

An economical solution

Protecting your boat against galvanic corrosion has never been so accessible. The Victron VDI-16 galvanic isolator is an economical solution that avoids high repair costs and extends the lifespan of your marine equipment.

Enhanced safety

For maximum safety, the isolator must be connected to the conductive earth connection before any other earth connection on the boat. This prevents any possibility of bypassing the isolator, thus ensuring complete protection.

Compact and lightweight features

With dimensions of 60 x 120 x 200 mm and a weight of only 1 kg, the VDI-16 galvanic isolator is compact and lightweight, making it easy to integrate into tight spaces without compromising performance.