Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17(1) 230V UK | BPC121747026

The Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 is a single-output 17A battery charger for 12V lead-acid and lithium battery banks. It fits a standard UK BS 1363 plug and is built to IP67 standard, so it can handle wet, dusty or exposed environments. It suits marine, vehicle, off-grid and workshop applications where a weatherproof charger is needed.

Key features of the Victron Blue Smart charger

• IP67 enclosure, dustproof and protected against temporary immersion in water up to 1 metre depth.
• Built-in Bluetooth, monitor and configure via the VictronConnect app on iOS and Android without extra hardware.
• Adaptive charging, a multi-stage algorithm adjusts the charge profile to suit battery condition and type.
• Wide compatibility, works with AGM, Gel, flooded lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) 12V batteries.
• Storage mode, reduces charge voltage to limit degradation during long-term storage.
• Temperature compensation, adjusts output voltage for ambient temperature to protect battery health.

Product overview

The Blue Smart IP67 range is Victron's sealed charger line, aimed at environments where moisture, dust and condensation are a regular issue. The IP67 rating covers temporary submersion, which suits bilge areas on boats, engine bays, outdoor plant equipment and any spot where the charger cannot sit in a dry cabinet. The aluminium housing doubles as a heat sink, letting the unit run at full output without forced cooling.

At 17A output, this charger suits 12V battery banks from roughly 40Ah to 200Ah, covering most leisure, marine and light commercial setups. Bluetooth is built into the charger itself, with no separate dongle needed. Through VictronConnect, an installer or owner can check charge status, adjust the algorithm, set battery capacity and review charge history, useful for installations that are awkward to inspect by eye.

The adaptive algorithm reads battery response through each charge phase and adjusts accordingly, so a deeply discharged battery gets a different profile than a partially charged one. Storage mode kicks in automatically after a full charge cycle, holding an optimal float voltage with periodic absorption pulses to counter self-discharge.

Applications

Suited to marine and narrowboat charging including bilge and engine bay locations, motorhome and caravan leisure batteries, off-grid cabin systems charged from mains, agricultural and construction plant with 12V banks, workshop fleet vehicle charging, and long-term storage maintenance.

What's in the box

• Victron Blue Smart IP67 Charger 12/17 (1 output)
• UK BS 1363 mains plug (fitted)

Installation notes

Connects to a standard 230V UK socket via the fitted plug, no hardwiring required. DC output connections should use cable and terminals rated for a 17A continuous load. Set the battery chemistry correctly in VictronConnect before first use, especially for lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. The IP67 rating covers water ingress protection but the unit should not be permanently submerged, and mounting locations on vessels or commercial vehicles should allow adequate ventilation.