The Victron Inverter 12/800 converts 12V DC from a battery bank into 230V AC pure sine wave power, rated at 800VA. It ships with a UK output socket and a VE.Direct port for connection to Victron's monitoring devices, making it suited to off-grid, marine and mobile installations where power quality and monitoring both matter.

Key features

• Output, 800VA continuous at 230V AC from a 12V DC input.
• Waveform, pure sine wave, suited to variable-speed motors and switch-mode electronics.
• Monitoring, VE.Direct port for connection to Color Control GX and Venus GX devices.
• Socket, UK output socket configuration included as standard.
• Protections, low battery voltage, high battery voltage, overload and over-temperature.
• Weight, 6 kg.

Product overview

This unit sits at the lower end of Victron's VE.Direct inverter range, for applications where load requirements are modest but clean power matters. The VE.Direct interface allows monitoring and control through a GX device, with data logging and remote monitoring via VRM. At 6 kg it mounts easily in a battery compartment or dedicated inverter space, and the built-in protection suite covers the most common fault conditions.

Applications

• Off-grid cabins and garden buildings needing 230V AC from a 12V battery bank.
• Marine installations on narrowboats, sailing yachts and motorboats.
• Campervans and motorhomes where a monitored inverter is wanted.
• Backup power for small loads such as routers, lighting and low-power appliances.
• Mobile work vehicles running 230V AC tools from the vehicle battery.

Installation notes

Connect to a 12V DC battery bank with correctly rated DC cabling and fusing in line with BS 7671 or the relevant marine wiring standard. DC cable sizing matters at this power level, as undersized cables cause voltage drop and can trigger low-voltage protection. The VE.Direct port needs a compatible Victron cable to link to a GX device or USB interface. This inverter is not grid-tied and does not require G98 or G99 notification. Installation by a qualified electrician or competent marine electrician is recommended, particularly for DC battery connections and downstream AC wiring.

What's in the box

• Victron Inverter 12/800 230V VE.Direct UK unit.