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I have a Victron 3000W 12V 120 and Im trying to figure out how to hook up the shore power line to the Victron 3000W invertor. I understand there is a Phoenix Battery Charger, but cant I just hook up a 15A shorepower line directly to the invertor to charge the 600AH house batteries?
Since we have no idea how it is all electrically wired up, or what inverter you have, the answer is not simple. So I have just a few pointers.
You should be able to electrically wire up directly to the inverter, if it is a Multiplus or Quattro, into the AC In side. If it is also a Phoenix inverter then as far as I am aware it does not have an AC In connection. The link shows a typical system may be wired:-
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/4-PHOENIX-CHARGER-AND-INVERTER.pdf
The 15A shore limit power, if it is a Multi, would need to be programmed into the inverter with VE Config, Victron Connect or using a GX device, if you have one installed. 15A limit will allow a draw of about 1800W max, assuming you don't want to run anything else at the same time from shore, and your shore connection is good.
The second consideration is your battery type and if your inverter is correctly programmed on the charger section. I would check that as well.
