Description
xVictron Inverter 12/800 230V VE.Direct UK
The Victron Inverter 12/800 is a 12V DC to 230V AC pure sine wave inverter rated at 800VA, designed for off-grid, mobile and backup power applications. It connects to a host device via VE.Direct for monitoring and integration with the Victron ecosystem. This unit ships with a UK plug configuration and is suited to professional installers working on boats, vehicles, cabins and small off-grid systems.
Key Features
- 800VA continuous output at 230V AC from a 12V DC battery bank.
- Pure sine wave output, compatible with sensitive electronics and motor loads.
- VE.Direct port for communication with Victron monitoring devices, including the Color Control GX and Venus GX.
- UK output socket configuration included as standard.
- Compact and lightweight design suited to space-constrained installations.
- Built-in protections covering low battery voltage, high battery voltage, overload and over-temperature.
- Victron's proven inverter platform with wide deployment across marine, mobile and off-grid installations.
Product Overview
The 12/800 sits at the lower end of Victron's VE.Direct inverter range, making it appropriate for applications where load requirements are modest but power quality matters. Pure sine wave output means it will run loads that a modified sine wave inverter cannot handle reliably, including variable-speed motor drives, medical equipment and many modern electronics with switch-mode power supplies.
The VE.Direct interface distinguishes this unit from a basic standalone inverter. It allows the inverter to be monitored and controlled through Victron's GX device ecosystem, enabling data logging, remote monitoring via VRM, and integration into a broader Victron system. For installers building out a monitored off-grid or mobile system, this connectivity is a practical advantage over non-communicating inverters at a similar price point.
At 6 kg, the unit is straightforward to mount in a battery compartment or dedicated inverter space. The onboard protection suite handles the most common fault conditions automatically, reducing the risk of damage from battery voltage excursions or sustained overload.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| SKU | PIN121801400 |
| Input Voltage (DC) | 12V |
| Output Voltage (AC) | 230V AC |
| Continuous Output Power | 800VA |
| Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Communication | VE.Direct |
| Socket Type | UK (BS 1363) |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| GTIN | 8719076055068 |
Applications
- Off-grid cabins and garden buildings requiring 230V AC from a 12V battery bank.
- Marine installations on narrowboats, sailing yachts and motorboats.
- Campervans and motorhomes where a monitored inverter is required.
- Backup power for small critical loads such as routers, lighting and low-power appliances.
- Mobile work vehicles needing 230V AC tools or equipment from the vehicle battery.
- Integration into a Victron-monitored system via GX device and VRM portal.
What Is Included
- Victron Inverter 12/800 230V VE.Direct UK unit.
Installation Notes
This inverter must be connected to a 12V DC battery bank with appropriately rated DC cabling and fusing in line with BS 7671 or the relevant marine wiring standard. DC cable sizing is critical at this power level: undersized cables will cause voltage drop and may trigger low-voltage protection. The VE.Direct port requires a compatible Victron cable to connect to a GX device or USB interface. This unit is not grid-tied and does not require G98 or G99 notification. Installation by a qualified electrician or competent marine electrician is strongly recommended, particularly for the DC battery connections and any AC distribution wiring downstream of the inverter.
Return Policy
xWe offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
- Items returned within 14 days but not in their original and undamaged packaging will also incur a -15% charge per package.
- If you return an item that doesn't adhere to our returns procedure or doesn't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
- Individual items from a bundle can't be returned, refunded or exchanged. If you want a refund/credit/exchange for a bundle, all items must be returned to us.
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
- You follow our returns process (outlined below)
- The goods and packaging are undamaged
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it’s faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it’s within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.