Recommendation for amp/hour monitors?
(I searched the archive for the term "amp/hour monitor" and came up completely empty -- am I asking the wrong question?? But there are quite a few for sale out there, so this item does exist. Please...
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chuckbear wrote:Ditto for the Trimetric.
I've been using Victron battery monitor for years and it's the only unit I consider. It will give you all the information you need and then some. It's an easy install but the unit must be calibrated. The instructions come with it and it isn't difficult. Chuck
Installation and setup may/may not be easy for these units. Running the wire to the controller may be involved depending upon your rig. Plus the shunts which are precision calibrated brass/copper resistors should not be mounted near flooded batteries due to corrosion - so there may be some battery cable work. Or your battery cable clamps may not fit the shunt and require some work. Here’s mine:
