telecom batteries and boondocking
Hi all, First night boondocking on the new batteries. I ran a computer for 5 hours (100 watts) via my large inverter, and a 7 amp 12 volt heating blanket for 7 hours. Battery voltage started ...
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pianotuna wrote:
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Shunt's can burn out.Big Katuna wrote:
So why a Hall Effect and not a shunt and meter?
Lessee,
A 500-amp rated shunt will get very warm at 700-amperes. But the circuit breaker entered into a conspiracy with the T-rated fuses in the inverter so they could malfunction and not open. Meanwhile the wiring insulation is blazing about one feet in height never mind the temper of the system owner when he found out the shunt is not invincible.
With a Q-tip smear an oil coat over the shunt metallics. Silicone grease spread oil thin, does wonders for protection. And when launching your rig into salt water, be sure to not immerse the shunt.
Aww Jeez fellas I couldn't resist! An opportunity to make Pianotuna smile was irresistible.
