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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In my youth I installed telephony equipment for Stromberg Carlson including battery rooms with 1,2 or 3 1600A 48VDC three phase charger. 32 runs of 750 MCM Copper to the main distribution cabinet. All current was monitored with shunts and (then) Analog voltmeters, later, DVM.
I never saw a shunt failure but it was indeed climate controlled and well designed with proper breakers, fusible links, etc.
I agree if you run 500A thru a 100A shunt something has to give. So don't do it.
I never saw a shunt failure but it was indeed climate controlled and well designed with proper breakers, fusible links, etc.
I agree if you run 500A thru a 100A shunt something has to give. So don't do it.
