Ammeter Suggestions?
Pretty simple, looking for a decent and affordable ammeter to install so I can see the power being drawn out of the batteries. I was looking at this unit on Amazon but it doesn't appear to come with a...
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For current in and out, percent of charge (remaining), and volts, I use a Xantrex Linklite - very easy to interpret, reads like a gas gauge...
http://xantrex.com/power-products/power-accessories/linklite-battery-monitor.aspx
Or if a 'event 'history' is desired too (like trimetric), the LinkPro:
http://xantrex.com/power-products/power-accessories/linkpro-battery-monitor.aspx
Note that any REAL battery monitor instrument will require inserting a shunt in the battery's negative cable (provides meter with current data measurement in and out of battery bank).
http://xantrex.com/power-products/power-accessories/linklite-battery-monitor.aspx
Or if a 'event 'history' is desired too (like trimetric), the LinkPro:
http://xantrex.com/power-products/power-accessories/linkpro-battery-monitor.aspx
Note that any REAL battery monitor instrument will require inserting a shunt in the battery's negative cable (provides meter with current data measurement in and out of battery bank).
