How to Install & Use a Battery Monitor
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A battery monitor lets you see exactly how much power your 12V-48V solar or RV battery has left. Let's install one and see it in action. 🎥 MY REVIEW VIDEO of the best battery monitors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1ztGEo8_Q 🔋 BATTERY MONITORS in this video (affiliate links) Victron SmartShunt - https://amzn.to/3UA7Vqk AiLi 350A - https://amzn.to/4diaQLu ☀️ SOLAR CALCULATOR - estimate savings for your home, get free online quotes (affiliate link) https://www.solarreviews.com/solar-estimator?aff=162985&cam=741 🔢 MY FREE SOLAR TOOLS Solar Panel Tilt Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-tilt-angle-calculator Solar Panel Azimuth Angle Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-azimuth-angle-calculator Peak Sun Hours Calculator ➔ https://footprinthero.com/peak-sun-hours-calculator 👋 CONNECT WITH ME! Blog ➔ https://footprinthero.com/ TikTok ➔ https://www.tiktok.com/@footprinthero Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/footprint.hero/ ~ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:21 What Is & Isn't a Battery Monitor 1:02 The Best Battery Monitors 1:27 How to Install & Set up a Battery Monitor 8:58 Let's See a Battery Monitor in Action! 10:47 Alternatives to Battery Monitors ~ Every time I post a video using my iPad to show my 12V LiFePO4 battery's percentage, I get questions asking how I did it. The answer: I use a battery monitor. Battery monitors are a worthwhile upgrade to any DIY solar panel system -- or RV electrical system. They let you see exactly how much battery you have left. And they let you monitor the amount of power flowing in and out of your battery. In this video, I talk about what a battery monitor is and isn't. Then I go step by step through how to install and set up a battery monitor in your system. Then I show you the basics of what a battery monitor looks like when you're charging and discharging your battery. And I finish out with a quick discussion of some alternatives to battery monitors, if you don't think a battery monitor is the right solution for you. ~ DISCLAIMERS Some of the links in this video description and in the comments below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on one, I may earn a commission which will help fund more videos like this one. Thank you! 🙏 For general informational purposes only. Nothing in this video is intended to be professional solar or electrical advice. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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