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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-02-2022, 10:25 PM
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Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thanks Jack! This is a breaker I noted but I...

Thanks Jack!

This is a breaker I noted but I don't recall who recommended. Is this similar to what you installed?

So there's no issue leaving the roof panels "open"?
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-02-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Yes, the Thornwood does something similar. Much...

Yes, the Thornwood does something similar. Much to learn about what it calls a cycle and a full discharge.

To your point, our trailer sits a lot more than it gets used so has many small daily...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-02-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thank you! I am not jumping on this but will...

Thank you! I am not jumping on this but will read the controller book before I do.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-02-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Yes, the Thornwood BT range is impressive. I...

Yes, the Thornwood BT range is impressive. I also like the data retention and easy download.

As to SOH monitors/estimators, I'm still holding out for someone with experience using one with FLA...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 04-01-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
I apologize for the long rambling post but wanted...

I apologize for the long rambling post but wanted to update after all the useful response.

I installed a Thornwave monitor and now have a few days experience.

Good news is our batteries seem...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-02-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Hi Jack! Good to hear positive feedback and your...

Hi Jack! Good to hear positive feedback and your idea for a shunt "insulator".

My Thornwave shunt and monitor arrived yesterday.

Our 5.0 is still covered as winter isn't over here but I can...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-24-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
I Binged "coulomb counter" and find it is a...

I Binged "coulomb counter" and find it is a fairly common term.

Analog Devices uses this nomenclature to market a line of power management ICs:...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-24-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thanks BobG What you did sounds like work...

Thanks BobG

What you did sounds like work but smart.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-23-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thanks John I never heard of it either, just...

Thanks John

I never heard of it either, just saw it used on some of the "SOH monitor" blurbs online to describe the other type. What is a better term for the Victron style vs those that estimate...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-23-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thanks to all! My conclusions: 1. I...

Thanks to all!

My conclusions:

1. I need to know what my "true" battery capacity currently is (health of my batteries) and I do not.

2. I need to know how much power I consume and how much...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-23-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thank you for adding to the discussion. Yes,...

Thank you for adding to the discussion.

Yes, I agree the SOH monitors can only measure volts, amps, and time but clearly they use charge history to estimate capacity as they require multiple...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-22-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Ha! Me too. This stuff is complicated and I...

Ha! Me too. This stuff is complicated and I want simple.



Yes, that makes sense. Thanks again.



Agree the GoPower is not a monitor. I don't consider it junk but understand an mppt...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Alan, Very helpful and greatly...

Alan,



Very helpful and greatly appreciated.



Both the lithium chemistry and the large capacity are differences that could drive different priorities. As I understand, you don't have to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Well.... I just learned the SmartShunt does not...

Well.... I just learned the SmartShunt does not retain data and reportedly has a very short bluetooth range. I am now leaning toward the Thornwave device to provide the A, AH, V, and SOC data logs....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
I plan to buy a Victron SmartShunt, maybe for the...

I plan to buy a Victron SmartShunt, maybe for the same reasons you bought the BMV-712.

I'm curious how you interpret and use the data from yours.

Do you update the settings to provide a more...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-21-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
I don't want to start a debate, just asking if...

I don't want to start a debate, just asking if anyone has experience with a Balmar or Veratron monitor. But to answer your question, I don't think SOH is directly useful. I think the value will be...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-20-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Thanks. I think the Victron SmartShunt will...

Thanks. I think the Victron SmartShunt will provide a lot of insight into our actual usage and what's really going on with the solar charging.



Ouch, sorry that happened and hope it didn't...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-20-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
No responses here but after reading more online...

No responses here but after reading more online I'm leaning toward getting both the (Balmar or Veratron) and a Victron SmartShunt.

I really want the SOH function promised by the Balmar and...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-16-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,812
Posted By Shiny
Want Opinions on Battery Monitors with SOH

After digesting and exchanging info on this forum, I've decided to add a battery monitor and think a State of Health estimate would be valuable for us.

There are many threads and discussions about...
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