Dave, I just installed a battery monitor made by victron. Haven’t really played with it yet but it does all of the things you are asking about and is easier to install than the Link monitor. Good article here http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/battery_monitor James “Delaney” 1976 C&C 38 Oriental, NC
From: David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 8:27 AM To: CnC CnC discussion list Subject: Stus-List State of the Battery Looking at the wiring diagrams reminded me of a question I am sure this list can answer. I have not done much cruising yet, but plan to do more in the future. One of the things I am unsure of is how people monitor the state of their batteries when you know shore power is not going to be available. I have a digital voltmeter on the panel that I can check the batteries and a chart that translates voltage into percent charge and I have used that as a rough guide, but that seems crude for such an important function. My understanding is that you have let the batteries sit for a while if they have been charging to get an accurate reading. I am not sure if current draws also have to be off. For instance, how would I know if it is safe to run the refrigeration while sailing to the next destination? Can you get a meter that gives you “hours of battery life remaining”? What strategies to listers use to solve this problem? Thanks- Dave Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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