SOLAR Battery Monitors and Shunts Renogy and LiTime

[@mayhembike]

Just did the LNEX version. Happy thus far.

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Good to hear that! 👍

[@Tri-Lobe]

Enjoyed the video definitely a nice addition to the build

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 👍

[@DumpsterElite]

Crazy how similar those shunts are. Almost like they were made in the same factory. 🤔

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

I have my suspicions too! 😉

[@pkennedy4256]

I bet the only difference is the plastic cover with different logos on the monitor. Probably the exact same thing.

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

100% pick the best priced one or whatever stickers you like better 👍

[@FreedomMountainHomestead]

looks like the Power Queen is the same also..Happy New Year

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Apparently even Redodo has one too now!

[@jeffhuntley2921]

A setup video would be interesting

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

I’ll have a install/setup video coming soon!

[@MacMcCabe2456]

Could you possibly do a video hooking one of these up on a 36 volt DC EZGO Golf cart ? I got the Renogy monitor but can't seem to get the display to illuminate after following the installation one in their very limited manual. I called Renogy tech support but they were not much help regarding a golf cart install. Nice videos, thanks ! Mike C.

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

I’ll see what I can do to help you out in an upcoming video! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

Prices on both of them are very reasonable

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Yes, good prices! Either one is a great option!

[@OnRappel]

Did you have to deplete your battery to get it calibrated?

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

I calibrate at the top of charge! They are very close even done this way, maybe only 2-3% off. I never go much below 50% SOC anyway so it’s ok with me! It’s recommended for max accuracy to deplete the battery bank and let it count the energy coming in. Hope this helps!

[@lunchmoneyphilipphilip3034]

Would the li time be effective with a single lithium iron phosphate battery?

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Yes! Either battery monitor has adjustable settings/parameters so you can tailor to your needs!

[@OnRappel]

What gauge wire did you use?

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

On this 12V system I use 4/0 windy nation cables to victron 600A bus bars. I have the 3000W inverter fuse de-rated to 300A. Never go much above 70% load. I always oversize and underutilize! Battery cables are 1/0 with each battery having its own 100A OCPD.

[@Glocktard]

Wow, these are a lot cheaper than the Victron BMV 712 shunt and little round monitor I installed a few years ago. The one thing I do like about my unit is it will record power usage! You can look at the chart on a phone and see where power was used or came in.

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Unfortunately with the budget oriented stand alone units, Bluetooth/WiFi aren’t normally included. Renogy has a BT module that can track parameters like the Victron units that goes with their proprietary products! I’m sure the other manufacturers aren’t far behind!