I'm attaching an image that was shown as an answer to another question because it shows both systems that are present (although I think that there are 6 batteries in the 12V bank). If I set it up as a second battery, where in the parallel series of batteries does the secondary monitor connect? (I'm guessing to the most positive battery end of the parallel series.) And is there a preference to use the 24V (which powers the AC) or 12V (which powers the all the other accessories) as the primary battery? They each have a separate solar charge controller and they are linked through a Cooper Bussmann battery balancer/equalizer.ĭo I need two BMV-712 monitors (one for each bank)? Or can I set up one as the main monitor and the other as a second battery? As they are connected through the battery balancer, will that confuse the capacity calculation? There are two banks of 6V AGM batteries, one set up for 24V and the other as 12V. This battery monitor can calculate the state of charge of a battery and keep track of the ampere hours consumed from the battery by integrating the current flowing in or out of the battery. I have considered the Ecoflow delta products.I have a Roadtrek Adventurous CS with an unusual battery bank setup. We would like to stay environmentally friendly and use solar where we can. Then when funds allow and you are more dialed in on how you can use your system hopefully more expansively than just at festivals, purchasing a charge controller that can easily handle whatever amount of solar panels you may get in the future, just might economically justify the commitment to a more sustainable way of life. I used it to power a belt sander recently for a small project. Our 1200W Victron Phoenix inverter is pretty good with consumption on standby yet it powers a (somewhat small but nicely sufficient) toaster oven and a super capable portable induction cooktop (maximum setting is medium high which is plenty hot enough) that we use during the summer to keep the indoors from getting unwanted heat. Consider what other loads you might want to handle in the future, at home or off and about. Maybe first spend on a good battery with the capability to charge from the vehicle and shore power at night. One option would be to take it a step at a time, knowing you do have your all in one type power generator as a backup. But I'm wondering if there would be a significant benefit from building a hard wired system that is just as capable and within a similar or better price range?Ĭurious to understand how much money you all are bringing in to justify the excellent setup advised. I have considered the Ecoflow delta products. Monitor Dimensions: H 1.3' x W 2.4' x D 2.4' Shunt Dimensions: H 1.4' x W 4.8' x D 1. The essential function of a battery monitor is to calculate ampere hours consumed and the state of charge of a battery. We would like to stay environmentally friendly and use solar where we can. 207.00 The BMV-712 is Victron's newest high precision battery monitor. And we would need to run the system for around 12 hours a day.Ī the moment we have a small "jackery" and solar panel but this will only run the starlink for a few hours. The starlink runs at around 50watt once up and running. This would be a significant saving for us if there was a way we could reliably power it. Luckily we were able to take advantage of the "Starlink rural UK offer" and we have a subscription on their roaming plan which allows us to take it anywhere. Around £250 over 3-4 days.However we need internet coverage to use our payment card readers. Unfortunately 4g phone coverage is poor at many locations and WiFi provided by the festivals is very expensive. My partner has a small business and we trade at large music festivals throughout the UK. Im new to all of this but I was just looking for some advice.
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