I’m looking to install my balmar battery monitor and 4 100W solar panels on my boat in the coming weeks. I already have all of the components on hand and just need to purchase the heavier gauge wires for the final connections. Before I move forward and start the install I want to be sure that I’m putting the shunt in properly so that my gauge is accurate and effectively monitors my 2 4d batteries. I’ve attached two marked up wiring diagrams showing my plans. Can anyone confirm for me that option 1 is the best method to install? Thanks for the help.
Balmar SG-200 & Solar Install
- Thread starter P12nash
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I don’t have an SG-200, but from what I can tell from its manual I agree Option 1 is better. Looks like the gauge uses that red wire to sense the bank voltage, so putting it closer to the batteries would be better than putting it closer to the charge sources.