How To Install A Battery Monitor For 12v Off-grid Battery Systems

In this video we explore why you need a battery monitor for your off grid power system on your small boat or recreational vehicle. We install and configure the Renogy 500A Battery Monitor with Shunt/Sampler and measure system performance. 00:00 why you need a battery monitor 00:58 parasitic loads and quiescent currents 01:57 voltage monitoring 02:38 measuring current 05:08 monitoring the current drain 07:58 installing the Renogy 500A Battery Monitor and Shunt