These devices are invaluable when it comes to maintaining a healthy battery.
Imagine driving a car with no fuel gauge and you will understand the importance of knowing when you will run out of fuel.
Unlike lead acid batteries, you cannot guess a lifePO4 batteries state of charge using voltage alone.
Battery Monitors or shunts as they are often called monitor the energy status of your battery in real time.
They provide lots of very useful data!
I personally like the Victron Smart shunts, they give lots of data and i can see everything using their downloadable App. Battery Shunts victron battery monitor
These are Brilliant Shunts and i use two 500A in my own Battery system.
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This is the the battery shunt / monitor if you are on a tight budget. You can buy separate shunts if your system requires it. This one is a 100A version.
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This is the 500A Renogy battery monitor which i have used. It gives basic information and is very easy to set up. Comes with extension cable
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