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electrical:12v:battery_monitor [2024/03/06 17:44] frater_secessus [inexpensive shunts] |
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===== sizing ===== | ===== sizing ===== | ||
- | The shunt should be sized to handle your highest expected demand comfortably. For example, a system designed for 80A of current would require | + | The shunt should be sized to handle your highest expected demand comfortably. For example, a system designed for 80A of current would work well with a 100A shunt. |
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+ | A shunt that is **too small** a shunt will fail if exposed to current that exceeds its rating. | ||
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+ | A shunt that is **too large** presents different problems. | ||
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===== how they work ===== | ===== how they work ===== | ||