Solar panel output monitoring

[jx2mad]

I need to get some sort of o/p monitor to keep check of voltage and current being supplied to the battery. What types of devices are available to do this? Jim

[spudboy]

You can use a shunt and a dual Amps/Volts meter. that links to the shunt.

Take a look around eBay. I got a couple for something like $25 each (from memory). I can see what's going in and what's going out.

Pretty simple to set up.

[spudboy]

I got one similar to this: Type 2 in 1 Digital Amp Volt Combo Current Meter tester 2 Color with shunt 50A | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Type-2-in-1-Digital-Amp-Volt-Combo-Current-Meter-tester-2-Color-with-shunt-50A-/300974611652?hash=item46137c1cc4:g:zv8AAOSw8d9UyfW B)

[Ranga]

You can use a shunt and a dual Amps/Volts meter. that links to the shunt.

Take a look around eBay. I got a couple for something like $25 each (from memory). I can see what's going in and what's going out.

Pretty simple to set up.

What does a shunt actually do?

[jx2mad]

Thanks Spudboy, ebay is too easy. $13.85 and one is on its way :D:D