Power consumption monitor for a caravan
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 18:10
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Member - George (WA)
I have recently seen a caravan with a 12v power consumption monitor which at the same time indicated how much power was consumed when various appliances were switched on and also indicated how long you could run these appliances with the available
battery power.
That was a bit long winded but I hope you can understand what I mean.
If anyone has details of such a monitor and where they can be bought I would be most gratefull if you can advise me on this
forum
Cheers
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 18:33
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 18:33
Not exactly what you want, but I measure volts, current and capacity with an
Eflite Power meter.
Capacity is limited to 9.999 amphours, but it will measure up to 120amps. Very useful in getting your head around how much electricity you're using.
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 16:58
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 16:58
Thanks Phil not exactly what I am looking for
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Reply By: PeteS - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:36
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:36
Hi George
Have one of these in my KKaravan. Seems most marine dealers have them.
Try this link
DC Meter or do a google search for BEP DC monitors. Looks as if it set you back a few $.
Cheers
Pete S
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:00
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:00
Thanks Pete, not what I am looking for
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Reply By: PeteS - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:36
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:36
Hi George
Have one of these in my KKaravan. Seems most marine dealers have them.
Try this link
DC Meter or do a google search for BEP DC monitors. Looks as if it set you back a few $.
Cheers
Pete S
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Follow Up By: PeteS - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:37
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 19:37
Ooooooooops. Twice as good :-)
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Reply By: Scrubcat - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 20:11
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 20:11
Google "Xantrex- Link 10" or "Xantrex Link 20", Excellent but not cheap.
Scrubcat.
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:01
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:01
Thanks Scrubcat, that seems to do the job, bit pricy
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Reply By: PradOz - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 20:16
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 20:16
Hi George - Have a look at this new 12 volt monitor on ebay. AT around $70 it mabe a cheaper option if it is what you are looking for. It looks very similar to the $300+ one mentioned in the other reply.
Ebay item - 330175206154
Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike DID - Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 23:07
Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at 23:07
This is only a Voltmeter and Low Voltage Alarm - it makes no attempt at determining Capacity use dor capacity Remaining.
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:03
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:03
Thanks Mike, it is not what i am looking for. Also need the other read-outs
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 23:10
Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 23:10
Hi George
If you want amp totals then the NASA BM-1 is a better option.
This is what I use in my own van. Just note they are 4 inch so you need some space to mount them.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:29
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:29
Thanks Derek. That looks like what I need. Do you have any idea of price. You can email to me via this
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Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:31
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 22:31
Derek can you also advise if this is suitable for 2 battery set up. Battery's connected together for 12v output. I can never what it is called, in series or inline
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:06
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:06
Thanks Derek. That looks like what I need. Do you have any idea of price. You can email to me via this
forum
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:08
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:08
Thanks Derek. That looks like what I need. Do you have any idea of price. You can email to me via this
forum
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:10
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 17:10
Ooops, pressed the button twice. Derek can you also advise if this is suitable for 2 battery set up. Battery's connected together for 12v output. I never know it that is in series or inline
Cheers
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