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Can 2 parallel batteries be monitored separately?

Hi Marcus, It depends a bit on what you want. You can see your 2 parallel batteries as 1 battery. They cannot be monitored seperate from each other so don't stare blind on that. If you don't charge the batteries from an alternator you can use the diagram on page 9 of the manual.

Should I jumper the batteries in parallel?

In the eg4 manual it says not to jumper the batteries in parallel, rather use a properly rated busbar to connect them in parallel to avoid large currents and overheating in the end wires. So my question is this: In my case because its only 2 batteries, can I just connect 2 negative wires to the battery end of the smartShunt?

Can batteries of different voltages be connected in parallel?

It’s worth pointing out that many people accidentally connect batteries of different voltages in parallel every day. For example: If you mix brands even of the same labelled voltage – you can experience problems. Due to different manufacturing processes, the exact voltages of batteries from different producers can vary slightly.

How do parallel batteries work?

The basic concept is that when connecting in parallel, you add the amp hour ratings of the batteries together, but the voltage remains the same. For example: two 6 volt 4.5 Ah batteries wired in parallel are capable of providing 6 volt 9 amp hours (4.5 Ah + 4.5 Ah).

Can a parallel batterybank be set to a second battery?

You have no midpoint in a parallel batterybank so you can set it to second battery. You seem to be right on the order of disconnections, do connection visa versa. What I thinking about is, if i connect both battery negative to the shunt ?!

What happens if you charge a rechargeable battery in parallel?

for secondary (rechargeable) batteries – the stronger battery would charge the weaker one, draining itself and wasting energy. If you connect rechargeable batteries in parallel and one is discharged while the others are charged – the charged batteries will attempt to charge the discharged battery.

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How do I install the Smartshunt with parallel batteries?

I have 2 48v server rack batteries (eg4) which I want to wire in parallel to a smartshunt. In the eg4 manual it says not to jumper the batteries in parallel, rather use a …