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shunt location

Can the shunt be located where it is exposed to the elements? i:e- battery area under the steps on a class A

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Rob

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jimzi avatar image jimzi commented ·

Frustrating that the shunt doesn't come with an enclosure. Or am I wrong?

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Mark avatar image Mark ♦♦ jimzi commented ·

No I don't believe that there is an original Victron enclosure available.

But its not that hard or expensive to make something up yourself - you should be able to buy a suitable hobby box & some cable glands from most electronics stores or online.

This photo might give you some ideas;

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Mark answered ·

No - there is a circuit board on the shunt and a number of conections/terminals that won't like that very much.

You could consider mounting the shunt in a sealed clear project box with all wiring routed through cable glands.

However as some condensation can still possibly form inside the sealed box, it may be a good idea to mitigate this by drilling a small hole somewhere on the bottom where water can't enter. This will allow the inside & outside air to equilise somewhat.

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