So I have just the stock 500A shunt, engine is a 24V and unloaded the starter spec is 300A - but may (under condutions) go over 500A - will the shunt be safe (just won't read that high)
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BMV-712 on starter battery
You will be fine.
Our 4 cell 300Ah LiFePOe battery has been both powering our motorhome and starting the 3.9l turbo diesel engine often multiple times a day for 10 years of fulltime travel.
The 500A Victron SmartShunt and series installed 400A rated Junctek shunts still look like new.
Photo of the peak current involved.
Cool - ya went and installed it yesterday - its peeking at 375 even has the intake heater and air bags kick on. Its always parked indoors and pluged in but guessing maybe in winter I expect it to crank and bit harder.
Are the 1000A and 2000A stunt options for installs where they have invertors constantly drawing to the size.
Just out of interest what information do you get from the shunt on the starter?
I'd be interested in a screenshot of how it shows up in VRM if you are connected?
Rob
