I have 2 batteries 750 mA each parallel connected (it is a UK model Hilux and standard). I would like to install a battery charge monitor, but most go up to only 650 mA. If I understand it right the two together are 1,500mA. Any suggestions? I really don't feel like separating the 2 batteries.
Thanks.
Battery charge monitor
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Re: Battery charge monitor
750mA sounds like AA batteries?
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Re: Battery charge monitor
Do you have an answer if you take away the "m" or you're just more like a funny guy? 
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Re: Battery charge monitor
Hi Tom
Do you not maybe mean 75Ah batteries ?
i.e. more or the the same physical dimensions than a regular car battery
Do you not maybe mean 75Ah batteries ?
i.e. more or the the same physical dimensions than a regular car battery
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Re: Battery charge monitor
Hi Tom,
have you tried a local auto electrician? maybe they have or can import a National Luna type monitor? m2cw
have you tried a local auto electrician? maybe they have or can import a National Luna type monitor? m2cw
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Re: Battery charge monitor
why do you want to monitor the Amps? Why don`t you just monitor the voltage? If you want to monitor 1500Amp you will have to look at a shunt resistor that has been calibrated with a panel meter. and the only time you will use that amps is with a winch that is close to burning out. When charging you should not go higher than 70Amp. or what ever your alternator can deliver. most of the battery monitors just measures the voltage 10.8Volt is flat and 13.8Volt is fully charged