Has anyone got one of these or can shed light on it's usefulness on a yacht?
It is on special with a USB and cig lighter outlets for $150.http://www.baintech.com.au/meters-monitors/product-range/meters-monitors/baintech-voltage-amp-meter
The sensor is an induction unit through which the positive lead to load passes.
Will this unit read charge as well as discharge??
We use this, after recomendations from many other users. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/231547070902?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps
If you want amps in buy 2 and put it charging side.
Radio Control guys used them all the time,
for egs. to find the right propeller to match brashles motor and controller
not sure on the boat,
...warning...only for momentary measurement
you can't push 100 A ...u have charcoal in no time...
very short period of time.
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Radio Control guys used them all the time,
for egs. to find the right propeller to match brashles motor and controller
not sure on the boat,
...warning...only for momentary measurement
you can't push 100 A ...u have charcoal in no time...
very short period of time.
The OP link is only 0-55A the one I linked is 0-60A. Its a 12v system regardless of RC, boat or caravan. The RC guys love them because they are so accurate. I don't see why you would be pushing 100A on either unit.
I read the manuals and researched the real life experiences on many boats. 2yrs later many many boats 24/7 no charcoal.
Well they are certainly cheap enough.
Those units would have to be wired "in line" wouldn't they???
I've got the manual link below. Yes they are inline, hence the accuracy. FWIW I have seen them supplied with Anderson plugs so they can be added or removed at will.
There are newer models with backlights or old school red led displays plus various metal or plastic enclosures.
www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=JVhSVaWkHITSmAX33IHoDg&url=http://www.rc-cars-planes.com/docs/wu100v2_user_manual.pdf&ved=0CB4QFjAA&usg=AFQjCNETDc4Iw22uWXJgWWTsPlyq06pmsg&sig2=k2o2Oiy3TjYpJ0hreXshbw
