Battery voltage monitoring

[jashmen]

I have 4 separate battery banks - starting, house, gen, thruster/windlass. I would like to monitor the voltage of each simply, as in making sure they are charged/being charged. Any suggestions?

[RobS]

Good call and here you go, I did mine a few seasons back and put this write-up together: https://www.sbmar.com/articles/installi ... -dvm-boat/

[Pitou]

Good call and here you go, I did mine a few seasons back and put this write-up together: https://www.sbmar.com/articles/installi ... -dvm-boat/

In 2017, I followed Rob's lead with the Seaboard Digital Volt Meters. You'll always know your state of charge and if your battery chargers or alternators are working. It's the best battery management tool going!

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[jashmen]

I was thinking something along those lines. Saw those gauges on Amazon. I love the slightly Asian font on them. Fits in with the birth place of the Albins. Any idea how they handle weather?

[jashmen]

And where did you get the face plate made?

*Duh, it helps to follow the link. Can they be customized?

[Norseman]

Added digital volt gauges for house and start bank. “On demand” activated with a push button, same with water tank level gauge: No draw when idle.

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[Pitou]

I was thinking something along those lines. Saw those gauges on Amazon. I love the slightly Asian font on them. Fits in with the birth place of the Albins. Any idea how they handle weather?

I preferred the DVM's from Seaboard Marine. They're LED and draw practically zilch for power and are run as homeruns and always on.
No idea about weather as mine are inside by my panel.

And where did you get the face plate made?

*Duh, it helps to follow the link. Can they be customized?

I had my faceplate made at a local engraving shop. Placed the gauges and labled left to right as my Battery Switches below .. consistency.

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[RobS]

I had an assortment of faceplates made for the Seaboard inventory but never considered a "Thruster" option. If you can't get a plate made locally, you could order #2, a three-gang plate for the engine/house/genset and then a standalone blank for the thruster and label it yourself.
https://www.sbmar.com/product/smx-digit ... e-monitor/

If these are going to be in direct sunlight I do not recommend the LED units, it can get washed out, then LCD ones sourced elsewhere would be better.

[jleonard]

I use a "Link Lite" gage from Xantrex, but it only monitors 2 banks.
It also displays charging amps which is something I like for cruising.