Chris, Since the TriMetric price has come down, I still recommend it as the bright voltage display with a convenient location is a quick check even for others to see (ie wife, Kid, caretaker).
I still look at mine every day in spite of having Optics, 2 computers and an I pad, and the charge controllers are 7 steps away on the stairway landing. John B On Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi Chris, > > One strategy that I have been using to add intelligence to older systems > is to add a Victron shunt and a Victron Ekrano. This allows efficient > battery monitoring via a very nice screen and you can hand generator > starting duties to the Ekrano. Another potential benefit is the ability to > remotely monitor the battery and generator starting control (via Victron > VRM), set up some simple alerts and verify the depth of discharge. If you > have a battery that supports closed-loop control, you can probably > eliminate the shunt, although I prefer having both options (victron can > have a primary and secondary battery monitor) > > The Ekrano/shunt combo isn't cheap, but it is quite powerful and can > precisely inform future system upgrades. > > On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I have two recommendations >> >> Victron smart shunt, which is a Bluetooth device. >> >> Also, since you have the MidNite classic, you could install a whizbang >> junior and a shunt. You could also put the MidNite classic on the Internet >> and view it that status remotely. (I’m assuming myMidNite is still >> available.) >> >> Thank you, >> >> Maverick >> >> Maverick Brown >> Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 >> Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. >> • Solar Commander Remote Power >> • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection >> [email protected] >> 512-460-9825 >> >> >> >> On Feb 12, 2026, at 12:24 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi folks: We’re helping a customer with a Magnum MS4448 power center >> (with a Midnite Classic controller) and the usual accoutrements; they’ve >> got three SimpliPhi 3.5KW batteries and are looking for a decent battery >> monitor for such. The system was installed in 2019. I’m looking at the >> Trimetric meter – but are there better alternatives? >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance for your wisdom! >> >> >> >> Chris Daum >> >> Oasis Montana Inc. >> >> 406-777-4309 or 4321 >> >> 406-777-4309 fax >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> > > -- > > > > Mac Lewis > > *"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates* > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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