Greetings,
I’m sorry my first post is a question.
I have replaced the original Napa flooded deep cycle batteries with LifeBlue Ultimus LiFePO4. I maintained the original wiring configuration. They are working good and charge from all sources.
The goal was to get 2 days of power for the refrigerator without charging from a source other than solar.
My question is, in the process of installing a Victron 712, where do I place the shunt in the wiring? I read the instructions and understand it mounts in the ground between the battery and the loads, but i am not sure where the jumper goes that connects the 2 batteries.
this pic is the installation with the new batteries preserving the original cable routing.
This is the original diagram.
This is option 1 which is where I think the shunt goes.
This is option 2 which is where Victron thinks it goes.
If there is someone who would be able to advise which option I should chose I would appreciate it.
Also:
After staring at my setup, I am not sure that it was wired correctly in the first place.
I found this member’s video and took a screen shot of his cabling. It looks like this:
Here is a diagram of what I am wondering if this is what mine should be, option3.
I am making an assumption on the cables exiting to the right. I assume a ground and power go to the Chargemate Pro under the seat and the other ground is the chassis ground. It is a lighter weight cable. Is this a correct assumption?
I am installing the Victron to have an “at a glance” SOC without having to open the app.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Bruce