Totally agree, I do wish this inverter has 2 usb ports but 1 is better than none! They make little 12v to usb adapters, I hooked one up in my wattcycle video!
Yeah, I have a USB adapter with alligator clamps to attach to battery terminals that I bought a long time ago. I don't think I'd buy it now though, because inverters and solar charge controllers tend to include USB ports. I might buy a battery to 100W USB C though. @@TackleThat
Thanks. Well explained and good to know. Could you explain how you connected the charger cables and the shunt for the battery monitor. Are you able to charge the battery through the converter? Thanks again and I’m a new Solar follower.
Hi John! Thanks for your comment! Sure, the shunt goes between the negative terminal and the negative load (inverter in this case). The display will show you the details about the current going through the shunt. It also needs to be powered, so you just hook 2 more leads up to the + and - of your battery. When you purchase a shunt, they will include wiring details. ---- I am charging the battery through the terminal connections on the inverter, since they are in parallel with the battery. I am not technically charging through the inverter, just using those connections on the inverter for more then one use (load and charge) to optimize the use of wires and connectors.
There is a way to balance the cells of the battery pack to gain more capacity. Step one, charge to full (14.6 volts). Step two, connect a smart outlet to your wall outlet and connect your charger to the smart outlet. Step three, set the timer to turn on for one hour and turn off for 10 hours and then on for one hour and off for 10 hours. It could take many days for the balancing process to completely balance the cells but it should help with gaining additional capacity out of the battery pack.
