Amp meter shunt?

[deaft4guy]

Hi people, I was thinking about adding an amp meter to my system, running the amp supplies through a shunt, is there any reason why that wouldn't be advised. Will the shunt deliver the power just the same as a copper cable?

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[deaft4guy]

Anyone have any input on this

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[bananas0n]

I would measure current flow and resistance across it first, but I don't see why not.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

if you use the correct ampacity shunt yes it will work, the whole thing about shunts is that they measure a very small voltage drop to determine current. you can easily do some research on google for more info

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

a typical shunt is 200A 75mV. meaning at 200A of current there is a 0.075V drop across the shunt. the ammeter measures the voltage drop and calculates the current. the shunt is matched to the meter.

typical to place the shunt in series with the battery ground wire. if you place the shunt on the amp ground wire, you have an opportunity for noise, but try it first.

 

[deaft4guy]

Ty everybody I will just give it a go, ty all for your time.

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