[C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?

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I purchased the available Neurio monitor from Amazon and installed it, then contacted Neurio and paid extra for the beta version of the whole house monitoring software.  I believe that it was an extra $70 for the whole house monitor.  It seems a little clunky, but I like the ability to understand how each appliance contributes to our overall electrical usage and costs. 

Dave

> On Jul 18, 2016, at 6:31 AM, <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
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> Dave, which Neurio product did you purchase. I notice two types available but it appears only one is available at this time.
> 
> Ted
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> Angus,
> 
> Yes. I had previously installed a Xantrex Link Pro battery monitor when I installed a sealed G24 starting battery and a Xantrex Echo charger.  It is wired to monitor ALL electricity in and out of the house bank.  Pretty cool device. 
> 
> The Link Pro battery monitor is a great device that shows energy usage in and out of the batteries.  I have read that the Victron monitor is even better in terms of setup and reliability.
> 
> These battery monitors are a cool way to see how much the solar panel puts back in when the sun is out.  Also, a couple of years ago, I changed out all of my interior lighting for LED bulbs and even installed LED strip lighting behind the port and starboard head liner to light the wood paneling along the hull in the salon.  It was really cool to see how much less current the LED light were using compared to the incandescent bulbs.
> 
> I love this stuff.  I just put whole house monitor, called a Neurio, in a second home of ours in San Diego.  It shows which appliance is using how much power, estimates my monthly electricity bill, and even shows us how much power input is generated by the solar panels on the roof of that home.  I am going to install the competing home energy monitor called, Sense, in our main Mukilteo home this fall.   All of my tinkering experience on my C320 and previous sailboats over the years lends itself to this same level of tinkering on our homes.  The Link Pro