Is it a positive from the battery and a negative from the black terminal of the generator? Does anyone have a diagram then can post of send me?
Thanks
Raf
karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
How do you wire an amp guage?
modulus Veteran Volks Folk
2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Raf,
If you insist, see:
http://www.houlihane.co.uk/amps.htm
However, since you'll be adding another possible failure point (the ammeter) in series in your charging system and since you have to run heavy duty cable through your instrument panel, a voltmeter (which connects in parallel using light gauge wiring) is generally a better option for monitoring your battery condition.
hth
If you insist, see:
http://www.houlihane.co.uk/amps.htm
However, since you'll be adding another possible failure point (the ammeter) in series in your charging system and since you have to run heavy duty cable through your instrument panel, a voltmeter (which connects in parallel using light gauge wiring) is generally a better option for monitoring your battery condition.
hth
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
What he said - fit a V metermodulus wrote:Raf,
If you insist, see:
http://www.houlihane.co.uk/amps.htm
However, since you'll be adding another possible failure point (the ammeter) in series in your charging system and since you have to run heavy duty cable through your instrument panel, a voltmeter (which connects in parallel using light gauge wiring) is generally a better option for monitoring your battery condition.
hth
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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
You are right. I just read more about them. Sound like a pretty risky thing to have. I asked because there is one in the car already and I thought I might as well hook it up. I will toss it and get a voltmeter
Thanks
Thanks
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yes,
I have a few new ammeters but have never used one..
I prefer the volt meter..
they are usually good in showing Voltage Drop
Ammeters are Ok in front engined cars where the battery and alternator/generator etc are all close to the dash....
cheers
Lee
I have a few new ammeters but have never used one..
I prefer the volt meter..
they are usually good in showing Voltage Drop
Ammeters are Ok in front engined cars where the battery and alternator/generator etc are all close to the dash....
cheers
Lee
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The Bigfella Officially Full-On Dubber
284 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
You get a much better idea of what is going on with both, but it really isn't needed - cars are pretty simple. You can use an ammeter with a shunt to reduce wiring problems.