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| posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 08:49 AM |
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How do you wire an amp guage?
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
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| posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 01:02 PM |
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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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| posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 01:04 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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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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What he said - fit a V meter
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| posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 01:16 PM |
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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
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 posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 04:58 PM |
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AMP Gauges - in Series...
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
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| posted on February 22nd, 2008 at 06:43 PM |
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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.
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