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Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 20:01:43 +0000
...Although if use the ammeter function and we connect across battery there is hope that the fuse will open, and fast enough to prevent...
Re: Wiper Fuse Blows
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 20 Oct 2002 14:09:34 -0400
...Put an ammeter in place of the fuse and measure current draw of wiper and blower -- blower ought to draw about 12 amps on...
Re: gas + electric
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Jun 95 12:28:06 EDT
...I would expect, if you can measure 8 amps with an ammeter attached to both ends, the charging current with a battery actually attached...
Re: An overview of 14 electric math?
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Tue, 25 Nov 2003 06:07:34 -0800
...Using an ammeter that will handle 30A DC connect the ammeter to the critter, put the critter in the fuse place that you want...
Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:32:19 -0400
...They invented DC clamp-on ammeters while I wasn't looking, and this one comes with a thermocouple and Volt/ohm/continuity/cap meter...
Re: Follow-Up: Under-Sink Battery Installation
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:51:15 -0700
Looking at the instructions, and the fact that they say that if the ammeter reads backwards you can reverse the connections to terminals 1...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - Paul Gordon
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:22:48 -0500
...I regret not throwing ammeter on the circuit to see what it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
Re: How Many Max Amps Does Vanagon Alternator Put Out??
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Fri, 24 May 2002 09:38:08 -0600
...How Many Max Amps Does Vanagon Alternator Put Out?? > > > How many maximum amps does the Vanagon alternator put out?? > > If I install an ammeter...
Help! '71 Generator Light
Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
Wed, 6 Dec 1995 10:00:29 MST
...Could the ammeter wiring be affecting things? I used 12 ga wire (the heaviest stuff I could find at night in Idaho Falls). I...
Re: Meter Recommendation
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:45:34 -0500
...I have really zapped the Ammeter section of it a couple times when I forgot it was in that setting and went to measure...
Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:40:49 -0500
...on my '89 A/T - using a Sears Clamp-on DC ammeter I got six and change which makes sense to me. 40 amps...
Re: VoltMinder-Is it a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:59:32 -0700
...I wish the dash had a lovely ammeter and voltmeter in it. BTW, nice installation. > ... Harbor Freight has their cheapo multimeter on sale for...
engine gauge musings.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:37:01 -0500
...I could use the AMMETER inline with my glowplug circuit to know easily if all 4 are firing.. and for how long.. (I currently...
Re: Leaking starting battery
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:24:37 -0700
...Then I'm > trying to measure the leak by putting an ammeter between to positive > post of the starting battery and the disconnected negative...
Re: USB power?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 6 Sep 2011 18:33:56 -0700
...I have an >> ammeter mounted in the cabin and I'm not afraid to use it. > > The best switch is one you can't...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:27:35 -0600
...Although if use the ammeter function > and we connect across battery there is hope that the fuse will open, and > fast enough to prevent...
Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:13:01 -0800
I have an analog 10 - 0 - 10 DC ammeter connected to Mellow Yellow's aux battery. It's not in the charging line, as...
Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:52:12 -0700
...My ammeter showed me that it draws more current that specified: 3.6A instead of the less-than-3A claimed. There is a resistor...
Re: Electrical Mods
Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
Tue, 19 Apr 1994 13:46:55 -0500 (CDT)
...With regard to the ammeter, I want to find one with a digital sender ($$$) so that I can keep track up front. (ANY IDEAS...
Coil Draining Battery?
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 15:13:30 -0600 (CST)
...m getting *some* juice out of it as I have an ammeter attached in place of generator light...because I can't figure out...
Re: Aux Gauge Mounting Location
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:59:13 -0700
...to be essential or the most useful: > >cylinder head temperature >voltmeter >ammeter > >My apologies for what must be an old hat post, however I...
Re: How to check alternator output?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 02:04:23 +0100
As long as the engine's been running for several minutes, an Ammeter will hardly show any charging at all, as it only charges...
Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:22:51 -0700
...to have lots of room for the fuse and ground blocks, ammeter shunt, charger wiring, and so on: http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20110808...
Re: Voltage surges
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Fri, 21 May 2010 16:19:46 -0700
...moment every few seconds to check open-circuit voltage -- the analog ammeter I can inline dips when that happens. The manual says that the...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 20:10:21 -0400
Keep us posted on the ammeter solution. I want one of those in/out temp/voltmeter things too. And I was going to do...
Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:31:51 -0700
...one foot, and all my meters >> have blown fuses in the ammeter hole. That's normal for me. >> >> I am hopin' this is some...
Re: Blown fuse
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:29:34 -0400
...Ah - with the new clamp-on DC ammeters there's a fourth method as well. Then there are all the ways involving unhooking stuff...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:44:42 -0600
...I regret not throwing �ammeter on the circuit to see what it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
Re: A different multi meter
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 8 Jan 2014 21:51:18 -0500
...The internal ammeter setup has a burden of 0.2 volts at full scale (10 amps). My Fluke 189 has a burden of 0...
Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
...First off, connecting an ammeter into this idle stabilization circuit--I have the most basic understanding of electrical principles but with regard to ammeters...
Re: USB power?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:15:43 -0700
...I have an ammeter mounted in the cabin and I'm not afraid to use it. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott On 09/06...
Re: '56 Kombi Progress Update
Historical mailing list
Sat, 21 Apr 1990 14:10:54 -0400
...load) You can do this yourself with a sufficiently high range ammeter (inductive type with no wires to connect is most convenient) I have...
Re: Which gauges?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 18:09:59 -0700
...I would >appreciate some feedback so I can whittle this list down to three. >1) Ammeter -- If you have a volt gauge, not really...
Re: High Beam Indicator-Ya Gotta Be Kidding Me!!!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 19 May 2003 02:01:26 -0400
...Also, something is draining down the battery, so get friendly with an ammeter as well and find out where your current is going to...
Re: electrical/convenience stuff (solar)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Wed, 17 May 1995 10:25:48 -0700 (PDT)
...BTW - I picked up a nice RF-style ammeter at a surplus store for $3 and installed it yesterday. Scale is 0-8 amps...
Re: Battery discharging too soon?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:02:01 -0400
to answer this question, measure current with ammeter and/or test battery with hydrometer. recall that an average of just 1/5 A for...
Re: Slow Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - blytz
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 19:41:53 -0600
...Connect the battery to an ammeter (in series) - this should detect the > leakage current. (Don't start the van!) > > 2. Then start removing fuses...
A/C system over heating and proper evaporator fans current draw
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:39:24 +0300
...DC current clamp meter on the wires or a 20A DC ammeter connected in place of each fuse (not forgetting to still include a...
Re: AC No Go in '88 GL
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:36:28 -0400
...A ammeter will be a friend indeed here. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John...
Re: New battery is dead
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:37:10 -0400
...The ONLY way to know for sure is to put an ammeter in line with the aux > battery. See what it draws with everything...
Re: Solar charger question
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:35:05 -0600
...From there both go towards the back in the odds and ends channel to the ammeter which is above the "closet" door. After the...
Help--Non-vanagon charging question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:41:38 -0500
...So I replaced the Bosch brushes and charged the battery (the ammeter on the charger indicated the battery was very low). All of the...
Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:31:20 -0700
...detect if the spark is > getting through the wire. > > ...an inductive ammeter ..I use mine about once every 5 years ...in full > time vanagon...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:31:30 -0600
...I regret not throwing �ammeter on the circuit to see what it did draw but I would estimate the new lights draw less than...
fuel pump doesn't work, or not :-)
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 22:07:48 -0400
...I was going to jumper 12V right to the pump, but found no way to ID the + terminal, so I put the ammeter in...
Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 4 Jul 2017 15:21:57 -0700
I don't have ammeter, yet, on main lead from alternator so I can't say what max current I see. Mind you I...
Re: volt/ohm meters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:49:08 -0500
...Turn the function selector while the leads are connected and the fuse blows every time as you pass the ammeter function. For automotive use...
Re: New Video about Instrument Cluster and Brake MC
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:32:02 -0400
...If you want an actual value in ohms you'd also put an ammeter in series but for comparative measurements you don't need...
Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:13:43 -0700
...Repeatedly running down the starter battery can > ruin it. > > I plugged my little ammeter into the socket and checked the sirius receiver I have...
Re: FW: fan blowing fuse
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 9 May 2000 13:10:27 -0400
...I think your options here are either physical inspection of the system, or using an ammeter with a current-limiting resistor (or else an...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:44:21 -0600
...Although if use the ammeter function > and we connect across battery there is hope that the fuse will open, and > fast enough to prevent...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:20:50 -0500
...You could also use an ammeter to check current draw at each fuse, that'll tell you the same thing. HTH, Mike B. ----- Original...
Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
...Fuel Pump Electrical - Battery fully charged. - connect ammeter to fuel pump in series with power supply to fuel pump. - remove fuel pump relay, bridge...
Re: Follow-Up: Under-Sink Battery Installation
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:18:57 -0700
...if the >ammeter portion of the meter has its own two dedicated wires for >connecting to the shunt you may want to move it...
Re: Short in Electrical System
Historical mailing list - Jack
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 13:50:53 -0800
Not everyone owns an ammeter or feels comfortable in its use. So, here's an easy alternative method for verifying that leakage actually exists...
Re: gas + electric
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:25:10 -0700 (PDT)
Cetin Seren writes: > > >From what I understand, you measured the current by attaching an ammeter to > the ends of the panels -- in this case...
Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:47:55 -0500
...I would check the current draw with a ammeter, to find out just how much current is running through the switch, could be you...
Re: AC No Go in '88 GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:51:37 -0500
...Test and replace as needed. > A ammeter will be a friend indeed here. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 17:46:32 -0500
...Although if use the ammeter function > and we connect across battery there is hope that the fuse will open, and > fast enough to prevent...
Where does the power mirror switch go?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Jul 1997 23:28:57 -0700
...case. The world's saddest sounding audible-continuity meter, diode check. Ammeter is 10A scale only. It ain't a Fluke (but I already...