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Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:26:20 -0700
...I have a broken ankle and can only stand on one foot, and all my meters have blown fuses in the ammeter hole. That...
Promariner Chargers: Opinions?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:44:21 -0700
...When I installed the aux battery, I added an ammeter shunt in the main feed. I'm curious to monitor the load/charge current...
Re: Inverter/Aux Battery question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:16:01 -0700
...I have an ammeter on the aux power system so I can monitor current going into and out of the aux battery when camping...
Re: What gauges do you have?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:09:04 -0800
...Any of these gauges unneeeded on a water cooled van? Anyone running any other gauges? Ammeter? Water pressure? Thanks, Chris
Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:17:33 -0700
...none of > my ammeters have intact fuses in them. I've blown them all. To make these > measurements I made a 0.01 ohm...
Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 22:03:47 -0800
...dedicated cylinder/temp sensor), Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Fuel Pressure Gauge, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Altitude Gauge, Outside Temp Gauge, GPS, etc.. Front Cab looks like...
Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Mar 2011 15:11:30 -0500
...If the solenoid has shorted turns it will overload the ten-amp range on your ammeter, so be ready to disconnect instantly if the...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:18:40 -0800
...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: Missing a high-beam... suggestions?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 15:09:27 -0400
...You don't need/want an ammeter for this. The voltage in the circuit is distributed in proportion to the resistance in the various...
article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
...FIGURE 2 - Typical Wiring Diagram Using a Solid-State Isolator + - To House Electrical Applicances<---| |-----HOUSE BATTERY-----| | | Ground stator + - o ...o------------AMMETER---------o ISOLATOR . . o...
Connecting an external tachometer to a 2.1
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 17:13:44 -0500
...The problem is in connecting my tachometer/dwell/voltmeter/ammeter combo. I have it connected to a good power source and grounded to clean...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:33:17 -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...
Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
Historical mailing list - John Philcox
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:21:34 -0500
...All electrical connections seem clean and solid, voltage is good, but I don't have an ammeter. Again, once started, she runs fine. I...
Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 09:39:35 -0400
...I wish I had some kind of Ammeter and knew how to use it. Then I could see what the amp draw is and...
FS: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:16:51 -0600
...seats Flip up Table Rear Bench with bed Hella Fog lights Ammeter Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge H&R Springs Bilstein Shocks Two sets of...
Re: FYI Satellite Radio Users
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:46:52 -0800
...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: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:07:13 -0400
...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: 110v wiring question...
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:40:45 -0500
...Tomorrow I will put an ammeter inline with the unit and see if there's any draw when it's off. http://www.xantrex...
Re: Aladin's Treasure Cave in Renton?
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Sat, 18 Nov 1995 07:58:25 -0800 (PST)
...you say you wanted some instrumentation? Come right this way--voltmeters, ammeters, decompression warning lights, you got it. My favorite are the "bargain bins...
Re: leaking valve cover gaskets
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 23 Feb 95 12:42:25 CST
...it always worked for me. >I'm also in the process installing an ammeter and I am wondering what the >best way is to...
Share your solar success story?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:37:53 -0700
...I mounted an ammeter on it so I could see the current flowing into the battery. Even a bit of shade would shut the...
Re: fan blowing fuse
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Tue, 9 May 2000 13:23:12 -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...
Intermittent No Start - fuel pump/relay? PROBLEM SOLVED
Historical mailing list - Beutler, Art (AZ75)
Wed, 13 Jan 1999 08:36:17 -0700
...With the meter working as an ammeter, I got no action with the hot side connected directly to the alternator despite the low measured...
Re: Fridges, more rambling...
Historical mailing list
Sun, 9 Oct 1994 11:38:11 -0500 (CDT)
...Check the >current with an ammeter and it is drawing 5.2 amps, just like it is supposed >to. Decided to let it run...
Re: Bad New Battery?
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:09:54 -0500
...remove either negative or positive cable from battery and insert ammeter between cable and battery terminal with engine off, ignition key off, no accessories...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:52:00 +0000
I was hoping I could just turn the voltmeter (or maybe it is a multimeter or ammeter--it has a lot of settings on...
Follow-Up: Under-Sink Battery Installation
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:23 -0700
...The ammeter shows a roughly 4-amp discharge. That's mostly the laptop charger. What you can't see is that the laptop charger...
Re: Oil pressure -- normal range?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:41:53 -0500
...I'd like to add an ammeter and volt meter, but don't want to add moret o the top of the instrument cover...
Re: Solar Panel Fitment
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:22:29 -0700
...Hook an ammeter in series with the panel and shade a portion of the panel with your hand. The output will go down faster...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:27:38 +0000
...Battery Drain > > >>I was hoping I could just turn the voltmeter (or maybe it is a multimeter >>or >>ammeter--it has a lot of...
Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
...To test the ISCU put an ammeter in the line to the valve. This should read around 400 ma (If I remember right) at...
Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:04:14 -0800
...dedicated cylinder/temp sensor), Tachometer, Oil Pressure Gauge, Fuel Pressure Gauge, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Altitude Gauge, Outside Temp Gauge, GPS, etc.. Front Cab looks like...
Re: stereo wiring
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:15:20 -0400
...lead, turning off the radio, removing the fuse and inserting an ammeter or test light between the fuse holder connections. Chances are that that...
Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:55:49 -0600
...If the solenoid has shorted > turns it will overload the ten-amp range on your ammeter, so be ready to > disconnect instantly if the...
Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:16:46 -0700
...or a little gizmo you hold against the wire to detect if the spark is getting through the wire. ...an inductive ammeter ..I use...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 01:10:29 -0400
...Check supply voltage at load end of fuse and current (ammeter inserted in line with fuse -- I think the supply wires on that fixture...
Re: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:05:50 -0700
...By >> measuring >> the voltage drop across this current-sampling resistance and applying I = >> E/R I had my ammeter. Easy as cake. >> >> **** The trailer...
Re: Little problem with trickle charger
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:45 -0800
...or her house." But one never knows, does one? Use an ammeter. A diode would take away 0.5 to 0.6V from the...
Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 15:05:04 +0000
...Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery I don't have ammeter, yet, on main lead from alternator so I can't say what max...
Re: Dynamic Solar Panel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:03:14 -0400
...It is fun to turn on the microwave and watch the ammeter go to 175 amps. The inverter also has a 100 amp charger...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:45:36 -0500
...Engine 26C/79F 2,000 ohms (using analog ammeter). Engine starts immediately. Drove 4 miles to warm engine. Engine (@ thermostat/Temp II sensor) 82C...
Re: Which gauges?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 13:37:52 -0700
...The ammeter is useful, but the voltmeter is much easier to install and tells you essentially the same thing. If charging drops, so will...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:38:46 +0000
...Battery Drain > > > >I was hoping I could just turn the voltmeter (or maybe it is a multimeter > >or > > ammeter--it has a lot of...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:01:28 -0800
...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: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:32:11 -0700
...By >>> measuring >>> the voltage drop across this current-sampling resistance and applying I >>> = >>> E/R I had my ammeter. Easy as cake. >>> >>> **** The trailer...
Re: Fridge on 12V
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:49:24 -0700
...The house >> battery ammeter showed about 9A of constant current draw, indicating a >> solid current path. >> >>>
Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:02:59 -0400
...I also connected an ammeter, it showed as high as 3.3 amps on startup, but would drop back as low as 2.3...
Re: Promariner Chargers: Opinions?
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:37:48 -0400
...aux battery. > > When I installed the aux battery, I added an ammeter shunt in the > main feed. I'm curious to monitor the load...
Re: me too (solar)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:52:53 -0400
...pair of powerpole connectors in it that goes in to the ammeter/circuit breaker and battery panel. The third powerpole connection from the turbine...
'66 microbus, 6-to-12 volt conversion questions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 14:06:41 -0700
...to 12 volt conversion? I figure the guage itself is an ammeter, or is it a voltmeter?? Thanks for any advice about this! -Dyer...
Re: Electrical problem?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:37:43 -0400
...The squeal is gone and the alternator's putting out 13.99 V at idle. :) 2) I bought a clamp-on ammeter, stuck it...
Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:18:56 -0500
...These LCD meters can be used as ammeters as well, but the connection is a little harder to set up - an ammeter is really...
Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:24:32 -0800
...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: Inline Fuel Temp?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 23:40:06 -0700
...dedicated cylinder/temp sensor), Tachometer, Oil > Pressure Gauge, Fuel Pressure Gauge, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Altitude Gauge, > Outside Temp Gauge, GPS, etc.. Front Cab looks like...
Re: charing voltage to battery - 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:54:47 -0700
...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: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:50:40 -0700
Since I have an analog ammeter in the system, one that responds fairly quickly, I can say that if there is a current spike...
Re: Battery Isolator and wiring
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:10:46 -0800
...across and resistance of the resistor. ( you could use a calibrated ammeter of course) The battery voltage less the voltage across the resistor is...
Re: Alternator question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:10:32 -0700
...My ammeter reads about .2A of >> current when placed between the blue wire and ground. >> > > I can't imagine why an alternator would go...
Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Skip
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:48:12 +0000
...ECU? So, it's time to dig deep with the volt/ammeter. What say you? _________________ Skip 1984 Westy 1.9 case WBXR Manual (now...
Re: LED Refit
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:01:12 -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...