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Re: Solar Panel Fitment
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:43:59 -0700
...BTDT. > > Hook an ammeter in series with the panel and shade a portion of the > panel with your hand. The output will go down...
Re: Battery Drain
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:18:05 -0500
...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: Elec. Leak Draining My Battery!
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 10:05:43 -0600 (MDT)
...Without a volt/ammeter available (are you sure you can't borrow one?) pull each fuse away from the holding clips then hold a...
Re: Dynamic Solar Panel
Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:07:13 -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: Fridge on 12V
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:09:59 -0700
...The house battery ammeter showed about 9A of constant current draw, indicating a solid current path. While in camp, I had the cooler connected...
Re. gauges
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:35:22 +0200
...here fingers off the Stereo! Why a volt instead of an ammeter? Don�t know! I think it�s more interesting to know how...
Re: stereo wiring
Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:14:06 -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: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:57:12 -0700
...Mine just has a standby button, the front panel display stays lit and my house battery ammeter tells me that the radio is drawing...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:17:49 -0400
...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that green...
Re: 110v wiring question...
Historical mailing list - Doug F
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:46:08 -0800
...I installed mine yesterday, and will > be field-testing it with the trip to EveryBus in three weeks. > > Tomorrow I will put an ammeter...
Re: Starting question
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 26 May 2018 13:17:41 -0700
...A clamp on current ammeter is the tool for that. If you pulling 300+ amps and the starter is laboring that is most likely...
Re: Hello Frank....
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 23 May 2005 16:53:09 EDT
...coolant circuit pressure, an analog VDO clock and a remote sensing ammeter monitoring the current delivered by the alternator. I have additional egt gauges...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:18:23 -0700
...Do the ammeter test I suggested in the previous post... find the problem. Bill >I'm pretty confident that the fridge is working > well...
Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 23 May 2005 17:04:36 EDT
...coolant circuit pressure, an analog VDO clock and a remote sensing ammeter monitoring the current delivered by the alternator. I have additional egt gauges...
Re: Solar Panel Fitment
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:03:40 -0700
...BTDT. >> >> Hook an ammeter in series with the panel and shade a portion of the >> panel with your hand. The output will go down...
Contacts for VDO Gauges
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Nov 95 19:23 CST
...Included are tachometer, voltmeter, ammeter, oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, vacuum, turbocharger, cylinder head temperature. The sender list is fairly specific, including temperature...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 07:17:33 -0500
...off. > > Check supply voltage at load end of fuse and current (ammeter > inserted in line with fuse -- I think the supply wires on that...
Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:24:17 -0800
...In the camper, I use shielded 22 AWG for the stereo and unshielded 22 AWG for the ammeter shunt. Tefzel is a much tougher...
Re: Short Fused about plastic fuses
Historical mailing list - SStones
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:54:02 -0400
...You might, if you have an Ammeter, Take out fuse 10 and measure amperage across that socket with only the wipers on, then with...
Re: Solar Panel config?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:23:24 -0700
...In good sunlight I read 6+ amperes through my analog ammeter. I use a Xantex digital volt/amp/amp-hour meter to monitor battery...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:46:26 -0700
...there is just > something wrong with the wiring or the alternator. > > Do the ammeter test I suggested in the previous post... find the problem...
Re: solar charge controller any suggestions
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:23:30 -0500
...controller, and connect the panel directly to the battery through an ammeter. You can do this where the controller is normally connected. In full...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:31:00 -0700
...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as > follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that > green...
Re: Is there a way to test the heater fan>
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:17:44 -0400
...2' 6-1/4" apart on it*, you'll have an ammeter that will read four millivolts per amp at room temp. Twelve amps...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:59:17 -0700
...just use an ammeter in line between the auxiliary battery and the relay... start the engine, turn on the fridge and wee what the...
Re: Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:09:08 -0500
...off. > > > > Check supply voltage at load end of fuse and current (ammeter > > inserted in line with fuse -- I think the supply wires on that...
Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
...coolant circuit pressure, an analog VDO clock and a remote sensing ammeter monitoring the current delivered by the alternator. I have additional egt gauges...
Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:15:09 -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: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:58:08 -0600
...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: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:56:53 -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: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:45:35 -0700
...ECU? So, it's time to dig deep with the volt/ammeter. > > What say you? > _________________ > Skip > 1984 Westy 1.9 case WBXR Manual (now...
91 Westfalia aux battery wiring problem?
Historical mailing list - gneiss9
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:04:57 -0600
...to only isolator) starter wire shows draw of 0.12Amps. -With Ammeter hooked up to Aux batt and both isolator and fuse box wires...
Under-Sink Battery Installation
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 23:02:36 -0700
...The ammeter shunt came with a nice Westach aviation volt/ohm panel meter that I haven't hooked up yet. There's lots of...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
...A simple wiring test if you have ammeter handy is as follows. Disconnect the sensor and strip back the outer jacket on that green...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 07:44:07 -0700
...there is just > > something wrong with the wiring or the alternator. > > > > Do the ammeter test I suggested in the previous post... find the problem...
Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:10:14 -0800
...Can you measure these with an ammeter both while running and not? Did you add this relay/wiring because you actually had problems or...
Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:08:01 -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...
Now: Jetta ECU-Coil Amp Draw Was: Ignition Switch "Su"...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:32:31 -0800
...Can you measure these with an ammeter both > while running and not? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
Re: Dynamic Solar Panel
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:26:46 -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: Fridge on 12V
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:56:07 -0700
...The house >>> battery ammeter showed about 9A of constant current draw, indicating a >>> solid current path. >>> >>>>
Fridges, more rambling...
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 9 Oct 94 0:11:06 PDT
...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: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:37:05 -0700
...there is just > something wrong with the wiring or the alternator. > > Do the ammeter test I suggested in the previous post... find the problem...
Re: stereo wiring
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:19:47 -0500
...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: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:13:08 -0700
...there is just > > something wrong with the wiring or the alternator. > > > > Do the ammeter test I suggested in the previous post... find the problem...
Re: Aux Gauge Mounting Location
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:07:36 -0400
...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: Fridges, more rambling...
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sun, 9 Oct 1994 10:57:55 -0700 (PDT)
...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: Blinking Temp LED and Falling Fuel Gauge
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:12:32 -0500
...You could break the panel supply lead (black, pin 8) and insert an ammeter, then let it sit while the gauge goes through its...
Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
Historical mailing list
Fri, 03 May 1996 20:50:13 -0700
Jim Davis said "A voltmeter doesn't give you quite the information of the ammeter," and seemed to feel that it doesn't offer...
Re: Fridge/pump fuse problem
Historical mailing list
Wed, 09 Jul 1997 16:03 -0600 (MDT)
...And it's probably not the fuse! There's little reason to get out an ammeter and measure the current draw in the system...
Re: instruments, interviews
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Thu, 16 Feb 1995 09:57:44 -0700 (MST)
...I have oil temp, pressure, and ammeter. I will soon be reattaching my head temp gage. Other than that, I've never really needed...
Re: Alternator question
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:36:40 -0400
...My ammeter reads about .2A of current when placed between the blue wire and ground. I switched back to my original alternator, but it...
Yet another EE talks batteries
Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:45:29 -0700
...what goes on with your charging systems, I recommend good-quality ammeter and battery-voltage guages to monitor "wuzzup?" in your circuits. I'm...
Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:07:21 -0300
...It's awesome! And then add a digital ammeter and a voltmeter, but arrange your circuit so that you can monitor current in and...
Re: Alternator question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:45:38 -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...
Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:47:08 -0700
...We will still need to be conscious of every amp we consume (a 3-1/2'' analog ammeter mounted at the rear of the...
Re: How does one get a battery to charge up to where it is supposed to??
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:23:10 -0400
...Either way you will sooner or later hook the ammeter across a voltage source and pop an internal fuse or worst case fry the...
Re: Monitoring aux battery charging?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:13:05 -0700
...Today I picked up an good old school round analog ammeter with a +60-0--60 scale. Wired it in series with the aux...
Re: Inline Fuel Temp?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:36:09 -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: Brake light circuit current with trailer, WAS: Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:39:21 -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: New Starter Stopped Working requires the RI wizard
Historical mailing list - Jack
Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:26:10 -0700
...So, one more test would be to connect an ammeter in series with the solenoid wire to check the current. Unfortunately, I can't...