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Topic Boards => Dodge - Chrysler Chassis => Topic started by: LJ-TJ on August 21, 2013, 08:46 AM

Title: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: LJ-TJ on August 21, 2013, 08:46 AM
I just bought a Auto Meter Volt gauge and am getting ready to hook it up. Were would be the best place to read from. I was thinking of running the wire right to the battery. That way if there was any kind of a draw on the battery or charge I know right off the bat. What do ya think. Hm?
Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: DaveVA78Chieftain on August 21, 2013, 12:55 PM
Your thought pattern is sound however, make sure you have a small fuse at the battery end.  No real current draw for the circuit (unless it is also driving a lamp) but you do want to protect the wire itself.

Dave
Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: LJ-TJ on August 21, 2013, 02:01 PM
Haha I new you were out there some were Dave. Thanks :)ThmbUp
Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: Oz on August 21, 2013, 02:22 PM
Okay, I totally misread the question - LOL!  I thought "best place to read from" meant the best place you could see it and read the gauge...

Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: DaveVA78Chieftain on August 21, 2013, 03:00 PM
We understand Mark.  Really, we do understand!   :laugh:
Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: cosmic on August 21, 2013, 03:10 PM
above the radio. the flat plate comes out and you can drill a nice hole on the drill press. very easy to see.
Title: Re: Where to locate volt gauge for best viewing?
Post by: James E Vining on August 22, 2013, 01:07 AM
Quote from: Mark Sobyak on August 21, 2013, 02:22 PM
Okay, I totally misread the question - LOL!  I thought "best place to read from" meant the best place you could see it and read the gauge...
Make that at least 2 People that Misread, I was Like what at the battery how can you see that, oh I get it now  :)rotflmao