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Richard55
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 Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:32 am Post subject: volt meter or amp meter |
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I changed my 4010 diesel from the 24 volt system to a 12 volt system with a alternator.I would like to put a volt or a amp meter gauge on the instrument panel.which one should i install?Is one any better than the other? I have the single wire alternator if it makes any difference. thanks for any help.
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MrJDMan80
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: volt meter or amp meter |
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install a volt meter. much easier to install and an alt will put out more amps than most gauges will handle
Tim
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: volt meter or amp meter |
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Ammeter is harder to wire in and make it work right, but if you have it you will know more about if you are draining or charging. I run a voltmeter and if the volts are not at least 13.0 when I am parking it (with it running) I turn off the heavy drains like the field lights and let it run a few minutes to bring the voltage back up in the system. 12.75v is considered 100% charged. Generally I have 13.5 to 14.0 volts after I have been running a while without headlights on.
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Richard55
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: volt meter or amp meter |
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thanks for the help,think i will install a voltmeter.
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