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Mounting suggestions for small Ammeter
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St. Jude Donor '08
Mounting suggestions for small Ammeter
Given recent electrical system concerns, I've decided to install an ammeter:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=015
The question is where to mount it.
So far i've come up with 3 possible mounting solutions:
a) On top of the steering collum. (Simple install and easy to hide wires however could be a tad distracting at night)
b) Upper frame of windshield directly above rearview mirror. (Not too distracting but running the wires might be a challenge
c) Custom bracket on top of capacitor mount. The capacitor is currently sitting on 2 Aluminum brackets. I could add on to these to accomindate the Ammeter. (see pic)
I'm open to any other suggestions as well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=015
The question is where to mount it.
So far i've come up with 3 possible mounting solutions:
a) On top of the steering collum. (Simple install and easy to hide wires however could be a tad distracting at night)
b) Upper frame of windshield directly above rearview mirror. (Not too distracting but running the wires might be a challenge
c) Custom bracket on top of capacitor mount. The capacitor is currently sitting on 2 Aluminum brackets. I could add on to these to accomindate the Ammeter. (see pic)
I'm open to any other suggestions as well.
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From: WayTooCloseToNY Northeast PA
It would be a good idea for you to dig further into this before you jump. I suspect this module does not do what you're trying to do. There's precious little information about it available.
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St. Jude Donor '08
what makes you think this?
from what i understand, when this unit is coupled with a Shunt resistor, it measures amperage going through a specific wire.
did i miss somthing?
from what i understand, when this unit is coupled with a Shunt resistor, it measures amperage going through a specific wire.
did i miss somthing?
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From: WayTooCloseToNY Northeast PA
This type of meter doesn't look like it's the type to keep up with real-time changes like a voltmeter. There's going to be a refresh rate to the display which might be slow, and therefore not really represent the changes appropriately. Voltage drops from a car battery tend to have a swing time (so to speak) that is easier to keep up with than amperage. The voltage changes as a percentage of the meter's range are also small for a voltmeter, but can be quite large for an ammeter.
I'm not saying it won't work, but I'd make sure it does what you want before you commit.
I'm not saying it won't work, but I'd make sure it does what you want before you commit.
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
taking into account that i hate working with tiny electronics, I've decided on a slightly different solution:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017
This doesn't give Me the mounting flexability of the other one, but it is designed specifically for Car Audio. I could also use it since my system doesn't have a main-line fuse. I will probably end up installing it in the area just benith the capacitor.
my objective would be to install it centered in the plastic area behind the console door where the duct tape is holding the blue ground wire.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017
This doesn't give Me the mounting flexability of the other one, but it is designed specifically for Car Audio. I could also use it since my system doesn't have a main-line fuse. I will probably end up installing it in the area just benith the capacitor.
my objective would be to install it centered in the plastic area behind the console door where the duct tape is holding the blue ground wire.
Last edited by TheRadioFlyer97; Aug 27, 2007 at 06:10 PM.
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The Amp meter is cool it will be sweet where ever you put it.....
