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11-08-2011, 06:43 PM | #1 |
haveacupofshutthe****up
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New meter installed to replace the one I fried
Here are some pics of the new meter I just got done installing. This is a cheapie $1.00 meter + $6.00 shipping off of fleabay from China. If I were you, I would go with the Datel or scotty's meter as those only require 2 wires. This meter required power from an additional 12 volt source. I only put this one in, because I fried the other one during my converter install and my cut-out was already there. I also installed a lighted rocker switch and my power source comes from 2 6 volt batteries taped together and wired in series. I left some room to the right, because I'm putting in a digital thermometer soon. I will power both off that rocker switch.
I could not use my converter to power this meter, that's why I installed the batteries. The batteries should last a very long time, as the meter draws nothing and the rocker switch is led. Last edited by Stevec3201; 11-08-2011 at 06:55 PM.. Reason: misspelled datel |
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11-08-2011, 06:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
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11-08-2011, 06:56 PM | #3 |
haveacupofshutthe****up
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
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11-08-2011, 07:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
Looks good Steve. And for a $1, you can get a half dozen and keep them in the glove box
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11-08-2011, 07:42 PM | #5 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
Hey, your voltage is dropping. FAST!
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11-08-2011, 07:45 PM | #6 | |
haveacupofshutthe****up
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
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I had to wrap rubber tape all over it (backing) to keep any possible moisture off of it, as it's not designed for outdoor use. I just left a small cutout for the adjustment screw, so I can keep it calibrated. I think I had good luck with the other one, because the cart is garage kept. I'm waiting for my $1.00 digital ambeint thermometer now. I take pics of it when I get it in. |
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11-08-2011, 07:52 PM | #7 |
haveacupofshutthe****up
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
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11-08-2011, 09:22 PM | #8 |
Stay thirsty my friends!
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
That's the best dollar you ever threw at the cart. Well done!
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11-08-2011, 10:11 PM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: New meter installed to replace the one I fried
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It is self powered and only uses 2 wires like the Datel meter. It is not waterproof but I don't hose down the stereo and other electric components anyway so I thought if it frys I can get another. It's been in there for a year and I have had no trouble with it. The beauty of this little meter is that the voltage range is 8v to 60v so I put a toggle switch on it to measure either my pack voltage or my converter voltage and you can't even do that with the Datel meter. I bought mine for $15 delivered. |
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11-09-2011, 07:44 AM | #10 | |
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