voltmeter gauge

carnochanm · 12-28-2010, 03:50 PM

Hello,

I could use some help finding a good voltmeter gauge for my 96 DCS cart. I have searched several sponsors here but cant seem to find any. I see the SOC gauges but not the voltmeter. I did also order SOC gauge from EZGO through one of the site sponsors. But after reading dozens of post about DCS carts I think the voltmeter will be a good addition as well.

I will be picking up my new US 2200 batteries this Friday and want to get the gauge ordered and installed to help protect the cart and batteries.

Should I go with digital or analog?

I may even have to talk to Scotty about doing a better controller and cables.

scottyb · 12-28-2010, 04:33 PM

A digital meter will give you the best results. I find the battery pack needs recharging after 1 or 2 bars drop on the Curtis meter. If you use the LED bars style check pack voltage after a bar drops off so you know when you should recharge... I find they read full for a long time like a gas gauge.

carnochanm · 12-28-2010, 04:37 PM

Thanks Scotty.. So can you point me in the right direction for a digital voltmeter or recommend one?

Kessler · 12-28-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

A digital meter will give you the best results. I find the battery pack needs recharging after 1 or 2 bars drop on the Curtis meter.

only NOW do I find out about the Curtis meter.

libertybellcdr · 12-28-2010, 04:54 PM

This is the one that I ordered this morning. Digital w/ .01% accuracy. I got the 8 to 50vdc range. From Newark, $30.

http://www.datel.com/data/meters/20lcd-01-dcm.pdf

carnochanm · 12-28-2010, 08:19 PM

I just ordered one as well. I will report back when I get it.

Spawn · 12-28-2010, 09:32 PM

So this is a Curtis meter correct? and 2 bars and its time to charge is a good rule of thumb?

I see these for cheep the old analog gauge are these worth a darn?

carnochanm · 01-03-2011, 07:39 PM

Where would be the best place to wire these in. I am assuming that would be with the key on. Is that correct? What terminal would be best to hook the hot side to. The ground I could just take to the Neg side of battery...

Thanks

JMGreco · 01-03-2011, 07:50 PM

Scottyb has a new meter on his website, looks high quality like the rest of his products. I went the cheap route and just got an analog gauge. From what I understand you can leave the gauge wired to the battery pack without having to worry about drainage since they draw is so little. Again, check out scottyb's site and I believe he has a write up. Seems very simple and easy.

12-28-2010, 03:50 PM	#1
carnochanm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Shore MD Posts: 18	voltmeter gauge Hello, I could use some help finding a good voltmeter gauge for my 96 DCS cart. I have searched several sponsors here but cant seem to find any. I see the SOC gauges but not the voltmeter. I did also order SOC gauge from EZGO through one of the site sponsors. But after reading dozens of post about DCS carts I think the voltmeter will be a good addition as well. I will be picking up my new US 2200 batteries this Friday and want to get the gauge ordered and installed to help protect the cart and batteries. Should I go with digital or analog? I may even have to talk to Scotty about doing a better controller and cables.

12-28-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: voltmeter gauge A digital meter will give you the best results. I find the battery pack needs recharging after 1 or 2 bars drop on the Curtis meter. If you use the LED bars style check pack voltage after a bar drops off so you know when you should recharge... I find they read full for a long time like a gas gauge.

12-28-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
carnochanm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Shore MD Posts: 18	Re: voltmeter gauge Thanks Scotty.. So can you point me in the right direction for a digital voltmeter or recommend one?

12-28-2010, 04:54 PM	#5
libertybellcdr Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas... Why live anywhere else??? Posts: 266	Re: voltmeter gauge This is the one that I ordered this morning. Digital w/ .01% accuracy. I got the 8 to 50vdc range. From Newark, $30. http://www.datel.com/data/meters/20lcd-01-dcm.pdf

12-28-2010, 08:19 PM	#6
carnochanm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Shore MD Posts: 18	Re: voltmeter gauge I just ordered one as well. I will report back when I get it.

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12-28-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: voltmeter gauge So this is a Curtis meter correct? and 2 bars and its time to charge is a good rule of thumb? I see these for cheep the old analog gauge are these worth a darn?

01-03-2011, 07:39 PM	#8
carnochanm Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Eastern Shore MD Posts: 18	Re: voltmeter gauge Where would be the best place to wire these in. I am assuming that would be with the key on. Is that correct? What terminal would be best to hook the hot side to. The ground I could just take to the Neg side of battery... Thanks

01-03-2011, 07:50 PM	#9
JMGreco Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 206	Re: voltmeter gauge Scottyb has a new meter on his website, looks high quality like the rest of his products. I went the cheap route and just got an analog gauge. From what I understand you can leave the gauge wired to the battery pack without having to worry about drainage since they draw is so little. Again, check out scottyb's site and I believe he has a write up. Seems very simple and easy.

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