Favorite Volt Meter for 48 V Carts

[scottyb]

Lazy has it's price.

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by RUT

Oh yeah, I'm sure I can do it...just lazy! Anyway, I just ordered one.


Thanks.....

Someone on here took a round gauge and put a rectangular gauge into it,
But that would probably be even MORE work than making a rectangular hole...

[jondrew]

Already have a PDF on my phone

Originally Posted by Kashmir

Digital 1,000%
You can keep a good eye on the state of charge at all times!

This one is popular:
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/battery-meters.html

Also, it would be a good idea to print this chart and keep it handy:

Originally Posted by Kashmir

Someone on here took a round gauge and put a rectangular gauge into it,
But that would probably be even MORE work than making a rectangular hole...

that sounds familiar ....

[Kashmir]

Originally Posted by jondrew

Already have a PDF on my phone

I printed it smaller, laminated it and taped it to the inside of the glove box doors on my two carts.


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[kneesee]

If you have the dash out, use a dremel tool with a 1/8" drill bit. After you mark your rectangle drill a hole thru in the center. Then bring the dremel up from underneath so you only see the bit. Go slow and keep a good grip on the tool and the dash. It will sometimes take off on you if your not careful. Once you cut out your rectangle, clean up the corners with a half round file. It works great. I have done this hundreds of times modifying plastics to custom fit stereo's.

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[tag50]

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

that sounds familiar ....

That was me. I had an analog that was next to useless so I needed to fit a square peg in a round hole.


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[PingEye3]

The best color for the meter in bright sunlight is Green. The Red and especially the Blue are hard to see.

[jondrew]

I just ordered this one on Amazon. Looks pretty cool. Reviews are mixed, but for $15 I'm sure it will be fine

[NoleFan4Ever]

Originally Posted by AFVET

Something to consider: I recently added a digital voltmeter works great, but it is hard to see in the daylight. I now have a standard 2 inch analog gauge on order.

Yep, I'm still there....