ammeter gauge install

[Anonymous]

i bought a 3 gauge set a while back and got an ammeter. well during that time period i forgot how to read it. all i know is that negative is good. is there a certian reading to be looking for? all i have added electrically is a cd player and swapped out the generator with a GM altenator which is internally regulated.

also, is this sucker hard to hook up? i'm a little confused. from the diagram on the instructions its A goes to the positive on battery or solenoid, but where does the other go? something about the altenator. here is the link for the diagram... http://hp.autometer.com/instructions/00 ... uction.pdf

ok.... so the power goes to the ammeter, then from the ammeter to the altenator? is this correct? like the ammeter is between the power and the altenator?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[66200i6]

First of all the whole idea is to measure the current that is being used by the system. The only way to measure amperage is to install the meter between the voltage source and the main point of power distribution. That is what is being shown in your equipment diagram.

You may be interested in knowing that most Rod’s these days do not use the Amp Gauge any longer. A Voltage meter is used instead. The draw back to measuring Amperage is that you are increasing the length of the main source of current to your system so the potential for voltage drop increases. Be sure to use at least the recommended wire size or lager to reduce the voltage drop and the possibility of this new conductor over heating.

Good luck and have fun, Ric.

 

[powerband]

For the reasoms stated by 66200i6, I removed the ammeter from the Three guage pack and swapped in a 2" vacuum guage which is much more useful for engine status/tuning.

Powerband 8)