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Re: Voltmeter or Ammeter
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Posted by MarkB_MI on December 18, 2006 at 03:19:13 from (216.234.125.41):
In Reply to: Voltmeter or Ammeter posted by Aaron Ford on December 17, 2006 at 18:27:09:
In general, a voltmeter is easier to install, particularly if you've got to do some rewiring anyway. One small gauge wire from the battery to the meter, versus a heavy-gauge wire that must go from the alternator to the dash to the battery. I'm a bit surprised that the voltmeter is more expensive, since there's more stuff in an ammeter. I always figured that car manufacturers switched to voltmeters to save money. I developed a preference for voltmeters a long time ago, since they are straightforward to read: Over 14 volts and the alternator is good, under 13 volts and the alternator is bad. With an ammeter, it's sometimes hard to tell if the battery is charging or discharging,
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