 amp gauge with high output alt?, will it work? HELP! |
 Dec 15, 2009 - 6:28 PM
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My alternator puts out 150 amps at idle and 225-250 max. I want to get a amp gauge (52mm) to go on my A-Pillar, but they only go up to 60 amps. Do you think it will just stay at 60? or will it burn out the gauge? I think it would be cool to see it maxed out all the time lol. tell me what you guys think, thanks-
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Aug 3, 2010 - 3:58 PM
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What are you measuring? The amplifiers output of volts, or amps? Either way...there is a ton of ways to make a "guage" per say
I simple but cheap idea...get a multimeter...a cheap small one. Tear is apart, apply the cables in the appro place, extend the display if possible and find a creative mounting...blamo cheap guage =P On a side note...I have quite a bit of mechanical guages for reading many diffrent ranges, you just have to understand how to read them...I can grab a few and see if you like the idea..only problem is..being they are mechanical, I doubt they'll fair well in a vehicle will all the bumps... This post has been edited by rave2n: Aug 3, 2010 - 4:03 PM |
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mgnt232 amp gauge with high output alt? Dec 15, 2009 - 6:28 PM
lagos Where did you get this alternator from? Thats a lo... Dec 15, 2009 - 6:47 PM
mgnt232 it is alot, its a mechman alternator, it was made ... Dec 16, 2009 - 12:28 AM schmooot ya 150A sounds like a bit much........none of the ... Dec 15, 2009 - 6:55 PM mgnt232 yeah its alot, its a mechman alternator, it was ma... Dec 16, 2009 - 12:33 AM mgnt232 Bump!
this question was never answered and the... Aug 2, 2010 - 10:04 PM mgnt232 new day bump Aug 3, 2010 - 1:34 PM mgnt232 I want to be able to measure the amps out of my al... Aug 3, 2010 - 5:05 PM k-weaver QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Aug 3, 2010 - 11:05... Aug 5, 2010 - 10:39 PM mgnt232 yeah i might just get the amp gauge and try it. it... Aug 6, 2010 - 2:16 AM |
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