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6 volt + ground alternator insatallation
« on: August 30, 2014, 11:49:29 AM »
The alternator vendor recommended a 12 ga shunt on the ampmeter.  Ampmeter does not show current flow - that is "the needle" does not move. Any recommendations?  should I use a smaller ga wire shunt?
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Re: 6 volt + ground alternator insatallation
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2014, 02:44:26 PM »
Recommending you shunt the ampmeter with a wire of any gauge identifies the person who recommends it as an #$%^*&%$.
« Last Edit: August 30, 2014, 02:48:04 PM by Corsairdeluxe »
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Re: 6 volt + ground alternator insatallation
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2014, 10:10:24 PM »
If the gauge is shunted, it will read zero.
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