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Re: wiring up an ammeter

To: "Larry Stein" <larry@ehc.org>, triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: wiring up an ammeter
From: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 08 May 2002 10:08:21 -0500
You have to wire it in series with EVERYTHING except the fat cable to the 
starter motor. Otherwise you'll just be measuring the amps used by one 
device- not too useful.

At 08:29 AM 5/8/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>i have purchased one of those 3 guage jobs and mounted it under the
>dash.
>on the ammeter the instructions say to wire it in series with either the
>starter solenoid or the horn relay.  any suggestions as to which would
>be better ?  the solenoid is right there behind the firewall.  i think
>the horn relay is over behind the steering wheel (on the firewall).
>appreciate any feedback.
>thanks, larry lstein6@earthlink.net

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Erik Quackenbush, Midwest Filter Corporation 
1-847-680-0566  http://www.midwestfilter.com

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