Ammeter Questions

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Ammeter Questions

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I'm looking to install a modern, shunted ammeter.

Most are rated a -60 thru +60 amps

Since i have a 65 amp alternator, can i safely use the aforementioned Ammeter?

Does it pull the max amps thru the meter, or only the drawn amps?

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Re: Ammeter Questions

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The 60 amp shunted amp meter should do fine based on the the rating of the alternator. The gauge will only see the load being used.

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thank you very much

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Have you found a replacement ammeter that installs in the original dash location or are you installing a stand alone gauge?

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Re: Ammeter Questions

Post by coelcanth »

i am interested to any answer to the previous question,

but also I am wondering:

if i upgrade my alternator to 80A
and i run a new cable direct (no firewall terminal, probably 8 gauge wire)
will i fry my original ammeter or be asking for trouble ?

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