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Old 05-08-2016, 07:23 PM   #12
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Default Re: 12 volt gauge question

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Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens View Post
...One goes directly to the battery and the other to the ammeter. Use each wire heavy enough to handle the entire current (see google). This will protect you in case your ammeter fails open (I hate those repro ammeters). Try to make the wires about the same length. Now only half of the current will go through your ammeter.

Charlie Stephens
Charlie, I like that idea. I don't like running 'Everything' thru the ammeter.
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