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Ammeter vs voltmeter

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Ammeter vs voltmeter
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:21:51 -0600
...got me to thinking....

Can someone help me understand why around the time of cars switching from
generators to alternators, cars that actually HAD gauges switched from
ammeters to voltmeters?  They seem to give very different information.  Why
not both?  I have on several occassions been forwarned of a problem lurking
when my ammeter read 'minus' after I turned off the key...or even while
driving around. 

JD
........

The ammeter does require heavier wiring
so why not a simple voltmeter? Just a
respectful suggestion for an easier hook-
up which will give you some decent
"information".





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