Jerome Yuzyk wrote:
> In article <000001be5d54$7bf2d360$7d31b5d1(at)rexfunk.wizzards.net>,
> "rexfunk" <rexfunk(at)rvi.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Jerome Yuzyk writes:
> > >Schematics show the ammeter on a dotted line parallel to existing
> > >wiring. Not afraid to show my ignorance here: does this mean a serial
> > >or parallel connection?
> >
> > Series every time. Note the stout wire and terminals on the ammeter to
> > carry all that current.
> >
>
> Yeow! Looks like everyone wanted to answer... Thanks to all.
>
> OK. Now it's Real Obvious (except I think the schematic shouldn't use the
> same line type for "add" and "substitute" entries). I don't actually have
> an ammeter yet, just want to wire for it.
>
> So, this means that a single instrument failure can stop the car from
> starting. Hmmm...
>
> Is a voltmeter a reasonable alternative?
>
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Jerome:
You might infer that voltmeters are better because they are used in many
more modern vehicles,but ammeters were replaced by a voltmeter (or an "idiot
light") largely because most people had no idea what the reading meant. To
anyone fairly skilled electrically, the ammeter gives much more valuable
information about the battery, generator or alternator, connected
appliances, and wiring than a voltmeter would.
Ron Tebo
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