[DeTomaso] Amp gauge

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

Mikael,

This is what happens when you connect a load to the battery post. The fan
consumption is added to the battery charging current. The proper way would
be to connect the load to the alternator output stud. This would give
correct meter readings and not run the fan (or whatever it is) current
through the ammeter.

Tomas

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of Mikael
Sent: den 18 maj 2012 11:18
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] Amp gauge


First, I like my amp gauge, and don't want a voltmeter instead J



Question: First real drive this year, engine with new lifters work well, new
brakes also (except they squeal!)



But having gotten a new battery, I paid attention to the amp gauge. Is this
right? When a coolant fan turns on (one is on thermostat, one controlled by
rocker switch), the amp gauge shows approx. 30 amp higher charging. Both
fans get plus directly from the battery, and is controlled by orig relays.



If the amp gauge acts like that because of my setup, no problem, I just want
to make sure the charging of the battery is not too much.



Any electrical geniuses here? Thanks



Mikael



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