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<blockquote data-quote="1947Mk6" data-source="post: 496170" data-attributes="member: 32697"><p>Hi, Geoff1946.</p><p></p><p>I really like both of your suggestions in your latest post, so will be utilising each one. I have a couple of "reasonable" multimeters, so can measure resistance of the ammeter and should be able to play around and make an appropriate shunt using the 2.5mm cross section wire you suggested; even though it's insulated, I'll also enclose it inside a piece of automotive loom as a bit of extra insulation/"insurance".</p><p></p><p>I was baulking at a bulky battery volts gauge hanging off the underside of the original wooden dash, but an LED battery condition indicator, nicely tucked away, will give me the information I need (I'd only seen the LEDs used as fuel gauges in aftermarket LP gas conversions - didn't even think about them being available as battery meters - I'll have to get out more!).</p><p></p><p>Love this site and sincerely appreciate the comprehensive and professional advice, prompt replies and great suggestions. You couldn't have solved my problem any better, as far as I'm concerned. Added to that, you've alleviated all my concerns regarding accidental shorting of the shunt as a bonus. Many, many thanks, once again.</p><p></p><p>Kind regards, Ron</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1947Mk6, post: 496170, member: 32697"] Hi, Geoff1946. I really like both of your suggestions in your latest post, so will be utilising each one. I have a couple of "reasonable" multimeters, so can measure resistance of the ammeter and should be able to play around and make an appropriate shunt using the 2.5mm cross section wire you suggested; even though it's insulated, I'll also enclose it inside a piece of automotive loom as a bit of extra insulation/"insurance". I was baulking at a bulky battery volts gauge hanging off the underside of the original wooden dash, but an LED battery condition indicator, nicely tucked away, will give me the information I need (I'd only seen the LEDs used as fuel gauges in aftermarket LP gas conversions - didn't even think about them being available as battery meters - I'll have to get out more!). Love this site and sincerely appreciate the comprehensive and professional advice, prompt replies and great suggestions. You couldn't have solved my problem any better, as far as I'm concerned. Added to that, you've alleviated all my concerns regarding accidental shorting of the shunt as a bonus. Many, many thanks, once again. Kind regards, Ron [/QUOTE]
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