voltmeter / ammeter gauge setup question
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voltmeter / ammeter gauge setup question
on my 7.3L i have (of course) dual batteries .. .and she also has dual alternators ..
In setting up some other gauges . .i'm thinking about something to monitor the batteries and amps.
if i were to set up 4 gauges .. 2 voltmeters .. 2 ammeters ... will they actually read separately ?
can the discharge for each alternator be read separately ? Would it be a good idea to monitor that ?
just thinking of what I want to monitor on my truck.
In setting up some other gauges . .i'm thinking about something to monitor the batteries and amps.
if i were to set up 4 gauges .. 2 voltmeters .. 2 ammeters ... will they actually read separately ?
can the discharge for each alternator be read separately ? Would it be a good idea to monitor that ?
just thinking of what I want to monitor on my truck.
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Volt meters would probably read the same, but the ammeters I think you could setup to read each alternator some how. Not really sure on the good or bad idea part. Now if one alt was for the truck and the second for some aux batteries in the bed or trailer or the like, then it would be nice to watch and see when the amps drop off so you'd know when the aux batteries are charged. I have one aux battery for accessories and such on my truck that I use a volt meter to monitor it. Doesn't really say a whole lot though, just 14 when truck is on and a little over 12V when off for a while.
Unless you are running a very large stereo or heavy electical loads, I'd look more into the coolant temp, actual oil temp/pressure. Or maybe even a fuel gauge for an aux fuel tank(s).
Unless you are running a very large stereo or heavy electical loads, I'd look more into the coolant temp, actual oil temp/pressure. Or maybe even a fuel gauge for an aux fuel tank(s).
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