Sunpro CP8214 StyleLine Ammeter - Black Dial

As long as the application is typical of an automotive environment, this is effective. To know whether the alternator is functioning and the battery is being charged, not discharged, you only need to know these two things. Although the installation is possible, one should be aware that there will be heavy gauge wiring and a lot of current flowing in and out of What a terrible thing to happen! There will be a lot of sparks when the wiring is loose. Then your ride could go up in flames. You would have the same level of confidence with a 'volt' gauge, but it would draw less current in this Because this is not the case with amp gauges, you rarely see them at your local auto parts store. Specifically, I'm using it to monitor the current draw on a new power cable that has recently been installed An electric boat with differential steering that is controlled by two electric motors. My need for a more accurate amp gauge is strong, but I'm unwilling to buy a digital type since they require an additional power supply. Basically, you can't get accurate results with this gauge because it has 15 amp increments and the needle bounces around.

Omari Johns

| Mar 27, 2021

The ammeter I used was for an old tractor that was transformed into an alternator and 12 volt system. All I needed to know was if the battery was I needed needle deflection and this did exactly that. It doesn't have any gimmicks, just what I needed. Connecting it was simple, and I installed it in a plastic box to protect it.

Evie Waters

| Apr 07, 2021

A meter is not a standard gauge on many new dashboards, but I enjoy having one. Remember to use heavy gauge wire that can handle the current load and you will be just fine. Also, it is obvious if you wire it backwards, but this wire is durable and will perform just fine. As far as the insulation around the back of the gauge is concerned, I wish it did so better as, on older cars there is a lot of metal and if you hit any of the posts on the back you will know about it immediately. Although this is a simple item to install, be careful to make sure that everything is insulated and covered adequately. I am running a small alternator that is pushing out 20 amps, so this works perfectly It may be that I am old school, but I like to have a volt guage as well as an ammeter, so I know how healthy my charging system is.

Robert Andrews

| Aug 29, 2020

A specific purpose led me to purchase this ammeter. A battery drain keeps occurring in my older second car. Usually my battery dies after the car sits for a couple of weeks. I have had it worse than that on some occasions. As a result, most mechanics say no problems with the electrical system were found during testing. It is not a problem for me to drive the car every day. Having replaced 3 batteries in less than a year, I am now on the third one. Because it drains the battery so low, I think it is killing the battery cells. Sears technician stated that their testing process was inefficient (at least according to him)

I decided to design my own testing procedure. DC currents greater than 0. 5 amperes are not measured by most multi-purpose meters. It seems most of them only go up to about 1/2 amp and maybe 2 amps maximum, unless you pay for really expensive vom's, etc. Anyway, I would like to check this The constant drain is between 2 and 5 amps, as it should be. I'm pulling each fuse one at a time to narrow down the issue. I will be able to narrow it down to 3 devices and one fuse may control 3 or 4 devices, but there is one issue with that. The only problem with this meter is that it measures 60 amps and cannot read low amp ratings accurately since it is based on a 60 amp scale. Most people won't have a problem with that, but I did wish I had purchased the one with 30 amp meter. The needle will move more for a reading of low amps that way. Specifically, I would opt for the 30-amp version. There is nothing wrong with the meter, but I would buy it for my own needs. It was impossible to find meters like this within the auto parts stores in my area. All of them were equipped with voltmeters, but not with In any event, this ammeter will be enough for you if that is what you need. In addition to its lighted dial, it also has a mounting bracket for use in automobiles.

Everly Snow

| Dec 23, 2020

This is how it usually looks after A market ammeter is a combination of two numbers Fits around a 5" halogen lightbulb and includes mounting hardware.

Daleyza Ramos

| Mar 27, 2021

There is nothing special or professional about the gauge. The construction is mainly plastic and it is a basic low cost gauge. Yet it works as if it were supposed to.

Hana Arnold

| Apr 12, 2021

It's nice to know if your charging system is working, because you have this gauge to see where it is.

Eloise Lim

| Oct 01, 2020

Compared with anywhere else, this is a better product at a lower price.

Bryson Clark

| Feb 10, 2021