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Dan Partain · 01-21-2021, 02:43 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is a difference between the 2 diagrams, and it is the Ammeter. Every time I use the diagram in post 2 & 3 I connect my ammeter backwards and it shows a discharge when it's running, so I end up reversing the wires on the ammeter. If you visualize the ammeter as being shown from the rear on this diagram, it will be correct. Since it shows the needle, it appears to me to be viewed from the front, that's where I go wrong.

I like the diagram that Bob posted, it's easy to see how the wires on the ammeter should be connected.
Thanks for posting that Bob, I hadn't seen this one before now!

01-21-2021, 02:43 PM	#15
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 556	Re: where is the most idiot-proof diagram of terminal box wiring? Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is a difference between the 2 diagrams, and it is the Ammeter. Every time I use the diagram in post 2 & 3 I connect my ammeter backwards and it shows a discharge when it's running, so I end up reversing the wires on the ammeter. If you visualize the ammeter as being shown from the rear on this diagram, it will be correct. Since it shows the needle, it appears to me to be viewed from the front, that's where I go wrong. I like the diagram that Bob posted, it's easy to see how the wires on the ammeter should be connected. Thanks for posting that Bob, I hadn't seen this one before now!