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Old 10-06-2010, 12:14 PM   #12
Charlie Stephens
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Originally Posted by RichPA View Post
Thanks to all. I'm up in the NE corner outside of Hawley.Maybe its a 12 volt ammeter causing an inaccurate reading ? It must be polorized or it wouldnt charge at all.I'm going to try an inductive amp meter and see.
The ammeter measures current and it doesn't mater if it is 6 or 12 volts it will work the same and give an accurate reading. When the engine is not running and you turn on the lights does the ammeter show discharge or charge?

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