voltmeter

[jcys13310]

can anyone please tell me how to wire a volt meter to a diesel transit

[xud]

A voltmeter is simply connected in parallel with your battery. Simply run a cable from the +ve on your battery to your voltmeter and and one from the -ve on the battery to the remaining connection on the voltmeter. If when you start the engine the meter reads a negative value just reverse the connectons.

[BillyNoMates]

Or to make life a little easier, take the negative from the meter to an earthing point closeby assuming your vehicle is negative earth (most are).

[Andy Boz]

NO NO NO! Take the negative of the meter to earth, and take the positive to a switched ignition point. This is easily found with a meter. This will ensure there is no chance of a fault, or the meter flattening the battery overnight.

[BillyNoMates]

A very valid point regading the positive feed being switched by the ignition.

Mind you, you would be drawing 1-2 milliamps if it was left connected permanently.

[jcys13310]

thanks for the answers on voltmeter

jcys