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Old 06-17-2009, 02:07 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I was worried ... that using a standard 60A automotive gauge might fry it.
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Unfortunately, the 200A gauge is not nearly accurate enough to get any specific numbers.
So here's what you do: bump start the engine to get it going, then read from the 60A gauge with its better resolution.

Would mean parking on a hill, attaching the gauge and then roll starting, but ... the numbers! Science will thank you for getting some accurate numbers!
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