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Old 03-26-2019, 03:21 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I've got a cheapo inline meter I like to use to more precisely measure accessory draw. It's $15 on Amazon. I put Anderson Powerpole connectors on like this image.



Of course, you have to take measurements with the engine off because it won't measure alternator output. That makes the measurements less reliable because 12v accessory draw will be lower than the 13.3v or so that alternators like to stay at.
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