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Voltage reader thing
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:05 pm
by NCpaj
well im looking for a little lcd type screen thing that i can attach to the battery so i can tell the voltage ive got (battery or alt problems).
jaycar sells them for $35
im gonna try autobarn and the like 2morrow
where else can i try and what do you guys have
cheers
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:32 pm
by bazooked
go to bunnings and pick up a chaep multi meter for 10 bux.
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 7:25 am
by QIKAZZ
Jaycar has them a lot cheaper then $35 if you are just chasing the basics, here is one for $9.95.
For testing simple things like battery voltages this is fine.
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.as ... &SUBCATID=
Cheers
Azz
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:24 am
by -Scott-
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:23 pm
by chimpboy
Yuk. Are you talking about testing or a permanent in-car installation?
For in-car fitting, I'd prefer this:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=XC0116
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:30 pm
by shorty_f0rty
ive got one of those.. does ok i spose.. gives a good indication as well as temp in/out. sometimes i find it goes a bit wak but i just rip it outta the ciggy lighter and ignore it.
i find its good for glowing too.. just count the beeps (glowing takes the battery under teh 11.5v low voltage alert) and your ready to go.. sometimes the beeping freaks people out..
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 4:08 pm
by HotFourOk
I was also looking at the terminals with the volts reading.. there was a lot floating around on eBay lately
My stereo Head Unit displays my battery voltage too
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 5:26 pm
by bazzle
HotFourOk wrote:I was also looking at the terminals with the volts reading.. there was a lot floating around on eBay lately
My stereo Head Unit displays my battery voltage too
ONLY if its has a lead direct to battery.
Bazzle
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 6:03 pm
by HotFourOk
bazzle wrote:HotFourOk wrote:I was also looking at the terminals with the volts reading.. there was a lot floating around on eBay lately
My stereo Head Unit displays my battery voltage too
ONLY if its has a lead direct to battery.
Bazzle
Rule #1 when installing Head Units... NEVER use the factory wires
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:56 pm
by NCpaj
i got a volt meter thingy from auto barn for $20
looks great, lights up and works a treat
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:10 pm
by -Scott-
Mate - that reading is a little low...
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:16 pm
by NCpaj
Mate - that reading is a little low...
dont worry the car wasnt running and id been screwing round fixing and testing my stereo and amp for a few hours.
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:28 pm
by -Scott-
NCpaj wrote:Mate - that reading is a little low...
dont worry the car wasnt running and id been screwing round fixing and testing my stereo and amp for a few hours.
Really? Does that mean your interior doesn't always look like this?
NCpaj wrote:
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:25 pm
by Shadow
if you really wanna know whats going on with your battery your gonna need a bit of accuracy. those $10 multimeters from bunnings etc are really shit accuracy.
A digital panel meter is what your after, but if you want accuracy (real accuracy) down to +-0.05volts your gonna pay at least $30
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:37 am
by NCpaj
Really? Does that mean your interior doesn't always look like this?
nah, its normally kinda clean
if you really wanna know whats going on with your battery your gonna need a bit of accuracy. those $10 multimeters from bunnings etc are really shit accuracy.
A digital panel meter is what your after, but if you want accuracy (real accuracy) down to +-0.05volts your gonna pay at least $30
i wasnt after awesome accuracy just a general idea, cause ive had alt problems before (filled with mud) and i had no idea it had stopped working till i coulsnt turn on the car