Duane, Bob, & All -
I looked into DC 7-20V Panel mount Voltmeters, & found a
LCD 3 1/2 digit Blue back-lit meter with mounting bezel
[EBay #37051396859]. Buy Now @ $4.99 +USA S/H $10.00
Flat rate. This includes built-in converter, to supply meter
from voltage being measured. [Other style meter reads 0-20V
& uses a 9V battery.]
His Bay Store has 0-2, 0-20, 0-50, 0-100 Ammeters, LCD
Back-lit [match VM] - Buy Now @ $6.99 + $13.65 USA S/H,
for individual purchases.
I asked seller about a possible Group Buy to my USA location,
& received the following:
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"Hi,the price of one volt meters is USD9.99
include shipping cost.
The price of one AMP meters is USD16.99 include
shipping cost. - giorgio11185"
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Notes: Voltmeters & Ammeters look identical, except
for tiny 'A' or 'V' on display. Shunt is external [supplied]
for 20A & above.
The external shunt on 20A allows easy remote reading by
running low current wire to meter.
Meters can be surface mounted. Depth = 2 cm, width 2 cm,
Height = 4 cm.
Shipping from China still seems high. I'll try to work with
him for best total price after I see how many are interested.
The 0-20V Blue LED meter I asked him about has a $6.99
price; the 7-20V LCD is $2 cheaper, so that's a start. I
*think* my local USPS shipping will be $2 for an individual
Volt-meter, or $3 for 2 meters shipped together to USA.
Canadian rates about $1 USD higher.
I think he will allow substitutions, if a few want Red or Blue
LED vs. LCD. See his 'store' for many meter options, including
AC. Shipping is more for higher current meters, but he *may*
add a few to a group shipment. They are heavier also, due to
external shunt.
Disclaimer - I'm not associated with the Bay seller. I'm not
trying to make $ from this, but maybe we can save with a
Group Buy.
I haven't used this latest version of the panel meter, but
I've used the 0-20V LED model, with 9V battery. They can't
be powered from same circuit being measured, but are nice
meters. Some were packaged with & w/o the bezel, but his seem
to all have them. You can see his pix of 7-20V & 2A [+ 20A,
etc. w/ ext. shunt] meters.
I already cut my '03 EVC power panel above the 'fridge for
mounting my old Red LED meter, but will wait for the Blue
Back-lit LCD units.
A few Q & A + discussion may be appropriate here, but we
can handle most details direct, if there is enough interest.
Regards,
Jack_son
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--In ev_update@..., "illinirocketscientist"
<websailn2@...> wrote:
Here is another voltmeter from GoWesty:
It is the same meter that someone posted as availble from a few
different solar power companies, but the Go Westy price is a lot
better.
Cheers,
Duane
2000 EVC
---In ev_update@..., "Alain gravel" <alain.gravel@>
wrote:
Here is the information for a voltmeter that you can install
in the lighter plug or direct on the 12V line to verify the
status
of your battery
Bob or Angelica
Schumacher Electric. Corp.
801 Business Center Dr.
Mt . Prospect Il. 60056
PHONE 847-385-1600 Ext-214
FAX 847-298-1698
