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    Posted: Feb/26/2022 at 5:39pm
After several opinions, what is the best place to wire a battery gauge.   AMX/stewart warner
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote troutwilly Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/26/2022 at 11:09pm
For a volt meter I would say any "switched" source under the dash, such as ignition or dash/gauge power.
For an amp meter, you'll need someone smarter than me to answer.
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Originally posted by 709karl 709karl wrote:

After several opinions, what is the best place to wire a battery gauge.   AMX/stewart warner


is this an amp meter or a voltage meter?
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volt meter, thanks
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as troutwilly said, any switched power source such as the radio will work.
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