Battery Charging Voltage
#61
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
the streets in the past 30 years.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Look in any stock performance Ford or GM product and you will see
> their gauges read in amps. Get a set of gauges and you won't sound
> so...... lame!
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>><snip BS>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
the streets in the past 30 years.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Look in any stock performance Ford or GM product and you will see
> their gauges read in amps. Get a set of gauges and you won't sound
> so...... lame!
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>><snip BS>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
#62
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Jeep switched to alternators with GM a year ahead of Ford in '65
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
#63
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Jeep switched to alternators with GM a year ahead of Ford in '65
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
#64
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Jeep switched to alternators with GM a year ahead of Ford in '65
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
and so did I in my T-Bird in that same year:
http://www.----------.com/thunderb.htm And of course I use one in my
Real Jeep, you may just see in it's maiden voyage:
http://www.----------.com/cj2maidenVoyage.jpg The Amp meter is the only
way the professional driver may know for sure he is charging more than,
say his driving lights are using:
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...aja-herbst.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
> Bill, ride in any Ford, Dodge, GMC, or Chevrolet truck with an
> alternator, and by the way they ALL have alternators, and you will see a
> voltmeter, not an amp meter. No manufacturer of a modern consumer
> vehicle installs an amp meter any more due everyone having switched to
> alternators many years ago. I drive all (!) of those brands of trucks
> trucks (yes, plural) every single day of the week in my job.
>
> You need to get out of your pajamas and the house and see what has hit
> the streets in the past 30 years.
#65
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
#66
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
#67
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
>meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
>one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
seem to be.
Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
gauges fluctuate.
>
>Joe Carroll wrote:
>> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
>> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
>>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
>>
>>
>> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
>>
>> Joe Carroll
>> 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
#68
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Gee, that's funny, my volt meters must be psychic or something.
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer
#69
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Gee, that's funny, my volt meters must be psychic or something.
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer
#70
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Re: Battery Charging Voltage
Gee, that's funny, my volt meters must be psychic or something.
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer
I can always tell the state of my charging system by knowing where my
voltage gauge sits during 'normal' operations. When it starts
fluctuating out of the normal, according to how, I know what to check.
It seems pretty easy. If the gauge didn't reflect the operation, then
the gauge is useless and you may as well have one idiot light only.
I find the volts reflect the charge state really well.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
bllsht wrote:
>
> In message <X1NSd.19245$Tt.11615@fed1read05>, "Jerry Bransford" wrote:
>
> >Exactly, your alternator-equipped Jeep uses a voltmeter... since an amp
> >meter is not needed for an alternator equipped vehicle like it is for
> >one that has a generator like hasn't been used in many years.
>
> An amp meter isn't needed for an alternator equipped vehicle??? Where do you
> get this crap? Ammeters were used for many years after alternators replaced
> generators. They are just two different ways of determining the "health" of the
> charging/starting system. In fact, testing the system includes using BOTH.
>
> While a volt meter will tell you what system voltage is, an ammeter is the only
> way to KNOW whether your battery is being charged or discharged, and at what
> rate. The switch to voltmeters from ammeters probably has more to do with
> trying to avoid confusing or alarming those who are easily confused. Like you
> seem to be.
>
> Ammeters constantly fluctuate with electrical system loads, while voltmeters
> stay steady unless something is seriously wrong. People don't like seeing their
> gauges fluctuate.
>
> >
> >Joe Carroll wrote:
> >> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:28:42 -0800, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> >> <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> Real Jeeps come stock with Amp gauges, like ALL Hod Rodders have,
> >>>and anyone whom wants to know what's happening under their hood:
> >>
> >>
> >> Damn, you mean thats a voltmeter and not an amp gauge on my 2k-tj?
> >>
> >> Joe Carroll
> >> 2K-TJ
> >>
> >> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> >> Joseph Duemer