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Re: (ET) Battery readout



If I ever get my ET-meter done, that would be a great feature. Present
design has a 4x14 (I think) display so there is a lot of room for info.

- SteveS
E12Ss
E20


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <wilbett earthlink net>
To: "ET" <>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 12:04 PM
Subject: (ET) Battery readout


>     Wouldn't it be great to have instant dashboard readout of the
> voltage on each battery! This could be done with the little bar LCD
> meters. Multiconductor cable with AWG 22 wire would be sufficient for
> the hookup. Any weak or undercharged battery would be evident right
> away. But where do you get these six channel meters?
>     Its time consuming to measure the voltage of each battery
> individually, and/or use a hydrometer. I make myself do it every month
> or so, but I hate it. My "fuel" current meter has never indicated
> anything useful to me. It may have dirty connections because it never
> reads "full".
>     I realize I could do this with one meter and a rotary switch, but
> I'd like to see the bars of all six batteries at once for quick
> comparison.
>
> Bill/E-12/NE Kansas
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