Amp hour meter wire run...
Will the length of the wire run to an amp hour meter affect the accuracy?
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No.
Firstly, I think you mean ammeter in order to read amps? "Amp-hours" isn't something you'd normally measure.
Assuming you mean amps, if you add to long a run or use too small a gauge wire, if you add enough resistance to the circuit (and cause voltage drop across the new wire), there will be less current flowing through the circuit.
If a relatively short distance, always keep the wire the same gauge as what's there. Wire length will be much more important at 12VDC. For longer runs, use heavier gauge wire. Not knowing if you are taking about 120VAC or 12VDC, and other details like current level and length of wire, it's not possible to recommend what to do. Are you talking about a digital ammeter or analog? I assume you mean within your camper?
ps: I sure hope this is'nt some kind of trick question - it's too early in the morning.... :S
Firstly, I think you mean ammeter in order to read amps? "Amp-hours" isn't something you'd normally measure.
Assuming you mean amps, if you add to long a run or use too small a gauge wire, if you add enough resistance to the circuit (and cause voltage drop across the new wire), there will be less current flowing through the circuit.
If a relatively short distance, always keep the wire the same gauge as what's there. Wire length will be much more important at 12VDC. For longer runs, use heavier gauge wire. Not knowing if you are taking about 120VAC or 12VDC, and other details like current level and length of wire, it's not possible to recommend what to do. Are you talking about a digital ammeter or analog? I assume you mean within your camper?
ps: I sure hope this is'nt some kind of trick question - it's too early in the morning.... :S
