Easy & Cheap way to determine battery draw

bdosborn wrote:

RLGetman wrote:
I would like to do some boondocking in Oct. How can I determine battery drain when I turn on a device, like a TV, amp, etc... while boondocking? Looking for an easy/cheap method to accomplish. Thanks

Turnigy meter, $23.



Spec.
Operating voltage: 4.8~60V (0V with optional auxiliary battery)
Measures;
0~130A, resolution 0.01A
0~60V, resolution 0.01V
0~6554W, resolution 0.1W
0~65Ah, resolution 0.001Ah
0~6554Wh, resolution 0.1Wh
Screen: 16x2, backlit LCD display
Size: 85x42x25mm
Weight: 82g

Turnigy Meter

Bruce

Gotta question about the aforerecommended meter.
What GAUGE are the red and black wires? Even 12" long wires passing 130 amperes continuous need to be 8 gauge and even that is pressing it because of voltage drop, and skewing of the accuracy of the voltmeter.