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RJsfishin
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Sep 19, 2014

LCD Backlit DC Voltmeter (doesn't require power)

I received this yesterday, (beeeeautiful) says it doesn't use any power. Now I'm not the smartest when it comes to elect tech, but CS alone tells me that is impossible. What you say ? http://www.eba...
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LScamper
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
RoyB wrote:

"I DO NOT want to go with the SHUNT TYPE current taps as then I have to deal with high current 'HOT' DC wiring running back to my meter console."

Put a 2K resistor on each of the shunt meter leads at the shunt. Then run the meter to the other side of the 2K resistors. The resistors will not change the meter reading and will limit any short circuit current to a harmless value.

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