When I turn on our electric panel lights to illuminate the guages, the dc ammeter goes to the maximum current draw reading. Any ideas?
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check the wiring circuits? The amp meter must be
connected in series with the supply line and there should be a shunt in parallel with the meter to give it the range you need. Try using a flashlight to look at the Amp meter and turn on on circuit at a time. Or just do it in the daylight.
connected in series with the supply line and there should be a shunt in parallel with the meter to give it the range you need. Try using a flashlight to look at the Amp meter and turn on on circuit at a time. Or just do it in the daylight.
How long does it stay there also
are you sure you are reading current and not voltage? Most boats have a DC voltage meter and not a DC Current meter.
are you sure you are reading current and not voltage? Most boats have a DC voltage meter and not a DC Current meter.
That ammeter would be a 0-25, mabe 1-50A with an INTERNAL shunt
because it's DC load (for a "regular" sized sailboat). So either the wiring is snafu or the meter's toast.
because it's DC load (for a "regular" sized sailboat). So either the wiring is snafu or the meter's toast.
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