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This probably belongs in the Garage.

I want to buy some bullet connectors.

Hopefully a female "Y"connector that will allow

me to tap off the running lite @ the turn signal.

I know, I can easily splice but i try to avoid splices

When a connector is available. So simple.

I want to power my voltmeter only when the lights are on.

The running light @ the turn signal comes on with the key.

No need for a separate switch to power the voltmeter.

Just need bullet female "Y" and bullet males.

Any idea where to get proper bullet connectors?

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A very savvy tech once told me that the best connection you can make for a voltmeter is directly off the battery (+) with an inline switch (to - ground); that'll give you the most accurate readings whether the system is off or under load (running). Making a connection via any other existing circuit will exceed the intended parameters of that circuit, introducing resistance and subsequently impacting the accuracy of the voltmeter reading to some degree.

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A very savvy tech once told me that the best connection you can make for a voltmeter is directly off the battery (+) with an inline switch (to - ground); that'll give you the most accurate readings whether the system is off or under load (running). Making a connection via any other existing circuit will exceed the intended parameters of that circuit, introducing resistance and subsequently impacting the accuracy of the voltmeter reading to some degree.

Powering a voltmeter is almost no draw on the circuit.

I have had very good results tapping into this very circuit because it was easy...it may not have been perfectly accurate, but it was very consistent.

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A very savvy tech once told me that the best connection you can make for a voltmeter is directly off the battery (+) with an inline switch (to - ground); that'll give you the most accurate readings whether the system is off or under load (running). Making a connection via any other existing circuit will exceed the intended parameters of that circuit, introducing resistance and subsequently impacting the accuracy of the voltmeter reading to some degree.

Powering a voltmeter is almost no draw on the circuit.

I have had very good results tapping into this very circuit because it was easy...it may not have been perfectly accurate, but it was very consistent.

True, but I'd disagree for only one reason....

If something is amiss with the circuit you tap into, that's your reading. Direct to battery (using a relay to prevent constant draw), means you read only the battery. I compromised and wired through my Fuzeblock on switched power, but the Fuzeblock is direct off of the battery. No 12 feet of wiring to backtrace if I suspect something's affecting the reading.

Given that I've had issues with my electrical system, I'd not feel safe just tapping into any circuit on switched power for this data.

I suppose if you insist on tapping into another circuit, try to place it as close to the battery's positive terminal as you can so it's first in series.

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A very savvy tech once told me that the best connection you can make for a voltmeter is directly off the battery (+) with an inline switch (to - ground); that'll give you the most accurate readings whether the system is off or under load (running). Making a connection via any other existing circuit will exceed the intended parameters of that circuit, introducing resistance and subsequently impacting the accuracy of the voltmeter reading to some degree.

Your savvy tech is correct. I installed my voltmeter ignoring your comment.

Its true and I assumed the combined current draw of the running lights would not affect the voltmeter. Well it did. Not by much. Just enough to change my way of interpreting the reading. I am going to start another thread in the Garage for those wanting accurate voltage readings for comparison.

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Aunt Sylvia,

I have a fuzeblock I want to install. Where did you put the fuzeblock on your bike?

Greig

Under the seat, next to the thing that ordinarily holds your tool pouch. I thought I did a thread of it here. If I find it, I'll post a link.

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Took a new pic.

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Those are nice. I usually take the cheapo connectors and solder the wire to them. Crimp. Then slide adhesive shrink over the connector. Makes for a nice strain relief and less chance of corrosion.

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Opening that cycle term website was like opening a good porn site. It kept getting better as I scrolled down the page.

A big thanks for posting that one!

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The draw of the light is pretty consistent, till it burns out. You could just make some comparisons between that reading and battery voltage with another meter and you're set.


Seeing how Cal is an electrician, I will take his opinion over Auntie Sylvie's

I know a few electricians that don't know the first thing about DC, let alone a vehicle's wiring.

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