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Installing a switch panel to eliminate my birds nest
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<blockquote data-quote="Douglasdzaster" data-source="post: 493876" data-attributes="member: 27803"><p>I agree with the cigarette charger. Thanks if I plugged in a spotlight or something that draws more amps, pow.</p><p>my current spot light is rechargeable with the usb phone charger ports but it’s also possible to use it while plugged in. I need to see what it draws.</p><p>Im still learning about everything I can do with my multimeter. So far I’ve tested batteries,alternator, repaired the furnace Etc. so I know how to measure voltage,current and ohms.</p><p> I just received some advice to set my multimeter on DC amps. Remove the fuse for the flood lights, turn on the switch and measure across where the fuse goes then multiply that number by 1.1 and that tells me what size fuse I need. Not sure if I should try this or not. I’d hate to fry my multimeter. I need to check and see if my new multimeter has a fuse. My old analog did and I blew it once having it one setting off testing my trolling battery. Oh when I used the 14awg Type MTW I heat shrunk every connection then heat shrunk a sleeve around that. All heat shrink was marine grade with the adhesive. Even though it’s not tinned copper wire I’m leaving it alone for now. All new wires are going to be marine from here on out.</p><p> I really appreciate your time and help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Douglasdzaster, post: 493876, member: 27803"] I agree with the cigarette charger. Thanks if I plugged in a spotlight or something that draws more amps, pow. my current spot light is rechargeable with the usb phone charger ports but it’s also possible to use it while plugged in. I need to see what it draws. Im still learning about everything I can do with my multimeter. So far I’ve tested batteries,alternator, repaired the furnace Etc. so I know how to measure voltage,current and ohms. I just received some advice to set my multimeter on DC amps. Remove the fuse for the flood lights, turn on the switch and measure across where the fuse goes then multiply that number by 1.1 and that tells me what size fuse I need. Not sure if I should try this or not. I’d hate to fry my multimeter. I need to check and see if my new multimeter has a fuse. My old analog did and I blew it once having it one setting off testing my trolling battery. Oh when I used the 14awg Type MTW I heat shrunk every connection then heat shrunk a sleeve around that. All heat shrink was marine grade with the adhesive. Even though it’s not tinned copper wire I’m leaving it alone for now. All new wires are going to be marine from here on out. I really appreciate your time and help. [/QUOTE]
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