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Voyager
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Initially Posted - 03/10/2012 :  08:18:35  Show Profile
I'd like to find an oldschool "dial" type dual meter for my electrical panel. I'd like it to be a small panel with two mechanical meters, including a 12VDC voltmeter (the kind that ranges between 10V and 15V, not 0-15V) and a +/-20A ammeter to show real time loads and charging current. I have a single 2.5" ammeter similar to what I'm talking about that my late father-in-law had in his garage, but I can't find a matching 12V voltmeter anywhere.

I've seen a number of digital combination voltage and amp display, but in keeping with the 80s style of my boat, I'd love to find something more in keeping with 30-year-old technology.

Does anybody have anything like that hanging around in their garage or basement, or recently cleaned out a passed family member's garage and found anything like what I'm talking about?

My ammeter is about 2.5"-3" in diameter, has a metal body with a glass window, and inside is a red pointer on a black face with white numbers. Being an ammeter, it is a center 0 with +50A on the right side and -50A on the left. Ideally I'd like one that read +/-20, as this is more in keeping with the actual currents on the boat.

I think it would be a cool device.
Bruce Ross
Passage ~ SR-FK ~ C25 #5032

Port Captain — Milford, CT
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/12/2012 :  09:46:25  Show Profile
A junkyard with some very old cars or a JC Whitney catalogue (similar things). You might try classic car restoration sources.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 03/12/2012 :  11:01:12  Show Profile
http://www.acksupply.com/

Call ack.
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/12/2012 :  11:19:39  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Let me check my toolbox when I get home. Either I have one, or I just threw it out, if not, maybe this is along the lines of what you want???

http://www.solar-electric.com/blsea80anvom.html
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/13/2012 :  19:58:06  Show Profile
Chris, the DC voltmeter looks pretty cool. If you can find it, let me know.... bruce_ross at sbcglobal dot net
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redeye
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 :  04:15:21  Show Profile
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 :  04:43:02  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Bruce - I don't have what you want. Keep hunting!!
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 :  19:34:57  Show Profile
Ray - Cool site - aircraft spruce. Nice voltmeters and nice prices too!
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Response Posted - 03/14/2012 :  20:51:06  Show Profile
I think Advance Auto has them (not digital) in plastic
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