Voltmeter affordable and accurate any opinions

[Androidaaron36]

Looking for a good voltmeter preferably flat paneled .

Was thinking the typical stinger or d4s voltmeter for 20$

But trying to use some Amazon rewards so its gotta be Amazon purchase. Are stingers pretty reputable and dial in to closely match alternator output with a meter .

Seems some other off brand makes as well.

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[CplCuddles]

Looking for a good voltmeter preferably flat paneled .Was thinking the typical stinger or d4s voltmeter for 20$

But trying to use some Amazon rewards so its gotta be Amazon purchase. Are stingers pretty reputable and dial in to closely match alternator output with a meter .

Seems some other off brand makes as well.

I use this cheapo voltmeter.

Appears to be the same as the one on d4s but much cheaper. Just use a dmm to to make sure it is set correctly, if it is off, there is a dial inside the back that you can use a small flathead to adjust to correct reading.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

dont overthink it

buy a stinger voltmeter, calibrate it (after running the leads) with a trusted DMM and call it a day. the inputs need to be into the actual amp terminals, not your batteri

 

[Lbetts818]

Stinger would be my first option followed by xscorpion and if your just trying to be cheap I’ve ran the drok ones and had pretty good luck. Al 3 can be had off amazon. Like mentioned above. If you have 20$ get the stinger. The D4S looks like a rebranded drok that is 6$ off eBay

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

dont overthink it
buy a stinger voltmeter, calibrate it (after running the leads) with a trusted DMM and call it a day. the inputs need to be into the actual amp terminals, not your batteri

misconception if you have a difference in voltage between the two you have issues.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

misconception if you have a difference in voltage between the two you have issues.

uh huh so those 15 foot long 18-22 awg wires dont make a difference, got it

dont shitpost

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

uh huh so those 15 foot long 18-22 awg wires dont make a difference, got it
dont shitpost

Nope. Your wire is to small

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

Nope. Your wire is to small

thats why you calibrate it

tell me why it's accurate even under load when compared to my fluke meter then? you arent helping, just spreading misinformation

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

thats why you calibrate it
tell me why it's accurate even under load when compared to my fluke meter then? you arent helping, just spreading misinformation

********. You get voltage sag it's a lack of current carrying capability. It's a fact.

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

********. You get voltage sag it's a lack of current carrying capability. It's a fact.

LOL since when is a voltmeter carrying significant current?!

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

LOL since when is a voltmeter carrying significant current?!

My god. Way over your head. Can so.eo e explain to this guy?