[ChrisOSX]

Hello there. I have a 2008 Sportsman 500 HO EFI.

A little backstory. I bought a aftermarket voltmeter on Amazon from AutoPowerPlus.

How I mounted it was in the empty spot, where the choke goes on carb models. Fits fine. I ended up using the accessory wires as I don't use them or that socket.

It worked right away, no issues. Now yesterday (10/12), I get nothing out of the display. I have power going to it via a multimeter test, so I'm assuming it got fried. Now I contacted them and they are sending out a replacement which is awesome.

Question time.

1. Is the standard 20A fuse fine or the correct amps for it?
2. Should I drop it down lower? 15, 10, 7.5 etc etc?
3. What other precautions should I take to protect it and my electrical system?

Thank You

 

[yooper265]

I have the same one mounted on my ranger , I put a 1 amp inline fuse on the positive lead , two years and no problems , sounds like you got a bad one . I wouldn't go any larger than 1 amp , these meters only draw a few milliamps . Got mine from ebay -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Car-Mot...eter-Q-/162137955620?var=&hash=item25c02cdd24

 

[bp405]

The accy wire (orange or orange w/white stripe) is fused at 20A. I wouldn't additionally fuse it. If the volt meter is going to fry it's going to fry and I don't feel a fuse is going to protect it.

 

[ChrisOSX]

The accy wire (orange or orange w/white stripe) is fused at 20A. I wouldn't additionally fuse it. If the volt meter is going to fry it's going to fry and I don't feel a fuse is going to protect it.

That's what I was thinking as well. I mean if I drop the fuse to a lower rating like 7.5A, it might be possible if there's a surge in power it'll pop the fuse first. But then again, that voltmeter isn't really sending power through the lines, just receiving it, so leaving a 20A in the spot to me, would be the same thing.

I'm just going to chalk it up to having a defective item. If this next one fries, then I might need to spend more than a few bucks for a decent meter.

 

[bp405]

Yeah my thoughts are it was a defective meter and if it was to happen again a better meter is the way to go.

 

[ChrisOSX]

So it happened again on the replacement they sent.

Off to find a better one.


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