External voltage meter ?

[dunkyd]

Got my battery in a box with the inverter fixed to the lid of the box.

Looking for a gadget that can show me the voltage without having to take the lid off every time ? Something I can fix to the box with leads going through the box breathing holes connected to terminals.

A multimeter without the multi bit, simple voltage reader.

Any ideas ?

Thanks

 

[biena]

http://www.banggood.com/3Pcs-Blue-L...0V-Voltmeter-LED-Voltage-Meter-p-1014083.html

Bought a few of these, seems to work pretty well.

 

[StellenboschStudent]

I guess something like this:
http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-panel-multi-function-meters/8494624/

But still very expensive... maybe an old fashioned analog volt-meter?

http://za.rs-online.com/web/c/autom...-meters-components/analogue-panel-voltmeters/

or digital ones:

http://za.rs-online.com/web/c/autom...l-meters-components/digital-panel-voltmeters/

 

[GPS]

Assuming you want to measure a 12 volt battery, Bidorbuy (search for voltmeter) has many meters in all shapes and sizes.

This will also work: http://www.bushpower.co.za/products.asp?pid=248 Added advantage of having a low voltage alarm.

Whatever you buy, test it in conjunction with a multi-meter. Some of these budget meters can be very inaccurate.

 

[gfmalan]

I have these
Surface mount, and you get dual ones to monitor 2 batteries

 

[dunkyd]

Thanks guys, think I'll go with a $6.00 jobbie from Amazon that the kids can post for me. Got good reviews and I'm already in the dog box for buying the whole setup last year and using it 3 times only!!!
Appreciate your input.

 

[Zuner]

Got my battery in a box with the inverter fixed to the lid of the box.

Looking for a gadget that can show me the voltage without having to take the lid off every time ? Something I can fix to the box with leads going through the box breathing holes connected to terminals.

A multimeter without the multi bit, simple voltage reader.

Any ideas ?

Thanks

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/229384534/Voltmeter_DC_2_5_to_30V_2_Wire_Red_LED.html

they've got other colours as well. i'd get that with a push button switch like

and connect it in series so you can push to see voltage.

Local is lekker.

 

[ProAsm]

Got my battery in a box with the inverter fixed to the lid of the box.

Looking for a gadget that can show me the voltage without having to take the lid off every time ? Something I can fix to the box with leads going through the box breathing holes connected to terminals.

A multimeter without the multi bit, simple voltage reader.

Any ideas ?

Thanks

Get yourself a Solar Controller as that shows you everything.
Currently you can use the controller without a solar panel.
It shows you the battery voltage, the current being drawn from the battery.
You can also set it to a voltage of your choice to switch off your inverter when your batteries get too low.
Then one day when you attach a solar panel it will show you the panel(s) voltage and current charging your batteries.
Best R750 I ever spent.