Digital Temperature Gauge

Gerry,

Fantastic unit - just what I have always wanted! To be able to check on the dual battery is an absolute bonus. I will definitely be getting one. Is it difficult to install?

Regarding the fridge - I altready have a cheap in/out unit that I have stuck to the end of the Autofridge. The "Out" reading (ie inside the back of the Patrol) is usually about 45 - 50 degrees on a warm day. Just shows how hot the inside gets.

Peter

Piece of pi$$!
Instead of using the cig lighter connection, run the +ve power lead directly to the aux battery +ve, and the other lead to earth. But check out the polarity of the wires before cutting off the cig plug!! +ve is the centre connection of the plug. Also, use an in-line fuse (about 0.5 - 1A) on the +ve lead for protection, just in case of a wiring short. The power lead is fairly light, and should be shrouded where it has to pass by anywhere it could chafe against metal.
The unit comes with velcro kit, and is easily fixed to just about anywhere on your dash/console.
Note, when connected to your aux battery, it is running all the time, and the backlight draws a small amount of currently continuously; this isn't a problem, but if the vehicle is left unused for several weeks, it could be. In that case, remove the fuse.
Jaycar should be paying me a commission for all the plugs I've given this!
Gerry

I had a friend with a regularly tested digital meter check mine yesterday and found that the volt meter is .3 -.5V out in the voltage reading.
This can be significant if you are wanting to know if your battery is at full charge.
From now on I will need to subtract about .5 V from the readout.
Might be a good idea to have anything you get tested for accuracy and I doubt that any of the cheaper models can be calibrated. (Probably cost more the original price anyway)
Oskar

Actually, having a close up of the one on the Jaycar site, it is not the one I have. It is not on the online catalogue anymore, but I think it is still available in the store. Around $35-39. Anyway, here are some pics I just took of mine.

http://www.geocities.com/cruiserpics/volt_meter

Does anyone else have this model and does it humm??Cheers,
Wazza
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I have the same and it hums as well.

Looks like a trip to Jaycar for me as well - for some LED's (see post on inerior lights) and a temp/voltmeter. Looks good on your photo Wazza. The one I have has decided to play up - records out temp but when I select Inside the temp/date/time gives odd readings. Where to put the sensor ? I have tried it in front of windscreen under bonnet - gets some heat when stationary from the motor, same can happen when mounted in front of car when thermo fans start to push hot air around.
Probably would have frozen today ACT area max temp 8*C - wind chill of - 20* ?? bloody cold anyway.
Time for a trip to warmer places - the Simpson for some wildflowers maybe !Colin - Subaru Forester
- size isn't everything ! -

Same as the jaycar one wazzaSo many places to go!
So much work to do :0(

Not sure why I have to re-read the posts.

The temp in the back of the Patrol was just an observation - doesn't cause a problem. I am sure all vehicles with vertical back windows get bloody hot inside.

I have highest grade window tinting and I do not need any insualtion on the Autofridge as it is a eutectic fridge and very efficient - actually can't attach anything to it and there should be at least 3cm gap all round the fridge otherwise it overheats.

Good idea about the blind being on the outside though.

Peter