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geobloke



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Dual battery volt gauge available in the UK
Hey forumites.

I am after a 52mm dual battery volt gauge for my new Mud Pod. Ideally what I would like is a black analogue gauge but I would consider a stacked bar style. Prefer analogue but a digital gauge would do.


Does anyone know of such a thing available in the UK?


I know you can get them in Australia from the likes of SAAS or Redarc or Topo.





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Failing this I will go to Plan B which is a single sweep gauge and a changeover switch.

The reason for not fitting a battery monitor like the Victron BMV-712 is that they have a gauge bezel diameter of 63mm and the Mud Pod has a 60mm space before the lip of the pod. Which is a bit irritating.


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geobloke



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Just an update.

The Redarc gauge is not available in the UK or Europe as it does not meet product standards... Rolling Eyes

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maybe a bit pricey? https://www.vwjim.co.uk/ourshop/prod_35599...Gauge.html 1999 Defender TD5 110

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geobloke



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Thanks John. I saw that as well. Lovely gauge I am just not sure that I could face having a VW component in Miffy Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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PaulMc



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Another Australian offering -

Dual Voltmeter With Digital Voltmeter Reading 52MM LCD 3 IN ONE GAUGE


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Also on eBay -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172411425927

. Paul.
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TexasRover



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geobloke wrote:
Just an update.

The Redarc gauge is not available in the UK or Europe as it does not meet product standards... Rolling Eyes

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Good to know the EU is looktafter us. Would not want to accidentally buy a dangerous voltmeter...

Also reassuring to know that everything coming out of these containers from China has been inspected and tested..
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Moo



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I thought CE meant Chinese Engineering Laughing Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
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geobloke



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It is an utterly utterly ludicrous situation Rolling Eyes
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PaulMc



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Another option from our friends -

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32912650055.html


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. Paul.
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That SAAS one is neat.
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NickMc



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Moo wrote:
I thought CE meant Chinese Engineering Laughing


Chinese Export I thought Rolling with laughter
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geobloke



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Well the hunt continues but there might be light not he horizon... Thumbs Up
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You use a regular single volt meter and add in your own switching to select which battery is read. A SPDT switch would do it.
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geobloke



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That is Plan-B Thumbs Up
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