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**Caver** · 06-01-2004, 10:52 AM

Ray, I used stranded hookup wire from the shunt at the battery to the CAT5 connector. Of the four wires two were 20 gauge and the other two 22 Gauge. 22 Gauge is easier to crimp into the female CAT5 connector.

I prefer to use stranded wire in the RV due to the vibration. Normal CAT5 wire is single strand. I cut a commercial cable into two pieces to connect the meter. I was pleased that it used stranded wire.

I'm always reluctant to use a connector for something other than its intended purpose. You would not want to plug a standard network adapter into this connector or it could damage the NIC. Likewise it would not be a good idea to plug the meter into an actual network.

Having the meter plug in allows it to be removed and tucked out of the way when you're running off AC. However, it does need to remain plugged in to track AHs or % capacity.

Ray

06-01-2004, 10:52 AM	#9
Caver Site Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 102	Re:Trimetric Meter Ray, I used stranded hookup wire from the shunt at the battery to the CAT5 connector. Of the four wires two were 20 gauge and the other two 22 Gauge. 22 Gauge is easier to crimp into the female CAT5 connector. I prefer to use stranded wire in the RV due to the vibration. Normal CAT5 wire is single strand. I cut a commercial cable into two pieces to connect the meter. I was pleased that it used stranded wire. I'm always reluctant to use a connector for something other than its intended purpose. You would not want to plug a standard network adapter into this connector or it could damage the NIC. Likewise it would not be a good idea to plug the meter into an actual network. Having the meter plug in allows it to be removed and tucked out of the way when you're running off AC. However, it does need to remain plugged in to track AHs or % capacity. Ray