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Subject Topic: How do you change a voltmeter?
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PersonCraig69
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Hi,

I have a Pennine Sterling and it looks like the voltmeter is dead - it does not register the battery at all even though I have full 12v power to all my sockets and water pump.

Are these an easy thing to replace and where would I get one from - obviously theya re a little outdated now (I think my unit is late 90's early 2000's).

Thanks,

Craig.


PersonHacksaw Bob
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Try here (second advert I found) for example, or a search will bring up a number of digital voltmeter listings.

Check the connections to the original first though, and if it's still not working I think I'd remove it and test it directly with a known good battery.


PersonCraig69
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Thanks Bob,
That's got possibilities if I can remove the display and retrofit it to my current unit. I was hoping to come across a full replacement though to make things easier as I can't lose my car/van/ hook up switch.


PersonHacksaw Bob
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You might be able to find a complete panel from a breaker,
I think this one has been mentioned on here, or if Blue Sky Pennine sees this post I'm sure he'll be able to offer further advice.


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Or get in touch with BSP through Blue Sky Holdings via Google.

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Hi Craig,
If you don't want to disturb the panel, if you have a 12v cigarette lighter type socket I use one of the ones in the links below.
Find it more accurate than the one in my motorhome.
Regards,
Greg

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Car-Parts/Cigarette-Lighter-Voltage-Digital-Voltmeter-M........

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Thanks for the replies - if I can't get a second hand unit then I will look at a digital removable option - save me the hassle of walking around with a circuit tester and will preserve the look of the FC.


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I'll try and find some pictures - but I bought a cheap 12 multi adapter on ebay and then cut of the 12v cigarette plug, and wired in a caravan plug - now I have 3 x 12v cigarette plugs free for usb chargers and lights etc.

I then also got a 12v cigarette lighter voltmeter and put this in one of the free plugs whenever I want to take a reading.


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I'm going to see if I can fix mine in the first instance. If that doesn't work I'll use a voltmeter / cigarette lighter combination. Pennine have identical replacement units but they are ￡30.


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Managed to get my unti fixed for £5 - I changed the broken resistor and it now works fine! Woudl have been a lot less that £5 is I trusted my own soldering skills...



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