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Old 06-27-2009, 09:49 AM   #40
Easy Rider
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Re: Add a Tachometer

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Originally Posted by ppronti
Hey Guys (and Gals):

In response to trykemike’s submission about voltage drop when pressing his horn (Aug 22, 2007):
You will not see a voltage deflection with what you have described. Voltage is constant from a battery ........
Hey, welcome. Good post, for anyone who is into that much detail. I think there are a couple here that ARE.

Gotta comment on the above statement though. Voltage is relatively constant AT the battery, assuming we aren't talking large loads, like the starter running but............the voltage may NOT be constant at the other end of a wire.....after it goes through connectors, fuses, wires, switches, etc. as all of those things have a little resistance that often causes a small voltage drop. It is usually not significant though.
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