 Powering glow gauges, adjusting light output |
 Jan 14, 2008 - 6:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '07 From Kent, United Kingdom Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me if its possible to use the dimmer knob to adjust the light output on the glow gauges, or do they require a constant 12 volt to make them light? Reason I ask, they are really bright at night, abit too bright!! Cheers |
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Jan 29, 2008 - 9:20 AM
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"As most indiglo gauges require a constant 12 volts to run, wiring the gauges to your dimmer switch is not a good idea, because the voltage from the dimmer wire fluctuates based on the position of the dimmer knob, which can cause your indiglo gauges not to work at all."
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MattCelicaSR Powering glow gauges Jan 14, 2008 - 6:26 PM
malpaso That's weird... I had two glow gauges and both... Jan 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM MattCelicaSR My gauges didnt come with a dimmer, just an on/off... Jan 15, 2008 - 4:47 AM malpaso I'm sure it will work this way. I see you have... Jan 15, 2008 - 5:11 AM DEATH Yes it will work. I strongly suggest you use a wir... Jan 15, 2008 - 10:26 AM MattCelicaSR Thanks for the info
So the two wires that powe... Jan 15, 2008 - 11:53 AM
DEATH QUOTE(MattCelicaSR @ Jan 15, 2008 - 11... Jan 15, 2008 - 11:58 AM MattCelicaSR Cheers! I have put the black wire to ground al... Jan 15, 2008 - 12:07 PM rjbibeau doesn't the ground have to be off the dimmer Jan 28, 2008 - 10:06 PM DEATH QUOTE(rjbibeau @ Jan 28, 2008 - 10:0... Jan 29, 2008 - 9:01 AM Supersprynt The dimmer isn't used besides dimming the need... Jan 28, 2008 - 10:10 PM DEATH I don't use glow gauges - I don't like the... Jan 29, 2008 - 10:22 AM |
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