AC Volmeter

[Dragonten]

I am thinking installing two of these to replace the old voltmeters. Wondering if anyone has done the same already? Not cheap, but I don't mind because I want the accuracy and multifunctionality.

Blue Sea 1838 M2 Ac Multimeter - Marine Electrical Part (hodgesmarine.com)

 

[Pascal]

I have the Blue Seas multimeters with the red LED display. Love them as I can read them from a distance. Huge improvement

 

[SeaEric]

I have the Blue Seas multimeters with the red LED display. Love them as I can read them from a distance. Huge improvement

One of the best improvements ever on my 41 TC.

 

[jim rosenthal]

I had them installed, too. As said, huge improvement. Highly recommended.

 

[Scarlett]

Eric , if those are volt meters I think you are in trouble. Lol

 

[SeaEric]

Eric , if those are volt meters I think you are in trouble. Lol

LOL Volts, amps, watts and hertz. Displaying amps as shown.

 

[Dragonten]

I am wanting to put them in the original location on my panel in place of the old ones and wondering if that is possible and if they will fit. Not near my boat at the moment.

 

[Pascal]

They fit in a round hole with the display itself being surface mounted.

 

[Dragonten]

I have the Blue Seas multimeters with the red LED display. Love them as I can read them from a distance. Huge improvement

Can anyone confirm they fit in the original AC panel? My concern is the 3.5 inch depth of the gauge as the width of the hole seems fine.

Thanks,

 

[jim rosenthal]

What Pascal said. I have two of them, they have been reliable and very useful for keeping an eye on loads etc. Everything I've ever bought from Blue Seas has worked perfectly first time out.

 

[Dragonten]

What Pascal said. I have two of them, they have been reliable and very useful for keeping an eye on loads etc. Everything I've ever bought from Blue Seas has worked perfectly first time out.

Are they installed in the location of the originals in the breaker panel on port side? That is what I am trying to confirm. Your picture showed them in a different location unless I am mistaken. Also, do they need separate 12 volt power for display or do they run only off the AC power?
Thanks,

Mark

 

[piripucha]

The do look great. But I am partial to the analog instruments, with a glance you get more info. You get the present voltage, how low or high you are etc.