Can I hookup volt gauge here

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    to the 'F' terminal on my alternator? and is it ok it's still the smaller size wire for the gauge?
     
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    I wouldn't. You will get a better real world reading hooking it up to the radio feed wire or fuse box. be sure it is a switched hot wire...not constant hot. A volt meter works with a small wire, an Amp gauge uses thick wires
     
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    ok why is it not the best spot though
    also fuse box is constant power, no?
     
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    Because the gauge will be working 24/7 and it will kill the battery.
    Not all fuses are hot all the time...some are hot only when the key is switched to ON or ACC
     
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    I have mine connected to the supply for the seatbelt light that orig mounted under dash, long since MIA...

    Due to voltage drop in the wiring it no doubt reads a ½v or so low, but I don't really care if it reads 14 or 14.5v when charging... Either way I know alternator is working...
     
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    Ok I'll see
     
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