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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    There does appear to be an issue with the diagram as the fuel gauge looks to be fed by AC, as i think (its hard to tell and someone has used a highlighter on it which makes it difficult to check colours BUT a regulator/rectifer is much more useful than separate items for sure. It sounds like...
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    The diagram you posted for the non battery model has 4 pins, there are only 2 wires to the regulator and what looks like 2 wires to the outputs of which one is the horn. For what it costs, its got to be worth getting it , connecting the 2 wires to the regulator as per diagram and then measuring...
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    Just had a look and the proper Vespa rectifier is cheap enough and at least it is designed for the frequency range https://euroscooterparts.co.uk/regulator-rectifier-4-pin-for-vespa-pk-50-px-80-pk-125-p-200-px-200-cosa-xl2.html
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    Phew, thats better. Let me look for a proper rectifier and suitable regulator to give a consistent DC voltage, you may have to play around with the resister to get a full scale reading when talk is full, or you may want to get an empty indication when the tank is very low, its often hard to get...
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    Turn the meter selector switch 2 clicks to the right where it shows 200 V, this will measure AC , depending on the meter it should give an accurate reading then connect to the lamp as you were doing it before and note the reading. As you have a DC gauge you need a better rectifier and a voltage...
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    SY cable on EICR again ....

    I dont understand why it is so popular, i have even seen it used on a 350KVA generator for power. Its horrible, whenever you touch the screen, which i would only earth one end anyway, its expensive for what it is and there are better cables for all the uses we come across. I think its toughness...
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    Was the scooter ever fitted with a battery ? Also what are the readings when you put the meter on the AC range ? Also what voltage lamps do you buy for this scooter, i.e. is it a 12V system or 6V system.
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    Strange fault we had yesterday

    Closest i have had to that is when Roland had N in one paw and E in the other. Had similar bizarre behaviour of test button and random tripping.
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    Rated Current and Current in mini split AC

    No it does not mean that. The second one is more efficient than the first one, according to EER. The 16A will refer to the size of supply. It looks like the spec sheets are a little confusing for the first one. It has a very wide voltage range so the current would vary also for an inverter...
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    dismantling Air con in commercial setting

    Would be surprised if pumping down to release the high and low pressure lines is not covered by Fgas regs. You would need to be competent at pumping down, you would need gauges to make sure you had reached vacuum in the low and high pressure side and you would need to confirm the receiver has...
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    hand tools when your old and falling apart

    I have mild arthritis in my right knee, lower back and hands. It all kicked off during Covid when i was working flat out, as holidays were too risky and my clients were still active. Shortly after an intense project i was forced to take 2 weeks off as my knee was so swollen i could not get in...
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    I finished a job months ago , now the customer says somethings not working. Do I charge ?

    I think there is an element of the client not wanting to admit to touching the electrics to an electrician for fear of unknown consequences. I regularly get called out , commercially, and when i ask for "the story" i am often met with " i know nooothing"... lol However, one of the funny ones...
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    Water Temp Gauge wiring

    You will have to install the sensor and connect the green wire. This gauge is also for Negative earth vehicle so also check your negative battery terminal does in fact connect to the chassis / engine. Suggest test it off the vehicle with the correct sensor. As a minimum you will need 12V+ve on...
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    Water Temp Gauge wiring

    Is the temp gauge using an electrical temp sensor or is it mechanical using a capilliary tube ? Make and model of gauge will help
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    Lowering amps for charging system.

    It looks like the Anti-Gravity battery is similar to mine, although smaller. Mine also has some in-built protection which made it MSA approved for Motorsport. The link is very specific about using a modern alternator with regulator/rectifier as you have mentioned. Its the voltage regulator that...
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