Found it! The discussion got pretty technical, and everybody got a turn at expressing his opinion. Bottom line- - - -to protect the ammeter, it's best to bypass at least part of the charging current around the meter, and just use it as sort of a charge/no charge indicator.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=606818#Post606818

Jerry


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