29-12-2015, 11:00 PM
Well as you might know I was having the odd problem with lights flickering and dimming. I decided to get my self a voltmeter that goes in the ciggy lighter (Has a USB charger, and temp sensor as well) 
Anyway, Using the voltmeter I took some measurements before and after installing a large cable from the alternator and the battery positive.
(No cable on idle)
Lights on - 14.5v
Heater on - 14.4v
Lights + Heater - 14.3v
(With cable on idle)
Lights on - 14.5v
Heater on - 14.5v
Lights + Heater - 14.5v
Seems to have made a difference to the headlight brightness as well. I have two more cables to do the earths with soon as well which will make a difference as well hopefully.
I didn't take into account in this test loading it up more like heated rear window, window wipers, my audio system etc so the gains would be more noticeable there as well.
Thought I would share my findings because I have noticed brighter headlights being the best positive of this this whole thing
very good for winter dark night driving
Jack
Anyway, Using the voltmeter I took some measurements before and after installing a large cable from the alternator and the battery positive.
(No cable on idle)
Lights on - 14.5v
Heater on - 14.4v
Lights + Heater - 14.3v
(With cable on idle)
Lights on - 14.5v
Heater on - 14.5v
Lights + Heater - 14.5v
Seems to have made a difference to the headlight brightness as well. I have two more cables to do the earths with soon as well which will make a difference as well hopefully.
I didn't take into account in this test loading it up more like heated rear window, window wipers, my audio system etc so the gains would be more noticeable there as well.
Thought I would share my findings because I have noticed brighter headlights being the best positive of this this whole thing
very good for winter dark night driving
Jack
