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Re: Analog Volt Meter
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/20/2018

The 1 ohm resistor is used for parasitic drains not for large drains.A 6 amp drain like you reference too other means would have to be taken.

You would be exceeding the limits of the 1 ohm resistor [...] like if you were checking for 12 volts using a meter a... Login to read more.