Where can I get a Voltage Reader for a generator?

[Darkness]

Not sure what the proper name of it is but is there anywhere online that sells a voltage reader that will be permanently fitted to a generator.

I have a Gewiss analogue one which is fitted to a 1gang blank plate+moulded box but its packed up and I can't calibrate it anymore leaving me with the only option of using a multimeter which is alot of hassle.

Tried my local wholesalers but they don't sell them and the place I originally got the one I'm using at the minute isn't there anymore.

Tried a few place online but nothing and but I'm not sure the proper name for it.

Cheers for any help.

 

[breezer]

you want a panel mounted meter

 

[plugwash]

you can buy panel mount meters from electronics suppliers but you might have to build the reduction cuircuitry yourself.

could always buy a cheap multimeter and duck tape it in place.

 

[Darkness]

Cheers folk.

Now I know the name of the item I'm looking for.

 

[Chris.J]

Have a look at www.maplin.co.uk
item L61AQ.
Currently on offer.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Are you looking for a display you can just look at, or something to log things?

eBay possibilities - usual disclaimers of no personal interest apply..

 

[Darkness]

I spotted the same one's on ebay the other day and have been following.

Searched the net and couldn't find any suitable.

 

[Darkness]

Have a look at www.maplin.co.uk
item L61AQ.
Currently on offer.

Thats actually a good alternative but I'm not sure on the limitations of the max power its supports as my generator is 21kv.

Might buy it anyhow as I would have use elsewhere for it.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Thats actually a good alternative but I'm not sure on the limitations of the max power its supports as my generator is 21kv

21kV
That Maplin device is nowhere near a good alternative - it's made for 230V - put nearly 100x as much across it and it will vaporise!

'scuse my French, but WTF are you doing with a 21kV generator?? How big is it? How is it powered?

How come you're into HV electrical engineering but don't know who the suppliers are of suitable instrumentation?

 

[Darkness]

Hold on a minute, I've mistyped. 21KW sounds better.

Its PTO operated.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

3-phase, I guess?

Do you just want to display one of them?

 

[allgoom]

Why not just fit some shrouded terminals to it and use as test points for your multi meter

 

[Big_Spark]

Darkness...

Go to http://rswww.com

Search for VOLTAGE METER or VOLT METER and you will find what your craving...

 

[Darkness]

Cheers for that Big_Spark.

Looked through 8 pages of meters but didn't find one for my purpose. Will give it another look through later when I've more time as I'm sure there is one there.

Just need a simple display showing voltage range of 0v - 500v like my bucked up Gewiss one.