MilesA Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 On the right hand side go my dash, is an oblong-shaped hole which is simply covered by the dashboard material. After some research, it seems to match the dimensions of a Jaeger Quartz car clock (I know, I and the car need to get out more). So I am tempted to install one. Because I only drive the 3A irregularly, it spends its down time on an intelligent battery charger. So, is there any problem in running a feed directly from the battery whilst it is being charged, to keep a clock going? The alternative, would be to simply reset the clock when the car is taken out. Easy enough to do whilst it is warming up. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi MIles, the very small current consumption from the clock should not affect the charger. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted July 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) Crikey Roger, why aren't you out having a cooling beer somewhere? My thinking too from some research but always think it wise to check here with anything to do with electrics. If I can find a decent clock, i will give it a try and revert to Plan B if there is a problem. Thanks Miles Edited July 5, 2019 by MilesA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Hi MIles, I had just finished off 1/2 tub of Harrgen-dazs with extra cream - no room for beer. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, MilesA said: If I can find a decent clock, i will give it a try and revert to Plan B if there is a problem. Thanks Miles Here you go Miles a Jaeger and I’m sure a car clock that I am sure you could fit as it is. H jaeger classic car clock works well, lovely case 8 day.. .FREE UK POST https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F382999921993 Edited July 5, 2019 by Hamish Sp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 No problem with a direct feed, the wire could be very thin as the clock will not be drawing much current, but I would pass it through an inline fuse - 1A or so. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Hamish said: Here you go Miles a Jaeger and I’m sure a car clock that I am sure you could fit as it is. H jaeger classic car clock works well, lovely case 8 day.. .FREE UK POST https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F382999921993 Nice one Hamish! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted July 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Thanks Bob. Again, my thinking too. Could I be starting to learn something about electrickery at last? Just need to avoid overconfidence otherwise that Lucas smoke will be released! Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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