Gauges and USB Power

[gucu]

Hi

I want to add some gauges to help monitor my tired engine. I'm going to add a temperature and oil pressure gauges. Any thoughts please? I was going to buy them from ESM along with this mount:
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/elect ... le-p829970

I need USB power so I thought something like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115719463687 ... BM_OmAgIFl

Has anybody done something different or is there an alternative please?

Thanks

Rich

[Sleeper]

I'd go for a ubiquitous cigarette lighter socket and something like this...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405305675216 ... PVDV8HMZK5


John ;-)

[simmitc]

All the products mentioned look fine. Consider whether you want ot eh socket switched by igniotion or permanently live and wore accordingly ensuring proper protection with correct fuses and wiring.

[les]

I can understand the usb port but gauges, it’s a Morris Minor, presumably in standard tune. Relax and enjoy, there’s a couple of warning lamps if there are any issues !

[myoldjalopy]

Never felt the need for additional gauges myself. Makes more sense to me to watch the road, instead of a load of dials - especially with the volume of traffic and crazy drivers about these days!

[Bill_qaz]

To each their own but I prefer gauges, by the time oil light comes on its too late and like to keep an eye on temp.For what it's worth advice IMHO:
Use copper line to oil guage not plastic.
Make sure supply to accessories socket is fused at power connection point and from battery rather than old original wires.
I have mine permanently live but do have battery master switch off when not in use.

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