Wiring generator hour meter
Hello. I have a question that I am sure some of you can answer easily for me. I have a Albin 31 with a factory installed Northern Lights 5 kw generator. It appears as though it has seen very minimal usage. Strangely, the controls (start/stop & preheat/oil pressure override) do not include an hour meter. Even the NL guys are surprised by this. I have mounted an hour meter in my panel, but Im not sure how to connect it. I presume the black lead goes to ground. Where should I attach the hot lead? I should think it would go to a pole that is energized only while the set is running, but which one would that be. I guess I can sleuth it out with a test lamp, but I know that for many of you this is elementary. Im not anxious to go back to NL because I felt an implication that I was an idiot for not knowing. I assume that I want to stay on the 12 volt side of this thing. Your knowledge is always appreciated!
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