Just hook it to a switched terminal on the ignition switch. That way it doesn't constantly draw current from the battery when the engine is off. Also, having it at the ignition switch is a truer measure of available voltage to your entire electrical system as it takes into account any voltage drop caused by the natural resistance of the wiring itself. With the engine running, if all's well you should see about 14 volts.
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AJ
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