Date:         Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:20:52 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: volt/ohm meters
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>   I am thinking of buying a volt/ohm meter in the near future for work on
> the van and around the house. Does anyone have a recomendation on a brand
> and or model. Ido not need pro cababilities.


Cheap digital meters are OK, but I almost think you're better off with a
cheap analog. I have a trashy $6 Harbor Freight digital I use for piddling
around, but I also have an old analog tucked in the back of the toolbox for
when the battery goes out on the digital. Those cheap crap meters can get
pretty erratic when the 9V battery gets to under 8V and they generally give
you no warning other than the readings getting funny. Old guys who swear by
analog meters do have a valid point. For work I have a fairly expensive
Fluke digital that is in most ways as good as an analog, but that's probably
overkill for home and shadetree mechanic work.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"