Date:         Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:49:08 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: volt/ohm meters
Comments: To: eric luebbers <a91syncro@YAHOO.COM>
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While most any digital multi meter will do the job, there is a big
difference in reliability, accuracy, and safety. Brand names like Fluke
cost more but he meter will last forever and you can trust it. Economy
meters made in China can be dangerous. On example is a Radio Shack meter
I use when on the road. The meter uses the same input jacks for current
and voltage. Turn the function selector while the leads are connected
and the fuse blows every time as you pass the ammeter function. For
automotive use look for frequency and duty cycle or dwell functions.
Useful for injector circuit testing. For home use, make sure you can
measure higher voltages, both AC and DC.  True RMS is needed for testing
Inverters. Since digital meters are slow to respond, look for a fast
response bar graph and a lighted display for night work.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of eric luebbers
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: volt/ohm meters

Hello everyone,

  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.

  thanks, eric

  1991 syncro
  1999 subaru outback


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