I've been able to do most of my trouble shooting w/ a good, descriptive manual (bentley) and a quality analog meter(needle type). I have replaced the fuse many times in the meter, but that's why it's there! The needle is good for seeing subtle/quick changes. However, my next piece will be a digital Fluke-type (get a rubber "shock" case for when it falls out of the engine bay onto the concrete) meter w/ the audible ohmmeter (great for wire tracing) and auto-overload protection. (for those times when one runs out of fuses!!) Dan
>> I would like to poll the list for which test meter is suitable for >> troubleshooting the electrical/electronic systems. I see the following >> gradations: >> >> 1.) Basic needle meter - radio shack or equiv. $100 >> 2.) Basic Digital meter - just digits; 3 1/2 or something $250 > >my "basic" digital meter was about $25. It has served me >very well... > >dave > |
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