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How could I possibly add to that great post?

posted by  7 volvofamily on  Fri Aug 27 14:57 CST 2010
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My only suggestion would be to buy one where the battery is easily removable for storage.

Especially if you aren't using it very often. A battery sitting in the multimeter may leak and corrode the battery contacts or the circuit board itself.

Take the batteries out when not in use and keep next to the meter.

I believe BGreyWolf meant 2v and 20v dc; 200v ac for voltage readings.

I personally have a $25.00 Craftsman and a $300 Fluke and I use them both equally but I also trouble shoot all types of circuits on old bricks.

Last week I was able to track down a non working heater fan on a '92 745TI due to a voltage drop from 12v at load side of fuse to 2v at input of heater fan switch. It took about an hr to diagnose and repair. Best yet, it only cost me wire and heat shrink tubing that I have on hand.

They can be worth their weight in gold. Nowadays people don't seem to like touching electrical and if they do; they charge crazy money.

I learned electrical in the Navy and have expanded it to encompass industrial, commercial, residential and automotive. Forget electronics, that may be beyond me.






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