Re: Cheap DMM's

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Original poster: "PotLuck by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <potluck-at-xmission-dot-com>

Hi Mike,
I have the second one you listed. Had it for about 6 months now. So far I've
found nothing wrong with the unit. The cap testing capability is accurate
enough for coiling purposes in my opinion, checked against some 1% tolerance
caps and it gave me the proper readings.

Rick W.

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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:20 PM
Subject: Cheap DMM's


> Original poster: "Mike by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<mje-at-intergrafix-dot-net>
>
>     I'm certain that this has been discussed before, however my attempt at
> finding it in the list archive proved unfruitful.  I'm looking for a very
> cheap DMM that I can use in Tesla service without a large loss in money if
a
> mistake happens and it gets struck by a HV spike.  Although I take a lot
of
> precautions accidents inevitably happen and its much easier to replace a
> 20-40$ DMM than a 150-200$ DMM.
>
>     I was hoping to get at least 0-600v AC and DC measurement, 10A AC and
DC
> current, diode and logic test and 2MOhm resistance.  I've found some that
> seem like ok deals.
>
> http://www.harborfreight-dot-com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35017
> Auto Ranging, 1KVDC, 750VAC, 10A AC/DC, 32.6MOhm, 200KHz, 32 uF
>
> http://www.harborfreight-dot-com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35021
> 1KVDC, 750VAC, 20A AC/DC, 200MOhm, 20KHz, 20uf
>
> Any help or constructive criticism is welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> --Mike Everett
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