Electrical test meters,,,got one ?

[k0ua]

Well, with the help of folks here, I was encouraged to learn about the multimeter that my brother gave me.

I traced the problem with my flashers and found the problem. The wire that fed the flasher voltage was broken off of the terminal at the key switch. No parts were needed.

I'm happy with the results and learned something along the way.

Who said you can't teach an old fart new tricks.

See, yesterday you couldn't even spell electrical repairman, now you are one:thumbsup: Glad you got it going.

James K0UA

 

[GPintheMitten]

See, yesterday you couldn't even spell electrical repairman, now you are one:thumbsup: Glad you got it going.

James K0UA

Yah, I are one!:laughing:

 

[crazyal]

If you're guessing the range that you are measuring, best to stick to tractors.

Sounds like you've never tested electrical equipment. I can't count the number of times we've had a transformer short out and send 110v through a circuit that is designed for 6v or found that someone miswired something. Most times when using a meter it's not to measure the voltage but to just check to see if you have a signal. :thumbsup:

 

[SPYDERLK]

Had a case where automatic was not "idiot" proof. The guy checked that the charger and all system modes worked, but did not catch that the battery was discharging under the high demand mode. The reason was an automatic ranging meter. The meter set itself to a comfortable range - one range higher than was actually needed for the voltage. When I tested manually with a meter set to a more sensitive range I saw battery V constantly decreasing. He hadnt seen it because he would have had to look 10 times as long. The supplier had mistakenly supplied an identical looking lower capacity charger. Automation can mess you up ... right after it makes you complacent.
larry

That is a profound statement, Larry. I need permission to borrow that one.

FWIW, the meter I have had least joy with was the most expensive I have purchased. A Snap-On auto-ranging unit made by or cloned from Fluke. First and last auto-ranging meter I will ever own.

Go ahead. As OWHolmes said in The Wonderful "One Hoss Shay" ... "This is a moral that runs at large: Take it. - Youre welcome. - No extra charge."
larry