Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2017 01:51:28 -0500
Reply-To: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From: David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
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Tom, you have to address that to <listserv@gerry.vanagon.com> instead of to
the list.
Yrs,
d
On Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 1:48 AM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> Date: 1/6/17 11:20 PM (GMT-07:00)
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
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> Nice find. We were chatting about ammeters tonight over the campfire. Can't
> believe $40 buys that type of meter!
>
> This one?
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> https://www.amazon.com/MS2108A-Range-Digital-Current-
> Tester/dp/B00SQ4UETO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483769821&sr=8-
> 1&keywords=MS2108A+Auto+Range+Digital+Clamp+Meter+400+AC+DC+
> Current+Hz+Tester
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> On Friday, January 6, 2017, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > So here we are in the New Year and Friday is over. I'd like to try doing
> > something a little bit different. When a thread comes up I will try to
> > offer some type of enlightenment to get us thinking of a better or
> > different way. Let's raise the bar! So here is a safety thought for
> meters.
> >
> > Inexpensive meters have their place. Most of the time when something is
> > not working we just need to know if the power is on or if there is
> > continuity. Heck often still reach for a test lamp. Accuracy is not a
> > concern for many diagnostic needs.
> >
> > But there is another consideration, safety. Of course we should be
> wearing
> > eye protection when working with electricity, especially around
> batteries.
> > At some point we will use a meter incorrectly either because we don't
> know
> > what we are doing or we make a mistake. Maybe we are testing for
> resistance
> > and place the leads across a voltage source instead. For 12 volts this
> > usually is not an issue. Although if use the ammeter function and we
> > connect across battery there is hope that the fuse will open, and fast
> > enough to prevent some mishap. Also, at some point you know you will try
> to
> > use the same meter for a 120 volt AC circuit or maybe you are at a
> > campground that even has 240 VAC at the power pole. Even using a meter
> > properly one could be exposed to a high voltage spike or surge that could
> > overcome the insulation capabilities of the meter or leads.
> >
> > Meter are now also rated for protection levels. Here is some information.
> > http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/download/asset/1263690_
> > 6116_eng_h_w.pdf
> >
> > As for features of late I have mentioned getting a meter with a clamp on
> > ammeter. Also, having a bar graph display is really helpful when trying
> to
> > observe a vary condition such as the O2 sensor. Most bar graphs will
> update
> > multiple times per second, much faster than a numeric display.
> >
> > Here is a meter I purchased from Amazon back in June. It usually goes for
> > ~$40. It has both AC and DC ammeter capability up to 400 amps and it has
> a
> > bar graph display. It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such
> > as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is rated
> for
> > Category 3 protection.
> >
> > MS2108A Auto Range Digital Clamp Meter 400 AC DC Current Hz Tester
> >
> > This meter is now my travel meter and I'll be getting another one.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
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