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04-04-2015, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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Testing Voltage Can't Get Any Easier Than This Meter
A while back a couple people said they found the common analog multimeter too hard to read, or didn't understand how to use it. Here's a meter I bought for only a few dollars delivered. It reads 0 to 15 volts DC, so it's good for 6 and 12 volt cars. Also shown is an NOS Triplett 0 to 10 volt DC meter I bought a few weeks ago on ebay for only $12 delivered. This is for those who want tops in quality and accuracy. Either meter will work fine for checking the Model A. You just have to add a couple wires and aligator clips.
Here is a link to a 0 to 10 volts DC meter for only $2.86 with free delivery. It comes from China by boat, so expect to wait 2 or 3 weeks for delivery. I cut a piece out of a junk aluminum door frame to make a mounting box for the small meter. The China meter is 2 1/2" and the Triplett is 5". http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-New-DC-...item27ee7b28ec |
04-04-2015, 01:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Testing Voltage Can't Get Any Easier Than This Meter
That's what will work great for me. I get frustrated with all the settings on my meter. I don't know that I've ever needed anything but basic information. A simple mind needs a simple meter. I have used the Ohm setting but that's rare.
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04-04-2015, 02:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Testing Voltage Can't Get Any Easier Than This Meter
i have posted this before, it is easy for anyone to use (as easy as a simple test light) and gives an accurate voltage reading with a digital readout. it's a glorified test light which also allows the user to send a ground or power to a circuit with the flick of a switch. it also allows you to send both power and ground to complete a circuit (light a bulb) etc.. its simple and easy..
it also has a built in circuit breaker to protect any circuits being tested. i do all my model A work with it including adjusting the charging rate i use it on 6 or 12v systems Last edited by Mitch//pa; 04-04-2015 at 02:14 PM. |
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04-05-2015, 07:23 PM | #6 |
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Order 10 RED and 10 BLACK and you'll have enough to make up some jumper wires to help with your testing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10Pcs-Stable...ht_7849wt_1238 |
04-05-2015, 10:37 PM | #7 |
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"How can they make and sell them 10 for only $1.06 delivered?"
Arcane* US Postal Service Regulations, which permit businesses in some countries to ship things to USA for next to nothing. *arcane [ahr-keyn] adjective 1. known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric. |
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