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Greg



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:49 pm    Post subject: Need a new multimeter Reply with quote

My old one died so I'm in the market for another. Does anyone have any recommendations for an analog unit that has a 20 volt scale?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just replaced my analog meter. Radio Shack has a variety of choices. I don't recall if there was a 20V scale model available. Dance
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Bob. The only reason I saw a need for the 20v scale was it's difficult to tell 12v from 14 v on a 50v scale. Anyone else have any suggestions?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Greg wrote:
Anyone else have any suggestions?


Yup. Google 'multimeter analog' then take your pick. Rolling Eyes Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've gotten pretty good at researching stuff but I never could come up with a multimeter that had a range sutiable for automotive use. All the analogs I found had the 10v or the 50v range. It's difficult to tell 12 from 14 volt on that scale.

Any more suggestions other than google it Rolling Eyes Razz

EDIT: I like an analog because it's easier to read resistance on it (at least I think so and that makes it true Smile)
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RadioShack-17-Range-Analog-Multimeter-22-109-/230923194157?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c4184f2d

25V scale
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

perfect thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's one at Radio Shack for $22 that includes a DC 25 volt range http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2999093
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