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Cool resource on testing auto electrical systems...
On Dec 13, 9:17 pm, Matt Ion wrote:
"Perhaps the most important tool you'll use in troubleshooting auto electrical systems is the multimeter. Basic multimeters measures voltage, current and resistance, while more elaborate multimeters, such as the Fluke 78, or Fluke 88 have featues that can check things such as frequency, duty cycle, dwell, make diode tests, and even measure temperature, pressure and vacuum." I've actually got a Fluke 78 or 88 (not sure which and I can't be bothered to dig it out of my toolbox in the closet). While it is indeed a *very* nice DMM (I spent *several* hundred dollars on it), I've never used it for anything but voltage and continutity testing...I may have even measured resistance a few times, too. All the other features, like measuring frequency, are pretty much useless to 99.9% of all car audio installers, IMO. -dan |
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Cool resource on testing auto electrical systems...
D.Kreft wrote:
On Dec 13, 9:17 pm, Matt Ion wrote: "Perhaps the most important tool you'll use in troubleshooting auto electrical systems is the multimeter. Basic multimeters measures voltage, current and resistance, while more elaborate multimeters, such as the Fluke 78, or Fluke 88 have featues that can check things such as frequency, duty cycle, dwell, make diode tests, and even measure temperature, pressure and vacuum." I've actually got a Fluke 78 or 88 (not sure which and I can't be bothered to dig it out of my toolbox in the closet). While it is indeed a *very* nice DMM (I spent *several* hundred dollars on it), I've never used it for anything but voltage and continutity testing...I may have even measured resistance a few times, too. All the other features, like measuring frequency, are pretty much useless to 99.9% of all car audio installers, IMO. Hmmm, I'm sure I'd find a use for some of those added features... I have a really nice no-name DMM that'll do all you need quite nicely, I'd be glad to swap with you |
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