Multimeter : Multitester : Continuity tester. Which is best.

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  • June 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm #63314
    JM_2
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    Hi,

    Wanted to get hold of a Multimeter – Multi tester – Continuity tester

    Which do you recommend for checking

    Home Appliances
    DIY Electrics
    Computers – Electronics
    Cars
    etc.

    Where is it best place to get a reasonable one.

    Thanks

    JM2

    June 11, 2011 at 7:20 am #353435
    Martin
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    Re: Multimeter : Multitester : Continuity tester. Which is b

    JM_2 wrote:Where is it best place to get a reasonable one.

    Go to MAPLIN 😉

    June 11, 2011 at 11:36 am #353436
    JM_2
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    Multimeter : Multitester : Continuity tester. Which is best.

    Hi Martin,

    Thanks for the link.

    There are quite a few meters there.

    Which one would you recommend please : to carry out test on above appliances etc .


    Also when I had a problem with my fridge there were few tests recommended. One of them said :

    ” After you dust the relay off, take a good look at it. You should see two plug-type terminals marked “S” and “M” and the slip-on terminal marked “L.” Set your multitester to read ohms (usually the X1 or RX1 setting). Set the relay on a flat surface so that the “S” and “M” terminals are on the bottom. ”


    Like to get one that can do the above. Not sure what it means by

    ” the X1 or RX1 setting “.


    Also saw one in B & Q :

    Is that any good :

    http://www.diy-spares.com/cgi-bin/produ … tprecision

    Will that be adequate for the purpose.


    Thanks

    JM_2

    June 12, 2011 at 8:16 am #353437
    Dales-Electronic
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    Re: Multimeter : Multitester : Continuity tester. Which is b

    x1 and RX1 just mean put the meter on resistance readings in ohmns – You can get a very good Fluke meter on ebay they are about the best I have seen very robust and easy to use if you get an autoranging one

    June 12, 2011 at 6:44 pm #353438
    JM_2
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    Multimeter : Multitester : Continuity tester. Which is best.

    hi,

    Thanks for the info.

    Much appreciated 🙂

    JM2

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