Frank,
I am an electrical engineer so I have used the Ohm Meter/Avometer whatever
a few times. I personally prefer the non-digital one. It is more
forgiving, does not rely on batteries and less fussy.
At 11:01 PM 6/8/00 -0700, Dave Wood wrote:
>Frank,
>
>I've had a Radio Shack multi-meter for longer than I can remember. It's
>general purpose - AC/DC, Ohms, microamps and some other features that I
>never bothered to figure out. These are also referred to as VOM meters. I
>have a couple of suggestions that I would look for if/when I replace my
>multimeter. Be sure to get one with a proper DC volt range 0-15 volts DC
>would be great. My lowest DC range is 0 to 10 volts which means I need to
>use a higher and less accurate (to read) range for automotive. I will
>probably go the extra bucks and get a digital next time as the analog meters
>with 3 or 4 ranges are sometimes hard to read. Don't overlook the ohm meter
>as this is very important in checking continuity and seeing if your coil is
>OK for a Pertronix electronic ignition (just did that). Ohm meters usually
>have a number of ranges like 0 to 10, 0 to 100, 0 to 1000, 0 to 10,000. All
>ranges are used. If it includes a micro amp meter, that will allow you to
>check the drain on your battery. You do have to be careful not to run
>anything through the micro amp meter as it will fry it. I use mine for AC
>as well so it's nice to be able to check 120/240 volts AC to help solve
>household problems. A very handy and hard to replace tool for auto work. I
>don't think it matters which brand you buy, just get one that doesn't look
>too fragile. If it can't take a drop from the fender to the ground it
>probably wont last very long.
>
>Dave 72 B
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Phillips, Frank <fwp@ufl.edu>
>To: 'mgs@autox.team.net' <mgs@autox.team.net>
>Date: Thursday, June 08, 2000 7:50 PM
>Subject: Multimeter
>
>
>>My new 68B has several electrical problems that I need to correct. I plan
>to
>>buy a multimeter ASAP! What features are a "must have" for MG electrical
>>work? Anyone have a Sears Craftsman they like? I would like to keep the
>cost
>>under $60. Thanks...
>>
>>Frank Phillips
>>68B
>>
>
>
Regards
Barrie Robinson
barrier@bconnex.net
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