> Larry wrote: > Came across this on Amazon today : > Etekcity MSR-C600 Digital Clamp Meter Multimeters , Auto-Ranging > Multimeter AC/DC voltmeter with Voltage, AC Current,
DC current clamp meter is oh-so-very handy for automotive work. Not as easy to build as AC clamp, so usually costs more. Something like this one https://www.amazon.com/MS2108A-Range-Digital-Current-Tester/dp/B00SQ4UETO/ It is not as accurate or trustworthy as a Fluke, but if you are just after a general purpose meter and you will be using it on the car, this could be the one to get. The DC current will work for things like testing glow plugs, alternator charging, starting current (it is only rated to read 400 A, which isn't really enough for an OM616 or OM617 but it might work for other cars), etc. > Amp, Volt, Ohm, Diode and Resistance Test Tester. Those are the functions expected from a multi-meter. The clamp AC or DC current is a (handy) extra feature > I bought a MM from Radio Shack when they were closing lots of > stores and while not bad, it's not high end. Course it was only > around $25. Any ideas? Neither the one you found, or the one I linked, is necessarily any better than the RadioShack. But if the RadioShack meter doesn't have clamp current measurement then either will add a bit more capability. Since I can't see those electrons moving around, I depend on tools like these meters to "see" what's happening. Good meters are, well good. But even a cheapie like either of these is a lot better than no meter for most work!! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
