Carey, I think what Dick is looking for is the RRamp Meter from
Tony's. It's designed to be a meter inset into the control panel. It
also can be removed and used to read track DCC track voltage/amperage by
directly touching the rails to the solder traces. I have two of them
one for each power district. The digital readout is really handy. Many
of my engines seem to read less than 1/3 amp which means a typical 5 amp
power booster can power many engines.
My understanding is that conventional hand-held meters don't work well
with DCC.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
> I've used a lot of meters over the years from cheapo ones from Radio
> Shack to top of the line ones my electrician uncle had. Since you
> probably have little need for the 880 volt ones that can read 100-500
> amps, you don't need a top of the line pro model.
>
> Any of the brand names should give you what you need from an accuracy
> standpoint. From there it is a matter of needs and convenience.
>
>
> I'd be comfortable with any of the brands from Sears, Lowes, Home Depot,
> Ace, Radio Shack, Best Buy, etc. Probably all made by the same plant in
> China to the retailer's specs like everything else.
>
> Carey
>
> .
>
> Carey Probst
>
> Member, M.I.T. Educational Council
>
> S Scale, Sn3 and S High Rail/AF
>
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>
> the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
>
>
> On 4/4/2011 11:58 AM, philpotridge wrote:
>> Good morning group.
>> Need some information on a volt/amp meter to use on my friends DCC
>> equipped layout. What brand and model is approiate for checking the
>> voltages and amp's.. Anyone have any pro's and con's ???
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dick Bennett
>>
>>
>
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