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    Multimeter false readings

    Friend had a multimeter, not a very dear one just £30, was testing an outside light and said he tested the whole light inside belled everything out and tested the ballast which has built in ignitor and came to use his multimeter and it’s coming up with weird readings could this be why?
  2. J

    What is the transformer's output with a multimeter

    Hi all, I ripped out a pair of under kitchen cabinet lights which were rubbish. They were 12v G12-bulb fixtures. I isolated the wiring pair that fed them - as attached in the photo. This pair is "live" as indicated by a beeping pen tester I have. I assume there is a transformer behind the...
  3. D

    Multimeter testing - help

    I'm new here and by no means an electrician. I was left a fluke 902 by my neighbor who moved out. I just wanted to test it if it works but when checking AA batteries for example it gives me different readings when I reverse polarity. The same battery shows 1.2 and -1.5 when turned around. Any...
  4. gazdkw82

    Multimeter suggestions

    I'm after my first quality multi meter. I'm thinking preferably one with a clamp function on it. I'm not bothered about brand as I have no real experience (although my fluke voltage tester failed just after 12 months) Which one I choose will be based on price, functions, reliability and...
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    increasing multimeter fuse rating

    i was wondering why this is a bad idea or if it's a good idea(pretty sure it's not) Last week I repaired a vehicle with failed glow plugs, to test the plugs I just did a resistance test, I currently don't own a stand alone amp meter, I have an amp clamp but the wiring wasn't very accessible...
  6. gazdkw82

    Multimeter confusion Safe isolation

    Was testing voltage for safe isolation on my multimeter today as I left my fluke t90 at home, however something strange happened. I put the multimeter on voltage ac and then measured between earth then line, it sparked and tripped the RCD. I can only think iv done something silly and wrong...
  7. D

    Use multimeter to short io

    Hello guys On a 24v circuit i use a link between lots of io to test inputs. Can i use the multimeter to short the terminals like a link (copper wire) if so what setting would be best. I know boltage reading doesnt act like a short. But not sure to try anything else encase i break the thing...
  8. D

    Diode advice

    I currently have an intermittent issue with a disabled alarm system. The pullcord has a fault monitor connected across it in the form of a resistor and diode in series which I suspect is the culprit. The diode only reads continuity one way as expected but the resistance through it the correct...
  9. Ib≤In≤Iz

    Nice gift from a customer

    I was fitting some downlights in a kitchen this week & spotted this in the garage, after the customer paid me he said "you can also take that avo home with you if you like it" Will be very usefull in the future :)
  10. D

    Multimeter for low current DC use...

    Hello lovely people, been ages since my last post. Who can recommend a reasonably priced multimeter to diagnose a van which is flattening it's battery... They all seem to spec the highest direct current they can handle, but I'm interested in how low they can go reliably... Van battery is...
  11. Last plumber

    Fluke amp clamp

    My multimeter is a Fluke 116. I'm looking at buying a new clamp on ampmeter that goes with this multimeter ( add on that plugs into it). Anyone got one, what do you think of it ? Is it better to buy a completely separate meter. .? Your opinions please ?
  12. R

    Decent Multimeter with backlight and auto-off.

    Hi, I'm looking for a cheapish but good multimeter with a backlight on the display and turns off automatically. The cheapest Fluke 101 has auto-off but the website doesn't say if it has a backlight. Thanks.
  13. B

    Multimeter earth continuity

    Hi I am interested in making my own steel pendant light as a little project - not for sale. The rose would be bare steel which I am going to lacquer. The ceiling rose strap has an earth and it is connected to the rose by side thumbscrews. I am going to remove some lacquer on the rose where the...
  14. J

    Testing a UK plug for continuity with a multimeter?

    Hi, I apologise if this is in the wrong section, but I did not see a specific forum for help. My induction hob has packed in today, it simply won't turn on. There is simply no power to it. It is around 1 year old. I have changed the fuse with one that I have taken from a working appliance, no...
  15. L

    Multimeter

    After some advice on a mulitmeter, I am moving from a domestic background into more commercial based work. Is there a need for a multimeter in this area? All i have at the moment is a MFT1720 and a Megger TPt210. The works will be anything from new installs to fault finding. I have some...
  16. P

    Need a multimeter for tool bag

    Hello, all I want to buy a multimeter for my father's tool bag, is there anyone of you owned one smaller than this www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Multimeter-Tester/dp/B00EYYJQOO/ Or any other suggestion? Thanks in advance.
  17. edexlab

    Schneider Imt23002 multimeter

    Anyone recommend these as a first multimeter for a colleague, he's just starting out and is building a tool kit and asked me if they were any good? I said that the price would probably make me a bit wary as they're available for around £20 + and you do get what you pay for...
  18. Midwest

    Analogue Multimeter

    I've decided it's about time I bought another analogue multimeter, to rule out those occasional pesky 'ghost voltages'. Was just gonna buy a cheapish one, like the Dialog PLOO1 for £15, as advertised by our forum sponsor. But I've seen the Fluke 114, which has a low impedance setting to reduce...
  19. Goody

    Fluke Multimeter 1652c for sale

    Hi I am trying to get rid of my Fluke Multimeter 1652c. Checked for the going price on ebay but need to know how much it's really worth now. Any suggestion would be much appreciated. Thanks!
  20. O

    Multimeter

    Gents starting a new job after Xmas and need to buy myself a multi meter. I will be doing routine maintenance in production line type stuff. Anyone recommend a good make a model of multimeter in the past u have used what companies had but think I need bring my own to new job. Thanks

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