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I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
Larry Winger
Tustin, CA
Zenith CH 650/Corvair
Doing final punch list before my hangar move
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Buy a working Fluke off of Craigslist...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Larry Winger <larrywinger(at)gmail.com (larrywinger(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
Larry Winger
Tustin, CA
Zenith CH 650/Corvair
Doing final punch list before my hangar move
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:12 pm Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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Agreed (or eBay). Used Fluke 77 meters are around your price range
and they're great. Especially if there's any RF interference around,
it's really worth having a quality meter.
Henry
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ed Gilroy <egilroy(at)gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a working Fluke off of Craigslist...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Larry Winger <larrywinger(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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> I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to
> upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to
> have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along
> with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an
> aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really
> solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
>
> Larry Winger
> Tustin, CA
> Zenith CH 650/Corvair
> Doing final punch list before my hangar move
>
> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com
> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
> ist" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List
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N20DG
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:57 pm Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done.
Thanks,
Dick
In a message dated 12/4/2012 4:13:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, henry(at)pericynthion.org writes:
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Agreed (or eBay). Used Fluke 77 meters are around your price range
and they're great. Especially if there's any RF interference around,
it's really worth having a quality meter.
Henry
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ed Gilroy <egilroy(at)gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a working Fluke off of Craigslist...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Larry Winger <larrywinger(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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> I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to
> upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to
> have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along
> with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an
> aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really
> solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
>
> Larry Winger
> Tustin, CA
> Zenith CH 650/Corvair
> Doing final punch list before my hangar move
>
> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com
> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
> ist" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List
> tp://forums.matronics.com
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http://www.fluke.com/fluke/usen/service/calibration/default.htm
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM, <RGent1224(at)aol.com (RGent1224(at)aol.com)> wrote:
[quote] Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done.
Thanks,
Dick
In a message dated 12/4/2012 4:13:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, henry(at)pericynthion.org (henry(at)pericynthion.org) writes:
| Quote: | --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Henry Hallam <henry(at)pericynthion.org (henry(at)pericynthion.org)>
Agreed (or eBay). Used Fluke 77 meters are around your price range
and they're great. Especially if there's any RF interference around,
it's really worth having a quality meter.
Henry
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ed Gilroy <egilroy(at)gmail.com (egilroy(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a working Fluke off of Craigslist...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Larry Winger <larrywinger(at)gmail.com (larrywinger(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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> I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to
> upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to
> have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along
> with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an
> aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really
> solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
>
> Larry Winger
> Tustin, CA
> Zenith CH 650/Corvair
> Doing final punch list before my hangar move
>
> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com
> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
> ist" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List
> tp://forums.matronics.com
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bsp; (And Get Some AWESOME FREE o find ifts bsp; lder's LP you for ; -Matt Dralle, List = Use ilities ay - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS
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ist" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List
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N20DG
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| Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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Thanks
In a message dated 12/4/2012 5:14:55 P.M. Central Standard Time, egilroy(at)gmail.com writes:
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http://www.fluke.com/fluke/usen/service/calibration/default.htm
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM, <RGent1224(at)aol.com (RGent1224(at)aol.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done.
Thanks,
Dick
In a message dated 12/4/2012 4:13:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, henry(at)pericynthion.org (henry(at)pericynthion.org) writes:
| Quote: | --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Henry Hallam <henry(at)pericynthion.org (henry(at)pericynthion.org)>
Agreed (or eBay). Used Fluke 77 meters are around your price range
and they're great. Especially if there's any RF interference around,
it's really worth having a quality meter.
Henry
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Ed Gilroy <egilroy(at)gmail.com (egilroy(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | Buy a working Fluke off of Craigslist...
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Larry Winger <larrywinger(at)gmail.com (larrywinger(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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> I've just completed wiring my Zenith CH 650 and believe it is time to
> upgrade from the Harbor Freight multimeter I've been using. I'll like to
> have one that can provide audio alerts when doing continuity testing, along
> with all the normal functionality you would expect when troubleshooting an
> aircraft electrical system. It would be great if I could find a really
> solid, full-featured unit for under $75. Any suggestions?
>
> Larry Winger
> Tustin, CA
> Zenith CH 650/Corvair
> Doing final punch list before my hangar move
>
> _blank">www.aeroelectric.com
> .com" target="_blank">www.buildersbooks.com
> ="_blank">www.homebuilthelp.com
> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
> ist" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List
> tp://forums.matronics.com
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Eric M. Jones
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:36 am Post subject: Re: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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| Quote: | | Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done. Thanks, Dick |
Fluke 8020B....It a 30-year-old meter. See: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fluke_multimeter_8020b.html
And...I'm only guessing here...it sure doesn't owe you anything. Wrap it in plastic, bless it, and bury it deep so some archaeologist in AD 5000 can find it.
Go to Ebay,, search "Fluke" and see what Santa Claus brings you. The 77 or 87 is great.
You too Larry!
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N20DG
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:13 am Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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Thanks, Eric, But I used the "A" model when I worked on the Kodak Copiers.
Dang guess I'll have to get modern and give up my slide rule for a computer
Dick
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| Quote: | Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done. Thanks, Dick
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Fluke 8020B....It a 30-year-old meter. See: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fluke_multimeter_8020b.html
And...I'm only guessing here...it sure doesn't owe you anything. Wrap it in plastic, bless it, and bury it deep so some archaeologist in AD 5000 can find it.
Go to Ebay,, search "Fluke" and see what Santa Claus brings you. The 77 or 87 is great.
You too Larry!
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Eric M. Jones
www.PerihelionDesign.com
113 Brentwood Drive
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2072
emjones(at)charter.net
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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If you want to do it yourself, here are some cal instructions:
http://electroniccalibrators.tpub.com/TB-9-6625-2266-35/TB-9-6625-2266-350003.htm
Henry
On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 8:11 AM, <RGent1224(at)aol.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks, Eric, But I used the "A" model when I worked on the Kodak Copiers.
Dang guess I'll have to get modern and give up my slide rule for a computer
Dick
In a message dated 12/5/2012 7:38:28 A.M. Central Standard Time,
emjones(at)charter.net writes:
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> Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be
> calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and
> anyplace where it could be done. Thanks, Dick
Fluke 8020B....It a 30-year-old meter. See:
http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fluke_multimeter_8020b.html
And...I'm only guessing here...it sure doesn't owe you anything. Wrap it in
plastic, bless it, and bury it deep so some archaeologist in AD 5000 can
find it.
Go to Ebay,, search "Fluke" and see what Santa Claus brings you. The 77 or
87 is great.
You too Larry!
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Eric M. Jones
www.PerihelionDesign.com
113 Brentwood Drive
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2072
emjones(at)charter.net
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lwinger
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject: Digital multimeter recommendation |
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Thanks, Eric. I'm about to pull the trigger on an 87 III series.
Larry
On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 5:36 AM, Eric M. Jones <emjones(at)charter.net (emjones(at)charter.net)> wrote:
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> Question I have a Fluke 8020 B multimeter and I think it needs to be calibrated. The voltages appear to be off a bit. How much would it cost and anyplace where it could be done. Thanks, Dick
Fluke 8020B....It a 30-year-old meter. See: http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/fluke_multimeter_8020b.html
And...I'm only guessing here...it sure doesn't owe you anything. Wrap it in plastic, bless it, and bury it deep so some archaeologist in AD 5000 can find it.
Go to Ebay,, search "Fluke" and see what Santa Claus brings you. The 77 or 87 is great.
You too Larry!
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www.PerihelionDesign.com
113 Brentwood Drive
Southbridge, MA 01550
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