Author Topic: multimeter (Read 25530 times)

sluckey · « **Reply #50 on:** January 18, 2018, 02:04:34 pm »

Oh you bad bad boy!

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #51 on:** January 18, 2018, 04:03:12 pm »

Quote from: mresistor on January 18, 2018, 10:00:59 am

Ed maybe time for a trip to Colorado - may I suggest the western slope and Grand Junction - for some fine wine - and if so inclined - edibles.. but mostly the wine..

Not a connoisseur of fine wines, well not anymore. I spent a lot of years a wee bit tipsy. Then it got ugly. So I leave these things to those who are more mentally balanced than I.

I always thought Mile High was a club. You know, jump in the nude have sex in the free fall. Adrenelin added to erotic excitement. Damn, I may need some edibles now!

shooter · « **Reply #52 on:** January 18, 2018, 04:30:33 pm »

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have sex

any "style" above 5280' counts

I was a whiskey connoisseur , single malt, upper shelf's, by 24 we parted ugly ways and life's been green every since

oh, if you can only buy 1 meter, ever, make it a fluke

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #53 on:** January 19, 2018, 09:57:24 am »

Quote from: shooter on January 18, 2018, 04:30:33 pm

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have sex
any "style" above 5280' counts

I was a whiskey connoisseur , single malt, upper shelf's, by 24 we parted ugly ways and life's been green every since

oh, if you can only buy 1 meter, ever, make it a fluke

I made it to 25 drinking. I beat you Nana Nana Boo Boo.

These days any "style" doesn't have a lot of variations. And yes, I have jumped, repelled from a chopper, hang glided and survived Jungle training in Panama. Doesn't matter how cool I was before age 35, these thing play in my mind as another time all together.

Truthfully, I was never a connoisseur. I drank for effect, but who doesn't? I am not saying people do not like the taste beer, wine or even a bourbon. What I am saying is if it did not have an effect, no one would EVER buy Johnny Walker Blue.

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #54 on:** January 19, 2018, 09:58:56 am »

Oh yea, and if you only have 2 meters, both being flukes are a good choice. I do really like my 2 Simpson 260's. I like to see needles move sometimes.

shooter · « **Reply #55 on:** January 20, 2018, 06:52:58 pm »

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Simpson 260's.

Gotta give you that, only meter I trusted and used in the Navy

sluckey · « **Reply #56 on:** January 23, 2018, 04:24:21 pm »

Say it ain't so! You're as old as I am. PSM-6 (pronounced piss um 6) was the toughest meter ever invented. Only way to advance to 7 level was to bust one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-U-S-Property-AF-33-ME-70-PSM-6-AHB562-Bruno-NY-Multimeter-W-Handle/323014715517?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3Daf2038174e0943c49dddc9494c8cf726%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D202115339292&_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598

shooter · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2018, 05:45:13 pm »

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You're as old as I am

that meter's a little OLDER than I am

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #58 on:** January 24, 2018, 04:15:30 pm »

Quote from: shooter on January 23, 2018, 05:45:13 pm

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You're as old as I am
that meter's a little OLDER than I am

It is. Darn Sluckey, I wish I hadn't clicked the link. I really like old meters.

sluckey · « **Reply #59 on:** January 24, 2018, 04:47:38 pm »

If you really want one of those just be patient. You can find a better looking meter cheaper. You can even get training! Scroll to the bottom of this page...

http://www.militarymultimeter.com/

shooter · « **Reply #60 on:** January 24, 2018, 08:29:06 pm »

Love the colors!!! maybe part of the LSD testing program

jjasilli · « **Reply #61 on:** January 24, 2018, 08:44:38 pm »

Cool: http://www.militarymultimeter.com/fluke_multimeters On my bench I use 3X Fluke 8000A's. Thought I was the only one! & 4X Heathkit IM-18 VTVM's.

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #62 on:** January 25, 2018, 07:56:57 am »

Quote from: sluckey on January 24, 2018, 04:47:38 pm

If you really want one of those just be patient. You can find a better looking meter cheaper. You can even get training! Scroll to the bottom of this page...

http://www.militarymultimeter.com/

I usually get old meters places other than eBay. I have a friend who does estate sales and I have gotten a few like new from him. The Simpson's I use new looking and very accurate. These came from the TV/Stereo shop owner family I worked for as a kid.

I am actually looking for some a bit older, to tell the truth. I want one or 2 of the wooden box ones to display on a couple of radios I have. Price is up on these right now or seems to be. Probably will not be long before no one knows what they are as it seems every Hamfest or Radio Swap meet I go to, I am still the kid there. Those who do are the collectors.

sluckey · « **Reply #63 on:** January 25, 2018, 08:32:40 am »

Have you seen this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-supreme-instruments-model-565-vacuum-tube-voltmeter-PROJECT-guitar-amp/173108062040?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Service/user manual is available for download...

https://stevenjohnson.com/supreme//data.htm

Ed_Chambley · « **Reply #64 on:** January 26, 2018, 08:11:22 am »

Quote from: sluckey on January 25, 2018, 08:32:40 am

Have you seen this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-supreme-instruments-model-565-vacuum-tube-voltmeter-PROJECT-guitar-amp/173108062040?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

Service/user manual is available for download...

https://stevenjohnson.com/supreme//data.htm

I have not. Do you know everything for sale on eBay? This is cool to.

BTW, I have the receipt, thanks.

mresistor · « **Reply #65 on:** January 25, 2019, 02:38:45 pm »

Well thought I would report that the Extech 411 multimeter started have real problems reading DC volts - it is drifting and reading high.. I checked it using my fluke and sure enough the fluke is rock steady while the Extech drifts and reads too high.. I also checked using an old analog meter and it agreed with the fluke.. I discovered this while performing a bias adjust and the plate voltages were reading all over the place from 435 to 474vdc.. it never stabilized .. fluke reading was a steady 435.. .. so I guess you get what you pay for.. so I'm in the market for another Fluke..

DummyLoad · « **Reply #66 on:** January 26, 2019, 03:15:40 am »

Quote from: mresistor on January 25, 2019, 02:38:45 pm

Well thought I would report that the Extech 411 multimeter started have real problems reading DC volts - it is drifting and reading high.. I checked it using my fluke and sure enough the fluke is rock steady while the Extech drifts and reads too high.. I also checked using an old analog meter and it agreed with the fluke.. I discovered this while performing a bias adjust and the plate voltages were reading all over the place from 435 to 474vdc.. it never stabilized .. fluke reading was a steady 435.. .. so I guess you get what you pay for.. so I'm in the market for another Fluke..

didja check the meter's battery?

--pete

mresistor · « **Reply #67 on:** January 26, 2019, 07:07:17 am »

yes, brand new copper top but I'll check it too.. just checked and the battery check indicates 9.1vdc

DummyLoad · « **Reply #68 on:** January 26, 2019, 08:52:35 am »

spend the scratch on good gear. you buy good guitars, build better amps than you can buy: your test gear deserves the same consideration.

regards,

--pete

mresistor · « **Reply #69 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:50:44 pm »

Pete I bought a Fluke 87 should be here Friday .

DummyLoad · « **Reply #70 on:** January 31, 2019, 10:03:19 pm »

you will be much happier.

--pete

PS: mine are so old the LCD are stating to fade. there were some replacement LDC panels on fleabay, however, i'm dubious of the quality. i have tried cleaning the contact strip on the glass and elastomer strip, but no joy! :-(

mresistor · « **Reply #71 on:** February 01, 2019, 12:19:51 pm »

Pete check these out

https://shop.flukerepairkit.com/Fluke-80-Series_c3.htm

DummyLoad · « **Reply #72 on:** February 02, 2019, 01:50:26 am »

Quote from: mresistor on February 01, 2019, 12:19:51 pm

Pete check these out

https://shop.flukerepairkit.com/Fluke-80-Series_c3.htm

thanks for sharing!

--pete

SmithAsani · « **Reply #73 on:** January 01, 2021, 09:24:04 am »

Hi...the market hasn't changed that much since 2017. Truly, there have been some fresh introductions, however it isn't care for all the data out there has gotten outdated. Indeed, even with the fresh introductions, taking a gander at the "old" strings will help you sort out what highlights various individuals find significant and what to search for or get some information about. With no data concerning what you are searching for, why you are thinking about those UNI-T meters specifically it is somewhat hard for anybody to help, and sort of trivial until you do a touch of the exploration yourself.

PRR · « **Reply #74 on:** January 01, 2021, 11:52:00 am »

Quote from: SmithAsani on January 01, 2021, 09:24:04 am

.....why you are thinking about those UNI-T meters specifically it is somewhat hard for anybody to help, and sort of trivial...

Nobody mentioned UNI-T meters in this 2 year old thread. Do you have a real suggestion?

sluckey · « **Reply #75 on:** January 01, 2021, 12:35:31 pm »

Must be "nasty" day.

shooter · « **Reply #76 on:** January 01, 2021, 02:32:53 pm »

it's only the 1st!

PRR · « **Reply #77 on:** January 01, 2021, 10:57:41 pm »

Quote from: sluckey on January 01, 2021, 12:35:31 pm

Must be "nasty" day. cussing:

New member "SmithAsani" has just one post on several forums this week. More on older threads, most not as off-point as this.
https://forums.raywenderlich.com/t/arduino-vapor/44039/4
"Posted 2 days ago Joined 2 days ago Read 5m "
https://forum.ansys.com/discussion/comment/101499/#Comment_101499
https://community.amd.com/t5/processors/bad-memory-channel-how-to-test-if-mobo-or-cpu-imc-tr-3960x/m-p/434994#M36384

I'm trying to provoke a human response. Alternatives are a spammer or a 'bot. They have learned to post "valid" posts (sometimes re-mix of forum content) a few times before dropping a payload (discount DVD of Russian vegetable washer, etc.)

shooter · « **Reply #78 on:** January 02, 2021, 07:11:47 am »

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discount DVD of Russian vegetable washer

AI has indeed became a teenager

mresistor · « **Reply #79 on:** January 02, 2021, 02:13:29 pm »

Shooter - where were you in CO.. were you lost?

shooter · « **Reply #80 on:** January 02, 2021, 03:57:04 pm »

nope, camping in East Texas

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Alternatives are a spammer or a 'bot.

'BOT in my world is AI, it's been around long enough to become a pestilent teen, if that helps
but to your "point", check back after 7pm Central time

mresistor · « **Reply #81 on:** January 02, 2021, 04:28:20 pm »

there ain't no place in Tejas that is at 9200' altitude.. cept for you camping I guess.. LOL

shooter · « **Reply #82 on:** January 02, 2021, 07:27:24 pm »

I missed something obvious

, other than the obvious.
Pam n I hiked Mt Guadalupe, well worth it.
ok NOW, it might be 420 somewhere

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