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I ran across this
DVM in Lowes the other day for 120 bucks. I know it's not a Fluke, but it does have AC and DC current sensing which is unusual for a meter of this price. It also has a temp sensor probe. And the ability to measure capacitors (i.e. motor start caps), and diodes.
Although I have (wait I ain't tellin the actual number) of voltmeters, I didn't have one with DC current. So, of course it made it's way into the buggy. I thought this was a really neat tool to keep on the Newell.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
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I actually have 3 DVMs that have current sensing. 1 with AC only, then bought 1 with AC/DC current when I installed the LiFPO3s. Thought I lost it and bought another one. But I'm cheaper than you and bought mine on Amazon for $40. I also have a couple Fluke DVMS.
Can't have too many cool tools....
Forest & Cindy Olivier
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I purchased one of these a few years ago after using one at a seminar;
https://www.bluesea.com/products/8110/Mi...er_-_AC_DC
Best price I found was $128.00;
http://shop.pkys.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-81..._1695.html
It was very handy finding the problem in the Switch when I had the trouble with my Jacobs Brake. Not sure who makes it for them but it lives at the Newell.
Steve & Patti, Bonnie and Tucker
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I have used several of the Blue Sea digital DC meters and found them to be very dependable.
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Forest, my curiosity is killing me, what are LiFPO3s?
Life is what you make it.
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Haha! Do you know the secret handshake?
Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337
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I have an almost new Fluke 88V/A Multimeter Kit which I would like to sell, so I am posting it here if anyone is interested. Fluke sell them for $630, Amazon for $496, and there is one on eBay for $345 plus shipping. Perhaps it is worth $350 and I will ship free. If interested, please post.
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I am posting this again since someone may have an interest that did not see it yesterday
2001 Newell #579
tow a Honda Odyssey
fun car: 1935 Mercedes 500K replica
