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06-18-2019, 04:52 PM | #1 |
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Checking Voltage
I need to be able to check the voltage to and from the coil. I don't know what kind of meter to get as I have not done this before.
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06-18-2019, 05:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Checking Voltage
You only need a volt meter but since you are getting a meter, get a multi-meter. They are very cheap especially at Harbor Fright.
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06-18-2019, 05:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Checking Voltage
Analog meter is better for these type of checks than a digital meter (one with a needle and scale on it vs a digital number read out).
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06-18-2019, 10:06 PM | #4 |
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You can get a decent Digital Volt Meter from E-Bay for around $3. It only has one setting so you cant make a mistake. I use it as a Volt meter to check the charging system also.
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06-19-2019, 06:29 AM | #5 |
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I bought a bunch of these in a Texas dollar store about 10 years ago, gave them away to friends, I keep one in the trunk of my '41, on eBay for $2. now.
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06-19-2019, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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Re: Checking Voltage
Buy one of each, they are cheap. Harbor Freight has even printed coupons to even get them for free with any other purchase. I have a basket full of them. In most cases, I use digital because they are much more precise but some applications are better with analog. For measuring primary voltage on the coil, digital is far more accurate.
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06-19-2019, 05:13 PM | #8 |
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Here is the E-Bay site for the digital voltmeter. They are $3.00 each There is also one that measures amps along with volts.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-DC-5-3...frcectupt=true |
06-19-2019, 07:35 PM | #9 | |
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06-19-2019, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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You should be able to pick one up local for very little to nothing.
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06-20-2019, 09:17 AM | #11 |
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Re: Checking Voltage
Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it. I have one coming from Amazon, quicker than the ones on Ebay. Doesn't come from China. I did go to the local Harbour Freight but they are out right now.
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06-20-2019, 03:58 PM | #12 |
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Anlog is my first choice for DC testing. Digital not so often.
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06-20-2019, 09:37 PM | #13 |
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Great meters Bruce. That multi analog is nice.
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06-20-2019, 09:47 PM | #14 |
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The Simpson 260 - da best....
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06-21-2019, 12:16 AM | #15 |
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I Need a simpson!
Couple Yankee analog gauges for checking home electrical systems when you made your own power with a hit/miss. still work. Rewired the amp gauge. I do use them for simple functions. Last edited by Tinker; 06-21-2019 at 12:21 AM. |
06-21-2019, 07:12 AM | #16 |
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Here is a good investment (cheap, $11 with free shipping.)… Chap
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06-21-2019, 10:35 AM | #17 |
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My brother has an old Simpson that he has had for years. It originally belonged to an uncle that was a refrigeration guy along with anything electrical. I don't know how old the Simpson is but it still works and does just about anything. My brother is in CA so it doesn't help me right now.
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06-21-2019, 11:21 AM | #18 |
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The only thing about a analog meter make sure you do not reverse the polarity.
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06-21-2019, 01:26 PM | #19 |
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Well it is unless you have the Simson TS-111 the next version with improvements
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06-21-2019, 01:51 PM | #20 |
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I have a Simpson 260 that I used on a model T. I do not have the special battery needed to test ohms. Any work around or source of the battery.
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06-21-2019, 02:24 PM | #21 | |
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Got this one to work for me > https://www.amazon.com/Exell-Battery.../dp/B00BNF0Y8Y
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06-21-2019, 02:39 PM | #22 |
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Thanks. It would be nice to have it complete
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06-21-2019, 02:52 PM | #23 |
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"Eveready sites the slightly smaller 411 as a replacement for their discontinued 417. Eveready 504 is smaller still but also a potential option. Don't give up -- the 260's a beautiful meter. At worst, w/o the 15V battery you lose what, only the R X10,000 range, the D cell should carry the lower ranges." http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/411.pdf http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/417.pdf http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/504.pdf
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06-21-2019, 05:40 PM | #24 |
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That's the problem with all of this old good electronics; they require weird batteries. Think Sun Tach sending units.
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