[SunRescue] Can anyone recommend a Volt Ohm Meter

Rebecca Ore rescue at sunhelp.org
Thu Dec 28 01:46:50 CST 2000


On Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Jeff Workman wrote:

> Stoned koala bears drooled eucalyptus spit in awe as Reagen Ward exclaimed:
> 
> > On Thu, Dec 28, 2000 at 01:10:43AM -0500, Rebecca Ore wrote:
> > > ...and place on line to buy one.  I've been reading on-line manuals
> > > for the nearest thing to the Sparc1+ -- for the Sparc2 (same power
> > > supply) and figured out what I need to test and in what order.
> > 
> > I swear by my Fluke, but just about any radioshack cheap model will do.
> > I think the Sperry units are pretty good, too, but I don't have much
> > experience with them.
>  
> I have an ancient Triplett that has provided years of service to 2
> generations and is still kickin'.  I dunno if they even make them anymore
> or not, but if they do, I highly recommend them.  They aren't cheap,
> though.  I think the one I inherited cost around $300 new.
> 

Radio Shack has a cheap one on sale for $15, which feels about right
for the immediate gig, but the Flukes certainly look like the way to
go if I do much of this (sigh, spending more on the DMM than on the
computer just seems a bit off).

-- 
Rebecca Ore
http://www.ogoense.net



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