Re: [alfa] Multimeter?

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Charles,

I would go with a digital VOM (volt ohmmeter)  because it eliminates the
vagaries of reading and interpolating between marks on a gauge and because
you often need the precision of the digital readout.  The digital unit reads
volts, resistance, and amps as well as tests diodes and continuity.
Actually, I have both the mechanical and digital units and each was
relatively inexpensive - the digital from Radio Shack for under $20 and the
mechanical from Home Depot.  I am sure RS has both but they tend to be a
little pricier than others.

Don


----- Original Message -----
From: Charles King <chas_a_king@domain.elided>
To: Alfa Digest <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 10:31 AM
Subject: [alfa] Multimeter?


> Now that the Spider Season is drawing to a close here
> in Chicago, I'm planning to spend the winter tracking
> down and eliminating some of the electrical quirks in
> the new Grad.  I understand that a multimeter is a
> necessity for this kind of work, so I went to Radio
> Shack to get one, but they had several different
> models and the salesman couldn't explain the
> difference to me.  What model do I want for automotive
> troubleshooting?  Suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck King
> 86 Spider Grad
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