Multimeters

[rae]

Do your classes use multimeters instead of amm/voltmeters? If so where did you get them? I have now got half of mine that the ammeter no longer works on. They are between 4 and 6 years old. So frustrating. Not sure if I should replace them or not?

[phillip o]

There are digital versions of ammeters and voltmeters. Only used the ammeters and they seem fine. Might need to buy up on batteries!

[Merilyn1]

Most of the suppliers have multimeters for about $10 each. Much cheaper than individual meters and my old boss used to say they were more durable for the junior classes. The current mob I work with don't like them as they say they are too complicated. I just give them ammeters and voltmeters and replace them as they get broken.

What are the digital ones like? Are they tougher than the old style? Are they expensive?

[rae]

Interesting he says more durable?. I have the same amm/voltmeters for 10 years I've been here and haven't had may break at all but I have 6 cheap multimeters that have the ammeter broken. Maybe I should just get more of the old analogue ones.

[AnnNos]

We use digital multimeters all the time. When the ammeter is not working it's usually because the fuse inside has blown. Just replace the fuse and all is OK again. I get a lot of use out of the batteries - only had to change them once in 5 years.

[sunray18]

I bought the class sets from Westlab - they have their own containers.. they work well and were a good buy