Re: Cheap DMM's

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Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>

My experience is not the same. With 40 men working under me I supplied
harbor freight tools in a standards lab. In 3 years I had only 1 failier and
that was not Harbor Freight's error. The man used wood handel screwdrivers
and pounded on them with a hammer.The only problem I have found is you must
get what they have with all components when you buy because it will not be
available later.For the price they are very good. compleat air tools for
less than a tool holder some where else. Just throw the old one away.
   Robert  H

> From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 01:22:50 -0600
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Re: Cheap DMM's
> Resent-From: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Resent-Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 01:46:20 -0600
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> Original poster: "Robb by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <robb-at-kc.rr-dot-com>
> 
> Just a general note on all Harborfreight tools/stuff
> 
> There is absolutely NO cheaper version of what your buying, made
> anywhere in the world today.
> Its literally the crappiest of crap.
> 
> So, consider that before you place the order.
> This is experience talking. When i first started working in an industry
> that needs tools, I purchase quite a bit from them.
> I gave most of it away, in no time flat.
> I currently use not a single tool I purchased from there.
> 
> But, for a disposable meter. You might be onto something.
> I usually, when someone asks meter advice, I say "fluke" and nothing
> more.
> cause your demand for a fluke meter, matches your ability to pay the
> price.
> The general home owner can get a 60 dollar fluke that serves all his
> needs.
> While someone that needs a model 87, can afford to buy it.
> 
> 
> -Robb
> 
> Tesla list wrote:
>> 
>> Original poster: "Mike by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <mje-at-intergrafix-dot-net>
>> 
>> I'm certain that this has been discussed before, however my attempt at
>> finding it in the list archive proved unfruitful.  I'm looking for a very
>> cheap DMM that I can use in Tesla service without a large loss in money if a
>> mistake happens and it gets struck by a HV spike.  Although I take a lot of
>> precautions accidents inevitably happen and its much easier to replace a
>> 20-40$ DMM than a 150-200$ DMM.
>> 
>> I was hoping to get at least 0-600v AC and DC measurement, 10A AC and DC
>> current, diode and logic test and 2MOhm resistance.  I've found some that
>> seem like ok deals.
>> 
>> http://www.harborfreight-dot-com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35017
>> Auto Ranging, 1KVDC, 750VAC, 10A AC/DC, 32.6MOhm, 200KHz, 32 uF
>> 
>> http://www.harborfreight-dot-com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=35021
>> 1KVDC, 750VAC, 20A AC/DC, 200MOhm, 20KHz, 20uf
>> 
>> Any help or constructive criticism is welcome.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> --Mike Everett
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