hi, any body got links or schematics for a continuity tester for automotive use ? preferably simple design with audio and visual indication , voltage detection would be a bonus !! mark k
continuity tester ?
Jan 13, 2010
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What's wrong with a multimeter?
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Or a light bulb with someone to yell when it comes on.
You can buy such things from jaycar. In the form of a screw driver.It will even tell continuity of your body ( may or may not have audio)
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And you can't afford to buy a $10 one as well?
MrT.
$29.95
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And there are probably even cheaper one to be had.
Fair enough. But there are cheaper multimeters, much cheaper. It's common to have a knock-around $10 meter in the glove box for auto use.
If you want a "simple design" meter, try the Amprobe PM53A pocket meter. It automatically switches betwen volts and ohms.
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hi well i really dont want to get my 587 $ multimeter getting knocked around doing auto stuff !!!
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other places have a very similar model too. eg: supercheap auto, the warehouse...
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So, do what many of us do - buy a $10 multimeter and use it for the rough stuff
CAT. NO. QM1500 $9.95 from jaycar.com.au
David
If I could get one for a lot less than double what it costs in America I would love one. In America you can get one for less than $33 usd. In au the price is over $66 au. If you import it shipping costs makes it the same.
If you buy from Digikey any time, throw one on your next order.
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Good idea, but the small amount of stuff I get is usually counter service at RS or WES or Jaycar sometimes farnell.
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