Can anyone improve on the following especially reducing, even further, thechance of mistakingly using a meter set for current monitoring on live kit ,thinking you are measuring voltage.Assuming others here are like me, rarely use the current function of aDVM/DMM.Leave a gummy bright or contrasting sticker over the ammeter socket of themeter. When transfering the red lead to that socket then transfer the labelto the function or on/off switch.The ideal would be some sort of mechanical interlock but I cannot see how.--Diverse Devices, Southampton, Englandelectronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on

My Fluke says 'lead' on the display when you change. Hasn't stopped meblowing a fuse though. ;-)-- *Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound.

A tip for current measurement with DMM ?

Jan 19, 2008 21 Replies

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Dave Plowman (News) 18 years ago

Yehbut have you seen the price of Fluke fuses? ;-)

*Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.* Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound.

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James Sweet 18 years ago

Yes, I've had to buy them about once a year, it's been a long time now since I've had an accident, I guess I'm about due.

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