I FINALLY broke down and got me one. I looked at a couple of youtube videos on HOW TO and didn't realize I could check not only batteries but switches and fuses as well with a Multimeter. Pretty neat
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I FINALLY broke down and got me one. I looked at a couple of youtube videos on HOW TO and didn't realize I could check not only batteries but switches and fuses as well with a Multimeter. Pretty neat
Goldang that's fancy! I need one!!!! Lol
Not tryin to be a smart arse, but I can only wonder what you thought you'd be able to check with a multimeter. Surely you're kidding?
LOL, yeh right, you got some that cost into the hundreds of dollars. I spent a whopping 16 bucks LOL
all I wanted was a volt meter and this is all they had minner. The NAPA store in Jacktown never has much in stock, Glad I got it though
Maybe next year you could upgrade to digital. Bless your heart.
Wannabe...
Either one is a handy dandy tool.
i'm glad I got what I did get. Save me alot of hastle
Dondon not to rain on your parade, but you could of got a sperry clamp on digital multi meter at home depot for $22.
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WalMart has a digital for 12 bucks lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
I got one and didn't have one. dats the main thing
DD you are begining to scare me! Some things are just met to be left to others to do! Thats why Speck makes the big bucks!
Yea DD if you get into somthing over 12v give me a call. I don't want to see you with curly hair.
Man, y'all sure are rough on DD today
Mainly for my TM batteries and a couple other things on the boat is the reason I got i. My Gas level indicator isn't working right now. wanna check and see if I can figure it out on my own. Then I MAY have one of my TM Batteries going out. It only lasted 3 or so hours the other day buit I'm not real sure I had a full charge on it. I did check to make sure I had it wired right though since I had taken them all out a couple months ago
Heck DD, I used analog meters for years. I felt they were more accurate. Finally drug into the digital age kicking and screaming. Wont go back to analog!!!
+1
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Fuel tank.
Brand new handy dandy analog multimeter.
Worriesome fuel gauge.
12 volts.
DonDon.
Hey, what could go wrong...right?
Wannabe...
If you want to test your TM batterys......you need to get two things....a hydrometer and a battery load tester.
Scary ain't it? RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Reckon he'll need to lite a candle so he can see??????:donoQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
YEP and still have my trusty simpson 270Quote:
Originally Posted by Speck
look for the cloud of Smoke down here in Ridgeland LOL
DD have you checked the water in your batteries. Just a thought. Over time charging over and over and over will boil the water out of them. Then they wont hold a charge for long. Had this happen to me. If they are low just get some distilled water and fill them. Someone told me not to put tap water in because of all the iron and deposits in water. Might be a quick fix?Quote:
Originally Posted by DonDon
You can use the multi meter as a load tester. When you put on the battery have someone push the trolling motor button and see what the amps drop to. If they drop way down on any particular battery the battery is prob goin bad.
Yehy, checked them the other day and their full. I was going to unhook the number 2 battery (I have a 36 volt TM) and then check each seperately. Then hook then all up and check at the TM for 36. It had 36.4 when EZ helped me hook it up
Dont forget to turn your meter off after you use it, if it is left on ohms it will run the battery in the meter down, voice of experiance.
Me to Mr Jim. Got a nice fluke digital but if I really need to know what's going on out comes the Simpson. Mine as yours probably is to older than DD and still works fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimfish
DD, Napa sells fire extinguishers to:yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by DonDon
I sure got alot of things done today working on the boat! With that Brand new handy dandy analog multimeter I was able to check out the fuel tank, that darned fuel gauge and that trolling motor battery!
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RoflRoflRoflQuote:
Originally Posted by DMW1960
Are them Handcuffs hanging from the ceiling? DD you devil
Course they're handcuffs. Ain;t no Fur lined ones either LMBO
I tolt you to call me!....pfffttttttttQuote:
Originally Posted by DMW1960
What you want me to call you Gator LOL Little Bill? hehe
Slab, I want to report the above post! It's very abusive. He hurt my feelings....
LOL, Now Now sugga, Do you need a hug?:biggrin
No, I'll be ok.... Besides you'll try to kiss me!
NAHH, that's only Sat lol
DD i have a fluke meter, but to test batteries I have a load tester. Just punch in the CCA rating and hit a button. Checks everything.