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Thread Author: Rudedog Replies: 12
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 Sun 5 Dec 21 19:42 
 Multimeter question - Rudedog
I have a much underused multimeter that I want to check a few 13amp fuses I had in a kitchen drawer to see if they were ok... what setting do I put it on?
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 Sun 5 Dec 21 19:49 
 Multimeter question - tyrednemotional
If it's got it, use the "continuity check" position.

Units with this (it's pretty common) sound a buzzer when there is continuity, and will show a switch position symbol of "sound waves" (and the position is usually next to the resistance settings).

(And probes in the common and resistance slots).
Last edited by: tyrednemotional on Sun 5 Dec 21 at 19:52
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 Sun 5 Dec 21 20:19 
 Multimeter question - No FM2R
With pictures....

instrumentationtools.com/how-to-do-continuity-testing-using-multimeter/
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 Sun 5 Dec 21 21:10 
 Multimeter question - Rudedog
Cheers, I think I was doing it right but it's been a while.
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 Sun 5 Dec 21 22:08 
 Multimeter question - bathtub tom
Just touch the two probes together on, say, the 2K ohm scale and you should get full scale deflection. Do the same with a probe on either end of a fuse and you get the same result for a good fuse.

Edit. Assuming it's analogue. If it's digital you should get a reading of zero on the LCD.
Last edited by: bathtub tom on Sun 5 Dec 21 at 22:10
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 10:34 
 Multimeter question - Ambo
I get confused with all the settings on multimeters. I need a monometer as all I ever want to check is continuity. Does anyone know of such a device? I would prefer one to run on AA or AAA batteries.
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 11:31 
 Multimeter question - Kevin
www.toolstation.com/continuity-tester/p78616
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 11:48 
 Multimeter question - Ambo
Tanks for the lead, Kevin.
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 11:51 
 Multimeter question - Ambo
Or thanks. You will understand why bad eyesight has stopped me from driving.
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 12:24 
 Multimeter question - tyrednemotional
>> Or thanks. You will understand why bad eyesight has stopped me from driving....
>>

...... all except tanks?
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 13:51 
 Multimeter question - VxFan
>> ...... all except tanks?

Nothing will stop him in his tracks.
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 14:47 
 Multimeter question - smokie
Out of stock everywhere, not available for delivery and it says only for 5v - 12v

Other than that, great find!! :-)

EDIT: I suppose the voltage doesn't matter really so I retract half of my comment :-)
Last edited by: smokie on Mon 6 Dec 21 at 14:55
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 Mon 6 Dec 21 16:24 
 Multimeter question - Kevin
>Out of stock everywhere,..

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