Must have volt/ohm meter
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Topic: Must have volt/ohm meter
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Subject: Must have volt/ohm meter
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 10:27pm
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I have mentioned it so many times that I've forgotten how many times I;ve actually mentioned, it. The basic volt/ohm meter is key to troubleshooting Most everything electrical on your boat it's needed. It's also great for problems with ignition systems. http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-multimeter-98025.html" rel="nofollow - Here's a fantastic from HF. $5 how can you go wrong? I know many are not "electrically inclined" but, the VOM will come with basic instructions plus, we all here at CCfan are always here to help out. BTW, if you do buy the VOM. Understand it comes in very handy around the house too. Amaze you wife when you fix the light in the bath room!!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
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Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 10:39pm
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http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/search_results_posts.asp?SearchID=20120615193108&KW=volt%2Fohm+meter" rel="nofollow - Search for Pete saying "volt/ohm meter" Sorry Pete, just having a little fun!!!  ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:01pm
Sorry Jeff but your search doesn't work!!! Mine does - I just checked it again!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
cphase wrote:Posted By: lakedog55
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:02pm
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My computer overloaded after the search, better break out the volt checker Mike ------------- Lakedog55 |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:02pm
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Save us some time, how many pages? ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:05pm
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I used the quick search feature, didnt want to bring down the site! ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:48pm
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hi pete, just testing a reply. Tried to reply to another thread and got a system massage "rejected by Spam filters" If this message does get thru, why would i have received the rejection messages? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:53pm
above message got thru but then tried to reply to a different one and was again "rejected by Spam filters" whats that all about? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 12:04am
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A server at one of the hops may be having issues, earlier today I was getting a Bad Gateway error. If it continues you can run tracert from a command prompt and it may tell you which server it is. Then you can notify the webmaster of the offending server. ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 12:34am
I think its ok now, thanks. I see you are in Newnan, I worked at Yamaha for 8 years and live in Peachtree City. What boat do you have and where do you use it? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 12:42am
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Right now I am boat-less. We use to go to West Point all the time but the past ten to tweleve years we go to Jackson. West Point has to much trash in it. In 85 I bought a brand new SN backed if off the trailer pulled to the bank to pickup my GF and bent the prop! ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 12:49am
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I bet your glad to be out of Ptree City!! ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 1:03am
Maybe you could write up a few simple checks for us to cut our teeth on? ex-put this here and look for this and why It would be a great way to celebrate 20k! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 1:30am
Never been on West Point, been on Jackson nice little lake, heard level coming back up from the dam work. I still live in PTC (13 years) what makes you say I'd be glad to be out? ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: cphase
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 1:36am
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TAXES!!! We need to get together and have a beer! ------------- Thanks, Jeff http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6549" rel="nofollow - 82 SN http://www.archlinux.org" rel="nofollow - Arch Linux |
Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 2:15am
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I got me one of these sitting in my garage. Saw it at HF last fall and I did the same cost/benefit analysis: $5 for a digital multi-meter? Really? I think I paid $60 for the same thing back in the 80's, when a dollar was worth something! :) ------------- Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 9:22am
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OK Pete, can't let this one lay. There seems to be another post about not buying cheap stuff . . . paradox here? PS, I myself would buy it! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 11:55am
Chris, You know from my other post that I personally don't go for the cheap stuff!  I posted the $5 DMM for anyone that needs a "less expensive" diagnostic tool. I believe many may think the DMM or VOM is an expensive tool???------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 2:29pm
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I'm with you Pete, but couldn't let it pass by. I have a good DMM, but it went off to college with my son. If I get to HF, I'm buying 2! Would be handy to keep 1 in the truck. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Gmoney
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 8:26pm
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When doing resistance check isolate/power off when performing check. 2.0 and up is too much. ------------- "Hit it" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 8:48pm
Is the 2.0 calculated for the amp load/wire size and length of wire run? What are you you using for your percent of voltage drop for the run? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gmoney
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 10:26pm
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Voltage drop and resistance check two different test. Resistance is wires ability to conduct. Voltage drop is seeing actuators response to source voltage. Higj resistance can effect voltage drop. High resistance can become a load. No math just a quick simple check on wires abilty to perform its job. It all works in my little brain. ------------- "Hit it" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 11:24pm
Gary, Thanks for responding. However. you may want to get down to some basics. We are all not EE's here on CCfan. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gmoney
Date Posted: June-16-2012 at 11:36pm
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Sorry if i offended..i am No EE thats for dang sure. I have a very basic understanding of voltage. I do own a good category 3 digital multi meter and i am still learning how to effectively use it. ------------- "Hit it" |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-17-2012 at 12:29am
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Just think of a electrical circuit as if it was a water system. The battery (or alternator) is a pump, the wires are pipes, the the light bulb is a sprinkler. The smaller or longer the pipe, the more pressure (voltage) you lose throught it. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |