An essential basic tool for any kind of electrical/ICE maintainence

CDTi · 16th November 2007, 09:10

There are often questions posted here about electrical connections etc and it seems that some owners do not have the most basic of electrical test tools i.e. a multimeter.

For those who don't know, a multimeter is used to check voltage, current and resistance. It can also be used for checking diodes, transistors but lets not confuse the issue

. It is simple to use and you can practice on small batteries, bulbs etc before you tackle your car.

Before you should even THINK about any wiring work, ICE installation etc, this item is essential.

There is currently a BOGOF at Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eter&doy=16m11

£5.99 - plus delivery if there is no store near you.

It could cost a lot more if you connect a new HU the wrong way.

Hope this may be of help to someone

MGOracle · 16th November 2007, 10:10

Link doesnt work

The Bear · 16th November 2007, 10:11

Works for me

MGOracle · 16th November 2007, 10:14

Really?

I just get a Maplins Error Page

Tom Collins · 16th November 2007, 10:20

Works fine for me too. A good offer.

GreyGhost · 16th November 2007, 10:50

I had already posted this on another thread, I have what was it's predecessor and have been using it for years. Very useful and cheap piece of kit

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...8&postcount=15

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eter&doy=12m11

Tatts · 16th November 2007, 11:02

Here's another essential tool, can be used for a multitude of things:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...&isSearch=true

CDTi · 16th November 2007, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

I had already posted this on another thread, I have what was it's predecessor and have been using it for years. Very useful and cheap piece of kit

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...8&postcount=15

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eter&doy=12m11

Sorry GG - didn't see that

GreyGhost · 16th November 2007, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

Sorry GG - didn't see that

More people see it the better.

My post was buried, this is right up front.

j1jem · 16th November 2007, 11:26

When did these things get so reasonably priced?

I seem to remember when I embarked on my electromechanical engineering degree a mere 9 years ago, that they cost about ten times that. Would've been handy to have owned one.

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CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	An essential basic tool for any kind of electrical/ICE maintainence There are often questions posted here about electrical connections etc and it seems that some owners do not have the most basic of electrical test tools i.e. a multimeter. For those who don't know, a multimeter is used to check voltage, current and resistance. It can also be used for checking diodes, transistors but lets not confuse the issue . It is simple to use and you can practice on small batteries, bulbs etc before you tackle your car. Before you should even THINK about any wiring work, ICE installation etc, this item is essential. There is currently a BOGOF at Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eter&doy=16m11 £5.99 - plus delivery if there is no store near you. It could cost a lot more if you connect a new HU the wrong way. Hope this may be of help to someone __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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j1jem Newbie 75 Saloon CDTi - Starlight Silver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portishead Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When did these things get so reasonably priced? I seem to remember when I embarked on my electromechanical engineering degree a mere 9 years ago, that they cost about ten times that. Would've been handy to have owned one. __________________ Any fool can be uncomfortable

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I had already posted this on another thread, I have what was it's predecessor and have been using it for years. Very useful and cheap piece of kit http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...8&postcount=15 http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eter&doy=12m11