Wombat posted:

Thanks for the advice Cocka. I just recently bought myself a little Digitor multimeter from DSE and have come to the realisation that I am a total electraphobe. The operating manual says things like "Set the meter to suitable function and range before each measurement" which has me scratching my head and concluding that I am a complete moron. I think I am going to have to learn the meaning of, and/or difference between volts, amps, watts, inut impedance, AC, DC, diodes, etc. before I can even attempt to diagnose electrical issues. Any suggestions how I could do this within the time limitations of running a small business?

I remember many years ago a mate and I decided we could fix the electrical fan on a gas heater. So we got one of those supply testing screwdrivers from my 12V car kit and touched what we thought were th appropriate wires. Next thing we knew we were instantly transported to the couch on the other side of the room. I concluded that it might be safer to get an electrician to look at the fan after that. Funny thing is my mate was pretty cluey and ended up being a Scientific Officer with the CSIRO. I wonder if he understands electrical circuitry these days? . . . I certainly don't!"Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat

Member - Ross posted:

Wombat

On the voltage range select 20V. Red probe on centre post black on outer should return a reading of say 12.6V. Vice versa with probes should return -12.6V indicating the red (+'ve) is on the earth connection (-'ve).

Oh, by the way, after reading your story about the heater ... DON'T select amps and put the probes across the battery terminals (in parallel) unless you have a spare multi-meter. Amps should always be read in series. e.g. say you want to check the current draw of your fridge, leave fridge connected to earth and connect red probe to power and black probe the fridge.

I'm fairly sure the above is correct but would welcome KIND comments if that is not the case.

Cheers ............. ;-DFidei defensor

Rosco

Bonz (Vic) posted:

bring it along to the Desert Wombie and I'll learn ya hahahaIf you hold your heart and focus,
you will end up holding your dream

Wombat posted:

You're on Bonz - but I warn you I'm completely electrically illiterate. See you in a couple of weeks."Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat

Bonz (Vic) posted:

bring along a pencil and paper now, and your best listening earsIf you hold your heart and focus,
you will end up holding your dream

GOB member vic posted:

goodday wombat if you are going to wandin on the 15th chuck your multimeter in the car as i am hoping to meet a few of the faces and i can give you a quick rundown on it or you can wait for bonz at the desert

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as i am having trouble sizing the picture

Wombat posted:

I might have to borrow Kiralee's crayons."Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat

Wombat posted:

Only too happy for double the lessons GOB. See you on the 15th."Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat

Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) posted:

It might sink in if he has 2 lessonsRegards Bob
Where to next

Wombat posted:

Gee, thanks Bob!"Live today as if there may be no tomorrow"

Wombat