would this be a good multimeter for a small engine mechanic, for finding shorts, and defective components on lawnmowers and tractors?
467863
Possibly, though personally I would go with one of their cheaper MM200 or MM100 meters. They're smaller, cheaper (if damaged by grease, dropping, smashing in an engine). You probably don't need things like a cap tester, frequency and duty cycle measurement, etc. that this has for motors.
1199508
The UNI-T UT61E is overkill for what you need in my opinion. Less expensive Meters will do what you need to do. Also this meter is not robust enough to stand rough handling. I suggest you buy a meter that is designed for automotive work so it can take the rough handling often being the case...
2091610
A Multimeter would work just fine to check the voltage left in a suspect battery.
2009244
I own a mechanics shop and this scanner has done just about everything I can imagine... It is well worth the money...I do believe it would..
151553
This is a simple Volt Ohm Meter. It works, and was quite cheap. I use it for small projects like testing battery status, but it might work fine for your task. Obviously there are many available at Amazon that are of much higher quality, but the price will be more. I would expect you should be able to test areas of your circuit to see where current is still being applied when the switch is off. Do take notice of the ratings for what it can handle.
967587
No, absolutely not. This is a stand alone tool for electrical circuit testing on all vehicles. It checks circuits for power, for grounds, for opens, and shorts. You can also power up a circuit with the Power Probe, and then check for continuity. -- An essential tool for automotive electrical troubleshooting.
861211
Probably will but you don't really need a clamp on ammeter to do that. A basic multi meter will work fine for chasing grounds. This unit does have multi meter functions incorporated as well as the clamp on current capability.
1652144
This multimeter is not good for computer repair. While it is accurate it doesn't have milli or microamps, which is very necessary for troubleshooting computers. You would need something like the Fluke 177 (a little more than 100 dollars more) and has microamps, or you could get something like a B&K; Precision 2708B, which has milli and microamps. Also the B&K; Precision is less than 100 dollars, so I would say for a budget meter it's the best considering its ability. I've watched reviews on dozens of multimeters, and the B&K; Precision 2708B is pretty quick and quite accurate, especially at its price point. This multimeter is not good for computer repair. While it is accurate it doesn't have milli or microamps, which is very necessary for troubleshooting computers. You would need something like the Fluke 177 (a little more than 100 dollars more) and has microamps, or you could get something like a B&K; Precision 2708B, which has milli and microamps. Also the B&K; Precision is less than 100 dollars, so I would say for a budget meter it's the best considering its ability. I've watched reviews on dozens of multimeters, and the B&K; Precision 2708B is pretty quick and quite accurate, especially at... » Read More This multimeter is not good for computer repair. While it is accurate it doesn't have milli or microamps, which is very necessary for troubleshooting computers. You would need something like the Fluke 177 (a little more than 100 dollars more) and has microamps, or you could get something like a B&K; Precision 2708B, which has milli and microamps. Also the B&K; Precision is less than 100 dollars, so I would say for a budget meter it's the best considering its ability. I've watched reviews on dozens of multimeters, and the B&K; Precision 2708B is pretty quick and quite accurate, especially at its price point. « Show Less
1741160
It measures voltage and pulses/rpms on everything. I've tried it on 2 stroke snowmobile motors, 4 stroke tractor motors, car engines ect...it works on everything. I bought mine a few years ago and it still works just fine. I've been very happy with it...it does what it says it does accurately.
1026161
Cannot answer your question exactly but suggest you look at the following link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoeUgMFLyAw.It will give you a GOOD insight. For my use the meter is adequate.
1135496
Yes and Yes! Fieldpiece are very good and can test capacitors with no problem! You have to ohm it out to make sure it's good
1839939
The best is subject to interpretation. you can several hundred on a competition level meter. I think this meter is going to good enough for your purpose.
1630696
Not that I am aware of , shortly after I bought my reason for buying it became obvious without using this,there is a lot of videos out on using one, I can tell you the broken wire tester works great I have used that. As for the power probe itself, the maker and other people will warn you to be careful in using it because you can send 12 volt current to components that will wind up burned out,that said I am sure there are applications where this tool will fill the bill.
1270934
I.m not sure why you specifically mention relays on vehicle air conditioners, as if that would take a special meter. However, this little inexpensive meter does have the ability to measure volts, both AC and DC, ohms, amps, check capacitors, diodes, do a continuity check, and resistance checks. So, depending what you are wanting to check, I think it would serve the purpose just as well as a more expensive one, if you are worried about cost. I really don't know what else you would need for checking a relay, whether on a vehicle air conditioner or any other piece of equipment. Most of the time you either want to know !. is it getting power, 2.are the points open or closed, 3. is the power getting across the contacts, or 4. is the relay coil burned out or not. So yes, I think this would do what you want it to do, and for a good price. For home use, or a DIYer, this is a good little tool.
1950707
Yes I suggest you try a side by side test to make sure.You can contact their website with questions.I believe they make a meter also.
80344
I think that this would work very well. I have used this to measure temps on computer processors and heat buildup on electrical components. should do what you want.
1551894
I purchased this for a small layout running O and N gauge engines w/cars. It works just fine. Hope this helps.