will this meter check to see if a diode is any good?
505681
Yes. Switch to the R1 ohmmeter scale and apply red lead to the cathode of the diode and the black to the anode. For a good diode, the meter should indicate low resistance. Then reverse the meter leads and the meter should indicate very high resistance. If the diode shows either low or high resistance, regardless of the direction of the meter leads, it is faulty.
505682
Yes, any ohm meter will. You check the diode in both directions. Resistance will be found in open direction and open in the other. Two opens or two resistances= bad diode.
505683
Yes, you can check the function of a diode with any ANALOG meter. The needle should swing only one way as you reverse the leads, because a good diode only conducts (current flow) in one direction. If you switch the leads (while on a low resistance scale) the meter should not "conduct", swing up if it did when they leads were reversed.This has been a good meter for me.
1285850
Yes, note the capacitor symbol just below the diode. However, the meter is not quick and you must continue to make good contact with the probes for a number of seconds.
642365
I did not try this into Amperes yetBut I am SURE this multi meter will measure even a .001 ac or dc Volt
2219433
No, the meter does everything as expected. One thing is, you should make sure that the probes are clean and dry before testing each time you take a reading.Bob
1654126
I would not do that. I don't think it will give you a true reading of the battery condition. I ran a dedicated pair of wires from Positive & negative battery terminals to the meter. I installed a small toggle switch on the dash & broke the negative wire thru it so that the meter only draws current when the switch is on. otherwise it is always draining the battery. Hope this helps.
198692
Yes it works for testing GFCI outlets (simulates a 'trip') and also checks any other type of outlet for proper wiring (hot/neutral/ground in the proper wiring spot)
1419464
i don't think that will work as you would be measuring micro voltage , you may need a galvanometer
1481261
It will test any insulation breakdown but, as others have said, is designed for motors. It will give you a range but you will have to interpret what it is telling you. The range values on the meter itself is based on a 240 volt motor. For testing home wire insulation its best to use a true "megger".
1379009
Yes, this would be an excellent use for this tool. Be sure to check a known power source such as a receptacle to ensure the tester is working properly.
567996
Yes. Im a retired Elec. Contractor and got this meter for my son who is getting into the appliance repair business and knew he would need that function for troubleshooting appliances. So I researched it well. See link: http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fieldpiece/stick-meters/hs33.htm
363442
The reasons that I'm asking is 1) I'm new to using digital multimeters and I'm looking for one to use as a tool for checking bad capicators on computer motherboards.
1445720
I used this meter for general use low voltage 1v -28v dc and some 110v ac. This meter is auto ranging. Looks like your looking for meter that measures milli volts below 1 volt I would not buy this model.
753766
It wont check resistance but it will tell how many volts are going through the coil a multi meter would give you the resistance.
396807
Yes... as long as it is a 3-prong outlet, it will test for polarity and proper grounding. The only part of this that is for the GFCI plugs is the push button which drains off a little current. If you push the button on non-GFCI plugs (or non-functioning GFCI plugs), nothing will happen. BTW, this is one of the best testers like this that I've found.
828311
Not even sure what a kind of meter that is. Sorry. I will say you will be better off buying one of the better ( Higher priced) units. You can hook the sensors right on the wires inside the circuit box in the house. This one is cheap junk with no support and are not even sold by B&D; anymore.
727276
yes you will but you can get a meter cheap from amazon I have one works good
556568
I would have no problem with this meter doing that. I use it all the time to check lighting ratios. Just hold down the trigger and read away. You'll have to do the math old school but it'll work.