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Lee writes:
On 06/11/2014 17:55, Nick wrote:
My old one has today thrown the towel in. Can't complain as it's given me
good service for 25-30 years.
Main usages: AC up to 440V, DC up to 120V. Resistance occasionally.
Transistor testing never.
Audible continuity testing is a must.
Not used very frequently but lost without it. A decent item that might last
10 years will see me out.
Thanks,
Nick.



I've still got a Maplin "Precision Gold" which is ancient but still
working,

Same here. Mine might be 30 years old (can't recall exactly
when I bought it).

The audible continuity testing is not great - it's fed from the
resistance scale and there's too much delay whilst it auto ranges
and settles before it sounds the sounder. Audible continuity
testers need to be instant. Other than that, it's fine.

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