Two interesting 'specials' from CPC
 

First one is a 'stick' DVM.

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...?sku=IN0526162


Seems very well made with soft touch plastics, retractable probe, machine
screw fixing for battery case, nylon cloth case. Two common leads - one
probe, one crock clip. Quick check with my calibration rig shows it to be
good. At 11.69 quid seems decent value - and much smaller than a
conventional DVM for the toolkit. Doesn't replace something like a Steinel
for quick rough measurement, but a handy DIY tool for voltage, continuity
and resistance measurment.

Second is a mains monitor.

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...?sku=PL0956462

Seems to do what it says on the box and cheaper than others I've seen at
17.57.

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Two interesting 'specials' from CPC
 

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"Dave Plowman (News)" writes:
Second is a mains monitor.

It's a true power meter, also reading out voltage, current,
power factor, frequency, energy, and possibly something else
I've forgotten.

http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/search/pr...?sku=PL0956462

Seems to do what it says on the box and cheaper than others I've seen at
17.57.

CPC have been offering it in bulk (10 IIRC) for around £11 + VAT.

Maplin have had it on offer in some of their shops for around £12,
but it's normally twice that price.

I have a couple. The only issue with this device is that it has
no battery backup, so it loses everything if the power goes off.
Otherwise, it's very good.

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