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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. -- *A plateau is a high form of flattery* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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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. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
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