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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:32:47 GMT
Just opened it up ..... shame on me it still has the batteries in it from over 25 years ago lol 2 x flat 1289 / 4.5 v batts and 1 x R20s which I think is a D cell Probably best put it back in the cupboard then.  |
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:25:02 GMT
how do i check the coil with it All you would need to do is put the meter on the lowest resistance range and put one probe on the centre pin and one on the outer case of the head this will give you the resistance of the coil in ohms |
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:21:40 GMT
lol I have an old avo 8 in my cupboard gathering dust , I may just have another try at getting batteries for it . May need a hand lifting it onto my desk mind you  I remember the avo 8 well, from what I recall they used the big square batteries that were used to power the hazard list at road works. |
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:15:36 GMT
I have a cheap one and an expensive analogue one. Both do the trick (generally), except I don't know how to rig up an analogue one (without it's own power) to check attys. I only use the cheap "yellow-peril" for e-cig stuff. It's not that accurate and the first 9v battery lasted 6 days. If you want to check continuity and get a rough ohms reading, £2.87 with free postage is a bit special..... Is the analogue one an avo, if so they are well known for there accuracy. |
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:14:17 GMT
Lol, I have seen them on flee bay going for a good price, I have one and it's well worth the extra money. They are known for there accuracy, which would be something you would require when measuring such small levels of resistance.
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:10:15 GMT
Just out of interest why would you buy a soldering iron with a temperature control on?
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 20:06:49 GMT
I would be careful of cheap ones as they will not be overly accurate. I used to work in an electronics factory and at one point we bought some cheap multimeters, however all of them failed the calibration checks and ended up in the bin. If you can find one buy a quality one like a fluke.
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Post by meeee on Jan 8, 2013 8:50:58 GMT
Hi and Welcome
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Post by meeee on Jan 7, 2013 13:49:35 GMT
Also had a reply from mine
Dear Mr
Hugo Swire has asked me to thank you for your email. He is making representations on your behalf to the Department of Health and once he is in receipt of a reply he will be in touch.
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Post by meeee on Jan 7, 2013 10:53:56 GMT
Hi Tony and welcome
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Post by meeee on Jan 5, 2013 20:51:16 GMT
I Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by meeee on Jan 5, 2013 20:16:54 GMT
Yep I rewick mine to.
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Post by meeee on Jan 5, 2013 20:13:53 GMT
I would go for either a mini viva nova for the standard viva nova
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I Pad
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Post by meeee on Jan 5, 2013 12:18:01 GMT
Lol great one
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