digital multimeter

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JM

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I've dug up my old digital multimeter. The display is very weak, can barely
see it. It wasn't like that when I last used it years ago. Yes I know, new
battery. Is this a quick fix?
 
It needs a new battery.
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"JM" <jason.mangiafico@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I've dug up my old digital multimeter. The display is very weak, can
barely
see it. It wasn't like that when I last used it years ago. Yes I know,
new
battery. Is this a quick fix?
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Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it and
get a new meter.
Pete

"Sofie" <sofie@olypen.com> wrote in message
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It needs a new battery.
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"JM" <jason.mangiafico@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I've dug up my old digital multimeter. The display is very weak, can
barely
see it. It wasn't like that when I last used it years ago. Yes I know,
new
battery. Is this a quick fix?
Click to expand...
 
If it is Fluke meter with poor LCD display visibility. Replace the electric
capacitors under display section.


"RubbishRat" <hackamatSTOPSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it and
get a new meter.
Pete

"Sofie" <sofie@olypen.com> wrote in message
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It needs a new battery.
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"JM" <jason.mangiafico@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:yigWb.35470$KV5.27868@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
I've dug up my old digital multimeter. The display is very weak, can
barely
see it. It wasn't like that when I last used it years ago. Yes I
know,
new
battery. Is this a quick fix?
Click to expand...
 
quoting:
If it is Fluke meter with poor LCD display visibility. Replace the electric
capacitors under display section.


"RubbishRat" <hackamatSTOPSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c0dfp8$3ql$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...

Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it and
get a new meter.
Pete
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Micronta/Radio Shack 22-198U
 
"Eric" <ewong1@email.mot.com> wrote in message
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If it is Fluke meter with poor LCD display visibility. Replace the
electric
capacitors under display section.


"RubbishRat" <hackamatSTOPSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c0dfp8$3ql$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...

Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it
and
get a new meter.
Pete
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Don't toss a Fluke, those things are great and will last forever. I had the
same problem with mine, I fixed it by cleaning the contact strip to the LCD,
it's been fine ever since. A new one is around $200 so this was well worth
it.
 
JM:
Geeze man, replace the battery and see if that solves the problem...... it
can't get any simpler than that. If a new battery doesn't solve the dim
display problem I have some other suggestions. Try a new battery and post
the results.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"JM" <jason.mangiafico@verizon.net> wrote in message
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quoting:

Micronta/Radio Shack 22-198U


MMmmm !
Sofie was probably right then.
Pete


Oh come on, try harder than that.
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quoting:
Geeze man, replace the battery and see if that solves the problem...... it
can't get any simpler than that. If a new battery doesn't solve the dim
display problem I have some other suggestions. Try a new battery and post
the results.
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I already tried two batteries. It's not the battery.
 
Cool trick on the Flukes. I've done both of my hand helds for the same
reason. The second one I picked up for $20 because of missing display
segments. You gotta love the easy fixes....


"James Sweet" <jamessweet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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"Eric" <ewong1@email.mot.com> wrote in message
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If it is Fluke meter with poor LCD display visibility. Replace the
electric
capacitors under display section.


"RubbishRat" <hackamatSTOPSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c0dfp8$3ql$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...

Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was
a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if
the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it
and
get a new meter.
Pete


Don't toss a Fluke, those things are great and will last forever. I had
the
same problem with mine, I fixed it by cleaning the contact strip to the
LCD,
it's been fine ever since. A new one is around $200 so this was well worth
it.
Click to expand...
 
"Bob Kos" <see@text.for.eddress> wrote in message
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Cool trick on the Flukes. I've done both of my hand helds for the same
reason. The second one I picked up for $20 because of missing display
segments. You gotta love the easy fixes....
Click to expand...
Yea your lucky..
I clean'd ours at work too (stoopid me), They were just gonna buy a
replacement.

Tho I do have a question.. What is that strip made out of ;)
 
On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:12:26 GMT, "Bob Kos" <see@text.for.eddress>
wrote:

Cool trick on the Flukes. I've done both of my hand helds for the same
reason. The second one I picked up for $20 because of missing display
segments. You gotta love the easy fixes....


"James Sweet" <jamessweet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:V5AWb.10878$uV3.22179@attbi_s51...

"Eric" <ewong1@email.mot.com> wrote in message
news:c0e60b$e6c$1@newshost.mot.com...
If it is Fluke meter with poor LCD display visibility. Replace the
electric
capacitors under display section.


"RubbishRat" <hackamatSTOPSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:c0dfp8$3ql$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...

Try a new battery anyway, but you didn't mention the model. There was
a
problem with the LCD display on some early FLUKE digital meters, if
the
contrast of the display isn't improved with a new battery then bin it
and
get a new meter.
Pete


Don't toss a Fluke, those things are great and will last forever. I had
the
same problem with mine, I fixed it by cleaning the contact strip to the
LCD,
it's been fine ever since. A new one is around $200 so this was well worth
it.



I have an old 8060A that started giving me erratic dispays and low bat
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signals.
After changing out the battery twice with no success I gave it a
slight flat whack against my work table top(rubber mat) and it's
worked fine ever since.
I have a top of the line Sperry as well as couple of big counter top
DMM's. Not to mention all my old Simpson's but I've gotten to like my
Fluke the most.
 
Another cool trick is opening up the 'budget' model only to find all
you have to do is cut out the case blanks and add a couple of rubber
buttons to have the (considerably) more expensive 'full featured'
model.

On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 01:27:41 -0000, "rstlne" <.@text.news.virgin.net>
wrote:

"Bob Kos" <see@text.for.eddress> wrote in message
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Cool trick on the Flukes. I've done both of my hand helds for the same
reason. The second one I picked up for $20 because of missing display
segments. You gotta love the easy fixes....


Yea your lucky..
I clean'd ours at work too (stoopid me), They were just gonna buy a
replacement.

Tho I do have a question.. What is that strip made out of ;)
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Australia isn't "down under", it's "off to one side"!

stanblaz@netspace.net.au
www.stanblaz.customer.netspace.net.au
www.cobracat.com (home of the Australian Cobra Catamaran)
 
Can you provide more details re. your statement? I bought one of the cheapo
models at JayCar in Paramatta, Australia for basic checks on our boat .
Similar to the $ 2.99 model Harbour Freight sells here. Manual discusses
things like continuity buzzer, low battery indicator, but they are not there,
Thanks in advance,
 
That's a REALLY cool trick. Care to share a model # ??


"Stan Blazejewski" <stanblaz@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
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Another cool trick is opening up the 'budget' model only to find all
you have to do is cut out the case blanks and add a couple of rubber
buttons to have the (considerably) more expensive 'full featured'
model.

On Mon, 1 Mar 2004 01:27:41 -0000, "rstlne" <.@text.news.virgin.net
wrote:


"Bob Kos" <see@text.for.eddress> wrote in message
news:ett0c.15446$aT1.3012@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
Cool trick on the Flukes. I've done both of my hand helds for the same
reason. The second one I picked up for $20 because of missing display
segments. You gotta love the easy fixes....


Yea your lucky..
I clean'd ours at work too (stoopid me), They were just gonna buy a
replacement.

Tho I do have a question.. What is that strip made out of ;)


--

Australia isn't "down under", it's "off to one side"!

stanblaz@netspace.net.au
www.stanblaz.customer.netspace.net.au
www.cobracat.com (home of the Australian Cobra Catamaran)
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