2350 with Onan KY Generator - generator alarm?

Curious, was it a cheapie red Harbor Freight meter? For unknown reasons, I have had 3 go bad in the last few months. I dont recall their purchase date(s). Tried replacing the 9V battery, no change. They all read high on DC voltage. I like using them to keep my $$$ Fluke meter away from harm, and have done so for a few years. I have not picked up replacement 'cheap' meters yet.

The Fluke has always been right on, and I expect that. I have always had good luck with the cheap meters for continuity and voltage testing. I am going to start writing the purchase date of the cheap meters on the back with marker and see if its an age issue.

Yes, yes it was the cheapie red Harbor Freight meter.  I guess you get what you pay for!

Quote from: Volkemon on March 14, 2022, 09:35:11 am

Curious, was it a cheapie red Harbor Freight meter? For unknown reasons, I have had 3 go bad in the last few months. I dont recall their purchase date(s). Tried replacing the 9V battery, no change. They all read high on DC voltage. I like using them to keep my $$$ Fluke meter away from harm, and have done so for a few years. I have not picked up replacement 'cheap' meters yet.

The Fluke has always been right on, and I expect that. I have always had good luck with the cheap meters for continuity and voltage testing. I am going to start writing the purchase date of the cheap meters on the back with marker and see if its an age issue.

Yes, yes it was the cheapie red Harbor Freight meter.  I guess you get what you pay for!

Always replace the battery before sending it to the metrology lab for calibration 

Time to spend some money and get a reliable meter like a Fluke. I have a couple one is an old Fluke 77 and the other is a Fluke 179 very reliable and they are fused, so if you forget that you shifted the leads and then read voltage.... Stops you from killing the meter and melting the leads down in your hands (first hand knowledge)...

Very Respectfully
Lance

Always replace the battery before sending it to the metrology lab for calibration 

   Like finding new parts on cars in the junkyard.

But rest assured, I am cheap Frugal enough the battery stayed home and the meter was tossed. No recyclable elements inside, and as Lance said the leads are too cheap to save for 'custom' work.