Ohm / MM meter
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Ohm / MM meter
Ok guy's I have been reading threads on glow plugs an UCV harness etc, and in a lot of cases you need to check the resistance to narrow down/ find the problems, so it got me thinking it's time I add one to the tool box and learn how to use it.
My question is a Ohm meter & multi meter the same thing? and if not do I need to have both? Also I'm guessing I can just buy one at the local Lowes.
Thanks
Rich
My question is a Ohm meter & multi meter the same thing? and if not do I need to have both? Also I'm guessing I can just buy one at the local Lowes.
Thanks
Rich
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From: La La Land
Part of the "multi" is almost always a resistance, or "ohm" meter.
So, yes, a multi-meter will fill the bill. However, there are many different qualities of multi-meter, and the cheaper ones are not usually very accurate at real low resistance readings, like glow-plugs.
Pop
So, yes, a multi-meter will fill the bill. However, there are many different qualities of multi-meter, and the cheaper ones are not usually very accurate at real low resistance readings, like glow-plugs.
Pop
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Yes an Ohm meter just does that, resistance measured in Ohms. Usually a Digital Multimeter (DMM) has Ohm, volts and amps. I inherited a Fluke meter from my grandfather's estate and i have to say it is a very very nice unit!
