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Thanks for the correction....re: volt scale.The yellow scale on the left is DC volts and the most appropriate on your meter is 50
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it will also be difficult to read accurately.
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sorry to say, but with an analogue meter of that quality and on a 0-50 vdc scale, it won't be very accurate, it will also be difficult to read accurately.
If you want to learn how to use a meter, and not just for battery voltage, then my advice is to buy a reasonably priced digital multimeter from the likes of Maplins .. from as little as £20
easy to use and easy to read..
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/digital-multimeter-with-voltage-detector-n61lk
How about this one from screwfix half the costhttp://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-mas830b-digital-multimeter-600v/75337
David
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For an accurate reading you need to view the needle such that it is covering it's own reflection in the mirror at the bottom. (PARALLAX ERROR)
The yellow scale on the left is DC volts and the most appropriate on your meter is 50
Like most things in life you get what you pay for David. It doesn't say on the info what the % accuracy is.. so presumably it's not great..
If it's only for using once in a while to test the battery, then it will do the job... it's better than a cheap analogue
If you are going to use a lot I would buy something a bit better .. look for % accuracy..
an example is the Maplins one in my link that gives DCV accuracy as +/- 0.5%
You can of course go to the other extreme and buy a pro meter like a Fluke, but they are over £100
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Evidence please.Just a point about the multi meters above and others of the same types. Even if it has a 240v range it is NOT advisable to use these meters to check mains voltages, it is a safety issue. You really want a martindale tester for mains work, much safer.
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it is only for occasional use. These are the instructions.
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Like most things in life you get what you pay for David. It doesn't say on the info what the % accuracy is.. so presumably it's not great..
If it's only for using once in a while to test the battery, then it will do the job... it's better than a cheap analogue
If you are going to use a lot I would buy something a bit better .. look for % accuracy..
an example is the Maplins one in my link that gives DCV accuracy as +/- 0.5%
You can of course go to the other extreme and buy a pro meter like a Fluke, but they are over £100
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