Re: Diode testing with my meter *wierd*
- From: spanks_4@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 11:03:14 -0700 (PDT)
On Sep 9, 12:16 pm, Steve Kulpa <steveku...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
but then, if you're taking it out of circuit, which is the only way to
get an accurate reading, you might as well just replace it w/ a new
one. Diodes are cheap, and you'll have the peace of mind that it's
NOT the problem. Plus you may damage it with all the unsoldering and
resoldering.
steve
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Steve Kulpa (cargpb10)
Hermitage, TNhttp://www.geocities.com/stevekulpa/pinball.htm- Pinballhttp://www.geocities.com/stevekulpa/faces/rgpidx.htm - Faces
On Sep 9, 12:02 pm, seymour-shabow <seymour.sha...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
spank...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
If I set my meter up to test Diodes/transistors I get wierd side
affects. When I test a diode they should read .2 - .7 from what I
have been reading. Well my meter gives me a measurement of 160 on some
diodes *I have tested a known working one* and 004/0004 *can't
remember which* on a different diode I tested.
Can someone tell me why it is doing this? I read the manual on how to
hook up the leads on the meter, but nothing changed. I really don't
want to spend a fortune on a meter, but I am thinking I might have to
grab one from either radio shack, home depot, or lowes.
In circuit or out of circuit? In circuit it depends on the circuit, it
usually seems to work, but not 100%.
Out of circuit it should test as you say..... you aren't holding the
leads while doing it are you? Take yourself out of the circuit.
-scott CARGPB#29
I am working on a Buck Rogers pinball of mine. I have also taken up a
new hobby of fixing guitar sound pedals and my first project is a Big
Muff distortion pedal. Don't want to spend most of my profit on parts
if I can help it.
The one that was new that tested at 160 was out of circuit and the
other that tested 160 was in circuit. The one that tested 004/0004
was also in circuit. The meter should give me a number like .2 to .
7, but it is giving these big numbers which aren't right.
.
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