battery drain

[Mark R]

Kent,
That's why you need a VOM with a 10A or 20A scale as well.  0.2A is not
enough for this task, and likely why your fuse is blown.  ALL of the VOMs
that I own have a place for a spare fuse as well.  None of mine are Flukes,
but I don't buy cheap ones, either.  Also, make sure it has at least a 10
MEGA ohm internal resistance if you're planning on ever checking computer
(ECU, etc.) circuits.  Most units above $25.00 or $35.00 these days qualify.

Radio shack should have that fuse.  If not, they could surely order it?
$2.00 per fuse is crazy.  Anyhow, if you can't find one locally, I'll mail
you one from here in Binghamton.

Mark Rosenkrantz

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Grant Lenahan wrote:
> > There should always be a draw, even if it is tiny.
> >
> > 1. you do insert the leads in series
> > 2. in general, DVMs require you to move one lead to a different socket
> > for current measurements
> > 3. there is a fuse, typically, at least on the lower settings
>
> Yes, there is a fuse. It's 0.2A at 250V, 5x20mm.  My local Radio Shack
> doesn't
> have one.
>
> DigiKey says non-stock, $2 each, minimum of 5.  I'm not sure the DVM cost
> me
> that much.  I'll try Mouser.com.
>
> As my S.O. says, "All I want is a simple life."
>
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