FLUKE 12 MULTIMETER

flamenco58 · Guest

I wish to buy a fluke 12 multimeter. Or another fluke with high capacitance(uf) range for a reasonable price. thanks
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jts1957 · Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 2476 Location: Far, Far Away

Electrolytic capacitors CAN pass 'value' only meter tests, but still have, for example, bad ESR, which value only meters do NOT test for. Wink

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Guest · Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:53 am Post subject:

thank you jts1957 for a short yet perfect answer.i'll try to find a good in circuit esr meter. Very Happy

jts1957 · Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Posts: 2476 Location: Far, Far Away

'In Circuit' is deceptive. On mine a low reading across an electrolytic in a circuit that also has a low value resistance across it will give a possible false 'Good' indication. That being said, a bad indication dictates further investigation.

Value and ESR are the two most important parameters. Electrolytic with bad ESR will usually also effect its value.
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ed1808 · Joined: 25 May 2014 Posts: 5 Location: london

Hi there i have a Atlas ESR60 sitting here doing nothing as i have 2 and im really never that greedy its a very good meter from a fantastic company im looking for around £75 plus delivery its never been used long story and lack of communication between me and my partner lol

if you look on ebay they are over £90
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