In Reply to: Simpson multi meter follow up posted by gonzo on September 27, 2016 at 20:13:16:
I have a -8 and a -6
I prefer the new one because it's in better condition and has more useful scales, but they're very similar.After frying a DMM with a voltage spike, I tend to save the DMM for measuring capacitors and resistors, and frequency, and use the 260 for basic troubleshooting. Just keep in mind it's not a VTVM, so meter loading will affect voltage readings in some circuits which have a high source impedance.
I like my 260's a lot. I would suggest that when you start using it, you may find it a bit awkward if you're accustomed to a DMM. Don't quit just then but persist and keep using it until it becomes second nature. Now that I am used to it the 260 I certainly prefer it to my digital meters.
Edits: 09/28/16
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- RE: Simpson multi meter follow up - maxhifi 07:19:11 09/28/16 (0)