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Title: Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter
Post by: James in FL on February 07, 2015, 07:24:43 PM
I am trying to clean up my wiring in my control panel.
Presently incorporating two digital multimeters.
Yes, I could use one, but don't wish to turn a knob to toggle between volts and amps to see real time information.
Two are bulky and that's what I'm trying to get away from.
I want small and compact, and both volts and amps on one display, at the same time, no turning knobs or flipping a toggle switch.

I have been looking at this;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321401479269?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Anybody bought from this etailer and can comment on the quality or accuracy of these?
Yes, you get what you pay for, but I have less invested in the two meters I'm already using, and I find them accurate (>2%) compared to my fluke.
Anybody bought one, or anything else from this company?

http://stores.ebay.com/nyplatform?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Seller has 99.9 positive rating over 21,000 transactions.
Thoughts, or better yet, real experience?
Title: Re: Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter
Post by: Richg on February 07, 2015, 07:46:35 PM
works quite well. I use on on my Hill Topper eBike. it runs on 24 VDC when needed.

Rich
Title: Re: Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter
Post by: Richg on February 07, 2015, 07:58:43 PM
forgot to mention. E bikes don't operate in reverse, at least not two wheel bikes but I see no reason why this would not work for you.

rich
Title: Re: Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter
Post by: Len on February 07, 2015, 11:33:09 PM
The meter shown at the first link only measures postive voltage, so would have to be installed before any reversing switches. It also requires a 4v-30VDC power supply to for the LED display.

Complete specs and additional pictures here: http://www.nyplatform.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1018 (http://www.nyplatform.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1018)

Len
Title: Re: Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter
Post by: James in FL on February 09, 2015, 10:52:28 PM
Thanks Rich and Len,

Quoteforgot to mention. E bikes don't operate in reverse, at least not two wheel bikes...

QuoteThe meter shown at the first link only measures postive voltage, so would have to be installed before any reversing switches


Yeah saw that, not a problem.

I have a shoe box full of wall warts I could use for DC power supply.

I'm going to pull the trigger on this one and buy a few, will you know how they work out.
Thanks again