[NSRCA-discussion] JR and un-regulated 6V

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jun 15, 2006, at 3:29 PM, Bob Richards wrote:

> Take the digital meter, add a load resistor, and you've got what  
> you need.
>
> For the resistor, at least 2w (preferably 5) and about 17 ohms  
> would give about 300ma current at 5v. For the best accuracy,  
> connect the resistor to the plug that goes into the charge  
> connector, not at the meter end of the cable.
>
> I purchased a voltmeter from Sears, about $50, but it is also a  
> clamp-on current meter that will read both AC and DC current  
> without having to insert itself in the circuit. I use it a lot with  
> my electrics.

Yep, the Sears clamp-on meter is small, works great and you can get  
it for only $40 if you wait for a sale (annually).

Ron Van Putte

>
> Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
>
> On Jun 15, 2006, at 2:27 PM, Anthony Romano wrote:
>
> > I am looking for a decent ESV that isn't $50.
>
> I don't know why one would be looking for an ESV when you can get a
> really nice digital voltmeter that measures several ranges of AC
> volts, DC volts, Ohms and DC amps at WalMart for about $18.95. Go
> to the Auto Department and look for the ElectroTek meter. They used
> to be dark gray, but current models are yellow. The local electronic
> guru uses one and sold the rest of us on it. I have two: one for the
> shop and one for the van.
>
> Ron Van Putte
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