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Is this a real or fake Fluke multimeter?
bpan:
I find it strange that you would have issues testing a socket with test leads. I do it all the time. But I use leads that are exposed. Shove them in and the tension of the socket holds them there just like it would on a plug.
bdunham7:
--- Quote from: Someone on July 06, 2023, 02:30:34 am ---Right there stated in the opening post yet you're digging in and insisting or arguing on what you want to talk about as if it affects the OP (your justification). Your issues with the suggestion of a Fluke 101 were not clear and stated up front, they're dripping out as you continue to blather on and pollute the thread.
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I don't want to pollute the thread further by responding blow-by-blow, but I really don't know what you are reading here. My specific issue with the F101 was stated clearly yet briefly in the first paragraph of my first reply. Disagreeing with forum members that I respect and providing a reason that can be discussed is hardly sniping. I'd expect them to consider what I say and change their minds if they agree with new information or ideas that they hadn't thought of--just as I would. Or, they can tell me why I'm wrong.
One of the options I suggested to the OP was, in fact, a good, small and cheap DMM. I only made other suggestions when he clarified what he was doing. Everything I said was directed at helping the OP, who clearly may not even really know the right questions to ask, come up with a good solution for his use case. None of my suggested strategies would cost more than $50 total. If you'd like to refute my underlying reasons or make a different suggestion, go ahead.
Hopefully the OP is a lurker turned active user who already realizes we're a bunch of opinionated gasbags.
bdunham7:
--- Quote from: bpan on July 06, 2023, 02:51:24 am ---I find it strange that you would have issues testing a socket with test leads. I do it all the time. But I use leads that are exposed. Shove them in and the tension of the socket holds them there just like it would on a plug.
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Yes, a good portion of the time that works. But there are many different designs. At least some of the time I find that I can't get the probe in and I have to hold both probes with one hand, other times I've observed a bad connection unless I hold the probe to one side. These are all sockets that appeared to work properly with a regular plug. Then there are plugs that are obstructed or hard to reach--behind furniture or something--and there isn't enough room for a test probe but there is for a plug tester. And finally, there are the new tamper-resistant plugs which totally defeat the probes, just as they're designed to do. I'm using normal TL71 and TL75 probes. As I say, YMMV.
Pcmaker:
test leads don't work too well in outlets, I just wiggle it side to side until I get contact
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