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Why do we want fast continuity detection in a multimeter?

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Hogwild:
That's a ton of useful information. Thanks. So, does anyone know whether any Zotek/Zoyi models higher in the product line have better continuity testing?

Fungus:
I don't think the ZT-Y will be a slow meter.

The probes make a big difference. Try cleaning the points with alcohol or soap to remove grease, see what happens.

Next: Get some gold plated probes.

TimFox:
Building on comments above:
Moving a probe along a metal trace or wire often gives an intermittent connection, depending on the state of the probe (Au plating is better) and the junk on the surface of the wire (especially solder flux and oxidation).

BeBuLamar:
I use the resistance measurement to check for continuity normally. It would tell me how good the continuilty is. I use the contnuity function when it's intermittent and it happens to quick to take a reading.

Hogwild:
The Pomona probes I have work very quickly with my old Mastercraft meter. They work much more slowly when connected to the Zotek. That tells me it's not the probes.

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