[DuMass]

What do you use for testing caps?
Do you prefer a stand-alone cap tester or an all-in-one multimeter with cap test function?

I have an Amrad digital dual-cap tester, which I think is pretty neat, since it's the only dual-cap tester I've ever seen, as well as an older Supco model and a Fluke multimeter with cap test function.

 

[beenthere]

I use my Fieldpiece multimeter.

 

[MorePower7701]

I use a Fluke 116 multimeter

 

[hvaclover]

Ya' know I surf the net looking for different brands of meters that have all the HVAC functions of a Fluke 116. I have found that all the brands I have come across vary in price but all have a cap tester function.

I have two Ideal meters, one a class II that is compact and cost $30 and a classIII that cost $50. The cap testers on all of them are all accurate as the hundred dollar meters.

I don't see any need for a dedicated cap tester cause all the multi meters come with them these days and there is no deficiency in accuracy from one to the next.

 

[aintitfun]

Agreed. I do have a dedicated cap tester that I bought a long time ago, it still rides around on the truck just in case.

 

[hvaclover]

Agreed. I do have a dedicated cap tester that I bought a long time ago, it still rides around on the truck just in case.

Welcome Aintitfun.

 

[JohnH1]

You guys and you new fangled tools. :laughing:

Not sure if the picture is showing up. I could not see it untill I logged in again. Anyone see it? Maybe I need to resize it.

 

[hvaclover]

Can't read the scale.

 

[JohnH1]

I will have to take a clear pic when I get back to the shop.

 

[hvaclover]

Nice piece. i am a sucker for test equipment over 30 years old.
Hell, the wood box it comes in is a work of art and craftsmanship.

Old timers will remember the the day we first started out if you had an instrument like that you were branded a nerd. That was because we could not afford them back then. lol.

 

[JohnH1]

Box closed with a old Baso T-couple tester.

http://www.hvacsite.com/members/johnh1-54/albums/stuff/69-stuff-001.jpg

 

[JohnH1]

Can't read the scale.

Maybe the scale can be seen in this pic

 

[hvaclover]

Maybe the scale can be seen in this pic

Cool. But it would never survive in the truck!!!

I dig old tools to the max.

Thanks for posting that.

 

[JackClay]

Re :

Hello,

I am using ESR meter for checking capacitor. Vincin's method will work with sufficiently large capacitor values. (Especially if one uses an analog meter.)

 

[andreeakamaras]

ESR meter for capacitor , too.

 

[Sandy]

Please tell me the pasadena appliance repair . Broke a refrigerator from all. I know only one site is what((

 

[Thatguy]

ESR meter for capacitor , too.

What one are you guys using? The one I have is only good for checking electrolytic capacitors on circuit boards. It would never measure a motor cap (or at least it didn’t when I tried).


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[slccarpet001]

Ive been using Fluke 116 multimeter. That would be great.


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[Thatguy]

I use a fluke 16 if checking the capacitor powered off and out of circuit. I would use a fluke 116 but my tools are not that new.

If the equipment can’t be shut down then I use my Fluke 322.


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[sanfordconcrete001]

Fluke 116 multimeter is the best for me.


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Nathan - concrete contractors Sanford FL