Re: Mastech ms8229
Sorry I took so long. Had some other stuff I was too focused on. I did move the contacts but instead of the top four and bottom four as suggested, I had moved the bottom with the one above it and so on. That was how the contacts got off and it changed it to where the volts were back but every other range was gone until one poster posted a image and I fixed that....
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Extech DW-6060 Usage
I got a Extech dw-6060 watt meter recently and could only use the general functions (amps, volts). I didn't know how to use watts. After a lot of time on Google trying to find manuals besides the junky Reed's version I found a awesome, nothing but chinese(I think) manual. In that was a nice image showing how to use watts. After rigging up something using two sets of meter leads I finally got it working. I know have ordered some solder banana connectors and not the junky ones with a set screw on the side so I wont get shocked. I will modify a short extension cable to have colored connectors so... -
Re: Mastech ms8229
I don't know if they are missing some or in wrong position. I did move them around which is how I got the volts back but lost the other ranges was because one contact was off by barely anything. I can move them but I dont know how much I could do. Also I don't think they are worn down. I used it for only a couple months before it died....Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
I did. that was how I got the volts but lost the other functions. I can try moving contacts into different spots and see what that does after I can get to it....Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
I am kinda thinking that when weather gets nice again and if I can't fix it I might since I don't care about it fry it. You know. Get my deep fryer and batter out. And fry it!
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Re: Mastech ms8229
Having issues due to snow storm and ipad acting up. This should be the ohms in volts position....Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
Here are some photos showing ohms in volts range and amps in volts terminal....Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
I adjusted the little contacts but now it is back to how it was before. I must have moved one by mistake which gave me volts but no other range. I still don't have volts and amps as it wants to measure amps from the volts terminal. This is so weird.
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Re: Mastech ms8229
Closer! But I think some of those little contacts in the rotor switch are off. I now have volts on volts but all the other ranges are not the right things. Volts now is the only correct position but before and amps were the only ones off. I need a picture of someone's switch that isn't messed up so I can't see why mine if off and fix it.Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
I grabbed my extremely bright flashlight and looked at most solder joints if not all and didn't see anything that looked off. I grabbed my tooth brush again and cleaned the entire board. Going to try in a couple minutes after it dries.Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
If you can get a picture of the rotor switch. The part that turns for me I ca see if mine has the little contact pieces off and not in the right spot for what ever reason. Thanks for help so far!...Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
Here is a picture of the rotor switch...Leave a comment:
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Re: Mastech ms8229
I opened it for only the 20th time today and cleaned the rotor switch with a old tooth brush and some rubbing alcohol and it still want to measure ohms in the volts position. I don't know what is causing it only that it is annoying. It wants to when I hit the select button switch between all the ohms functions such as ohms, diode, continuity, caps(nf). Only problem is that it doesn't measure only displays it as though it was trying.Leave a comment:
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Re: Protek 6300 "5 in 1" DMM
Here is the picture. Just so weird....Leave a comment:
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Mastech ms8229
I know this is an old thread but might someone be able to help? I have a Mastech ms8229 and for some reason it is acting up so weird. I have no idea what I did to get this but it want to measure ohms in the volts position. It won't measure the ohm or even notice any volts(testing with a aaa to not damage it). I opened it and looked carefully around and didn't see any broken parts or anything missing. I don't care about the meter but just want to know what it up with it. I died little over a year ago and I got much nicer ones after it did. -
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Hello! I am Hunter and enjoy all if not most things vintage. I have many old things including many vintage multimeters and record players working or not for those. Enjoy looking for stuff to buy all day!Leave a comment:
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