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  • Feb 27, 2010, 12:51 PM
    Clough
    I'm still waiting for Stratmando to answer my question as to what specifically to call the testing light.

    I will be patient and I appreciate it with those who are knowledgeable about such things for ignoring my ignorance!

    Thanks!
  • Feb 27, 2010, 01:02 PM
    parttime

    You could buy any 12/24 volt test light to do the job, all auto parts stores and most big box stores carry them.
  • Feb 27, 2010, 01:03 PM
    Clough
    Would K-Mart or Menards have something like that? They're just down the street from here.

    Thanks!
  • Feb 27, 2010, 01:06 PM
    parttime

    Yes, more than likely, if you Google 12volt test light you can see what they look like.
  • Mar 23, 2010, 11:47 PM
    Clough
    The first place where I had the new alternator installed, well they put it on bass awkward! Got stranded a couple more times! Belt was rubbing against an adjusting bolt!

    Decided not to even go back to them to have them correct the problem. Smelled booze and pot at the end of the day at that place.

    Not good...

    Asked a Pastor at one of the churches where I go to help me. Got it towed. Am very pleased with the work done at the import place to where it was towed.

    First place also wanted twice as much for a new air filter.

    So far, so smooth...

    Thanks!
  • Mar 24, 2010, 04:16 AM
    KISS

    Clough:

    Do you own a digital voltmeter?
  • Mar 24, 2010, 06:43 AM
    smoothy
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    Clough:

    Do you own a digital voltmeter?

    Yeah.. those can bre really cheap. Harbor Freight has them on sale for 3 or 4 dollars every so often. Less than a replacement 9 volt battery inside would cost. So its not a big investment to have in the house.
  • Mar 24, 2010, 06:43 AM
    Stratmando

    Sorry Clough, wasn't aware of your response,A year or more ago I tried to eleminate being sent emails for every response to a post, I unchecked everything I coud to eleminate them, I still get the Mail, but they don't always show up when I click "My Profile", A real pain, but I live with it.
    How to Use a Test Light
    Here is a DC Amprobe, I got mine years ago for under $100 I believe, this one is over $300, but this link does have the instructions which is useful knowlege:
    http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/am...ters/lh41a.htm
  • Mar 24, 2010, 12:09 PM
    Clough
    Okay, don't have a Harbor Freight store around here.

    Any other types of stores that might have a digital voltmeter that's inexpensive, please?

    Thanks!
  • Mar 24, 2010, 12:12 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Check HarborFreight.com.

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