This box contains precision tools and sometimes doubles as a forensic
assortment which I
take along on due diligence or on electrical inspection as it provides
the minimum needed
to investigate basic power quality problems
| Quan. |
Description |
Notes on tool |
| 1x |
Fluke model 111 meter |
The raison detre for this meter is its low susceptibility
to RF - I bought this meter with the 'crash protector' option,
which is an impact shield in a bright yellow
color. This extends the life of the meter from any thing short
of the worst abuse and the bright
color makes it much easier to find after a long night when you're
packing up. |
| 1x |
Cen-Tech Model 266 Digital amprobe/multimeter |
bought this for $10.oo new so how good could
it be but then again, I'm not worried about what happens to
it. |
| 1x |
Triplett Model 30 'The Grabber' analog amprobe/ohmmeter |
Old faithful as it has been with me since about
1976. Has a wonderful multiplier accessory that allows current
measurements of small AC line inputs, which is a most helpful
troubleshooting aid for smaller plugin devices. In this box
mainly for auld lange
sine. |
| 1x |
Inclinometer |
Your basic Sears builders' model 39840 protractor/inclinometer
for sat alignment and a determination of pitch. One edge has
a mag strip, which is helpful, when you are working on earth
stations as you can attach it to some metal member that is inline
with the feedhorn antenna and have
both hands free to adjust elevation. |
| 1x |
Basic belt tool pouch |
Contains a leatherman tool, a small flashlight
and a 4 in 1 screwdriver -- invaluable |
| 1x |
A basic Bell System 'butt set' |
For checking phone lines and sampling audio in
'bridging mode'. |
| 1x |
At least four clip leads with #18 wire of different
colors |
for troubleshooting control circuits and
wiring in any of the multimeters for continuous measurements |
| x |
Spare batteries |
for all battery powered devices --- usually a
couple of 9 volts, AAs (for the flashlight), AAAs(for pagers),
etc. |
There are also some 'strange' specialty items in this case such
as:
