Multi - Meter , thinking of buying this one

[Davesax]

Will this be cool for checking the circuit and measuring resistance

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Also , can I take it to Oz with me in a few weeks ?

Thanks

 

[Dan]

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They sponsor our electrical forum and might be able to get you some discount.

 

[Scott]

Maplin do one very similar for about a fiver that i use

 

[Daz]

You are only really concerned with resistance readings so something with that many settings is way over the top, but at the price it should certainly tick your boxes. I got mine from screwfix for around 5 or 6 quid and does all that I need.

Good luck mate.

 

[Davesax]

Do I need a separate curcuit alarm then? I thought this would do that as well as measure resistance

 

[jay]

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[Davesax]

Thanks Jay - whats the demand like for UFH in Aus , is it a growing trend or an expensive luxury?

 

[jay]

depends on what location you go to Darwin doesnt drop below 27 so no need down Melbourne way yes its been available for quite a few years down here the rules on installation vary from state to state to some you can install some must be done by sparky

 

[Gazzer]

To install Electric UFH you really need a Multimeter to check for the required resistance before laying. Then the tester that Jays mentions while laying...2 different items....One measures a resitance value the other a break in the circuit.

 

[Davesax]

Yes , wondered if there was one that did both. cheers

 

[tfs]

I have one from Maplin, cost me less than £10 does fine for the basics!