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    Posted: 19 Dec 2018 at 6:24pm
I have some basic info but truly appreciate the videos.  I'm willing to learn, for sure.
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I have a digital Fluke and analog Simpson meters but neither go with me camping. For your tool kit to take in your Pod just go get a cheap Harbor Freight meter. It will tell your voltage or if you have a short just fine plus if you goof up and fry it you won't cry! All you need is a BASIC meter, nothing fancy.
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Harbor Freight currently has a 7 Function Digital Multimeter Item#63604 for $5.99.  Often times the same one is free! 
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That one is good for basic use. However, if one wants to check amperage use, it is useless. Harbor Freight also has a clamp multimeter, but in reality, one that can do DC amperage isn't any less expensive than the Southwire one I got at Lowe's.
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