Re: Favourite Test Equipment

On Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:41:18 +0100, Cursitor Doom <cd@notformail.com>
wrote:

Hi all,
>
I'm starting to get a bit fed up with having my test equipment blow up
just when it's needed. This is the drawback with vintage gear; if it's
not used frequently then it can go *bang* the next time you switch it
on. It makes for good practice in repairing stuff, but wastes a lot of
time which could be better spent doing other things.
I think it's time I modernised my test gear. I was just wondering if
anyone has any recommendations they can share. Is there a particular
piece of test equipment you couldn't live without? Something you're
particularly impressed with? I'd be interested to know so I can
perhaps acquire said item and thereby reduce the number of explosions
I experience.
>
Thanks,
>
CD.

If you only use it on weekends, you'll probably continue to have
problems - even if it's only remembering how the equipment is
supposed to work.

You'll find that it's connectors, batteries, heaters, indicators,
software and personal safety equipment that wear out most frequently.
If your test gear includes any of these, maintain them regularly to
avoid disappointment.

If you find that you are missing something that you need, address
THAT issue.

RL