Very helpful video! Digital meters are handy sometimes but not ideal other times. Trying to troubleshoot an airplane alternator with digital is a waste of time. I have been wanting a nice analog meter for years. I especially longed for a Simpson 260. A friend gave me one today as a gift. I am thrilled! I'm learning everything I can about it and I appreciate this video.
We made infrared detectors. Any attempt to measure the resistance of one with a Simpson 260 resulted in immediate zapping of the detector. Most other meters (HP, etc.) were fine. That’s why we banned their use.
hahahaha...."dangerous". Always remember, a little knowledge is dangerous, too. These meters are NOT "idiot proof". They are from a time when the user actually had to have intelligience, experience and knew what they were doing. And also how to apply that knowledge and experience to the task at hand.
Very helpful video! Digital meters are handy sometimes but not ideal other times. Trying to troubleshoot an airplane alternator with digital is a waste of time. I have been wanting a nice analog meter for years. I especially longed for a Simpson 260. A friend gave me one today as a gift. I am thrilled! I'm learning everything I can about it and I appreciate this video.
My series 4 has been my right hand man for a long time. Thanks for the video
We made infrared detectors. Any attempt to measure the resistance of one with a Simpson 260 resulted in immediate zapping of the detector. Most other meters (HP, etc.) were fine. That’s why we banned their use.
The classic.
Grato!
That meter can be dangerous. Even in the 80s, we were not allowed to use that meter for anything in the lab.
totally. my 260 stole my car and used it to rob a bank
hahahaha...."dangerous". Always remember, a little knowledge is dangerous, too. These meters are NOT "idiot proof". They are from a time when the user actually had to have intelligience, experience and knew what they were doing. And also how to apply that knowledge and experience to the task at hand.
@@fiver-hoo My 260 stole my heart. Looking at this video brings back memories. Your lab was not complete without this classic. Yes, I am 62 years old.
What's dangerous about it? Says overload protected...
@@joehead1294 it has a terminal voltage over 10 vdc. There are many devices that can be destroyed by it.