I have a chance to buy a used Amprobe AM 510 at a really great price. The problem is that I don't know for certain how to determine if it will read current, as the re-sale store it is at doesn't want me to wire it in series to check it, or even open it to test the fuses.
I did test for continuity with another meter, AM510 dial set at both amps, and ma, and there was continuity. Does this at least indicate that that the fuses are likely intact?
Store says it will refund money if it is broken, but I'd feel better if I had a way to test current reading function without disassembly, or creating an impromptu series wiring. If fuse was blown, store could easily say I did it.
Realizing it's not the best meter, but it's spotless-looks new, all other functions work, and it's priced at less than cost of single fuse. Would my other meter have any cause to show continuity if the AM510's fuses were blown? Thoughts? Thanks for any input.
I did test for continuity with another meter, AM510 dial set at both amps, and ma, and there was continuity. Does this at least indicate that that the fuses are likely intact?
Store says it will refund money if it is broken, but I'd feel better if I had a way to test current reading function without disassembly, or creating an impromptu series wiring. If fuse was blown, store could easily say I did it.
Realizing it's not the best meter, but it's spotless-looks new, all other functions work, and it's priced at less than cost of single fuse. Would my other meter have any cause to show continuity if the AM510's fuses were blown? Thoughts? Thanks for any input.
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