old_coot88
06-22-2026, 10:57 PM
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View Full Version : Who all had or has one of these? old_coot88 06-22-2026, 10:57 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amucT0JFxaE Tom9589 06-23-2026, 03:32 PM Everywhere I have worked had some of these Simpsons around. However, I personally like my model 630 Triplett. Hard to beat an analog meter movement for spotting intermittent circuits, especially in automotive circuits. Try that with a digital meter! Username1 06-23-2026, 07:30 PM . They are both very good meters, I have a few Simpson 260's and a Triplett 630. There is a model Triplett 630 - NS or NA that is very high ohms/volt - I don't remember which but it's the next best thing to a good VTVM. Either way a Good Analog meter is good to have and know how to use.... I also have one of those super High Ohms/volt Simpsons also a good meter. . DavGoodlin 06-24-2026, 12:43 PM Everywhere I have worked had some of these Simpsons around. However, I personally like my model 630 Triplett. Hard to beat an analog meter movement for spotting intermittent circuits, especially in automotive circuits. Try that with a digital meter! Triplett 630s were used in my VoTech electronics class in late 70s for freshmen's ohms law classes. We also had EICO 232 VTVMs, which I used on the electronics. They did not yet have Fluke, Beckman and other DMMs. Most importantly, Instructor showed loading effect of even a good quality VOM on small signal and oscillator circuits. Simpson 260 has a smaller visible scale, and extra jacks/functions electronics techs don't necessarily appreciate. I have a 260 (unrestored) and a 269, which is oriented toward RF techs and has a huge meter for touchy adjustments. It was a great meter to put in the hands of everyone else from auto/farm mechanics to appliance repair to plant maintenance, provided they are aware of voltages and arc-flash risks at a specific location and use proper protective gear. Tom9589 06-24-2026, 12:46 PM My particular Triplett 630 is a 630-NA. It has a range doubler switch which gives you twice as many voltage ranges. Very helpful. |