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Originally Posted by Tom9589
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!
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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.