FSM Defenition of Approximately 0 Ohm

[foofers]

I'm checking the FSM for the s13 ca18det and for testing components it says "Approximately 0 Ohms"? Not sure what range they mean by approximate. Would 1.2 Ohms be approximate to 0 or it has to be 0.1..0.5 Ohms or less?
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[dbeiler]

Yes, 1.2 ohms is perfect. Anything under 5 ohms is fantastic.

Are you familiar with ohm testing? To get a 'correct' reading, you must subtract the meter test leads' resistance from the measured circuit's resistance. Example: You test the circuit and measure 1.2 ohms of resistance. You now touch one test lead directly to the other test lead and measure .1 ohms. 1.2 - .1 = the circuit you tested has 1.1 ohms of resistance.

Almost all meter test leads have around .1 ohms of resistance. A 100% perfect circuit will have around .1 ohms as well. Low end meters aren't completely accurate at low ohm readings.

With anything under 5 ohms, you're golden.

[foofers]

Not familiar with ohm testing...learning as I go. Thanks for the info....much appreciated.

[foofers]

Any recommendations on a "cheap" accurate tester.

[JM216S14]

Any recommendations on a "cheap" accurate tester.

define "cheap" 5 dollars? 50 dollars? 100 dollars?

also here http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=611069 some videos and info on multi-meters and using them

[TopRamen]

I think industry standard in less than 1ohm but he is correct in saying you need to subtract the lead resistance. Also a crappy meter will cause fluctuations of several tenths.

[wiring specialties]

You can pick up a great one for under $50