scott.lambert
New member
Yeah, that's the stuff.
I'd recommend getting a volt/ohm meter at some point because it becomes a good tool for just about anything electrical around the house.
Roger is recommending an analog one because they respond immediately - the digital ones often blank the display and "give it a think" before showing the new number. They're still handy (and rugged) but for some things analog is best.
I'd go online for a good one, or if I had to have it today I'd go to Radio Shack or Sears.
If you want a winky light instead:
Radio Shack has a 12V LED - several actually, this is the cheapest at $2, which is about 200% of actual value - but anyway you only need one.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062567#tabsetBasic
It is meant to replace a red light bulb in a switch-monitor type application. It is polarized, but the back of the blister pack should have a picture so you can identify which lead is which. The LED will draw almost no current compared to a light bulb, which seems best to me.
There are other applications on the bike where it can be handy as well.
I'd recommend getting a volt/ohm meter at some point because it becomes a good tool for just about anything electrical around the house.
Roger is recommending an analog one because they respond immediately - the digital ones often blank the display and "give it a think" before showing the new number. They're still handy (and rugged) but for some things analog is best.
I'd go online for a good one, or if I had to have it today I'd go to Radio Shack or Sears.
If you want a winky light instead:
Radio Shack has a 12V LED - several actually, this is the cheapest at $2, which is about 200% of actual value - but anyway you only need one.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062567#tabsetBasic
It is meant to replace a red light bulb in a switch-monitor type application. It is polarized, but the back of the blister pack should have a picture so you can identify which lead is which. The LED will draw almost no current compared to a light bulb, which seems best to me.
There are other applications on the bike where it can be handy as well.