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7 Function Multi-Tester $5 + shipping @ Harbor Freight.

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uwannawhat

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Multi-Tester

Get accurate readings for DC voltage, DC current, AC voltage, resistance, transistor test, diode test, and continuity response. Features easy-to-read 3-1/2 digit LCD readout, positive set selector switch, and 32" leads. Low battery indication.Fuse and diode protected circuit.

DC-A: 0-200µA-2000µA-20mA-200mA
Resistance: 0-200-2000-20K-200K-2000K ohm
DC-V: 0-200mV-2000mV-20V-200V-1000V
AC-V: 0-200-750V
 
I picked up one of these today at our local B&M store. Not bad for the price. Also, just a fyi, the manager said he would pricematch anything on their website if you bring a copy of the page in. Of course that's assuming they have it in stock there. Of course, YMMV!
 
Harbor Freight rules. Get their catalog mailed to you, they often have 50%, 70%, and 80% off sales. They'll even pricematch their OLD obsolete catalogs from last year!

Last month they had a really hot deal for an electric impact wrench for $20. Cheap plastic tool, but the thing really works.
 


<< I picked up one of these today at our local B&M store. Not bad for the price. Also, just a fyi, the manager said he would pricematch anything on their website if you bring a copy of the page in. Of course that's assuming they have it in stock there. Of course, YMMV! >>



well its obviously YMMV on if they have it in stock. 😉 But its store policy that they will match prices from their website. EVERY harbor freight store does that. 🙂
 
Sorry scubasteve2001, this was my first trip to Harbor Freight. Didn't mean to pass along something that was common knowledge.
 
Bump for a useful tool. I have one of these (not purchased from Harbor Freight), and it works fine. Paid about $12 for mine. Made in China though, for those that care.
 
I wish I could say my experience there has been good. I placed an order for four items. No tracking info, I did get a confirmation email. 2 of the 4 items weren't in the box. 1 is "Backordered", and they just deleted another item. No email, notice, anything. I went back to the site today, and the two items that didn't (1 won't) ship are still available for sale on the site.

Northern Tool, OTOH, has superior customer service.

I will update as I know more.

Overall, not a good experience so far...
 
Harbor freight consistently gives *somewhat* more than you pay for. Incredibly cheap, not great quality but a good deal. Recent purchases have been a 1,000,000 candlepower rechargable flashlight for $10, a sliding chop saw for $100, scissors for $1. It has all been at least as good as I could hope for the money. Free shipping over $50. Order by phone and they will tell you what is in stock.
 
When I clicked on the link it comes up as $9.99. I have always wanted one but don't *need* one, although they are extremely useful. At $5 would be a bargain.. Is this sale over??
 
Anybody know how good this thing is? I work in car audio and most of the multi-testers I've seen cost in the hundreds. Cant see myself spending that much if this will get the job done just as well..
 
I have a nice meter that's fully auto/manual ranging, has peak hold, 4 memories, takes averages, interfaces to a PC via serial port, etc.

However, I started with a cheap $35 meter from Radio Shack. If this does the basics (volts, ohms, etc.) then it'll work fine. Only reason I bought the fancier one was because I had the urge to upgrade. A cheapie will do just fine for car audio. I was repairing TV's and other consumer electronics on a component-level with my cheap meter. Granted, it was not as cheap as this one, but I can't imagine it being hardly any worse than a base-model meter from Radio Shack.

I might get a couple to try out. I think I have a printed catalog which lists that price so the B&M store will PM even if it's an old catalog.
 
What did you get? And where?
I'm looking at a digital/analog multimeter, like this one: HarborFreight multimeter
Is there any reason to get an AC/DC multimeter?
I figure I should get a nice one, since I am an electrical engineer and all.
Thanks.



<< I have a nice meter that's fully auto/manual ranging, has peak hold, 4 memories, takes averages, interfaces to a PC via serial port, etc.

However, I started with a cheap $35 meter from Radio Shack. If this does the basics (volts, ohms, etc.) then it'll work fine. Only reason I bought the fancier one was because I had the urge to upgrade. A cheapie will do just fine for car audio. I was repairing TV's and other consumer electronics on a component-level with my cheap meter. Granted, it was not as cheap as this one, but I can't imagine it being hardly any worse than a base-model meter from Radio Shack.

I might get a couple to try out. I think I have a printed catalog which lists that price so the B&M store will PM even if it's an old catalog. >>

 
I have a Tenma 72-6000. I bought it from MCM Electronics maybe 4-years ago or so. They don't carry that particular model anymore, but they have plenty of newer models. The ones from Harbor Freight are manual ranging, which is fine, but if you're going to be using it a LOT I'd highly recommend autoranging. Hold, memory features, Min/Max/Avg, etc. are also very handy. I know MCM still carries lots of them with those features for <$100.
 
i have one of these. in fact, i've had it for about 3 years. not bad for the price, but since i'm en electrical engineering student (graduate in december, yay!) i'll be looking to upgrade soon.

for those who care: this meter is ok for lab use (it even calculates the beta of bjt transistors), since you won't do anything really in depth, but for real work, you probably want something better. some of the features that this one lacks:

> no audible signal for doing continuity checks. that's a big one.

> can't read the value of capacitors or inductors.

that's about all i can think of right offhand.

and oh yeah, harbor freight does rule.
 
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