Multimeter suggestions?

[TridenT]

Auto-ranging only. Suggestions? I'd like one that will last me and do just about everything I may need it to.

I keep running into times I need one for my car, appliances, some electronics, and home.

 

[l0cke]

What's your price range?

 

[Fenixgoon]

i was going to pick up an omega HHM21.

 

[TridenT]

i was going to pick up an omega HM21.

If that's a joke, I am not going to get it. I'm not an EE.

 

[Scarpozzi]

http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=multimeter

Narrow results to Tenma or Fluke.

 

[Fenixgoon]

If that's a joke, I am not going to get it. I'm not an EE.

it's not a joke. it's $85.

for me, it's worth it for work that way i don't have to rely on equipment that may or may not be available because someone else is using it.

http://www.omega.com/pptst/HHM10_20_30.html

edit, also, i'm not an EE either. it's nice having a DMM that will also take thermocouple inputs

 

[TridenT]

Ok. I don't know anything about Omega.

I know about Fluke because I've looked before. Should I go with the Fluke 115 on Amazon? It's $125.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Ok. I don't know anything about Omega.

I know about Fluke because I've looked before. Should I go with the Fluke 115 on Amazon? It's $125.

Check Tenma too....they make good stuff. I've owned a few of their meters and irons and have been pleased. I buy Tenma over Weller. Tenma was my last meter purchase for about $60.

 

[ra1nman]

I use a fluke 87v at work for troubleshooting. Anyways I asked a electronics hobbyist what he uses and he likes his Fluke 116 since it can pick up µA readings and auto-ranges fairly quickly.

 

[PottedMeat]

fluke. still using the 112 i got 15 years ago brand new off ebay


just picked up a fluke 23 for $5 too :awe:

 

[JManInPhoenix]

Fluke all the way

 

[shortylickens]

Auto-ranging only. Suggestions? I'd like one that will last me and do just about everything I may need it to.
I keep running into times I need one for my car, appliances, some electronics, and home.

A good Fluke model. You will be spending around 200 bucks.

 

[skull]

http://www.amazon.com/Fieldpiece-Tru...keywords=sc+56

Best meter I've ever owned. The $60 fieldpiece I had before this one lasted 3 years getting beat around in my tool pouch every day. I needed more features and the amp clamp started giving funny readings but everything else still worked.

 

[natto fire]

Again, what is your price range, and will you be doing lots of amperage/current tests?

I have a Klein CL2000, and while I like the price and that it does DC amperage readings through the clamp, my co-workers Fluke 117 is a superior meter for anything not related to amperage readings. (It is a plain multi-meter)

 

[rpanic]

Get a Fluke.

 

[velillen]

I needed a cheap one a few months ago. Picked up this one. For 20 bucks it has worked great for the simple needs i have had. (ie is the battery putting out 12v, is this wire getting power, ect) For a general use, have around the house type i would recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ussfletcher]

Unless you are doing something where accuracy is actually necessary, I think any ~$20 auto-ranging model should be good enough. At work I use nicer Flukes, and everyone knows they are quality, but for 75-80% of what I do (Electronics prototyping and validation) I'd be fine with a cheaper option.

 

[TridenT]

I guess I'll go with the $20 model for now and then step up to something really fancy when I settle down.

I only need this for pretty simple shit after all. I don't think I need super accurate readings.

 

[TwiceOver]

Built one of those kits in high school electronics elective. Been using it ever since. 20 years, not bad.

 

[Rinaun]

Fluke, hands-down. I'm not sure which one but you want a fluke meter. I have meters from the late 80's (their first digital ones) from fluke and they still work amazingly well. If you plan on using it monthly, invest in a fluke. If just for general stuff any harbor freight meter will work fine.

 

[rudeguy]

I guess I'll go with the $20 model for now and then step up to something really fancy when I settle down.

I only need this for pretty simple shit after all. I don't think I need super accurate readings.

I use a $9 one from Amazon. It works just fine and I haven't found anything it won't do. It's tested accurate to within .01 volts.

 

[Leros]

I have one of these basic Flukes for $125 http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-115-Comp.../dp/B000OCFFMW

I also have a $25 Radio Shack model. The Fluke feels better and has more precision, but they both get basic jobs done. If you're not doing fine electronics, I wouldn't spend more than $50.

Don't get a silly automotive or electrician multimeter though.

 

[disappoint]

UT-61E 22,000 count multimeter. Autoranging, voltage in V and mV, current in A, mA and uA, resistance, capacitance, frequency (you should really get an oscilloscope for this though) currently $51 at Amazon. Max current 10A fused with ceramic fuses.

http://www.amazon.com/UNI-T-Digital..._6?ie=UTF8&qid=1397948789&sr=8-6&keywords=61E

 

[stormkroe]

If it's hobby-ish in nature, go cheap. The only thing I would suggest is try to find one with a clamp on amp reader. They can be found for $30 if you look hard enough and being able to check large loads is super handy.

 

[TridenT]

Got the INNOVA 3320. It's garbage. Measuring the test leads for resistance gives measurements that fluctuate between 0.01 Ohms to infinite. On top of that, when I try to measure the AC voltage in my apartment... It says 128V at the high end, but other times gives 10V if I am not just perfect about it.

I need different test leads, apparently!