Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

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THis is a newer version of the meter I own.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JL6LLL/ref=3Dcm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uUfqFb3VQKRAG
It has been very reliable for me.  I think it is just about the best value
for the money out there right now.  I have had several of the HF freebies,
all have failed.

On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 6:24 PM Tom Coradeschi <[email-masked]> wrote:

> Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to give
> up the ghost and I=E2=80=99m seeking insights on what I might replace it =
with.
>
> Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the
> craftsman in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t ro=
ck solid,
> but value for the dollar spent when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really i=
sn=E2=80=99t
> there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.
>
> Basic functionality:
> AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves
> thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have
> Autoranging is also a must have
>
> What are folks out there using that you would recommend?
>
> Thanks.
>
> =E2=80=94
> Tom Coradeschi
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>THis is a newer version of the meter I own. <br></div=
><div>
<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JL6LLL/ref=3Dcm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uUfq=
Fb3VQKRAG">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JL6LLL/ref=3Dcm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_uUfq=
Fb3VQKRAG</a>

</div><div> It has been very reliable for me.=C2=A0 I think it is just abou=
t the best value for the money out there right now.=C2=A0 I have had severa=
l of the HF freebies, all have failed.</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_q=
uote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 6:24 PM=
 Tom Coradeschi &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]<=
/a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0=
px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">G=
ood evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to give up=
 the ghost and I=E2=80=99m seeking insights on what I might replace it with=
.<br>
<br>
Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman=
 in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock solid, b=
ut value for the dollar spent when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=
=E2=80=99t there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.<br>
<br>
Basic functionality:<br>
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves<br>
thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have<br>
Autoranging is also a must have<br>
<br>
What are folks out there using that you would recommend?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
=E2=80=94<br>
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At 07:24 PM 8/21/2020, you wrote:

 >Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman 
multimeter has decided to give up the
 > ghost and I=E2=80=99m seeking insights on what I 
might replace it with. Looked at the
 >Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in the firs=
t
 >place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock 
solid, but value for the dollar spent
 >when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=E2=80=99t there. Application=
s are home and
 >automotive in nature. Basic functionality: 
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are
 >must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly 
rated nice to have Autoranging is
 >also a must have What are folks out there using that you would recommend?=

Tom,

You said mostly for home and automotive use.  Not sure why the requiremets =
fo
the thermocouple and auto ranging.

But I've got a bunch of multimeters.  I have a 
ton of the cheap HF digital ones,
one in every car, one in every tool box & bag, and almost one in every room=
 of
the house.  They are the most accurate, but I've has some for well over 10 =
yrs.

I have so many because they are so cheap Free to $4.

However, I prefer analog meters.  The seem to be 
"steadier" than the digital one.
Many time the digital ones take too long to 
reacquire their setting.  I've got about 5
analog meters,  one in my tool box, and another 
one in my automotive speciality tool box, with my 
dwell tach meter.  Then I've got a couple of old 
radio shack meters that I really like.  A simpson 
which is the top of the heap, and a Voltohmist
Jr. VTVM.

So it depends on what you really want.  I don't 
think you need a $200 meter, but
then again I may be wrong.

That LUKE meter John Innis has really looks like a good buy.

I don't see that you need to spend pro dollar for a meter that you aren't u=
sing
every day all the time.

John

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&gt;Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to
give up the<br>
&gt; ghost and I=E2=80=99m seeking insights on what I might replace it with=
=2E
Looked at the <br>
&gt;Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in the
first <br>
&gt;place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock solid, but value f=
or
the dollar spent <br>
&gt;when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=E2=80=99t there. Applicati=
ons are
home and <br>
&gt;automotive in nature. Basic functionality: AC/DC voltage,
resistance/continuity are <br>
&gt;must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have
Autoranging is <br>
&gt;also a must have What are folks out there using that you would
recommend? <br><br>
<br>
Tom,<br><br>
You said mostly for home and automotive use.&nbsp; Not sure why the
requiremets fo<br>
the thermocouple and auto ranging.<br><br>
But I've got a bunch of multimeters.&nbsp; I have a ton of the cheap HF
digital ones,<br>
one in every car, one in every tool box &amp; bag, and almost one in
every room of <br>
the house.&nbsp; They are the most accurate, but I've has some for well
over 10 yrs.<br><br>
I have so many because they are so cheap Free to $4.<br><br>
However, I prefer analog meters.&nbsp; The seem to be
&quot;steadier&quot; than the digital one.<br>
Many time the digital ones take too long to reacquire their
setting.&nbsp; I've got about 5<br>
analog meters,&nbsp; one in my tool box, and another one in my automotive
speciality tool box, with my dwell tach meter.&nbsp; Then I've got a
couple of old radio shack meters that I really like.&nbsp; A simpson
which is the top of the heap, and a Voltohmist<br>
Jr. VTVM.<br><br>
So it depends on what you really want.&nbsp; I don't think you need a
$200 meter, but<br>
then again I may be wrong.<br><br>
That LUKE meter John Innis has really looks like a good buy.<br><br>
I don't see that you need to spend pro dollar for a meter that you aren't
using<br>
every day all the time.<br><br>
John<br><br>
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How about a Klein from Home Depot? I suspect a wide range of features and
prices. Get an extended warranty if it's not much. Easy and should be
inexpensive to replace.

FWIW

On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:25 PM John T. Blair <[email-masked]> wrote:

> >Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to giv=
e
> up the
> > ghost and I=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2m seeking insights on what I might r=
eplace it with. Looked
> at the
> >Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in the
> first
> >place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2t rock soli=
d, but value for the
> dollar spent
> >when you=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2re a casual user really isn=C3=A2=E2=82=
=AC=E2=84=A2t there. Applications are home
> and
> >automotive in nature. Basic functionality: AC/DC voltage,
> resistance/continuity are
> >must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have
> Autoranging is
> >also a must have What are folks out there using that you would recommend=
?
>
>
> Tom,
>
> You said mostly for home and automotive use.  Not sure why the requiremet=
s
> But I've got a bunch of multimeters.  I have a ton of the cheap HF digita=
l
> ones,
> one in every car, one in every tool box & bag, and almost one in every
> room of
> the house.  They are the most accurate, but I've has some for well over 1=
0
> However, I prefer analog meters.  The seem to be "steadier" than the
> digital one.
> Many time the digital ones take too long to reacquire their setting.  I'v=
e
> got about 5
> analog meters,  one in my tool box, and another one in my automotive
> speciality tool box, with my dwell tach meter.  Then I've got a couple of
> old radio shack meters that I really like.  A simpson which is the top of
> the heap, and a Voltohmist
> Jr. VTVM.
>
> So it depends on what you really want.  I don't think you need a $200
> meter, but
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<div dir=3D"ltr">How about a Klein from Home Depot? I suspect a wide range =
of features and prices. Get an extended warranty if it&#39;s not much. Easy=
 and should be inexpensive to replace.<br><br>FWIW</div><br><div class=3D"g=
mail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7=
:25 PM John T. Blair &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">jblair1948@c=
ox.net</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"m=
argin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left=
:1ex">
<div>
<font size=3D"3">At 07:24 PM 8/21/2020, you wrote:<br><br>
&gt;Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to
give up the<br>
&gt; ghost and I=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2m seeking insights on what I might =
replace it with.
Looked at the <br>
&gt;Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in the
first <br>
&gt;place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2t rock sol=
id, but value for
the dollar spent <br>
&gt;when you=C3=A2=E2=82=AC=E2=84=A2re a casual user really isn=C3=A2=E2=82=
=AC=E2=84=A2t there. Applications are
home and <br>
&gt;automotive in nature. Basic functionality: AC/DC voltage,
resistance/continuity are <br>
&gt;must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have
Autoranging is <br>
&gt;also a must have What are folks out there using that you would
recommend? <br><br>
<br>
Tom,<br><br>
You said mostly for home and automotive use.=C2=A0 Not sure why the
requiremets fo<br>
the thermocouple and auto ranging.<br><br>
But I&#39;ve got a bunch of multimeters.=C2=A0 I have a ton of the cheap HF
digital ones,<br>
one in every car, one in every tool box &amp; bag, and almost one in
every room of <br>
the house.=C2=A0 They are the most accurate, but I&#39;ve has some for well
over 10 yrs.<br><br>
I have so many because they are so cheap Free to $4.<br><br>
However, I prefer analog meters.=C2=A0 The seem to be
&quot;steadier&quot; than the digital one.<br>
Many time the digital ones take too long to reacquire their
setting.=C2=A0 I&#39;ve got about 5<br>
analog meters,=C2=A0 one in my tool box, and another one in my automotive
speciality tool box, with my dwell tach meter.=C2=A0 Then I&#39;ve got a
couple of old radio shack meters that I really like.=C2=A0 A simpson
which is the top of the heap, and a Voltohmist<br>
Jr. VTVM.<br><br>
So it depends on what you really want.=C2=A0 I don&#39;t think you need a
$200 meter, but<br>
then again I may be wrong.<br><br>
That LUKE meter John Innis has really looks like a good buy.<br><br>
I don&#39;t see that you need to spend pro dollar for a meter that you aren=
&#39;t
using<br>
every day all the time.<br><br>
John<br><br>
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I am sure that it is more than you want to spend, but everybody should
treat themselves to a Simpson 260:

https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-12388-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6MWL0

I have had mine for 30 years, and it still smells new.  It is an absolute
joy to pull out of the box and use.

100% USA made by native Americans, the Lake Superior Chippewa Indian tribe:

https://simpsonelectric.com/about-us/history

The switchgear is amazing (feels like it could switch 14.4K VAC), bakelite
case, taut-band suspension, great for variable voltages, etc.

There really is nothing else like it on the market today.

You will never regret buying one and you probably will need to put it in
your will for someone that you love and trust.

best,

doug

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<div dir=3D"ltr">I am sure that it is more than you want to spend, but ever=
ybody should treat themselves to a Simpson 260:<div><br></div><div><a href=
=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-12388-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6M=
WL0">https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-12388-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6=
MWL0</a>=C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div>I have had mine for 30 years, and i=
t still smells new.=C2=A0 It is an absolute joy to pull out of the box and =
use.=C2=A0<br></div><div><br></div><div>100% USA made by native Americans, =
the Lake Superior Chippewa Indian tribe:</div><div><br></div><div><a href=
=3D"https://simpsonelectric.com/about-us/history">https://simpsonelectric.c=
om/about-us/history</a></div><div><br></div><div>The switchgear is amazing =
(feels like it could switch 14.4K VAC), bakelite case, taut-band suspension=
, great for variable voltages, etc.=C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div>There re=
ally is nothing else like it on the market today.</div><div><br></div><div>=
You will never regret buying one and you probably will need to put it in yo=
ur will for someone that you love and trust.</div><div><br></div><div>best,=
</div><div><br></div><div>doug</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br=
><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, A=
ug 21, 2020 at 4:24 PM Tom Coradeschi &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]=
om">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_qu=
ote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,20=
4);padding-left:1ex">Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter =
has decided to give up the ghost and I=E2=80=99m seeking insights on what I=
 might replace it with.<br>
<br>
Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman=
 in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock solid, b=
ut value for the dollar spent when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=
=E2=80=99t there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.<br>
<br>
Basic functionality:<br>
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves<br>
thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have<br>
Autoranging is also a must have<br>
<br>
What are folks out there using that you would recommend?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
=E2=80=94<br>
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" What are folks out there using that you would recommend?"

How accurate do you want to be?  The HF is fine for letting you know if
there's voltage available or not.  Most people don't use that kind of meter
to measure current - most people don't measure current at all.

I love my collection of Fluke meters at work.  But I am fully aware that
they are overkill for checking batteries at home.  I got a clone from Radio
Shack for $20 about 20 years ago and it works great.  But it's overkill,
too.

Chances are, whatever's in your budget is right for you.  It may not become
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<div dir=3D"ltr">&quot;
What are folks out there using that you would recommend?&quot;<br><div><br>=
</div><div>How accurate do you want to be?=C2=A0 The HF is fine for letting=
 you know if there&#39;s voltage available or not.=C2=A0 Most people don&#3=
9;t use that kind of meter to measure current - most people don&#39;t measu=
re current at all.<br><br>I love my collection of Fluke meters at work.=C2=
=A0 But I am fully aware that they are overkill for checking batteries at h=
ome.=C2=A0 I got a clone from Radio Shack for $20 about 20 years ago and it=
 works great.=C2=A0 But it&#39;s overkill, too.<br><br>Chances are, whateve=
r&#39;s in your budget is right for you.=C2=A0 It may not become an heirloo=
m, though.</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=
=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:24 PM Tom Coradeschi &lt;<a href=
=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><bl=
ockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-lef=
t:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Good evening, all. So, my tr=
usty craftsman multimeter has decided to give up the ghost and I=E2=80=99m =
seeking insights on what I might replace it with.<br>
<br>
Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman=
 in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock solid, b=
ut value for the dollar spent when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=
=E2=80=99t there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.<br>
<br>
Basic functionality:<br>
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves<br>
thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have<br>
Autoranging is also a must have<br>
<br>
What are folks out there using that you would recommend?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
=E2=80=94<br>
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I have my father's Simpson. It has a calibration sticker inside dated 1956!
Still works perfectly.

-Larry

On Fri, Aug 21, 2020, 9:08 PM old dirtbeard <[email-masked]> wrote:

> https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-12388-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6MWL=
0
> 100% USA made by native Americans, the Lake Superior Chippewa Indian trib=
e:
> The switchgear is amazing (feels like it could switch 14.4K VAC), bakelit=
e
e
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 with.
>> craftsman in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t r=
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<div dir=3D"auto"><div>I have my father&#39;s Simpson. It has a calibration=
 sticker inside dated 1956! Still works perfectly.=C2=A0</div><div dir=3D"a=
uto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">-Larry=C2=A0<br><br><div class=3D"gmail_qu=
ote" dir=3D"auto"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 21, 202=
0, 9:08 PM old dirtbeard &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email-masked]">dirtbea=
[email-masked]</a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" styl=
e=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div di=
r=3D"ltr">I am sure that it is more than you want to spend, but everybody s=
hould treat themselves to a Simpson 260:<div><br></div><div><a href=3D"http=
s://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-12388-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6MWL0" tar=
get=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8-1238=
8-Analog-Multimeter/dp/B002R6MWL0</a>=C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div>I have=
 had mine for 30 years, and it still smells new.=C2=A0 It is an absolute jo=
y to pull out of the box and use.=C2=A0<br></div><div><br></div><div>100% U=
SA made by native Americans, the Lake Superior Chippewa Indian tribe:</div>=
<div><br></div><div><a href=3D"https://simpsonelectric.com/about-us/history=
" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">https://simpsonelectric.com/about-us=
/history</a></div><div><br></div><div>The switchgear is amazing (feels like=
 it could switch 14.4K VAC), bakelite case, taut-band suspension, great for=
 variable voltages, etc.=C2=A0</div><div><br></div><div>There really is not=
hing else like it on the market today.</div><div><br></div><div>You will ne=
ver regret buying one and you probably will need to put it in your will for=
 someone that you love and trust.</div><div><br></div><div>best,</div><div>=
<br></div><div>doug</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class=
=3D"gmail_quote"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 21, 2020=
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lockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-le=
ft:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Good evening, all. So, my t=
rusty craftsman multimeter has decided to give up the ghost and I=E2=80=99m=
 seeking insights on what I might replace it with.<br>
<br>
Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman=
 in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn=E2=80=99t rock solid, b=
ut value for the dollar spent when you=E2=80=99re a casual user really isn=
=E2=80=99t there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.<br>
<br>
Basic functionality:<br>
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves<br>
thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have<br>
Autoranging is also a must have<br>
<br>
What are folks out there using that you would recommend?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
=E2=80=94<br>
Tom Coradeschi<br>
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From: Jack Brooks <[email-masked]>
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I may get blasted for this, but I use a Harbor Freight cheapo meter for 99% of the automotive, home and shop stuff that I do.  I checked against my Fluke (before it died) and they were essentially identical.  

The build quality is definitely different.  The case and especially the leads are quite poor in the HF multimeter, but it does perform accurately and they are definitely priced as disposable units.  

Jack

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From: Shop-talk <[email-masked]> On Behalf Of Tom Coradeschi
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To: Shop Talk <[email-masked]>
Subject: [Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided to give up the ghost and I’m seeking insights on what I might replace it with.

Looked at the Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in the first place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isn’t rock solid, but value for the dollar spent when you’re a casual user really isn’t there. Applications are home and automotive in nature.

Basic functionality:
AC/DC voltage, resistance/continuity are must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice to have Autoranging is also a must have

Thanks.

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+1 on Ronnie's comment.  I had to chase an electrical fault in the 
better half's car a couple of days ago and had wit to realize it might 
be faster with a meter with a clamp on ammeter (worked great, fwiw - I 
can't figure out why I didn't get one sooner). I've used fluke gear a 
lot in a prior life - it is really nice gear, but the nosebleed pricing 
is hard to justify unless its earning money for you or you use it a LOT. 
I ended up getting a Klein CL390 from the orange borg-er, Home Depot - 
the unit seemed pretty well put together though maybe the big brother 
(cl800) would have been better (it has a different display that might be 
more readable in adverse conditions).  I guess I'll see how long it lasts.

Good Luck on your choice,

rkg

(Richard George)

On 8/21/2020 5:34 PM, Ronnie Day wrote:
> How about a Klein from Home Depot? I suspect a wide range of features 
> and prices. Get an extended warranty if it's not much. Easy and should 
> be inexpensive to replace.
>
> FWIW
>
> On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 7:25 PM John T. Blair <[email-masked] 
>
>     >Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter has decided
>     to give up the
>     > ghost and Iâ€™m seeking insights on what I might replace it
>     with. Looked at the
>     >Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the craftsman in
>     the first
>     >place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isnâ€™t rock solid, but value
>     for the dollar spent
>     >when youâ€™re a casual user really isnâ€™t there. Applications
>     are home and
>     >also a must have What are folks out there using that you would
>     recommend?
>
>
>     Tom,
>
>     You said mostly for home and automotive use.  Not sure why the
>     requiremets fo
>     But I've got a bunch of multimeters.  I have a ton of the cheap HF
>     digital ones,
>     one in every car, one in every tool box & bag, and almost one in
>     every room of
>     the house.  They are the most accurate, but I've has some for well
>     over 10 yrs.
>
>     However, I prefer analog meters.  The seem to be "steadier" than
>     the digital one.
>     setting.  I've got about 5
>     analog meters,  one in my tool box, and another one in my
>     automotive speciality tool box, with my dwell tach meter.  Then
>     I've got a couple of old radio shack meters that I really like.  A
>     simpson which is the top of the heap, and a Voltohmist
>     Jr. VTVM.
>
>     So it depends on what you really want.  I don't think you need a
>     $200 meter, but
>     I don't see that you need to spend pro dollar for a meter that you
>     aren't using
>     every day all the time.
>
>     John
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      it might be faster with a meter with a clamp on ammeter (worked
      great, fwiw - I can't figure out why I didn't get one sooner). 
      I've used fluke gear a lot in a prior life - it is really nice
      gear, but the nosebleed pricing is hard to justify unless its
      earning money for you or you use it a LOT. I ended up getting a
      Klein CL390 from the orange borg-er, Home Depot - the unit seemed
      pretty well put together though maybe the big brother (cl800)
      would have been better (it has a different display that might be
      more readable in adverse conditions).  I guess I'll see how long
      it lasts.<br>
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    <p>Good Luck on your choice,</p>
    <p>rkg</p>
    <p>(Richard George)<br>
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        range of features and prices. Get an extended warranty if it's
        not much. Easy and should be inexpensive to replace.<br>
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            <font size="3">At 07:24 PM 8/21/2020, you wrote:<br>
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              &gt;Good evening, all. So, my trusty craftsman multimeter
              has decided to
              give up the<br>
              &gt; ghost and Iâ€™m seeking insights on what I might
              replace it with.
              Looked at the <br>
              &gt;Fluke website, and reminded myself why I bought the
              craftsman in the
              first <br>
              &gt;place. Not saying the Fluke stuff isnâ€™t rock solid,
              but value for
              the dollar spent <br>
              &gt;when youâ€™re a casual user really isnâ€™t there.
              Applications are
              home and <br>
              &gt;automotive in nature. Basic functionality: AC/DC
              voltage,
              resistance/continuity are <br>
              &gt;must haves thermocouple inputs are a highly rated nice
              to have
              Autoranging is <br>
              &gt;also a must have What are folks out there using that
              you would
              recommend? <br>
              <br>
              <br>
              Tom,<br>
              <br>
              You said mostly for home and automotive use.  Not sure why
              the
              requiremets fo<br>
              the thermocouple and auto ranging.<br>
              <br>
              But I've got a bunch of multimeters.  I have a ton of the
              cheap HF
              digital ones,<br>
              one in every car, one in every tool box &amp; bag, and
              almost one in
              every room of <br>
              the house.  They are the most accurate, but I've has some
              for well
              over 10 yrs.<br>
              <br>
              I have so many because they are so cheap Free to $4.<br>
              <br>
              However, I prefer analog meters.  The seem to be
              "steadier" than the digital one.<br>
              Many time the digital ones take too long to reacquire
              their
              setting.  I've got about 5<br>
              analog meters,  one in my tool box, and another one in my
              automotive
              speciality tool box, with my dwell tach meter.  Then I've
              got a
              couple of old radio shack meters that I really like.  A
              simpson
              which is the top of the heap, and a Voltohmist<br>
              Jr. VTVM.<br>
              <br>
              So it depends on what you really want.  I don't think you
              need a
              $200 meter, but<br>
              then again I may be wrong.<br>
              <br>
              That LUKE meter John Innis has really looks like a good
              buy.<br>
              <br>
              I don't see that you need to spend pro dollar for a meter
              that you aren't
              using<br>
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              <br>
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From: "john niolon" <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:30:23 -0500

All good advice so far.   I have a Simpson 260 and it's Triplett twin the 630,  a Fluke 77 and an 88 and a dozen HF throwaways...  I use the HF for quick go/ no go auto work and continuity. The test leads are the first fail point with them.. and a good set of test leads is worth more than the meter.  The flukes do the work away from the bench but every time I pull that 260 out of it's case it's like greeting a old good friend.  You can't peek a transceiver with a digital meter but you can see a meter movement (mirrored of course) with a milliamp change.   It's as fragile as a baby if dropped so it's set on the back of the bench when in use..  If all you want is homeowner stuff and not doing electronics go with what you can afford, go with a Klein or a Sperry or any of a dozen ebay specials  but I wouldn't spend over a hundred fifty bucks...  You'll probably outlive it.

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Basic functionality:

Thanks.

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From: Pat Horne <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:10:36 -0500

I agree that the low end meters can be as accurate as more expensive units especially where high accuracy is not needed. 

The leads on most low end meters are my main complaint but there are some meters that use standard plugs so the leads can be upgraded easily. 

It all comes down to what you want & what you are willing to Spend. There is no wrong answer. 

Yesterday I was in a resale shop & they had a Simpson 260 that appeared to be in very good condition for $160. In years past I would have grabbed it in a heartbeat but now I am retired & only have need for a meter every month or so, I passed on it. 

Peace,
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Basic functionality:

Thanks.

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From: Jack Brooks <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:19:42 +0000

Agreed 100%.  I do like being able to leave an HF meters with each of my projects, vehicles and toolboxes, but sometimes a "real" meter is needed, especially one with an Amp-Clamp.  

Jack

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Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne 

Jack

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Basic functionality:

Thanks.

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From: Tom Coradeschi <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2020 22:56:13 -0400

Thanks, all, for your recommendations!

AstroAI Digital Multimeter at 35 buck price point is on its way. Free return if I don’t like it, so...

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From: John Miller <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:50:40 -0700

> Agreed 100%.  I do like being able to leave an HF meters with each of my projects, vehicles and toolboxes, but sometimes a "real" meter is needed, especially one with an Amp-Clamp.

Exactly.  Horses for courses.

Got a Wavetek, a couple HF, a Craftsman I got free...oh, and two old 40s 
Tripletts of my fathers I need to open up and make sure there's no 
batteries in there.  I do love the click of the rotary knob...

John.

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