[Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

[old dirtbeard]

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



On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 4:24 PM Tom Coradeschi <tjcora at icloud.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> What are folks out there using that you would recommend?
>
> Thanks.
>
> —
> Tom Coradeschi
> tjcora at icloud.com
>
>
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