[Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

[Larry Spector]

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 <dirtbeard at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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