[Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

[Jack Brooks]

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com> 
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 8:11 PM
To: Jack Brooks <JIBrooks at live.com>
Cc: Shop Talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>; Tom Coradeschi <tjcora at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] multimeter recommendations

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,
Pat

Pat Horne 
We support Habitat for Humanity


On Aug 21, 2020, at 9:01 PM, Jack Brooks <JIBrooks at live.com> wrote:

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Shop-talk <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Tom Coradeschi
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 4:24 PM
To: Shop Talk <Shop-talk at autox.team.net>
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

What are folks out there using that you would recommend?

Thanks.

—
Tom Coradeschi
tjcora at icloud.com


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