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Post by novisnick on Jul 25, 2016 14:23:50 GMT -5
I know I've see this somewhere around here on this forum, but can't find it, Im looking for an accurate inexpensive multimeter.
please make a suggestion and about what they run in cost.
Thanks my friends,
novis
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 14:35:34 GMT -5
I know I've see this somewhere around here on this forum, but can't find it, Im looking for an accurate inexpensive multimeter. please make a suggestion and about what they run in cost. Thanks my friends, novis The Fluke 11x series range from about $100 ~ $200. I have a model 115 and like it very much.  |
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Post by audiobill on Jul 25, 2016 14:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 14:41:24 GMT -5
Get a Fluke. It'll be the only meter you ever buy. You won't be sorry.
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Post by hemster on Jul 25, 2016 14:56:41 GMT -5
Get a Fluke. It'll be the only meter you ever buy. You won't be sorry. +1. Sure there are cheap alternatives but a Fluke is reliable and will last a lifetime. |
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Post by audiobill on Jul 25, 2016 15:13:25 GMT -5
He needs it to measure .4 volts.
I have the Fluke 177, but it is not needed for this task.
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 15:19:02 GMT -5
But a meter can (and will) be used for so many other things around the house and and having a good is a plus.
If your only going to have one, make it a Fluke. I and others have started out with cheap alternatives before getting a Fluke. Save your money and get a good one to begin with.
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Post by audiobill on Jul 25, 2016 15:26:07 GMT -5
I'm sorry, he did say "inexpensive". I must have missed something.
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 15:28:19 GMT -5
I'm sorry, he did say "inexpensive". I must have missed something. Inexpensive is a relative term, Bill. And just buying a good one is often the inexpensive way in the long run. It's not like I recommended a 289 with NIST certification. |
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Post by monkumonku on Jul 25, 2016 15:42:13 GMT -5
I had a couple of MM's that I ended up returning and getting a Fluke 115. The first MM was defective because the measurements kept jumping all over the place. The second one worked fine, but after thinking about it I decided I might as well pay more and get a Fluke, as I know it would be a quality product that would last a lifetime, and would be up to whatever task I might have for it. I know Nick probably wants a MM to bias the tubes in his beautiful new amp and for that, a $15 model from WalMart or Home Depot should work fine. But if there's the possibility of other needs in the future, then it might be worthwhile to spend a bit more for peace of mind.  |
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Post by hemster on Jul 25, 2016 15:44:21 GMT -5
He needs it to measure .4 volts. I have the Fluke 177, but it is not needed for this task. While that's true today, a good meter will serve him well past his current(!) needs. I've had 2 other meters including a RadioShack True-RMS 46 go bad very soon after purchase. RadioShark only warranty it for 90 days!  No issues with the Fluke which I could use as a hammer if needed! (OK, Don't try this at home kids!). Fluke FTW. They're Grrrreat! (with apologies to Tony the Tiger).  |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 25, 2016 16:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 16:47:52 GMT -5
You never know. The $27 one at HD might turn out to be a fluke! |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 25, 2016 17:08:35 GMT -5
When the Radio Shack model that I bought at least 10 years ago goes belly up, I'll buy a Fluke like many of you already have. Until then my RatShack multi-meter has been rock-solid and used for many things, especially automotive.
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 25, 2016 18:34:08 GMT -5
My take - If it's a TOOL that you'll use frequently - buy a Fluke.
If it's an item you'll use but a few times a year - buy a disposable (or two) for less than half the price of a Fluke. Keep one in the tool box & one on standby. Yeah - it'll need batteries by the time you want it, but so what? Batteries are as close as the local drug store or Wally World.
Besides, if you're using it only a few times a year, the batteries will go dead anyway. The shelf life of button batteries is virtually the same as the use life.
And if you let the batteries leak, then are you better to have ruined a $150 meter or a $19.95 one?
Cheap meters for me, thanks.
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Post by novisnick on Jul 25, 2016 18:50:45 GMT -5
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 18:50:53 GMT -5
My take - If it's a TOOL that you'll use frequently - buy a Fluke. If it's an item you'll use but a few times a year - buy a disposable (or two) for less than half the price of a Fluke. Keep one in the tool box & one on standby. Yeah - it'll need batteries by the time you want it, but so what? Batteries are as close as the local drug store or Wally World. Besides, if you're using it only a few times a year, the batteries will go dead anyway. The shelf life of button batteries is virtually the same as the use life. And if you let the batteries leak, then are you better to have ruined a $150 meter or a $19.95 one? Cheap meters for me, thanks. Never again for me. I'm all done buying multi meters. My Fluke doesn't use a button battery, it uses a 9 volt battery. And I buy good batteries that don't leak and if they do, they cover your stuff.
"If not completely satisfied with your Duracell battery product, call 1-800-551-2355 (9:00AM – 5:00PM EST). Duracell guarantees its batteries against defects in materials and workmanship. Should any device be damaged due to a battery defect, we will repair or replace it at our option. Leaking battery and damaged device must be provided as proof of claim. Duracell may deny claims of damage caused by misuse or modification of the batteries or device." |
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Post by pedrocols on Jul 25, 2016 18:56:50 GMT -5
This was my companion when I was building my tube amps. It did help me test every capacitor, resistor and diode>>> TENMA  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 25, 2016 19:02:16 GMT -5
My take - If it's a TOOL that you'll use frequently - buy a Fluke. If it's an item you'll use but a few times a year - buy a disposable (or two) for less than half the price of a Fluke. Keep one in the tool box & one on standby. Yeah - it'll need batteries by the time you want it, but so what? Batteries are as close as the local drug store or Wally World. Besides, if you're using it only a few times a year, the batteries will go dead anyway. The shelf life of button batteries is virtually the same as the use life. And if you let the batteries leak, then are you better to have ruined a $150 meter or a $19.95 one? Cheap meters for me, thanks. Never again for me. I'm all done buying multi meters. My Fluke doesn't use a button battery, it uses a 9 volt battery. And I buy good batteries that don't leak and if they do, they cover your stuff.
"If not completely satisfied with your Duracell battery product, call 1-800-551-2355 (9:00AM – 5:00PM EST). Duracell guarantees its batteries against defects in materials and workmanship. Should any device be damaged due to a battery defect, we will repair or replace it at our option. Leaking battery and damaged device must be provided as proof of claim. Duracell may deny claims of damage caused by misuse or modification of the batteries or device."You're like me in this thinking, using sucky batteries just isn't worth it. Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables and Duracell are the only batteries I'll use. |
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Post by DavidR on Jul 25, 2016 19:07:26 GMT -5
I have a Fluke digital MM from the 80's. It still functions like a champ. I want to upgrade only because I'm doing more electronics and speaker repair work.
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