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casnelso

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Good multimeter choice
« on: September 19, 2007, 08:19:41 AM »
Does anyone have a suggestion for a decent multimeter for a fair price ($15-50)?  I need to pick one up so I can begin troubleshooting electrical issues, but I am not sure of necessary features/settings.  Thanks for any suggestions.
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Offline olinrj

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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2007, 08:38:08 AM »
I picked up a digital multimeter from Checker Auto for 30 bucks, covers everything I've needed to test so far.  Any automotive store should have a few to choose from.

Good luck with the testing.
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Offline bistromath

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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 09:31:25 AM »
Harbor Freight sells them cheap.
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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2007, 09:54:46 AM »
I'm thinking of getting a Harbor Freight tattoo.  I love that place.

Here's a new $30 multimeter with a dwell meter and thermocouple adapter.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95670

I've had a $20 multimeter from HF for several years.  It's nicknamed the "Fruke" (Chinese Fluke knockoff) at work.  Doesn't have all the certifications and listings of a major brand like Fluke, but it's never lied to me.
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Offline mkramer1121

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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2007, 10:20:59 AM »
Bought one from Murray's Auto for less then $20, works great.  Better then the cheapo one they sell at the hardware store for $40.
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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2007, 12:28:30 PM »
any meter will work, but a good set of leads is very helpful. Such as alligator clips and fine pointed ones.
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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2007, 01:13:54 PM »
It should be capable of measuring multiple ranges of volts, ohms, and amps.  AC and DC. A "continuity buzzer" is a nice bonus too.
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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2007, 02:06:40 PM »
Radio Shack 22-811  - about 50 bucks.

Good all-round VOM  It has a capacitance meter for the condenser and a diode checker.

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Re: Good multimeter choice
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2007, 07:50:23 PM »
INNOVA 3320  -- good meter nice price picked it up at meijers for 20.00   


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