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Suggestions on Multimeter?
Tired of using crappy multimeters that are basically throw away units. Anyone got a suggestion for one that would be considered advanced homeowner/intermediate mechanic grade? I don't mind spending a couple of bucks so long as this would be the last one I would need to buy. Thanks Ya'll.
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02-19-2012, 04:38 PM
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I got a nice one from sears the other day for $39, works pretty good, I have three or four harbor freight multi meters that I bought on sale for $3.95, they work pretty good. I used to have a green lee that i loved, best part was it would turn itself off if you didn't use it, so the batteries weren't always dead when i grabbed it. I have two flukes, I think they are overpriced, OTC has comparable multi meters for less money(check at NAPA, especially if they have a new store opening). I use the flukes on outboard ignition testing, everything else I use the Sears
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02-19-2012, 05:27 PM
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I buy/use these things on the pretense they are fallible.
Actually have a half a dozen or so of various manufacturers, price range and capabilities. Some needle, some digital, different applications for different situations. If I'm suspicious one is not reading close to what I think it should be, I'll change the batteries, try it again against another one and decide to toss it or depend on it. I know you want a good answer for "one" to buy. I haven't found any but have always really liked Sperry.
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02-19-2012, 07:16 PM
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I have a Triplett analog multimeter (Almost the same size as a Simpson 260) that I've had for at least 30 years. By coincidence there's an identical unit for sale on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Triplett-60-...item1e6a742c13 Bureau of Mines approved. Mine still works like the day I got it. I also have a really nice digital Fluke 77/AN and a few of the aforementioned Harbor Freight varieties, but for everyday use I go with the Triplett. It's not the most modern, prettiest unit around, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. Last edited by Destroyer; 02-19-2012 at 07:56 PM.
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02-19-2012, 07:20 PM
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I have a MAC one that is basically the same as a FLUKE 78. Been a great meter for me. The SEARS brand is a rebadged FLUKE for the most part. No need to go overboard, but I would reccomend buying a good name brand. Can't go wrong with a SEARS unit for the money.
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02-20-2012, 12:27 PM
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I bought a micronta made for radio shack in 1969 and still useing it .Only meter I've ever owned.It's true old shoes are most comfortable.If it ever broke I don't think i could get new one as reliable
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02-21-2012, 07:49 AM
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I have an old analog meter(25-30yrs old) It came with a case and all. If you don't set the range correctly, you can fry it. Still it has a place I'd rather use it for testing resistance testing. Bought a Fluke 77 III digital for work. It wasn't the cheapest but it is going on 10 yrs old without a problem. The analog probably cost more. Either one should last a lifetime.
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02-22-2012, 09:18 AM
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I've had good luck with my Flukes, haven't bought one in....oh wait a minute, don't think I ever actually "bought" one... rkc
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Sorry to say that I no longer have a 1984 V20 :(
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02-25-2012, 08:08 AM
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I have a GB Industries GDT-11. Don't remember where I got it or how much it was but I know it had to be CHEEP cause I bought it.
It works great, and every time I blow it up, I just put a new fuse in it and it works perfect again.
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