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Jun 15, 2008 | 01:21 AM

superduty4x4

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Need a multimeter, help me choose

Looking to get a multimeter for basic diagnostic stuff- don't really see the need to spend the big bucks for a Fluke or similar meter (maybe I'm wrong here). I found two that seem to be good deals, let me know what you think

Option #1

Option #2

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:31 AM

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Option #1 is what I would personally go with. Since, I am a sparky, Fluke is a greater choice. Just depends on what you intend to do.

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:33 AM

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If yu are intent on being a scientist; get the fluke

if you dont know what a multimeter is; get a 9.99$ no name special

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:34 AM

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Another vote for number 1

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lostmybeer

Option #1 is what I would personally go with. Since, I am a sparky, Fluke is a greater choice. Just depends on what you intend to do.

For doing what I'll be doing (mostly truck related stuff) I think a Fluke would be way overkill for my needs. I liked option #1 best, but found the other one on Fleabay and it seemed like a good'un also. It sounds like #1 is the way to go... happy Father's Day to myself

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:40 AM

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#1, I'm an electro to. You don't need to waste alot of money on a name.

Jun 15, 2008 | 06:51 AM

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I'm far from a electrician, But I have option # 2 and keep it in my truck, has worked great for years.

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Jun 15, 2008 | 07:30 AM

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Since my fluke was free, I use it all the time. But is way over kill for just general usage.

Jun 15, 2008 | 07:58 AM

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Either one would be fine. Option #1 is more basic (not high tech) and like the one I have which works fine if I remember to move the lead plug when I change functions. Might want to get some little fuses on hand..... Both have the continuity function which I use a lot.

Jun 15, 2008 | 07:59 AM

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A couple of more options available from the big home improvement stores are Greenlee and GB (Gardner Bender). I have used both of them and in my experience they are good meters.

Jun 15, 2008 | 11:06 AM

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I have a couple Flukes but I also bought a bunch from Harbor freight that I use a lot
You get what you pay for but the $3 HF ones a good to loan and give to people who need a basic meter and they work as good as any cheap one

Jun 15, 2008 | 02:12 PM

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Thanks for all the input guys... I'll let you know what I end up getting.

Jun 15, 2008 | 02:18 PM

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Option #1 has a "measurement rate" of 2 times/second, #2 is 3 times/second...

Jun 15, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by parkland

get the fluke

that is what I was going to say, but I bought a few of the OPTION 1s when they were on sale for $9.99

I consider them disposal and they work well in the shop.

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