buying a multimeter

jesserparker · « **on:** 14 Apr 2003, 06:07 pm »

hello,

the time has come for me to get a new multimeter, and i thought i'd ask you all what- in your opinions- the best buys for them out there are.

i'm hoping to keep this as inexpensive as possible, but need to get a fairly quality one, that i won't have to replace every few years. anyhow, thought i'd see what suggestions you all have.

jesse

MaxCast · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Apr 2003, 06:32 pm »

This is a good post as I will be looking for one also. Here is a good link to get you started:
http://www.geocities.com/etforeplay/multitester1.html

Haoleb · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 Apr 2003, 02:05 am »

I bought this one

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&User_ID=12530889&St=9070&St2=74759271&St3=92390307&DS_ID=3&Product_ID=10712&DID=7

25 bucks it does everything i need. works great easy to use. good deal. reccomended. sometimes the flip up display really comes in handy. despite your first thoughts. lol

bob82274 · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Apr 2003, 05:20 am »

I'm going to get back and finish one of my foreplays that I started about a year ago. But this time I have better equipment... I secured some lab time so this should be good.

Here is what I'll be using...

http://we.home.agilent.com/cgi-bin/bvpub/agilent/Product/cp_Product.jsp?NAV_ID=-11250.536880933.00&LANGUAGE_CODE=eng&COUNTRY_CODE=ZZ

and

http://we.home.agilent.com/cgi-bin/bvpub/agilent/Product/cp_Product.jsp?NAV_ID=-11495.536880783.00&LANGUAGE_CODE=eng&COUNTRY_CODE=ZZ

Oh to have this kind of equipment in the garage...

peranders · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Apr 2003, 06:54 am »

Quote from: jesserparker

hello, the time has come for me to get a new multimeter, and i thought i'd ask you all what- in your opinions- the best buys for them out there are.

What price range did you have in mind?

karthikn · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Apr 2003, 11:21 am »

RS 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection.

Here's what I have been using. Blew a fuse on it on Sunday though when checking a wall outlet.[/url]

jesserparker · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Apr 2003, 07:17 pm »

well, as far as price range goes, i was hoping to keep it under $50, and even less if possible. i've got a whole slew of projects lined up (who doesn't?), and the less i can spend on this, the quicker i can get these done.
of course, if spending $30 will get me something that's OK, but not so great, and in a few years time won't cut it anymore, but something like $60 will get me one that is all i ever need. then i'd go for the $60.
mainly, i'm looking for the most bang for my buck here
anybody have any comments on the parts express one Haoleb bought? so far that's looking pretty tempting.

jesse