[comabereni]

I gave my nice, hardly used Fluke away to an electrician friend of mine a couple years ago (well, I sold it for $50, same thing) thinking I'd probably never have need for an expensive MM since I had never used its advanced functions from the time I bought it. Besides, we're good friends.

Then I started hanging around this place. Well, I still don't see myself needing a super high-end DMM, but would like something accurate and useful enough to handle the kinds of projects common around sites like this one-- amps, DACs, speaker building, etc. It would be great if it cost less than $100. I notice webtronics has some pretty good deals on Chinese tools. Here's the one I'm considering now:

http://www.web-tronics.com/my980.html

I think it's just $55. Any other recommendations?

Thanks,

coma

 

[nleahcim]

I bought an inexpensive DMM like that (different brand, but equivalent price and features) - the only thing I've really disliked about it is that it isn't autoranging.

 

[comabereni]

Auto-ranging would be convenient. There's this one for $30 (webtronics self-proclaimed "Top DMM Value!"

), but it doesn't do true-RMS and is limited to 3-3/4 Digits.

http://www.web-tronics.com/cirspectec29.html

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Then there's this one that seems like a nice unit--auto-ranging, true RMS, certificate of calibration, etc. Only $89.00 and looks like it'd do everything I could want forever...

http://www.web-tronics.com/hibaacrmsdim.html

-coma

 

[tangent]

I have some advice in this article. Be sure to read the forum articles I link to as well!

 

[Pars]

I'd recommend this one (Protek 608) as a good value compared to Fluke, particularly at the sale price. True RMS, autoranging, temp probe, etc. I believe Tangent has recommended if you are going to spend $55-$60, you might as well get a good meter (i.e., either get a real cheapie, or go for a good one). There have been some recent DMM threads, and Morsel was the one who recommended the Proteks. I bought one, and really like it.

 

[comabereni]

Tangent, Pars -- thanks.

Why no sticky for questions like these? Too basic? (Tangent's article should be at the top of this DIY forum, IMO, along with others like it).

Anyway, thanks again.

 

[bg4533]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pars I'd recommend this one (Protek 608) as a good value compared to Fluke, particularly at the sale price. True RMS, autoranging, temp probe, etc. I believe Tangent has recommended if you are going to spend $55-$60, you might as well get a good meter (i.e., either get a real cheapie, or go for a good one). There have been some recent DMM threads, and Morsel was the one who recommended the Proteks. I bought one, and really like it.

My Protek 608 has been treating me well.

 

[comabereni]

Okay, I decided. Protek 608 it is. $95 on Ebay and loads of useful features. I like its ability to signal you as you are attempting to match component values and zener diode test functions. In fact, it's probably nicer than the Fluke I sold. Thanks everyone for the tips. Now onto power supply(s).

-coma

 

[comabereni]

Just wanted to add one more post to this thread before letting it go for anyone looking for a quality, basic, auto-ranging DMM to say there is a seller on Ebay with four dozen Protek Model 122's for sale with a Buy-It-Now price of $12.00 ea + $10 US shipping. This DMM sells for around $50 everywhere else I've seen it, so if you wanted to go the cheap route, this would probably be a really good one to consider.

Protek Model 122 Digital Multimeter

-coma

 

[aeroes]

Quote:

Originally Posted by comabereni Just wanted to add one more post to this thread before letting it go for anyone looking for a quality, basic, auto-ranging DMM to say there is a seller on Ebay with four dozen Protek Model 122's for sale with a Buy-It-Now price of $12.00 ea + $10 US shipping. This DMM sells for around $50 everywhere else I've seen it, so if you wanted to go the cheap route, this would probably be a really good one to consider. Protek Model 122 Digital Multimeter -coma

Anyone knows if this multi-meter accurate enough in measuring resistance and DC-offset? Im choosing between this and the Velleman DVM850BL at partsexpress.