[Cmoyamphelp]

Okay my old old digital volt meter isn't cutting it anymore,what would you guys suggest for a new one price about 50 bucks,and can do AC,DC,OHMS,DCMA,ACMA and other stuff

thanks

 

[Garbz]

My old $9.95AUD (about $7US) multimetre does all that and more and i've never had a problem with it. It has been able to measure everything i've used it for.

Just something to consider before you start spending lots of money. Not sure about a quality metre though.

 

[stevesurf]

Fluke 110

 

[calaf]

for $50 (or less) you can get one of the RadioShack multimeters (2% accuracy). The good stuff (Fluke) should be around or above $100

 

[strogg]

the rat shack ones are pretty decent, but if you really want to go heavy into it, a higher end like the fluke will be highly recommended, mainly because of its accuracy and its heavy dutiness. i've had a rat shack one fall apart on me before, and my second one is... well, annoying to work with (it's clunky), although it has lasted a couple years of abuse so far.

 

[Jazper]

I have one of these:
http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=qm1536

you can't beat the value for what it does/the accuracy

If you're not in australia and don't have access to it, I would, on the transfer of appropriate funds, source it for you and send it wherever if you like in the world. But I think you can order it internationally from their site.

 

[Cmoyamphelp]

ya i was looking at the fluke 110s cause well my LES is a dealer in there stuff i just don't know what i need for audio testing risistors and other stuff like that

 

[primer]

You can discontinued models of new Fluke on ebay for quite a reasonable price.

 

[tangent]

The main thing about Fluke is accessories and repairability. You can buy a used one with confidence, because even if it comes in broken, you can get it repaired or recalibrated. As a result, I don't see much point in going over about $30 in a DMM unless you make the jump to a Fluke. That's because a recal is going to run you about $50, so with a cheap enough meter, you can just replace it for the cost of repairing a good meter.

For a cheapie, I like the Velleman meter that various places carry. I believe I've seen it (or relabeled versions of it) at Circuit Specialists, MCM, and Parts Express. Probably Velleman is just another relabel, and some Chinese ODM house actually makes it.

 

[Edwood]

If you can stretch your budget by a couple hundred dollars the Agilent 34401A is quite nice.

-Ed

 

[aeriyn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangent For a cheapie, I like the Velleman meter that various places carry. I believe I've seen it (or relabeled versions of it) at Circuit Specialists, MCM, and Parts Express. Probably Velleman is just another relabel, and some Chinese ODM house actually makes it.

I use this meter and it works quite well. It was free too.

 

[individual6891]

Well, a fluke would always be nice .. but the £5 price tag of another DMM attracted me a lot more

Though if you have $50, tangent's probably got it spot on

 

[Nospam]

The free DMM from Circuit Specialists worked just fine for building my MINT.

However, I've been looking for an excuse to buy a Fluke, so I gave in and grabbed one off of eBay

It's much more accurate, looks nicer, came with nicer test probes, and I can spend even more money for other accessories I don't really need... what more can you ask for in a DMM?

 

[Voodoochile]

Here's a used Fluke for $10.
But I'd keep looking if I were you.

 

[bg4533]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nospam The free DMM from Circuit Specialists worked just fine for building my MINT. However, I've been looking for an excuse to buy a Fluke, so I gave in and grabbed one off of eBay It's much more accurate, looks nicer, came with nicer test probes, and I can spend even more money for other accessories I don't really need... what more can you ask for in a DMM?

I have 2 of the free meters sitting around that I use ocassionally. I also have a Craftsman multimeter that normally sells for $20. None of them are that bad for basic stuff. The accuracy is questionable though. The Craftsman meter is reasonably well built. The free ones are bit bit cheap feeling. I have been doing quite a bit DIY lately, so I am looking to upgrade soon.