If I remember right, that ^^ was at cruising speed

This is at idle, -

 

So I'm needing a new multi meter. What are yall using and what should I stay away from? Mine decided it was going to read voltage anymore, no matter what setting I put it to.

 

Flukes are great and it's kind of the standard for most biomedical engineers... but they are pricey. You can get some really good ones for half the price. I'll see if I can find my list of manufacturers that aren't as pricey. I'm sure the other guys have some thoughts too

 

I have several different multi-meters, as I am a multi-meter *****.

I have a Klein, Fluke, Craftsman, Extech, GE, and a couple HF's.

The Fluke is the most accurate. But, my Klein is right there with it, and for the price is probably a better buy for what most people are going to use it for. I thought I had an issue with my Klein, but figured out that I was using it wrong as an amp clamp. Didn't realize you put the clamp on the hot side only.

Anyway, my Klein is a True RMS multi-meter, an amp clamp, it does capacitance, and it's a thermometer all in one. All for under 60 bucks. It also has a back light which I didn't think much about until I needed it.



This is my Fluke. Pretty basic, but still a good meter - very accurate.



FWIW, I also have one of these. For 20 bucks, I can't complain.... at all. This is real handy when you have a network mess you are trying to solve. I realize it's not a meter, but just in case any of you need something like this - it is a good little unit for the money

 

Thank y'all so much. I don't need it to be accurate to the nth degree but having one I can depend on would be wonderful. I'll look into those link and do some reading. Thank guys.

 

So your looking for an inaccurate meter you can depend on?

I like the Ideal meter, favorite so far....61-762.

 

I've had 3 or 4 different brands of meters, and by far, the Flukes are the best and most accurate. I stole a brand new one of eBay two years ago, #117, in an auction for $22. I also found a full set of the add on connectors, TLK282, in their pouch, on Craigslist for $20. I sold my Klein for what I have in the Fluke set up, so I did well overall.

My continuity meter, T5600, is also Fluke. I found it when I was at the Salvation Army thrift store. I gave $3. for it and still use it 6 years later. I have a cheap version of a clamp meter, but I've never had call to use it, so it's value is nill. lol

 

I've been lucky, I have yet to own an inaccurate meter. It's more either they work or they don't. If you use one every day or want more of dedicated meter, I would go for a Fluke, an 88v for automotive.

You can get by perfectly fine with a cheapy, well, not TOO cheap, something mediocre like a Greenlee, Southwire or Klien. In meters, I would have to say Craftsmen is the worst. That's because you can't be what your getting per dollar. A craftsman may be a re-branded Fluke or, it may not.

Big box stores stock good mediocre-good meters.

My experiences anyway.

So white, did you look up the 61-762 yet lol. That's a great all around meter for the price jp, I like it better than the Fluke. I've had mine for over a decade, favorite among electricians as well..ease of use and reliability. They still make them if that tells you anything, oh wait, they upped the number to 61-763 lol.

 

My Dad has a Fluke 8060A, which I believe is the best meter I've ever used, period. He got it for like 50 bucks at a pawn shop in the early 90's. Such a dead-on accurate meter.

Fun trivia... did you know the guy who started Fluke, John Fluke, was good friends with the Packard of Hewlett Packard?

 

Ummm..... yeah.

LOL.