Need to buy a multi meter

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Reidylittleh

• Mar 10, 2015

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Confused on what multi meter to buy as so many on the market. Please can I have some advice on what one to buy. I don't want a cheap one as I want it to last.

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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Is it an actual multimeter or multifuction installation type tester you're after??

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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How much do you want to spend?

Check out fluke 114/117 range or if you want to spend more the fluke 177/179 range

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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Just a multimeter.

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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+1 for the fluke. Fluke 117 Multimeter with VoltAlert Non-Contact Voltage Detection and Fluke Test Lead Set PLUS Fluke C115 Protective Case!! | Testermans Electrical Testing Equipment Suppliers

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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I don't mind how much I spend.

 

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Reidylittleh

• Mar 10, 2015

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Ok thank you. Going to get the fluke 117.

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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the 117 only comes with a years guarantee the 175/177/179 come with a life time guarantee.

there are other brands as well but what is your budget? (175/177/179 on ebay for around £100)

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1n_ELmpFI

 

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• Mar 10, 2015

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If you are going to spend that much, go for the megger clamp meter dcm340.

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Says it all

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Reidylittleh said:

Confused on what multi meter to buy as so many on the market. Please can I have some advice on what one to buy. I don't want a cheap one as I want it to last.

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I suppose you need to have an idea what you are going to use it for and what functions and capabilities you need it to have. Asking for advice is one thing but you are the person using it. I have a number multimeters that have different functions and capabilities including logging and download which I find useful for those hard to find faults

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Fluke 177, I've had one around 5 years now. It's been battered and abused. Still passes calibration every 6months with almost 0% deviation from the previous results.

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Rob said:

Fluke 177, I've had one around 5 years now. It's been battered and abused. Still passes calibration every 6months with almost 0% deviation from the previous results.

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unlike cheap meters the readings don't vary depending on the battery.

a mates can show 360v+ on 240 when the battery is low

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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Still have the last Fluke 87 they made, you can't fault quality!!