Multimeters

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #31

Fluke 117 electricians multimeter supplied by firm, personal I've got one of the avo/megger 310 and also a uni-t purchased from maplin not bad prices and do the job

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #32

Lenny said:

What do you think of mine then......

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Hi Lenny: I actually like the 8060 Multimeters, we used to use them in work a long time ago. When they first bought them in I thought that the switches would be a problem but as it turns out they never were.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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Lenny said:

What do you think of mine then......

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I'd forgotten about those. Standard kit where I used to work. How old is it?

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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I don't buy Fluke out of choice, to me it's overpriced for what it is and it's a skollie magnet.


In my car at the moment I carry a Fluke ammeter that I picked up for next to nothing second hand;


Also a Kyoritsu mega tester;


A multimeter (also Kyoritsu);


a LAN cable basic tester (no name brand);


a tone set (Toptronic);



and a 3-phase rotation tester which is home made.

All my test equipment is calibrated in our workshop every 5 years whether it needs it or not.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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Hi Marvo: I was looking at the Kyoritsu Analogue multimeters a while back & they looked quite good. What are they like to work with ? Does the case come with it or do you have to buy that extra ?

 

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I would highly recommend Kyoritsu testers, especially their analogue stuff although from what I read on this forum they're not in fashion with the UK sparkies. They're not particularly sexy but they're very solid, robust and functional.

Both my Kyoritsu testers shown above came with the cases but I'm not sure if those particular models are still being sold. I would look on Google for the latest models and compare them with others that have been suggested. It might also be worth checking their after-sales service in your country or area and make sure that they're not going to pull your pants down when it comes to periodic calibration certification etc.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #37

Check out metrel multifunction tester good tester good price had mine 6yrs now

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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mackers said:

Check out metrel multifunction tester good tester good price had mine 6yrs now

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Hi mate: Thanks for that, but were talking about Analogue & Digital Multimeters not MFT's.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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Marvo said:

I would highly recommend Kyoritsu testers, especially their analogue stuff although from what I read on this forum they're not in fashion with the UK sparkies. They're not particularly sexy but they're very solid, robust and functional.

Both my Kyoritsu testers shown above came with the cases but I'm not sure if those particular models are still being sold. I would look on Google for the latest models and compare them with others that have been suggested. It might also be worth checking their after-sales service in your country or area and make sure that they're not going to pull your pants down when it comes to periodic calibration certification etc.

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Unfortunately nowadays there does'nt seem to be many places that stock decent Analogue meters, as you said they're not the in thing any more. I use Digital meters a lot because I have to but still prefer Analogue.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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I kinda use a combination or digital and analogue. For some things like component testing, current trending etc you can't beat the accuracy of digital. For me the downside of digital is sometimes they're over-accurate and detract your attention from the real problem plus they're easy to misread when your head is in a control panel and you're looking at four or five decimal places. For general use where you don't need to sweat the small stuff I like analogue which gives a more holistic window on what you're looking at with it's lower input resistance.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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HandySparks said:

I'd forgotten about those. Standard kit where I used to work. How old is it?

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To be honest, I haven't a clue.

It was given to me by an ex Rolls Royce engineer whose house i was working on. I cleaned it up and have kept it safe ever since.


Personally I use a Megger 8037 that I've had for about 6 years.


Megger M8037 As M8035 with backlight trms d.c. + a.c. & a.c.


I did not however, pay anywhere near that price for it!!!

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #42

Lucky bugger Lenny lol, I bought my 8037 about 10 years ago & at the time they were about £340 trade + the dreaded VAT. To be honest though I think it's gotta be one of the best meters made, could be just the fact that i'm biased in favour of AVO Multimeters as well though.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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I can't believe the prices of common or garden test equipment. Technology prices in general have plummeted over the last two decades but this doesn't seem to include test equipment. I can't imagine why not either, the production costs of mass manufactured multimeters must be a a fraction of what they used to be.

I haven't bought a new tester for many years and I think it will be many years more before I do.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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Hi Marvo: Yes it does seem quite strange in relation to other Electronics equipment. Although there's a lot of cheap Multimeters on the market, for a really good example like the AVO 8037 or the Fluke 287 for example your still going to pay serious money.

With regards to Multimeters though, I find it strange that a lot of Electricians will spend a fortune on a pair of pliers / cutters or tool bag but when it comes to buying a Multimeter will buy any cheapo meter they can find.

 

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• Dec 27, 2011

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The Fluke 77 range is meant to be v. good so I'm told. Also Amprobe are well liked.

BEHA-AMPROBE - International

 

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