multi meters

paulzapper · Aug 24, 2014

Does anybody know which is the best all round multi meter for domestic testing. Looking at seaward at the moment, not sure!

Plonker 3 · Aug 24, 2014

The OP needs to tell us what he wants to test before we can advise futher. No point pointing them to a model that doesn't meet their requirements.

Silly Sausage · Aug 24, 2014

I'm quite happy for someone to send me one of those Flukes I suggested to appraise it's suitability.

GMES · Aug 24, 2014

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uksparks · Aug 24, 2014

paulzapper said:
Does anybody know which is the best all round multi meter for domestic testing. Looking at seaward at the moment, not sure!

If you actually mean a multi-meter and not a multi function tester, then I would recommend something like a Fluke 117, I have one, it comes out the case about once a year. its handy to test underfloor heating resistances etc, and batteries, but generally I dont have a requirement for one.

If you are looking for a MFT (Multi Function Tester) I would get a Fluke 1654B as thats what I have and think its great, Fluke or Megger, both much of a muchness, RR or Bentley. Just get one that does everything as you may not need it all now, but I can bet you will need it if you don't have the function on a cheaper one.

MDJ said:
Out of interest what do you need a multi meter for? they are okay for testing batteries and maybe the odd continuity test for a soldered joint but otherwise I would avoid one for domestic situations myself, just saying.

I don't know what else I would use one for, my one still looks brand new in the case I use it that little.

Silly Sausage · Aug 24, 2014

GMES said:
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Your cup doest not runneth over!

Silly Sausage · Aug 24, 2014

uksparks said:
Fluke 117, I have one

Does it have the LoOhm function? Or possibly LoZ (?)

If not, and anyone who has a Fluke, get the LoOhm adapter, it'll save yourself and the forum a load of grief.

Geoffsd · Aug 24, 2014

Archy Styrigg said:
Does it have the LoOhm function?

0.1ohm to 40Mohm

Or possibly LoZ (?)

Yes.

Maslg1960 · Aug 24, 2014

At Leeds city college the best multifunction is the Matrel for the price, check it out

OhmElectrical · Aug 25, 2014

Tbh depends how much you use it,

Our boss only ever buys individual meters but we solely test a inspect.
If we lost a meter on site we would be screwed if it was a multifunction at least you can still do other suff if you have individual meters

PEG · Aug 25, 2014

No way on earth i would be without a multimeter,a lot of what i do,the MFT is the "added" meter,so always have a couple to hand. There is always something during the fault finding adventure,that requires either a low DC or AC value,capacitance,or maybe even a good old needles speed,rise and fall.to point the way. I have used most,and own a good selection of marques and vintages,the latest being a Megger 410,that i'm quite attached to. I see a lot of lads,some long time served sparks,who put too much faith in the one MFT,maybe because of the cost,or its' makers list of claims,discounting "lesser" devices,and possibly missing out on those extra bits of help. My dad bought me my first multimeter at the age of eight,for testing my 6V spring terminal lantern batteries that i made hot-wire polystyrene cutters with...happy days...so OP,just buy one,buy two,spend a bit of time playing with em'...and enjoy:stooge_curly:

telectrix · Aug 25, 2014

use this for fault finding in preference to MFT. originally first supplied in 1979. i got it at a car boot for £2.

Guest77 · Aug 25, 2014

I had that exact meter when I was a trainee, it was the only type of tester we had on the company lol

PEG · Aug 25, 2014

telectrix said:
use this for fault finding in preference to MFT. originally first supplied in 1979. i got it at a car boo

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...Quality,Tel,Does it "talk" to you?....sometimes following the track of a needle is more helpful than watching the hesitant rambling changes of a digital scale,as if Ernie is picking a bond number...then again,i miss the speedo on a HA Viva...