multi meters

[paulzapper]

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

 

[Plonker 3]

What sort of testing do you want it for?

 

[Resu]

Your post is a little conflicting. Do you want a multimeter or a multifunction tester?

 

[Plonker 3]

Well seeing as the OP has said multi meter it's must be that, now what we need to know is what are they testing or want it to do.

 

[moospark]

Cut the guy some slack, He needs an MF for domestic. I prefer Megger myself Paul, but will admit to not knowing too much about Seaward, normally hear them mentioned in PAT / solar.

 

[snowhead]

I think there's a malfunction in the O.P question.

 

[moospark]

I think there's a malfunction in the O.P question.

So he needs a multi-malfunction tester then?

 

[Plonker 3]

Cut the guy some slack, He needs an MF for domestic. I prefer Megger myself Paul, but will admit to not knowing too much about Seaward, normally hear them mentioned in PAT / solar.

Erm all testing is the same regardless of what type if install it is, the soon we get rid of this domestic BS the better.

He has asked for a multi meter for which you have offered nothing apart from the name of a company that makes them really useful that.

 

[Tiny Spark]

Well I dont work domestic but I use my Multi Meter more than my MF. But thats just me....

So really it does depend what testing he is planing on doing!

But ile say Fluke

 

[Guest77]

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

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.

 

[Silly Sausage]

These...
Fluke 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters
are well tidy!

 

[Guest77]

Cut the guy some slack, He needs an MF for domestic. I prefer Megger myself Paul, but will admit to not knowing too much about Seaward, normally hear them mentioned in PAT / solar.

How do you know that, are you a psychic? his OP didn't mention a MFT unless I misread the post.

 

[moospark]

You are right about applying test proceedure across the board, you can have that, just trying to jog things along without going in like the Spanish inqusition, chill out.

 

[Guest77]

Well if he does want to know about a MFT then I would recommend a meggar, if a multi meter then a cheap 5 quid job from halfords.

 

[Silly Sausage]

Well if he does want to know about a MFT then I would recommend a meggar, if a multi meter then a cheap 5 quid job from halfords.

Analogue mind!

 

[Plonker 3]

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]

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

 

[GMES]

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[uksparks]

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.

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]

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Your cup doest not runneth over!

 

[Silly Sausage]

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]

Does it have the LoOhm function?

0.1ohm to 40Mohm

Or possibly LoZ (?)

Yes.

 

[Maslg1960]

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

 

[OhmElectrical]

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]

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: