Multimeter Recommendations

[7029 dave]

I like my megger 340 clamp meter, for that extra function.

 

[RDB85]

One feature I do need is to measure Milliamps for Intruder and Fire Alarms.

 

[DPG]

One feature I do need is to measure Milliamps for Intruder and Fire Alarms.

Any decent multimeter will measure mA

 

[RDB85]

Very nice, it’s an awful lot of money.

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[Mikegh]

Someone shoot me down

Multimeters to me was always DIY

Current- you'd use a clamp

Ohms I'd use the IR tester/resistance tester

Voltage I'd use the 2 wire tester

 

[Mikegh]

Prob new stuff with the oscilloscope I dunno

 

[DPG]

Someone shoot me down

Multimeters to me was always DIY

Current- you'd use a clamp

Ohms I'd use the IR tester/resistance tester

Voltage I'd use the 2 wire tester

A multimeter is certainly not DIY only!!

 

[Mikegh]

A multimeter is certainly not DIY only!!

I'd be always testing low ohms and high ohms with the IR tester

Voltage with 2 wire probe

Current with a clamp

 

[DPG]

I'd be always testing low ohms and high ohms with the IR tester

Voltage with 2 wire probe

Current with a clamp

Depends what you're testing. Normal electrical wiring then all the MFT functions are fine. Electronic engineering stuff, alarms, etc. then the resolution and accuracy you get with a good multimeter will be more appropriate.

 

[RDB85]

This one seems okay for what I need:

ACT/6000 Alarm Engineers Autoranging Multimeter | ACT Meters

Exceptionally tough and compact, this digital autoranging multimeter, exclusive to ACT, offers great functionality and ease of use for the alarm engineer

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[telectrix]

I'd be always testing low ohms and high ohms with the IR tester

Voltage with 2 wire probe

Current with a clamp

your problem there is the range/s on your MFT. on continuity >199 ohms is O/L. on IR ranges anything under 0.1 Meg reads approx. 0. this is where the multimeter comes in, e.g. fire alarm eOL can be 2.2.K up to 6.8K. MFT no chance.

 

[telectrix]

This one seems okay for what I need:

ACT/6000 Alarm Engineers Autoranging Multimeter | ACT Meters

Exceptionally tough and compact, this digital autoranging multimeter, exclusive to ACT, offers great functionality and ease of use for the alarm engineer

www.actmeters.co.uk

that's out of stock. see this Fluke.

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[RDB85]

that's out of stock. see this Fluke.

Pardon our interruption...

That Fluke looks spot on. It’s got everything I would need on it.

 

[telectrix]

he's got more than 10 available. I had a similar model. was brilliant. jus need to ensure the hold button isn't in play when taking a new reading.

 

[RDB85]

I did find an ACT one used for £40.. But I would be tempted to get new leads. This one has come up for sale. But the Fluke seems a better buy. I have a battery tester by ACT that is really great.

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