Multimeter suggestions

[davesparks]

I've got the megger AVO410 which has been fine for a couple of years. The only function on it I haven't needed yet is the frequency measurement.
If you don't need the additional functions then the AVO210 will be a good meter too.

 

[Bobster]

I've had a Fluke 177 for years now. Excellent piece of kit, reliable and will take some abuse.

Not overly priced either.

There is a Fluke 179 model above this, however I don't need temperature measurement an a couple of other additional features it offers.

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A little over £200 with a case and a couple of other accessories.

 

[Rpa07]

My megger 310 is used everyday and is severely robust and easy to use. To be honest, I'm a little fond of it!

 

[Specialist]

My two favourite DMM's are the Avo M8037 & the Robin AR4007. Both top quality meters, sadly only available second hand now.

 

[Rpa07]

It's things like that where you keep an eye out for others being sold so the world doesn't run out! or is that hoarding?

 

[Specialist]

Could be called hoarding. Me, I call it good sense

 

[PEG]

Got a bit ahead of myself,biggin' up the 410... i concede,its limit on AC measurement.
There is a meter that they promised me would do all of this,and be rated accordingly,that being the AVO835.

It was meant to be released last month,and i put me name down to be contacted to purchase one first...had no call, as of today...

 

[Specialist]

Hi PEG: Sounds good, any specs on it anywhere ?

 

[LankyWill]

As your employed and still an apprentice I feel they should supply you with a DMM. I was always supplied test equipment when I was employed. Now I'm a subby it's up to me to afford such things. I went all out on my first DMM and bought a Fluke 28-ii and haven't looked back, it should outlast me.

 

[gazdkw82]

I want my own anyway. I do other stuff in my own time so best to pick one I can at work and home

 

[Specialist]

Jeez Lanky you must have had good bosses, I've always had to provide my own kit. Except one firm that let you use their gear on a job by job basis, had to be signed for & returned at the end of the day though.
What used to happen a lot was that a firm would provide you basic kit & then take a bit out of your wages each week to pay for it.

 

[PEG]

Hi PEG: Sounds good, any specs on it anywhere ?

Hi,yep,the detailed spec i have,is on a Megger Power On sales catalogue,given to me last year.
It describes the AVO800 series,which are two models,AVO830 and AVO835,the later being what caught my eye.

It was meant to be available in March,now i think it is June,but they seems a shroud of mystery around any further information. The spec,features and build look awesome (to a self-confessed tool------) and the rep assured me i would get one of the first sold,after offering to pay in advance,to prove my fervour...

If i find out someone has got one before me,i will be getting the catsuit,grapnel and glass-cutter,out of the sock drawer,and heading out in the early hours...

 

[Specialist]

Catsuit ? Kinky . Nothing wrong with being a tool & test equipment -----

 

[telectrix]

i have the avo310. now discontinued.

 

[Rpa07]

i have the avo310. now discontinued.

Well you don't have to say it like that - they have feelings you know!