Multimeter

[OhmElectrical]

Gents starting a new job after Xmas and need to buy myself a multi meter.

I will be doing routine maintenance in production line type stuff.

Anyone recommend a good make a model of multimeter in the past u have used what companies had but think I need bring my own to new job.

Thanks

 

[shanky887614]

As DPG guessed, the seller withdrew it from sale.

too bad, keep trying with 175 and 179.

should be quite easy to get one for £100 ish

 

[shanky887614]

there is a fluke 179 at £149 buy it now on ebay atm

 

[Robotstar5]

too bad, keep trying with 175 and 179.

should be quite easy to get one for £100 ish

Eventually got a 175 for about £80, changed jobs and got issued with a 179! kept the 175 for jobs at home.

 

[ElectroChem]

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That's a neat looking item Marvo, do you have a make and model for it?

 

[Black Dog]

Gents starting a new job after Xmas and need to buy myself a multi meter.

I will be doing routine maintenance in production line type stuff.

Anyone recommend a good make a model of multimeter in the past u have used what companies had but think I need bring my own to new job.

Thanks

I have a Fluke 117 does most of what you need for $179 it's worth the bucks...

 

[OhmElectrical]

there are usually a few up on ebay, i looked for a while before i bought one.

just be warned that you will need to be on in the last coupls secs to win it

Yeah like anything of any value thanks mate

 

[shanky887614]

I have a Fluke 117 does most of what you need for $179 it's worth the bucks...

black dog, the 117 is made in china and only comes with a 2 year guarantee.

the 175/177/179 are made in usa and come with a lifetime on meter and 10 years on display.


that is the reason i avoided that range, it was tempting to get one though

 

[Marvo]

That's a neat looking item Marvo, do you have a make and model for it?

It's an Amprobe and I can't remember the model number off hand. I'm sure you can get a dual display tester in most makes but I tend not to buy into the big brand names like Fluke and Megger just for the sake of it. I have another dual display clamp I keep in the workshop which is branded as Toptronic, manufactured by Bryman Electronics Taiwan, It's also a decent tester at a very reasonable price (which wouldn't appeal to the Fluke and Megger fanboys) .

**Edit** Here's the details on the Aprobe tester http://content.amprobe.com/DataSheets/ACD-14_PLUS_DataSheet_RevB.pdf.

 

[Black Dog]

black dog, the 117 is made in china and only comes with a 2 year guarantee.

the 175/177/179 are made in usa and come with a lifetime on meter and 10 years on display.


that is the reason i avoided that range, it was tempting to get one though

Well that figures, I should have done my home work, I will look into the 175/177/179 Meters and send the 117 back to china.

 

[shanky887614]

Well that figures, I should have done my home work, I will look into the 175/177/179 Meters and send the 117 back to china.

i didnt know either till i watched a dmm comparison vid made by eevblog on youtube

 

[stevethesparks]

So its made in China - to Flukes specification...so what?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k9nVg03Wi4

So's my Apple iPhone, iPad, and most other stuff in my home.
The 117 is a good electricians meter.

 

[shanky887614]

So its made in China - to Flukes specification...so what?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k9nVg03Wi4

So's my Apple iPhone, iPad, and most other stuff in my home.
The 117 is a good electricians meter.

dont be a tool, read the info.

every fluke make in the usa has a lifetime guarentee. the ones made in china have 2 years.

i would rather buy a 175/177/179 for the same price second hand because it will still last longer.

why would they offer only 2 years for the 117 if it wasnt made from inferior parts?

 

[stevethesparks]

Tool eh?
I have many fluke instruments including another 3 multi-meters- the upper ranges.
It doesn't change the fact that the 117 is still a good electricians meter.
I've had mine maybe 4 years now, never had a problem, and should it fail I wouldn't hesitate to get another. Its also not such a big loss if it gets lost damaged or stolen - something the lifetime guarantee and extra price doesn't cover for.

 

[Guest77]

What is a Multi-meter?

 

[Marvo]

What is a Multi-meter?

Is this a trick question?