Need to buy a multi meter

[Reidylittleh]

Confused on what multi meter to buy as so many on the market. Please can I have some advice on what one to buy. I don't want a cheap one as I want it to last.

 

[Lenny]

Is it an actual multimeter or multifuction installation type tester you're after??

 

[rapparee]

How much do you want to spend?

Check out fluke 114/117 range or if you want to spend more the fluke 177/179 range

 

[Reidylittleh]

Just a multimeter.

 

[Leesparkykent]

+1 for the fluke. Fluke 117 Multimeter with VoltAlert Non-Contact Voltage Detection and Fluke Test Lead Set PLUS Fluke C115 Protective Case!! | Testermans Electrical Testing Equipment Suppliers

 

[Reidylittleh]

I don't mind how much I spend.

 

[Reidylittleh]

Ok thank you. Going to get the fluke 117.

 

[shanky887614]

the 117 only comes with a years guarantee the 175/177/179 come with a life time guarantee.

there are other brands as well but what is your budget? (175/177/179 on ebay for around £100)

 

[shanky887614]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1n_ELmpFI

 

[7029 dave]

If you are going to spend that much, go for the megger clamp meter dcm340.

 

[Maddison]

Says it all

 

[UNG]

Confused on what multi meter to buy as so many on the market. Please can I have some advice on what one to buy. I don't want a cheap one as I want it to last.

I suppose you need to have an idea what you are going to use it for and what functions and capabilities you need it to have. Asking for advice is one thing but you are the person using it. I have a number multimeters that have different functions and capabilities including logging and download which I find useful for those hard to find faults

 

[Bobster]

Fluke 177, I've had one around 5 years now. It's been battered and abused. Still passes calibration every 6months with almost 0% deviation from the previous results.

 

[shanky887614]

Fluke 177, I've had one around 5 years now. It's been battered and abused. Still passes calibration every 6months with almost 0% deviation from the previous results.

unlike cheap meters the readings don't vary depending on the battery.

a mates can show 360v+ on 240 when the battery is low

 

[Engineer54]

Still have the last Fluke 87 they made, you can't fault quality!!