New multimeter, suggestions?

[pc1966]

Currently got the Fluke 87. Again, a lovely bit of kit but can't see why it costs so much more than the 179.

Had a quick look and the 87 is slightly higher spec, but not the ~£150 difference on RS!

 

[R-fur]

Good tip, buy a set of cheap plastic iPhone screen protectors, cut them to fit your meter, clean the screen and stick them on, works great for protecting the screen.

 

[Mike Johnson]

You guys really ought to test the Testo 710 series it's miles ahead of the game comparatively.

 

[pc1966]

Just to link to one of the sponsor's who are doing a good deal on it just now:

Testo 760-1 Digital Multimeter

Testo 760-1 Digital Multimeter The Testo 760-1 Digital Multimeter is a versatile multimeter that places great emphasis on usability in addition to measuring all regular electrical variables including AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, capacitance, and frequency. Diode and continuity...

www.test-meter.co.uk

As discussed on another thread probably the bigger brother, the 760-2 model, is best overall value for money.

While I really like my Fluke 179 I can't say it would be a good recommendation for electrician's use (cost high, extra accuracy not important in this context). The IP67 model at even higher cost is attractive as a gadget, but again hard to justify given its in the MFT price range:

Fluke 28 II IP67 Industrial Multimeter

Fluke 28 II IP67 Industrial Multimeter: This IP67-rated multimeter measures voltage, current, resistance, frequency, and temperature.

www.test-meter.co.uk

Has anyone used IR imaging to look for hot connections before? I ask because FLIR do a multimeter with IR camera but I have no experience of thermal imaging to know if it is worth getting (beyond the "cool gadget" aspect):

FLIR DM166 Thermal Imaging Digital Multimeter

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www.test-meter.co.uk

 

[Mike Johnson]

Agree the 760-2 would be a better bet, rapidly came to that conclusion after buying the 760-1, but to my credit, I did buy it from our sponsor.

IR imaging would be cool.

 

[Phil Thompson]

I dont need one at the moment, but i think for the handiness id go for something like this next time i need a multimeter, handy for those unlabelled boards, when isolating a circuit, just a bit pricy for the convenience to save walking to and fro,

Fluke 233 True RMS Remote Display Multimeter

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www.test-meter.co.uk

 

[Mike Johnson]

For that cost you can get yourself a second hand multifunction tester, and a plug in buzzer.