what multimeter?

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mick the builder

mick the builder

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Just need to drop some hints to the missus for ideas on birthday coming up so not to get usual stuff i never use.
I need a multimeter but with so many out there i could use some advice. Never used one before so need one that will cover every issue with the landy plus little use indoors. Local halfords is good for me or amazon. Any tips?
 
If you want the best multimeter, that will last you a lifetime, you want a Fluke.

Something like the Fluke 115. Sure it's £145 but it will still be going strong in twenty years, a bit like a Makita drill. Costs more but you will be glad that you did.
 
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lightning said:
If you want the best multimeter, that will last you a lifetime, you want a Fluke.

Something like the Fluke 115. Sure it's £145 but it will still be going strong in twenty years, a bit like a Makita drill. Costs more but you will be glad that you did.
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My last makita lasted 18 months, batteries ****. Even replacement batteries died soon after. Will stick to dewalt in future. If i buy a middle range one it will still last me a lifetime as ill only use it occasionally
Idid want one with continuity testing so the draper looks favourite.
 
the big boys in the hundreds. tested and specs within tight limits. but if you need it, you'll know why.

for landy stuff, loads will do. uni-t seem a decent low cost choice.. which is perfect if you want to just chuck em in a box or get em dirty.

makitas aren't what they used to be :D

same with dewalt!
 
What is these days?

I brought a Britool socket set, and while it is OK, it's nothing like my dad's old Britool set.
 
I've got a Gunson pocket meter 2, I've had it fifteen years at least, someone's selling them brand new on ebay for over £300??? I paid less than £20, there's even a used one on there for £60:eek:

Wish I'd bought 2 of them now, been a great bit of kit though
 
Digital auto ranging with back lit LCD.

I always used fluke equipment but some times you need the low impedance analogue multimeters for electronic testing.

If I were you and you are getting yours hands wet in electronic testing and 12 volt trouble shooting, buy a good multimeter once.

I have multimeters which work still when I studied electronics in 1987, I was 17 then. I have a pocket type Micronta, state of the art then since I was 14 dabbling with electronics.

Take a look at this one, all you will need for now until you graduate to a digital stoarage oscilloscope :)

Fluke 177 multimeter
 
mick the builder said:
Just went on amazon and typed in uni-t. out of all of them, which low cost one would you go for?
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any will do tbh for just mucking with old landy electrics.

i've used a ten quid for god knows, 8 years.. not amazing but gets the job done. it's still in the landy toolkit, buried under hammers. it would be useless for delicate electronics work.. but that's not what this is.

everyone for the past few years on the forums seems to like the uni-t ut61e or the brymen bm257 but they are not on amazon.

i'd just grab any el cheapo with the basics on, have a play about, chuck it in the toolbox and if you feel the need later to upgrade, buy a better one for the bench :)

edit: oh act the ut61e is on at 50quid prime (not backlit)

i kinda like the mods all these mad buggers have done http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/uni-t-ut61e-multimeter-teardown-photos/
 
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mick the builder said:
Were not so chilled out as you Barbadians;). We just get on with it in these colder climes.:D
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Trust me bro, the chilled lifestyle here gets to me big time. I am from the region originally but was never laid back. I left a long time ago for Canada and was happy about the fast and productive pace there.

Its way too laid back here, one of the reason the island is not as productive as it should be. If you think the UK is cold, take a look at Ottawa Canada recent temperatures, yesterday -35 deg C.

That's where I was for for over 20 years and where I call home. You are not chilled there, you are literally frozen for a few months LOL.

I was in the UK in 2000, due for a trip soon again, will bring me back a crate of Landy parts :)

Cheers.
 
To the OP, you can also do quite a bit with a test light, some use an LED with a buzzer, not saying that you should not get a multimeter though.

You will love the multimeter and I am always happy to see someone making an effort to learn a bit about electrics or electronics and in your case, work on your landy.

With the guys on the forums here to help guide you, it could not be easier.
 
ive had several expensive flukes ,but my £50 draper has done just as well over the last few years ,audible continuity is vital imo
 
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