Multi meter

[MUZ720]

What do you guys use for a multi meter.. my old Sear unit is well old. Not sure it reading correctly and yes I replaced the battery... look at a modesty price unit..

[golden chicken]

It kind of depends what kind of work you want to do.

For automotive/motorcycle work I use meters by Electronic Specialities rather than Fluke, which is $$$$.

[MUZ720]

Use is bikes mostly ,cars on occasion . Flukes are crazy money. Hopefully in the $60 range

[RandyO]

for some things, I prefer an analog meter, however most testing can be done with a digital meter, it's nice to have both

[jasnmar]

I've been using one similar to https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/m...o-ranging-600v for the past few years and it's been pretty solid.

[butcher bergs]

I bought a Craftsman multi meter many years ago for something like $30. Covers the basics, AC, DC, resistance, continuity, temp (in F and C)

It's not the quickest to display measurements but it's definitely dead on as verified by calibration equipment.

I also have a Fluke that I don't use nearly as often. It's faster than the Craftsman and has a backlight but offers no other advantages that I can see.

I used a Klein meter a few times for work last winter and it seemed decent. Read back was reasonably quick, don't know what the owner paid for it but it did its thing just fine

[xrocket21]

I have had a fluke 83 for 20 years, probably have it the rest of my life.

[jimmycapp]

Have a fluke that's at least 15 years old. Works great, but way overkill for basic MC stuff.

[Point37]

works when i need it but i don't use it a ton

Etekcity Digital Multimeter, Voltage Tester Volt Ohm Amp Meter with Continuity, Diode and Resistance Test, Dual Fused for Anti-Burn, Red, MSR-R500
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9QW620...ing=UTF8&psc=1


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[Kurlon]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Picked this up after my similar styled Radio Shack unit let go at 35 years old. Compact, works well.

[OreoGaborio]

I was wondering when someone was going to recommend a Harbor Freight grade, or at least HF Priced unit. Between my dad and I, we have probably 5 or 6 of those cheap HF multi meters. They do what we need for the most part but I may upgrade at some point.

[Kurlon]

I was wondering when someone was going to recommend a Harbor Freight grade, or at least HF Priced unit. Between my dad and I, we have probably 5 or 6 of those cheap HF multi meters. They do what we need for the most part but I may upgrade at some point.

That Hioki is a proper Japanese meter, Dave at EEVlog reviewed it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCFEonQDkQU

[OreoGaborio]

Sorry, was talkin bout the 12 dollar Etek. That's more in the HF price range

[Point37]

Sorry, was talkin bout the 12 dollar Etek. That's more in the HF price range

yup it's cheap...picked it up in early 2018...have used it a few times...if it goes maybe i'll buy a HF one and give it a shot...i buy cheap for tools i only plan to use rarely...

the HF version is half that price...can you say xmas presents?!...maybe i will pick up some flashlights too for stocking stuffers...
https://www.harborfreight.com/7-func...ter-63759.html

[tls25rs]

A lot of this depends on how accurate you need the meter to be.

12VDC/24VDC stuff and just looking to see if there is power somewhere or not (quite a bit of motorcycle/car troubleshooting is this)

or

measuring high voltage AC sources and want to see the wave form

or

checking critical values in electrical circuits for troubleshooting

or

or

or

Sometimes the HF meter can be the right tool for the job, other times something like a Fluke is what is needed.

[02redhawk]

Wish I had one of those Kline meters to hand out to people. Getting tired of getting my Fluke back only to discover someone gave it a stress test. I suspect the Kline unit would do nicely for what you intend to work on.

[MUZ720]

Right now, I was trying to see if one of my coils for my project vintage bike is functioning correctly or not. My old Sears one is not working on any OHMs settings. I found that it's arching out on the frame the hard and shocking way. LOL Thanks for the suggestions...

[loudbeard]

I am a Fluke guy, the 376 is my EDC, I also have an 87V, both more spendy than I think you’re looking for. My field techs all have 117’s which are pretty good for most tasks. I have not used the 114 but looks like the price may be right. I’m sure it’s fine, they make a great product.

[scottieducati]

AstroAI Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts Volt Meter Ohmmeter Auto-Ranging Tester; Accurately Measures Voltage Current Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle Capacitance Temperature for Automotive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JL6LLL...ing=UTF8&psc=1


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[boosten lebaron]

UEI Phoenix as a primary, some random Fluke as a back up which i never use. Personally i find Flukes over rater and expensive but they are tough. I make money with my tools so i make sure to buy the best as i see it. UEI hands down.

For random homeowner stuff Harbor Freight isnt a bad way to go for short money.

[xrocket21]

buy once cry once

[RandyO]

buy once cry once

I prefer an analog over digital, there are things you can do with it, a digital can't do

https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-260-8...9594589&sr=8-8

[loudbeard]

I get that Fluke are expensive, I don't think overpriced is fair though. They make a solid product, have used their stuff for many years.

I am also not surprised that Randy perfers analog. I'm not sure if we'll ever know his uses where it's "better."

[RandyO]

I get that Fluke are expensive, I don't think overpriced is fair though. They make a solid product, have used their stuff for many years.

I am also not surprised that Randy perfers analog. I'm not sure if we'll ever know his uses where it's "better."

for testing a variable resistor / potentiometer, such as used for throttle position sensors

a digital one will tell you if it is good full open or closed, it won't tell you if there are dead spots in between, with an analog, you can watch the needle sweep as you turn the throttle, if there are any hiccups on the way, the sensor is bad, if it's a smooth sweep, it's good. if the TPS in question is a simple arm sweeping a carbon ring type, the carbon ring (or whatever material it is) develops pits or scratches in the positions you most often keep yer throttle in, and you can ride a little faster, or a little slower smoothly, but right at the position you want to be at, the TPS is sending funky signals due to the wear pit, that can't be detected with a digital meter

[loudbeard]

It absolutely can. Not with a shitty Home Depot DMM but a quality digital meter it’s not an issue.