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Old 05-30-2007, 10:18 AM
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What's a good multitester?

Anyone have any recommendations?

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Old 05-30-2007, 10:25 AM
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Sears makes good ones...

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/subcat.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&cat=Electrical+Shop&subcat=Multi-Meters%2C+Testers+%26+Accessories

I buy the Canadian Tire one, it frequently goes on sale up here.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:30 AM
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Dang I didn't think about going to Sears. Thanks.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:32 AM
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Fluke, Sanwa or Mitutoyo and if you have money, B&K, otherwise Radio Shack is good enough and also Sears.

I have Sanwa and rate them very good http://www.sanwa-meter.co.jp/overseas/product/dmm/dmm_list.html
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:36 AM
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Fluke !!

Depending on just how serious you are (Need for multi functions.). How frequently you’ll use it (Let‘s say “a lot“.). How accurate you need it to be (Very). How long you need it to last (Damn near forever.). And how much you’re willing to spend (They aren‘t cheap).....

I highly recommend looking into Fluke.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:37 AM
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Fluke or Protek.

Protek is the best value IMO.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:38 AM
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Nope, no fluke for me. Thank you for the kind and expensive recommendation though folks.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:42 AM
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Dang I didn't think about going to Sears. Thanks.
np!
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:59 AM
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I'm a Fluke dealer so I reccomend fluke. Sperry makes a good tool and they are cheap too.
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Old 05-30-2007, 12:18 PM
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Fluke all the way! Look on ebay, they are way cheaper there. I bought a 87 III for $110.00 and a 123 Scopemeter for $220.00 Both look and work perfectly. Here's a possible good deal, check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190116896193&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 190116896193%2509%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
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Old 05-30-2007, 12:32 PM
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Fluke all the way! Look on ebay, they are way cheaper there. I bought a 87 III for $110.00 and a 123 Scopemeter for $220.00 Both look and work perfectly. Here's a possible good deal, check it out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190116896193&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D 190116896193%2509%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
Ditto. I got a Fluke 79 for $50. 6 years ago, I haven't even had to replace a battery yet.
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Old 05-30-2007, 12:32 PM
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I guess the question to ask is:

What are you going to use it for?

If the answer is non-medical or sensitive electronics get one of the $12.95 Craftsman or Radio Shack units.

Or

Send me a prepaid box and i will drop one of the 10+ used once meters that I have in my garage. or I will trade you for a test light since I can't seem to hold on to those.
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Old 05-30-2007, 12:57 PM
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I guess the question to ask is:

What are you going to use it for?

If the answer is non-medical or sensitive electronics get one of the $12.95 Craftsman or Radio Shack units......
Exactly right. If your only going to test glow plugs and wall outlets you don't need a Fluke.

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Old 05-30-2007, 01:33 PM
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Household, tubes...
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Household, tubes...
Send me the pre-paid box.

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