Multimeter Recommendations

[RDB85]

I’ve had a cheap Multimeter that has been okay, but it’s decided to not work. Does anyone have any recommendations on one please?

 

[telectrix]

try the Mustool range at Bang Good. cheap and cheerful. even got one woith a scope built in. this is the one i gotlast year.

 

[DPG]

I'd personally buy a decent make, ideally something like a Fluke. The last thing you want is a meter that a) is inaccurate or b) explodes when you put mains voltage across it.

Not saying there aren't some good budget range ones available, but buyer beware.

 

[RDB85]

I'd personally buy a decent make, ideally something like a Fluke. The last thing you want is a meter that a) is inaccurate or b) explodes when you put mains voltage across it.

Not saying there aren't some good budget range ones available, but buyer beware.

What fluke ones would you recommend?

 

[Mikegh]

I dunno

I've got a fluke T6 was never that bothered with it

Useless for ohms readings and could never clamp anything with it

 

[Mikegh]

try the Mustool range at Bang Good. cheap and cheerful. even got one woith a scope built in. this is the one i gotlast year.

Edits to do list..

 

[DPG]

What fluke ones would you recommend?

Just pick an auto ranging one that has the features you need. Probably don't need things like frequency and capacitance - they will just push the price higher.

I've got 2 Flukes, my best one being an 85 III true RMS one.

See what's around on ebay.

 

[Mikegh]

Best bit of equipment I ever bought was some cheap no-name IR tester /continuity tester

Eagle brand

Comes out of the bag for every troubleshooting job

Fluke and an Avo never see the light of day

 

[RDB85]

I’ve found this one online, another engineer I work with has one:

ACT/6000 Alarm Engineers Autoranging Multimeter | ACT Meters

Exceptionally tough and compact, this digital autoranging multimeter, exclusive to ACT, offers great functionality and ease of use for the alarm engineer

www.actmeters.co.uk

 

[RDB85]

Fluke:

Fluke 117 electrician multimeter | eBay

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[DPG]

Fluke:

Fluke 117 electrician multimeter | eBay

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Nice meter that. Depends if you want to go as pricey as that, but to be honest it will be very accurate and it will last you years.

True RMS as well.

See what other people reckon before committing, there will no doubt be other suggestions to consider.

 

[Mikegh]

Best bit of equipment I ever bought was some cheap no-name IR tester /continuity tester

Eagle brand

Comes out of the bag for every troubleshooting job

Fluke and an Avo never see the light of day

Op did say multimeter

Me shooting from the hip as usual

 

[RDB85]

Amazon Cheap ones:

Digital Multimeter Tilswall 6000 Counts Multimeters Manual Ranging High Safety Anti-Scald Double Fuse with NCV Function for Measures AC DC Voltage/Current,Resistance,Continuity,Tests Diodes,Batteries Digital Multimeter Tilswall 6000 Counts Multimeters Manual Ranging High Safety Anti-Scald Double Fuse with NCV Function for Measures AC DC Voltage/Current,Resistance,Continuity,Tests Diodes,Batteries : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LMT77PG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YP64XXH64DXBH1WNKWD8

AstroAI Digital Multimeter, TRMS 4000 Counts Volt Meter Manual and Auto Ranging; Measures Voltage Tester, Temperature, Current, Resistance, Continuity, Frequency; Tests Diodes https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FDBW1PT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TRYD6AMSAT1EBJR1ENJB

 

[DPG]

Amazon Cheap ones:

Digital Multimeter Tilswall 6000 Counts Multimeters Manual Ranging High Safety Anti-Scald Double Fuse with NCV Function for Measures AC DC Voltage/Current,Resistance,Continuity,Tests Diodes,Batteries Digital Multimeter Tilswall 6000 Counts Multimeters Manual Ranging High Safety Anti-Scald Double Fuse with NCV Function for Measures AC DC Voltage/Current,Resistance,Continuity,Tests Diodes,Batteries : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LMT77PG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YP64XXH64DXBH1WNKWD8

AstroAI Digital Multimeter, TRMS 4000 Counts Volt Meter Manual and Auto Ranging; Measures Voltage Tester, Temperature, Current, Resistance, Continuity, Frequency; Tests Diodes AstroAI Digital Multimeter, TRMS 4000 Counts Volt Meter Manual and Auto Ranging; Measures Voltage Tester, Temperature, Current, Resistance, Continuity, Frequency; Tests Diodes : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FDBW1PT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TRYD6AMSAT1EBJR1ENJB

I would honestly not recommend a £7 multimeter. False economy.

 

[Avo Mk8]

Megger AVO210 or the 410 at twice the price.
But I would say that wouldn't I ?

 

[7029 dave]

I like my megger 340 clamp meter, for that extra function.

 

[RDB85]

One feature I do need is to measure Milliamps for Intruder and Fire Alarms.

 

[DPG]

One feature I do need is to measure Milliamps for Intruder and Fire Alarms.

Any decent multimeter will measure mA

 

[RDB85]

Very nice, it’s an awful lot of money.

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[Mikegh]

Someone shoot me down

Multimeters to me was always DIY

Current- you'd use a clamp

Ohms I'd use the IR tester/resistance tester

Voltage I'd use the 2 wire tester