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F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 93
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 - 6:49 pm: | |
Cory,
I have had a Durst MM-78 DEDICATED AUTOMOTIVE multimeter for 4 years and it performs as good as the Fluke. It is made in Australia and cost around $200.00 USD. It comes with a temp sensor, ignition pick-up and rubber protective cover like the Fluke. It is worth checking out. You can see it here: http://www.durst.com.au/home.htm
Joe
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cory mitchell (Mitch328)
New member
Username: Mitch328
Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 5:28 pm: | |
My electrical teacher told me today that the sales rep for Fluke would always start off a demonstration by throwing one of the meters across the room then pick it up and demo all its functions without any problems. Sounds like a winner. |
BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bretm
Post Number: 2103
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 3:33 pm: | |
I have one I got from radio shack, around $100. Works great. |
Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member
Username: Future328driver
Post Number: 57
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 8:05 am: | |
Cory,
I have a Fluke that I use for stuff around the house. I would recommend spending the money since they last forwever. You might check local electonics wholesalers - they may be able to get you a better price than other hardware stores. I got mine at Home Depot and if I recall correctly, it was really not too much of a wallet buster. |
Brian stewart (Eurocardoc)
Junior Member
Username: Eurocardoc
Post Number: 245
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 01, 2002 - 6:48 pm: | |
Fluke, spend the money, always pays IMHO |
cory mitchell (Mitch328)
New member
Username: Mitch328
Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 01, 2002 - 3:28 pm: | |
Thanks Richard, but the meter I buy will actually be used in my automotive electrical class and also my job working under my Ferrari mechanic. If I have to spend the big bucks I will. After all, I'm sure I'll be using it quite a bit. |
Richard Stephens (Dino2400)
New member
Username: Dino2400
Post Number: 46
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 01, 2002 - 2:52 pm: | |
I'm sure others will recommend some excellent, full-featured meters out there that would be nice for your home garage. But I've got a tip on a great one to carry with you in the car. Radio Shack has a digital multimeter that folds open to reveal the leads and it's about 2" x4" and less than an inch thick. I keep one in my glovebox. It's model #22-802. List price is about $25 but they often have them sitting near the cash register onsale for $15. Usual ac/dc voltage, ohm, continuity with audible signal, and shuts off after a few minutes to save the battery.
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cory mitchell (Mitch328)
New member
Username: Mitch328
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 01, 2002 - 2:42 pm: | |
Anyone out there have a suggestion on buying a good automotive meter that has all the functions I'll need but won't break the bank. Still have a whole lot of other tools to buy. Flukes are dreamy but their prices are shocking (pun intended). |