+InsaneMultitasker Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I am looking for a better digital multimeter for TI-related repair, upgrade, hobby work. The cheap $40 meter I bought last year is irritatingly slow to respond, especially when testing continuity and voltages. I have looked at a few of the Fluke DMMs, among others, but I'd like to get a sense of what others are using. Suggestions and/or experience-related comments would be most helpful. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I use fluke tektronics and a HP, all are serious overkill for hobby use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I use my trusty Simpson 467 (a DVM from the late 1980's) or an Ideal DVM that I bought a few years ago at Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I have a Fluke that I use for all my hobbyist stuff, but it's in my office- I love how easy it is to use and the precision. I'll double check tomorrow and see the specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have a fluke and a off beat one I use to diagnose auto related electrical, but one is lost, and the other (Fluke) was misplaced till this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keatah Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Get a basic Fluke. The speed and precision will make any electrical/hobby project a pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I use fluke tektronics and a HP, all are serious overkill for hobby use So are the prices! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20ohm20 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I use a Fluke 179 at work and liked it so much I bought one for the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The most affordable Fluke I could find was this one. Depending on skill level and hobby application, it might be a good choice. << CLICK HERE >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBkjr3b5hQo Fluke 101 Manual.pdf Fluke 101 Safety.pdf Fluke 101 Conformity.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdilling Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have a Fluke that I have used for years. I also just bought the following for around $33 on Amazon. Uni-T B4Q094 UT210E True RMS AC/DC Current Mini Clamp M W Capacitance Tester It seems to be doing rather well and I have had no problems with it. It is small, but easy to read and has a backlight. Regards, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 This is a lot of good information!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 I have a Fluke on the way that I will be able to try out this weekend, since I need to troubleshoot my own Geneve I am looking forward to giving it a whirl. Thanks everyone 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Which model number of Fluke did you settle on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I use fluke tektronics and a HP, all are serious overkill for hobby use So are the prices! now that the op has made a purchase, yea the prices can get up there, but the fluke was a present from my dad when I started school many moons ago, the tek came from my old company, they bought all new flukes and said I could have it, and the HP I scored on ebay for 70 bucks as its a outdated model (but it came in with a brand new calibration seal and a Boeing asset tag) out of all of them I use the HP the most as its a desktop model and doesnt require batteries, it just sits on my scope ready to go, where as the handhelds tend to annoy me as no matter where I put them, they are in the way ... and they always seem to be out of battery power as they use 9v batteries instead of the more common AA batteries of newer meters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Fluke 115 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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