Sharpie Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm in the market for a multimeter but, don't know how far to go....price, feature wise and have been looking at a couple of products from one of our sister compaines: http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=125&product=AUTO&type=2&locale=uken http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=29983&product=HMA&type=4&locale=uken or should I start small and if my needs grow, upgrade ? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217852_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__varient__categoryId_31477_crumb_33958-31562-38315_parentcategoryrn_38315 Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I have that one from Halfrauds, been a good little meter for me personally. At has done everything I have needed so far. I would say it's ideal for somebody that isn't using one professionally i.e. a occasionally/diy auto elctric user. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 if you can afford it get the fluke, thats what i use and they are very good, good for me i didn't have to buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'm in the market for a multimeter but, don't know how far to go....price, feature wise and have been looking at a couple of products from one of our sister compaines: http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=125&product=AUTO&type=2&locale=uken http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=29983&product=HMA&type=4&locale=uken or should I start small and if my needs grow, upgrade ? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217852_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__varient__categoryId_31477_crumb_33958-31562-38315_parentcategoryrn_38315 Thanks for any advice. As with anything, it depends on what you expect to be able to do with it. I'm fairly well into hobby electronics but I've only ever had 2-for-1 £9.99 multimeters from Maplin. What are you planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Same here Digsy. I go into Maplins and ask for the cheapest and nastiest multimeter they have. £4.99 was my record. They can check resistance, they can read up to 20v, that's all I ever need. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I got one for about £4 inc postage from Ebay. Works a treat, all the measurements you could ever need (and then some). Arrived next day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 If you want a nice meter then its fluke for good value aswel. If you just want one for checking and not to bothered about accuracy then go cheapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 There's some really nice Laptop and PC based automotive software these days, too, including some excellent oscilloscope software. Maybe that would appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The Fluke is an excelent peice of kit but it depends what you want - I have had my fluke for 5 years now and its been faultless. My dad has had his since I can remember or since I first got involved in electronics so thats over 20 years then - still going strong - perhaps needs battery change every 10 years thats about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 There's some really nice Laptop and PC based automotive software these days, too, including some excellent oscilloscope software. Maybe that would appeal? Well I would be interested, you got any more information Chris ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 There's some really nice Laptop and PC based automotive software these days, too, including some excellent oscilloscope software. Maybe that would appeal? Hehe, buy a scope.....it never crossed my mind I work for the global market leader in scopes but, our products are more at the bench level in R&D dept's than at the belt level that I was looking for. I think I'll start off small and work my way up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://www.picotech.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Or buy a fluke with a scope built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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