Multimeter reccomendations?

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steve2286w said:

I got this one

https://www.screwfix.com/p/kewtech-ac-dc-multimeter-temperature-probe-600v/94916

Apart from the normal voltage and resistance it does diodes and capacitor checks , with the temp probe can check thermostat and the setting point of jam, even has a buzzer for continuity

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marjon said:

TBH.
If its a starter and only used in 12v systems you dont need anything fancy, they are cheap.
I would say try to get 1 that "bleeps" on continuity checks (no volts just checking the wire) its not the the be all and end all the wire is "good" but for basics its a start (when working on a car its probably the function I use most to start with). you only need volts & resitance measuring as a basic start for auto systems.

Get some ends that the probe plug into that have croc clips on too.

A 12v bulb in an old holder with a couple of wire tails is very basic but works well for many applications too, homemade and even cheaper .

J

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steve2286w said:

I got this one

https://www.screwfix.com/p/kewtech-ac-dc-multimeter-temperature-probe-600v/94916

Apart from the normal voltage and resistance it does diodes and capacitor checks , with the temp probe can check thermostat and the setting point of jam, even has a buzzer for continuity

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julianf said:

theres a uni-t clamp meter, that used to be around £25, but now 50 ish, that will do low current DC (most do not do low current)

its really nice for finding current drains, although you could do the same with a standard meter in line with the terminals, just with more effort.

just looked in my tool box - mine is the

UNI-T UT210E​

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julianf said:

theres a uni-t clamp meter, that used to be around £25, but now 50 ish, that will do low current DC (most do not do low current)

its really nice for finding current drains, although you could do the same with a standard meter in line with the terminals, just with more effort.

just looked in my tool box - mine is the

UNI-T UT210E​

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julianf said:

theres a uni-t clamp meter, that used to be around £25, but now 50 ish, that will do low current DC (most do not do low current)

its really nice for finding current drains, although you could do the same with a standard meter in line with the terminals, just with more effort.

just looked in my tool box - mine is the

UNI-T UT210E​

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korthaldisco2 said:

Hi I would like to purchase a multimeter I see massive variation pricewise.

Can anyone reccommend a brand/unit that will be suitable for testing electricals that is not cheap crap but also wont break the bank. Surely the cheaper end of the choice will be fine for basic testing.

Obviously I will need to learn what im doing with it..

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korthaldisco2 said:

Thanks that is a bit more than I plan to spend and I dont intend on making Jam.
Cheers

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korthaldisco2 said:

Thank you I will have a look at this unit.
50 quid is still a quite a bit.

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TheQ said:

I used to have 3 of these on my desk..
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But at £17,000 each they might be out of your pocket..


Practically any £30 digital meter will do what you want.

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