inexpensive multimeter?

What is a good inexpensive multimeter? I know the Fluke 177's are good. But they are expensive. I have seen the Fluke 177's on ebay. But I'm looking for a good multimeter that won't break the bank.

I have a mix of both Craftsman and Fluke meters. For most automotive tasks my Craftsman meters work great. Very few times have I had to get my Fluke out to measure something in car. When I do, it is a quick changing signal where the speed of the Fluke allows it to measure the signal. Accuracy in a car is not very important when it comes to volt meters - the meter could be 10% off and wouldn't really make a big difference.Kevin Pierson

I've had the UK sold equivalent to the Craftsman unit for over 10 years. It cost about $30 has 20 amp current reading, great for alarm and draw tests, continuity buzzer etc. Anything more accurate, I'll borrow a diagnostic reader.

What do you recommend for a craftsman multimeter? One that will do the trick to install a car alarm?

More than adequate, hell I've been using a Snap-On test light for the last few decades,never blown anything up...= experience.

Radio Shack 22-813 about $35. Craftsman 03482334000 Model # 82334 $49 on sale. The Craftsman ticks all the buttons for me; Peak hold. 20 not 10amps current rating. Auto ranging for convenience. I would definitely order it with a second set of leads with "bed of nails" clips. More than adequate for the required tolerances.

this "bed of nails" i hear about it all the time, seen pictures, but no store has it locally for me. where can i grab a set?Ted

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Kregg and allroadzj know the answer, PM either.

I bought my embedded nail alligator clips off of Ebay years ago. They are used in the telecom trade. The ones I got slip on over the top of my meter leads (Radio shack supplied leads that have a retainer clip type deal on them). This is nice as I can use the leads as normal leads or just slip the alligator clips on.Kevin Pierson

sears has this on sale

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_03482141000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

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