Which multimeter?
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Topic: Which multimeter?
Posted By: punkbastard
Subject: Which multimeter?
Date Posted: June 19, 2006 at 12:47 AM
I have had this craftsman meter for the longest time, probably atleast six years now, and the leads just broke. Now, I could just fix the leads but I'm thinking maybe I'll just get a newer meter and save the craftsman as a back up. What would you guys say is the best meter for installers? Is Fluke really worth the extra dough?
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Posted By: Aruman
Date Posted: June 19, 2006 at 3:45 PM
Fluke meters are very nice.
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: June 19, 2006 at 5:36 PM
Third option, buy new leads.
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Posted By: punkbastard
Date Posted: June 19, 2006 at 8:25 PM
Yeah I ended up buying new leads, no sense buying a whole new meter when this one does the job.
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: June 20, 2006 at 4:17 PM
Glad you got it fixed. I'd have to say yes, Flukes are worth what they cost. Mine has saved me many times!
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Posted By: pmh61
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 1:39 AM
what brand and model do you guys use mine is unfixable and i need a new one
Posted By: bdl666
Date Posted: June 22, 2006 at 6:05 AM
pmh61] wrote:
hat brand and model do you guys use mine is unfixable and i need a new one
To work on cars it doesn't have to be a top of the line model. A Fluke will be nice but they are pricey, take a look at some of the Craftman models. They have a bunch of features and are easy on your pocket. Check this one out you can't argue with the price vs features. https://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Electrical+Shop&pid=03482400000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Multi-Meters%2C+Testers+%26+Accessories&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes ------------- ieSpell rocks.
Posted By: pmh61
Date Posted: June 23, 2006 at 1:38 AM
your link didn't go threw could you just give me the model number on it please
Posted By: bdl666
Date Posted: June 23, 2006 at 12:47 PM
Sears item #03482400000 . ------------- ieSpell rocks.
Posted By: wishboneattack
Date Posted: June 27, 2006 at 8:01 AM
I use my Craftsmen. I don't like some of Flukes stuff. An installer I work with has a Fluke and it is a pain changing it all the time. Mine you set it on voltage and it reads whatever it is, ac or dc. On todays cars that is a huge help when you are testing for injector pulse and the pulse is ac. Not to mention all the features beyond what the Fluke offers at about $250 cheaper.
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