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Which multimeter do you like the most? I'm looking for one and need some recommendations for a meter with continuity.
Fluke is good. They make sturdy meters. Beckman used to make very good meters, I have the good old DM25L digital multimeter(almost 30 years old) and still my primary workhorse. But I think they don't exist anymore.
But I also have a "Equus" DMM that I bought of all places at Canadian Tire for $15 and it's very accurate, extremely well constructed (unlike the DealExtreme meters) and sturdy as hell. So check out sales at your hardware store, you might find an inexpensive meter there.
As for datalogging, you'll find that option only in mid to hi-end meters, so be ready to shell out big bucks, like: 2700 - DMM/Switch - Keithley Instruments Inc.
Robert
I just bought one from radioshack made by extech or something like that. It is a terrible meter. Dont buy one, its a terrible multimeter. As soon as you turn it on it goes up to 30dcv and it takes it about 3 minutes to settle down to 0v even once it settles down it still twitches and jumps up and down between 3 and 2 volts. It was supposed to be a true rms meter but it is junk. It gives lousy readings. Im going back to radioshack to return it tomorrow. I am sticking with my cheap $10 meter I got a long time ago.
Is it the Extech mn-36?
I just got one of those. I think most auto ranging meters jump around, when their is no load across the test leads. Just touch the leads together and it will zero out.
Before I got the extech I tried another brand auto ranging meter. It also jumped around until I put a load on the meter.
Is it the Extech mn-36?
I just got one of those. I think most auto ranging meters jump around, when their is no load across the test leads. Just touch the leads together and it will zero out.
Before I got the extech I tried another brand auto ranging meter. It also jumped around until I put a load on the meter.