Multimeter

[OhmElectrical]

Gents starting a new job after Xmas and need to buy myself a multi meter.

I will be doing routine maintenance in production line type stuff.

Anyone recommend a good make a model of multimeter in the past u have used what companies had but think I need bring my own to new job.

Thanks

 

[driverman]

there is a section on here that sells second hand items like testers etc. Also forum sponsor here for new testers.

 

[Robotstar5]

I find the Fluke range pretty good for industrial use, currently use a 175.

 

[UNG]

Used Fluke's for many years I have a Fluke 27 that's about 30 years old and still in use and a few years ago I bought a Fluke 289 and the Flukeview software and lead which is a good tool for those obscure faults, so my recommendation would be buy a Fluke

 

[driverman]

Would having separates be better for maintenance work?

 

[Farmelectrics]

fluke are the better ones di log are good and alot cheaper

 

[DPG]

Would having separates be better for maintenance work?

He's asking about a multi-meter, not an MFT. Daz

 

[BlueToBits]

Have you considered getting a cheap (£10) one first, just to get going, then get better one after finding out what 'special' functions are going to be most useful?
Congratulations and good luck in the new Job.

 

[Marvo]

The one I carry in my toolcase and use for almost every job I do is a dual display clamp meter which is basically a multimeter with AC/DC volts, ohms etc plus obviously an RMS ammeter. It's compact and it's particularly useful to be able to see current and voltage simultaneously when checking general circuits and motors/pumps/compressors etc.



If you're looking for something budget try Uni-t or Di log or Metrel.

 

[Jamzie]

Agreed, can't go wrong with a Fluke. Got 2 179's. Just consider some sites stipulate fused test-leads to comply with GS38, and the need for proving units when testing for dead.

 

[Jamzie]

Unless your self-employed, it should be the employers responsibility to purchase such items. They then have traceable records of inspection and calibration etc....

 

[UKMeterman]

Hi,
I would suggest avoiding the £10 ones, the big issue is what happens when you make a mistake and plug in the ammeter shunt and go phase-phase or phase N on an industrial 400V 3 phase supply. An expensive DVM will have decent fuses, the worst will be a small flash, loud pop and brown trousers. Cheap DVMs often have glass fuses and other issues, and in the above incident could explode....
What industry are you in?

 

[OhmElectrical]

Unless your self-employed, it should be the employers responsibility to purchase such items. They then have traceable records of inspection and calibration etc....

Yeah might be some on site yet but won't know til I start.
Just preparing myself in case need get one sharpish and no time to research

 

[DPG]

Agree with Meterman - don't buy a £10 cheapy. Build quality and safety is atrocious. can't go wrong with Fluke, although may be worth buying a second hand one as thery do tend to be a bit on the expensive side. Daz

 

[shanky887614]

I find the Fluke range pretty good for industrial use, currently use a 175.

i got a 179 cheap on ebay for £112 inc vat+ delivery on ebay

you can get cheaper and a 175 etc would probably be fine.


i really like it but i only got it because it was cheap on the auction.

before you decide which fluke to go for have a think.

you want usa made because if you buy them new they have a lifetimd guarantee (10 years on lcd)

this alone will pay for itself

 

[PEG]

The Megger AVO410 is also one not to be discounted,it has all the usual suspects,as in ranges,but comes with a few others,that can be handy in industrial settings,such as capacitance,and frequency.It also has buttons for min/max and hold,which you usually think are funky,then never use them,but i have on lots of occasions. I think rather than buy a cheap one,till you know what is required,it may be advantageous to see what the job needs,THEN spend a decent sum on quality kit. I have lots of mates who would not blink spending £150 on a night out everybody else has to explain to them forever more,but baulk at expenditure concerned with their craft...steady peg...your temperance speech is boiling over...:icon12:

 

[OhmElectrical]

Cheers mate looks like that 175 seems to tick the right buttons but I'll wait to see what crack is on day 1

 

[shanky887614]

Cheers mate looks like that 175 seems to tick the right buttons but I'll wait to see what crack is on day 1

£193 new but it comes with a lifetime guarantee compared to £100ish second hand on ebay.

i went second hand trusting it will last, i got a bargin as mine still had plastic on the lcd etc

 

[OhmElectrical]

Cool I'll keep an eye out on the very rare off chance someone gets one as a xmas present they don't want

 

[shanky887614]

Cool I'll keep an eye out on the very rare off chance someone gets one as a xmas present they don't want

there are usually a few up on ebay, i looked for a while before i bought one.

just be warned that you will need to be on in the last coupls secs to win it