I have had a Craftsman DMM, model 82140, now 82141, for umpteen years. I used to service copiers, then computers, and have never had a problem with this meter. I think they're currently something like $21. I use it to work on my van all the time too and it's always been spot on accurate. It has audio continuity checking too, though it's chirping like it needs a new battery now... I'd love a Fluke, but could never get my companies to pay for one . . . Marc
On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Mike B <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > My point exactly! > > > On 6/15/2013 8:56 PM, Mike S wrote: > >> On 6/15/2013 3:05 PM, Anthony Egeln wrote: >> >>> On Amazon they have them both digital and analog, ranging in price >>> from under $10 to >>> close to $200 (Fluke brand). Of course, Harbor Freight has quite a >>> few as well. >>> >> >> Those are your choices. Either buy a cheap $10-20 one, or get a good one >> (Fluke). For most automotive use by someone who needs to ask the >> question, a cheap one is sufficient. >> >> It boils down to how you view tools, and how often you'll use them - do >> you spend for high quality/utility, lifetime ones, that you use often, >> or do you go cheap? You can buy 10+x cheapos for the cost of a Fluke. >> The cheap ones will do 90%, not as accurately, but that doesn't >> typically matter for automotive. >> >> For stuff I expect to use regularly, I'll invest. For "one-offs," I'll >> buy from Harbor Freight. >> > |
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