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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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My Realistic digital multi-meter has finally died after 20 years of faithful service.

What's a decent, general purpose, digital multi-meter.

I've looked at Fluke brand, but see a wide range of models and are kinda pricey.

AC/DC volts, ohms, auto range are really all I need. Temp would be a nice bonus.

What's recommendation for something in the $50 range?
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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little more than you want to spend, but awesome meters. I would recommend these right under flukes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Greenlee-DM-200-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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I have 3 flukes and they have been beat to hell and back.
They all still work, the only reason I bought another one is because its very difficult to read the display on my 2 older ones
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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yeah man i would recommend picking up a fluke at a pawn shop. i bought a $350 model for $25 and it was almost new. works like a dream every time.
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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fluke...hands down worth it
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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fluke is damn good but as said it is pricey.
i got a blue point brand new for like $90something simple to operate, auto ranging...bla bla
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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I sell Fluke, Sperry. Ideal. etc. but bang for the buck this meter is badass at around $60 http://www.hioki.com/product/328010/index.html

The Hioki rep tells me they are the "fluke of Japan" and they have the best warranty I've ever seen @ 5-year replacement
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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I have 2 Fluke 88 models and they are definitely the tops. I bought one 15 years ago, and was given the other 7 years ago from Toyota after becoming a Master Diagnostic Technician. Yea, they're pricey, but they are the best. Their less expensive models are still worth the coin though, and have all the features you need.
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