￦TB: bench multimeter - Page 1
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author: The_Welding_Library_Guy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2019, 10:16:37 pm
content: Hey all,I have a couple cheapo harbor freight meters I have been using and I'm looking to upgrade to a dedicated bench DMM. Age isn't a factor. Just looking for something that works.~ThanksSent from my VS500PP using Tapatalk

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 02, 2019, 11:40:28 pm
content: For the folks looking at this, what price, including shipping, are you comfortable going to?

author: The_Welding_Library_Guy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2019, 12:18:07 am
content: I was hoping to grab a old one second hand for maybe around 50 before shipping. Though becuase im,not sure what's legit or a cheap chinaeseum bench dmm on eBay. I'm really not sure what ones worth. So if that's to low I can try to go higherSent from my VS500PP using Tapatalk

author: The_Welding_Library_Guy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2019, 06:34:48 am
content: I was able to find a old DMM on ebay for $25. It says the dude has more then 10 available. So just wanted to post in case anyone else was looking for one.https://www.ebay.com/itm/GW-Instek-GDM-8135-Digital-Multimeter/233115426577?epid=1603467200&hash=item3646c31f11:g:DwQAAOSwd2ZbxMFe:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!24228!US!-1:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 04, 2019, 10:42:41 am
content: Quote from: The_Welding_Library_Guy on February 04, 2019, 06:34:48 amThat seems like good value for the money.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 05, 2019, 09:13:49 pm
content: I was going to offer an HP 3466A but I can't match that price, not even close. I have a GW-Instek GDM 8251A that I like a lot. I have some other GW Instek toys, good value for what I paid.

author: Old Printer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2019, 09:27:55 pm
content: I bought one of those with a BK label on it. I wanted a stack-able meter that did not have batteries and was easy to read. Did not need to be particularly accurate, auto-ranging would have been nice, but I paid $19 including shipping so no complaints. The guy ran out before I could get another so I think I will grab one of these.

author: TheNewLab
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2019, 09:50:24 am
content: If you are looking for a benchtop DMM, why not spend more? An old HP 5 and half digit can be found for around $100 on eBay. These are excellent and solid meters and you would not find yourself having to go look for something better in a couple of years?? The older HP's are stable, having years of burning in. Just be sure to replace the lithium battery inside if you chose a unit that has one. several YouTubes show you exactly how to replace the lithium battery

author: Old Printer
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2019, 02:54:26 pm
content: Quote from: TheNewLab on February 07, 2019, 09:50:24 amWhat about the displays on those? I know they are solid meters, but have heard stories about unreplaceable dead and dying displays.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2019, 10:09:16 pm
content: Quote from: Old Printer on February 07, 2019, 02:54:26 pmOF course there is no predicting how long they will last but the displays on my 2 HP 3478A DMMs are sharp and clear. I do wish they had back lighting. I don't trust myself to do the mods.

author: stuartk
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2019, 03:27:53 am
content: This is the cheapest 3478A on eBay now to my shipping area:https://www.ebay.com/itm/AGILENT-HP-3478A-BENCH-DIGITAL-MULTIMETERr-DMM-W-RACK-MOUNT-BRACKET/303038928984?hash=item468e871858:g:1TMAAOSwhJNb5MAS:rk:45:pf:0You can probably negotiate the seller down a bit. There are many others available and they contain no ChinesiumIf you're going to the trouble to get a bench meter spring for one that has some autoranging. It makes it much easier to use.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2019, 08:34:33 pm
content: Quote from: stuartk on February 08, 2019, 03:27:53 amHere is a good deal on one. Passes self test and has a 30 day return.https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Hewlett-Packard-3478A-Multimeter/202536170334?hash=item2f2818b35e:g:1coAAOSwpLdcEc8W:rk:2:pf:0I don't need another one. I don't need 3. 2 is enough. 2 is enough. 2 is eno................