What budget Multimeter (UK) - Page 1
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author: carboncomp
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 02:24:22 pm
content: Hello Guys, Iv seen the EEVblog #91 - $50 Multimeter Shootout and had a hunt though the forum as this is quite a common topic!But, I purchased the Extech EX330 based on the review (turned out I got a faulty meter ) and I cant get the Amprobe AM220 (seems to be on back order everywhere).I really need a DMM ASAP, so was wondering If I could get some advice on what one to buy with a sub £50 budget that I can find easily (Rapid/RS/CPC/) here in the UK.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:07:04 pm
content: A Fluke 25?40+10 quid with deliveryhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fluke-25-rugged-multimeter-with-case-and-leads-/251431163587?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3a8a7716c3

author: carboncomp
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:30:58 pm
content: After having trouble with the Extech EX330 I would much rather have something with a warranty or at least inside calibration period.Is the £40 Fluke 101 good bang for buck? Seems too cheap for a fluke!

author: electronics man
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:41:07 pm
content: Have you looked here:http://www.rapidonline.com/Test-Measurement/Meters-Accessories/Handheld-Digital-Multimeters

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:42:52 pm
content: Slightly over budget, but safe and shiny:Amprobe AM-520:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amprobe-AM520-EUR-Digital-Multimeter-CAT-III-600V-CAT-II-1000V-/331059092940?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&var=&hash=item4d14a8ddcc

author: carboncomp
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:44:58 pm
content: Quote from: electronics man on January 30, 2014, 03:41:07 pmThanks electronics man, was really after a recommendation as the Amprobe AM220 Dave recommended is on back order.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 03:50:24 pm
content: The Fluke 101 is great, but make sure the restricted feature set will cover your intended usage.

author: carboncomp
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 04:00:47 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on January 30, 2014, 03:50:24 pmonly going to be using it for a couple of weeks until my replacement Extech come through, then it will probably be use as a back up or something I can carry in my cosmopolitan man bag!All a really need it for at the moment is testing some old resistors/cap, continuity testing and nothing over 240v......will have to hunt around for more info on the 101, 106, 107 as they are seem to be in the same price range.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 04:11:47 pm
content: Forget the 106, it lacks too many features. The larger 107 is fine, adding AC/DC current measurement and a backlight, but is usually more expensive. The 101 is all you really need until the Extech makes an apparition. Be careful though, I suspect you will use it more often than the EX330!

author: grumpydoc
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 05:07:27 pm
content: UT61E's can be had for less than £50 on ebay

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 05:33:21 pm
content: Quote from: Wytnucls on January 30, 2014, 03:07:04 pmKJDS, the seller above, is an eevblog member and just explained how he got the Flukes athttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/too-many-dmms/msg378186/#msg378186

author: smoothtalker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 05:34:24 pm
content: forget about Extech please. Even the rep on EEBblog, Andre, has left the company

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2014, 05:39:15 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on January 30, 2014, 05:33:21 pm*wavevsPM me here if you want a slightly better deal, though those don't have capacitance measurement the Wavetek ones i have doThey can be seen in action here.

author: jrbdmb
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 31, 2014, 01:05:36 pm
content: Amprobe AM220 is selling for £34.89 on amazon.co.uk:http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMPROBE-COMPACT-DIGITAL-MULTIMETER-LEADS/dp/B0024VDE1U(Third party seller - Rapid Electronics)