need two meters, limited to 400USD total. - Page 1
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author: kise
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 09:49:19 pm
content: Hi, sorry yet another thread about what to buy...I need two multimeters for my lab, mainly for usage in the lab, my budget is limited to 400USDI mainly do electronics VHF/UHF equipment, Audio/HiFi, RF filters and so on, but from time to time, some high voltages, like tube amplifiers.It is critical that i can trust the measurements, more now than ever before, as I am now doing work for others, not just my own.Voltages, and current meassurments, is the deal for me with these meters.I do not (normaly) use them to measure frequency, caps or coils, and i do not need the pc-logging, my oscilloscope can do that.After watching several videos on youtube, including Daves, I can not say i am getting any furder along.I did see thehttp://www.tequipment.net/BK2709B.htmland this mighe be the thing for me, but can i get something better if i trow 200USD on a meter?So what to get?one Fluke 87IV, but they are 650USD each in Norway, + shipping, and its just a bit to much.two times :http://www.tequipment.net/BK2709B.html?a used fluke 87, and try to get it re-calibrated.and one uni-t71e as the second meter, but i do not like the "fake"cat rating...so is there anything more sensible to buy?I guess what i am asking is, what used equipment should i look for, so that I can make a bargin?

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 09:59:35 pm
content: Another option: Brymen 869S ($240 from TME.eu) and a Brymen 257 ($111 from TME.eu)or:Brymen 869S and a Brymen 867S($171 from TME.eu). This would be $10 above your $400 price limit.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 10:13:16 pm
content: The Brymen 857 is not so bad for the money on a tight budget! ( cognitive bias as I just bought one?)Here's Daves vids on them:

author: torr032
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 10:19:04 pm
content: Buy one TRMS Brymen, preferably with dual display.Buy one LCR meter, DER DE-5000 is a fine choice.And buy one good analog multimeter, trust me you won't regret it and it will find it's use on the bench.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 10:46:03 pm
content: Definitely look at the Brymens: BM869, BM867, BM859, BM957, BM829, BM257. A combination of two of these models will cover you for safety, reliability, and accuracy.and within your price range. They are better value than Fluke IMHO. I have three different models.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2014, 04:37:25 am
content: Since you don't mind second-hand, have a look at the Gossen meters on eBay Germany. Any 26S,25S should go for less than 200$ and an 18S for 150$. They don't drift much and would probably be within specs still.http://www.ebay.de/sch/Elektronik-Elektrotechnik-/65483/i.html?_from=R40&_sop=10&_nkw=metrahit&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=ncHave a look at this listing for feature comparison, if you haven't done it yet:Google Doc:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13JMOeN6NahjydGtQrxVQyxn1O2boq0WgmVnxF6BJ5LA/edit#gid=783533356

author: kise
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 26, 2014, 10:28:28 am
content: Thank you all for you response.I will look into them all, and check out how they compair.I am not afraid of used equipment, especially when its good quality equipment, almost always easy to maintain and repair.Christopher

author: kise
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 09:40:49 pm
content: Today i found a MINT(even the plastic on the screen is on) fluke 87III !!, on a buy and sell page in norway =)got if for 250usd =), with several different probe/crocodilecliphting, and a nice bag.So i bought it!Unfortunately it did smell cigarets, so it have apparently been stored in a smokers home.So i did a quick clean up, and it is now much better.But, after cleaning the silicone test probe wires, (only with mild soap,and water), the wires are now very sticky.what should i use on these wires to get them less sticky?