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bubbleboy
 Post subject: Multimeter (?)
PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:55 am 
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What should I be looking for in a multimeter for building an amp? I think it should be reliable, digital, easy to use (I'm not an electro-engineer- I can change the batteries in a flashlight...). Is there a AC/DC range I'm looking for etc?

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Buy the most expensive one you can afford seems to be the way forward. I started with a cheap £5 multimenter from maplins but that is only so accurate. Fluke seem to be the best model from what i've seen. I use one from Argos that does all the testing i need.

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Auto ranging if possible: 10 A > 500V, 2Meg, continuity checker (buzzer is convenient); optional diode checker, cap checker, frequency, inductance. Digital or analog. Get a decent one so it will last a long time. Nothing worse than bad tools!

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I have a bunch of cheap meters but my favorite is my Fluke model 179
like coco said there is nothing worse than cheap tools


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coco
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That Fluke is N-I-C-E!

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Coco,
yes I do LOVE my fluke!!! you'll love my scope!! I got it on flea bay LOL!!!! I got a CrAzY!! deal on it!! its a 400Mhz HP 54502 A and its AWSOME!!! now all I need is a GOOD function generator ..

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