Multi-meter recommendations, please!
My husband has mentioned a time or two that he wants a new multimeter. Seems like a perfect gift, but I know less than nothing about them so thought I'd ask you folks for recommendations. Looking ...
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Tom_M wrote:
One of the most useful meters that I have is a DC clamp-on multimeter. Most clamp-on meters measure AC current only, so if your intention is to measure DC current make sure to check the specs. Sears sells a meter that looks good.
Craftsman clamp-on meter
It's funny you should mention the clamp-on...he's got one of those that he uses quite a bit. I'll have to look and see if it's ac/dc...seems like I've seen it used both in the house and on the vehicles.
Per other suggestions:
Several mention hertz measurement as useful for generators...what (if any) other applications would this feature be useful for?
Also:
I see that at least one has a temperature feature- what would that be used for?
And while I'm thinking of it, a bit about my Husband's "tool taste":
He's got a shop full of professional grade tools, so I'd like to buy something that fits in, if you know what I mean!
