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 for something sort of all-around, if it's out there- he does auto/RV as well as home electrical stuff.....Thanks!

Prices are all over the place. If I was purchasing one I would get one with frequency capabilities as well so I could adjust my generators output. Here is one that looks pretty good. I have a model similar to this (without the frequncny and temperature capabilities) and it has served me well.Craftsman Multimeter and Probe

Being a retired electrician. Which ever meter you buy make sure its a digital readout. The average person would not be able to read the meter scale on an analog meter.

swburbguy wrote:Being a retired electrician. Which ever meter you buy make sure its a digital readout. The average person would not be able to read the meter scale on an analog meter.I personally have both a Fluke 87 III True RMS digital meter and a Simpson 260 Series analog meter. Both have been great throughout the years, never giving me problems. Both digital and analog have their purposes, but if I were to buy another one for some reason it would be a digital. Also like the post above mentioned it should have Hz or frequency capability to set Hz on the generator. JMO

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

I like my Craftsman with clamp on DC amp capability, DC amps handy to have around RV magnetic brakes. I also have a dozen or so of the cheap Harbor Freight ones.swburbguy, digital yes but did I have a hard time letting go of my old analog. Auto ranging was messing with my mind for a long time.

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Tom_M1
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013
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
BTPO1
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013
swburbguy wrote:
Being a retired electrician. Which ever meter you buy make sure its a digital readout. The average person would not be able to read the meter scale on an analog meter.

I personally have both a Fluke 87 III True RMS digital meter and a Simpson 260 Series analog meter. Both have been great throughout the years, never giving me problems. Both digital and analog have their purposes, but if I were to buy another one for some reason it would be a digital. Also like the post above mentioned it should have Hz or frequency capability to set Hz on the generator. JMO
swburbguy
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013
Being a retired electrician. Which ever meter you buy make sure its a digital readout. The average person would not be able to read the meter scale on an analog meter.
Sloop_Smitten
Explorer
Dec 17, 2013
Prices are all over the place. If I was purchasing one I would get one with frequency capabilities as well so I could adjust my generators output. Here is one that looks pretty good. I have a model similar to this (without the frequncny and temperature capabilities) and it has served me well.

Craftsman Multimeter and Probe

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